Lifestyle Feature

Oct 20, 2023 | mlsiliconvalley.com | Michael McCarthy |Lifestyle Feature |Sallie Lewis

Memento Mori (mmwine.com) has a new estate home. Earlier this year, the winery’s owners purchased a 17-acre Calistoga property formerly owned by renowned Bay Area socialites and art collectors Norah and Norman Stone. The estate, which is not yet open to the public, will serve a prominent role for the boutique winery known for its 100-point cabernet sauvignon.

Oct 19, 2023 | sanfran.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael McCarthy |Lifestyle Feature |Sallie Lewis

Even Carmel-by-the-Sea, the village that turns up its collective nose at the passage of time, experiences the occasional surge of change. And visitors should take note. From chic dining destinations to smart boutique hotels, Carmel’s additions offer even more layers of charm and allure. Find West Coast fare at Foray, created by Colorado transplants Michael and Caroline Chang. The Carmel Beach Hotel (carmelbeachhotel.com) debuted mere steps from the sea this summer.