The Beverly Hills Hotel was a perfect backdrop for a tasting of the latest Bordeaux, the release of the 2015 vintage. The chandelier that hung over the center of the room was dimmed only by the stellar wines served below it. Grateful to have a chance to taste through so many wines I quickly took up … Read Full Article
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Jaw Dropping Results Breaking for BTI’s 2020 Whisk(e)y Awards
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ -- Beverage Testing Institute, conductors of the oft-imitated first international spirits competition in the United States, has completed its evaluation of 2020's Best Whiskies. Twenty-one all-trade blind tasting panels assessed the … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa Jan 2018: Review of Joya Sangria
Had an interesting chat a few weeks ago with one Eamon McDonald, the Founder and CEO of Joya Sangria. I had some experience with both house bar made and commercially produced bottle made Sangrias, however I never did a review. Now was my chance. Eamon said … Read Full Article
Nathan Carlson, Head Winemaker, Center of Effort Wines Reflects on a Decade of Change + The New Influence of The Edna Valley Region
After a decade of working with Center of Effort Wine, time seems to have passed quickly. “As I think back, we have accomplished so much in that time. Our wines have found a rhythm, we understand the estate and the land, and we have begun to make adjustments … Read Full Article
Oregon Winery Launches Pay-What-You-Can, Donate-the-Proceeds Campaign, Pinot for the People
RICKREALL, ORE. (PRWEB) - In these uncertain times, the team at Left Coast Estate put their heads together for how they could meaningfully give back. The winery, located in the newly designated Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, had seen the … Read Full Article
MY LIFE IN GLUTTONY: A CULINARY ADVENTURE
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) - Our fascination with food was confirmed on April 19, 1993 when Americans were introduced to the Food Network. Along with increased numbers of celebrity chefs and food-oriented reality television shows, there's been an … Read Full Article
Visiting Wineries We Like: Ampelos and Zotovich!
Finishing off our trip to Lompoc we had our last two tasting appointments, to Ampelos Cellars and to Zotovich Vineyards. Due to Covid-19 both wineries are open for outdoor tastings. Just call or email ahead of time as we know that things can change from one … Read Full Article
Second Annual International Canned Wine Competition Gives Gold to Aluminum
BOONVILLE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- In the only event of its kind in the world, over two hundred canned wines flexed their aluminum muscles at the second annual International Canned Wine Competition held July 21-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in … Read Full Article
Portland Cider Co. Brings Home Best Cider from the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Cider Co., one of Oregon’s longest operating independent craft cider producers, won multiple categories at the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition. The cider company brought home the awards for Double Gold Best of Class (Sorta … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa Jan 2018: Eve Discovers Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin
Thanks to a nephew that pays attention, and shares my love of spirits, I was recently gifted a new gin to try. My nephew told me that the Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin was his favorite of the many he has tasted. I love gins and have tried many alone in spirit … Read Full Article
Circle of Hope Announces Twilight Tea Fundraiser: Dinner, Entertainment and Iced Tea Cocktails
Santa Clarita, Ca. – Circle of Hope has announced their 16th annual signature Tea fundraiser held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 that will feature something new and different with an internationally themed dinner and program. Traditionally a daytime English Tea … Read Full Article
