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Viader winery produces wines made from numerous red varietals that display an incredible combination of power, elegance and intrigue. Established in 1986 by Delia Viader, she set her sights on wine making after discovering 90 acres of the most picturesque hillsides in Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain, one of its northernmost appellations.

Susan Rindley has recently joined Haute Living's Real Estate Network (HLRN) to represent Fort Lauderdale. HLRN is an exclusive, invitation-only club that unites leading luxury real estate agents from all over the world.

How is it that I've traveled all over the world, yet had never experienced a self-drive trip up and down the stunning California coast until this weekend? All I can say is better late than never. It's a trip I'll be doing many times again. Breaking up the drive from LA by booking stays at fab hotels in Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Sonoma County was the smartest idea I've had in a while, and I'm already planning my next visit in my head.

Hey Chi-town, what are you doing for the three day weekend? I bet you have fireworks plans and sun and fun in your future, but if you’re looking for things the other days, consider these weekend picks: nibble with Graham and Tango with Waldo. Happy Birthday America!

No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a few essentials: delicious barbeque, great company, colorful fireworks, and of course tasty adult beverages. Whether you are sailing in the San Francisco bay or enjoying the beach at Lake Tahoe, here are a few cocktail concoctions that are sure to please. The recipes below are courtesy of the Food Network and some of their very famous stars.

When patrons are giving the bathroom rave reviews, you know a restaurant’s on to something. Intriguingly disguised as a darkroom and wallpapered in concert posters and cook book pages, the thrift store chic design is just one standout element of the newly delectable little BYO establishment, Ruxbin.

The cream of the crop of Italian fashion designers, Fendi, has taken on the task of fully garnishing the brand new Lady Lara mega yacht. This stud among yachts combines the upper echelon of nautical design and the plus accessories and furniture of Fendi Casa, the home collection from Fendi. The furniture specific division was created in 1989 as a “natural evolution and a new important chapter of a great Italian business epic characterized by an unlimited creativity,” according to the website.

I don’t know what the Fourth means to you, but to me it brings up four images: good old American grub (and let’s not forget the beers), music, outdoors and fireworks. Here are some sweet options to give you a little bit of all of those rolled into one great America celebration. So raise those flags and put one back in honor of Independence Day!

America's number one premium cigar brand, Macanudo, has released a quartet pack of cigars for a special collection. Better yet, Macanudo has teamed up with Playboy to give you the chance to win an all expenses paid three day/two night vacation to Las Vegas with the opportunity to win $2,000,000.

Exciting new news on the e-commerce front: Today Prada has launched their E-Store in the United States, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

It is always great news when a respected fashion house celebrates milestones and achievements. That’s why we were ecstatic to hear that Brioni, the Italian brand founded in Rome in 1945 by Gaetano Savini and Nazareno Fonticoli, celebrated its 65th anniversary

One hundred years ago last Thursday, a group of entrepreneurs and businessmen stripped away the faltering Italian assets of the French car company Darracq, and renamed their new concern Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, or ALFA. One century, two world wars and many thousands of cars later, the fortunes of Alfa Romeo are now being celebrated worldwide, but nowhere as enthusiastically as in Milan, where the storied automaker was born.