Wine
A reflective wine moment with Rombauer Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands — balanced, elegant, and a reminder to slow down and savor the evening.
A bold yet elegant Beaujolais from Château de Belleverne. Dark fruit, spice, and silky structure that feels like a Gamay on a mission — and shockingly perfect with burnt-cheese pizza.
A refreshing mix of bourbon, blackberries, mint, and lemon — the Blackberry Bourbon Smash is summer in a glass. Michael Earls shares why this simple, vibrant cocktail sounds too good not to try, and how it captures the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and smooth.
There are wines you drink, and then there are wines you experience. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s La Tâche falls squarely in the latter category. Holding a bottle of the 2022 vintage in my hands reminded me why this wine is not just legendary—it’s personal.
What an honor it was to be invited onto Yognation: The Spirit of Gratitude to talk about something that has shaped every part of my life—gratitude. I’ve been a fan of Yogesh’s show for a while, and he told me he’s been following my posts on LinkedIn and michaelearls.com. That connection made this conversation even…
I’ve always loved Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. There’s a purity to it ripe cherry, gentle earth, a silky grace, that makes each sip feel like a familiar friend. Over the years I’ve come to count on these Pinots for comfort, consistency, and that quiet greatness they deliver. But 2020 changed everything. The fires…
There’s something magical about stumbling onto a familiar taste in an unexpected place. On a recent evening in Aruba, I found myself sitting on a balcony overlooking the Caribbean sunset, a glass of Montes Cabernet Sauvignon in hand. The best part? I didn’t discover it in some tucked-away wine bar or resort list. I found…
When you think of Aruba, you picture white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and sunsets that paint the horizon gold. You don’t necessarily think of Barolo—the “King of Wines” from Piedmont, Italy. But sometimes travel surprises you, and in Aruba, I found myself with a glass of Manfredi Barolo 2020, bringing Old World elegance to the…
Sometimes the best wines are not the most expensive or the most complex, but the ones that feel effortless—wines that invite conversation, complement a meal, and capture the heart of their homeland. That’s exactly what I found with Parini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, an Italian red that carries the warmth of Abruzzo straight to the table. The…