From the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburg, Scotland I had learned, “There was a moment, a hesitation, when those single malt fans, like myself, paused and thought, heck that master distiller is doing an incredible job. We need to give blends more credit! Single malt Scotch whisky wasn’t as … Read Full Article
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How Was Wine On The Roof…aka Wine Under the Roof? We Have ALL Of The Details!
Wine on the Roof was not held on May 16 on top of the Macy’s parking structure at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Instead, the event was in a different location and started earlier than planned. Why the changes? The rain! WiSH Education Foundation’s Executive … Read Full Article
ZD Wines Introduces New Guest Experiences and Renovated Hospitality Destination
NAPA, Calif. (PRWEB) - Today the deLeuze family and ZD Wines unveiled the final stages of their renovated hospitality center, welcoming guests to a contemporary reception area, private tasting lounge, and custom kitchen. Sleek lines and refined natural … Read Full Article
Experiencing the Universal Whisky Experience 2019
In the three years we’ve been lucky enough to attend the Universal Whisky Experience, aka the Nth, I’d have to say it just keeps getting better and better. This year we covered less ground (husband and I split the room - at the Wynn in Las Vegas - in two) and … Read Full Article
Best Wine of the World 2018 Competition’s Winners have been selected – the Best Wine in the World is Masseto 2009
BWW-The Best Wine of the World-competition is by far the toughest wine competition on this planet. Unlike any other industry competition, only 1% of the wines involved will be awarded. HELSINKI/PRNewswire/ -- The BWW 2018 competition was held in the … Read Full Article
Visit Temecula Valley Announces 10 Best Wellness Experiences in Southern California Wine Country
TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif. (PRWEB) - Vacationers searching for wellness travel are discovering Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s pure life experiences. Wellness seekers have personal expectations and varied preferences, but most importantly they … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa 5/2016: NASA Wine Education, Champagne AOC, Part Two
Last week readers got their first lesson, via a seminar I attended from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA) on Champagne, this week we complete the lesson with some more “Details, Myths and News” and, finally, a tasting. Our NASA lecturer, once … Read Full Article
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Enjoying a California Comeback
(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — The Santa Ynez Valley seems almost magical when its pastoral hills are an emerald green, wildflowers are in bloom, a nearly full Cachuma Lake sparkles in the sun, and water flows freely over Nojoqui Falls. When the occasional rain … Read Full Article
Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club Ranked #1
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) - Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club, a monthly cocktail subscription box, has been voted #1 Best Food Subscription Box in the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—beating out several significantly larger companies (such as Winc, … Read Full Article
Inglenook Celebrates 140th Anniversary with Major Cave Expansion
RUTHERFORD, California – Francis Ford Coppola, proprietor of Inglenook, is pleased to announce that the historic winery will mark its 140th anniversary by significantly expanding its caves. The major expansion will accommodate the addition of 122 stainless … Read Full Article
Two Bottle Post: Mystic Hills Vineyard Grand Trio and Golden Star Vineyards Purple Haze
Two wineries that generously will be sharing some of their vintages at the non-profit event (created and co-hosted by yours truly) Wine on the Roof 5/16 include Mystic Hills Vineyard and Golden Star Vineyards. While the former takes advantage of the Monterey … Read Full Article
