Dear friends, From time to time, we like to call out extraordinary things our friends are involved with. Perhaps the most inspiring project to come of out the Napa Valley in recent years is Kelli White’s encyclopedic book Napa Valley Then & Now. Those of you who have visited Press Restaurant … Read Full Article
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Wine Tasting US Open Championship Announces 2018 Team USA
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.,- PRNewswire - Wine tasting enthusiasts from around the state competed in the US Open Blind Wine Tasting Competition to become Team USA at the upcoming World Wine Tasting Championship being held on October 13, 2018 in Chateau Saint-Pierre … Read Full Article
Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association: 3rd Annual People’s Choice Blind Tasting and Awards Celebration
TEMECULA, Calif. (PRWEB) - The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA), has announced the third annual People’s Choice Blind Tasting and Awards, taking place on Sunday, October 28 from 1:00-7:00 PM. This year’s event will be held at Fazeli Cellars, and … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa 7/2015: Tasting Amazing Similarities in the Golden Star Vineyard 2013 Mistral Syrah
I think the first time I met Lee Williams he was wearing a psychedelic tie died T-Shirt at a Sunset in the Vineyard charity event. He wowed me with the wine that paired with his shirt, a “Purple Haze” Zinfandel blend, and I’ve been a fan ever since to the … Read Full Article
Los Olivos to Host 39th Annual “Day in the Country” Fall Festival
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (PRWEB) - Los Olivos, CA (http://www.losolivosca.com/), the historic, wine-drenched Santa Ynez Valley town in the heart of Santa Barbara’s wine region, will welcome guests to its 39th annual Day in the Country festival … Read Full Article
Kenneth Freeman of Sixty Vines Named Best Sommelier at 14th Annual TEXSOM
Irving, Texas – TEXSOM co-founders and Master Sommeliers Drew Hendricks and James Tidwell announced at the TEXSOM Grand Tasting presented by ProWein that Kenneth Freeman of Sixty Vines in Uptown Dallas is the 2018 TEXSOM Best Sommelier. The 2018 TEXSOM Best … Read Full Article
Paso Wine in the Sunshine State, 20 Wineries Set to Visit Florida
Paso Robles, CA - Paso Robles Wine Country, one of the nation's premier wine regions, announced today its plans to visit Florida with its Paso Wine in the Sunshine State program. More than 20 wineries from California's third largest wine producing region will … Read Full Article
One Bottle Post: 2000 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE LALANDE
When I visited Chateau Pichon Longueville during a family vacation to France a few years back, it was a dream come true to tour and taste at this incredible Chateau, and you can read about that visit here in this article: Wine 101ers Dream Part IV: Visiting … Read Full Article
Legalization of Cannabis Will Not Blunt Wine and Liquor Purchases
SHELTON, Conn. (PRWEB) - As legalized, recreational cannabis becomes available in more states, it is not expected to have a significant impact on the purchasing of wine and liquor, according to the TABS Analytics 2018 Wine and Liquor Study. Similarly, … Read Full Article
Results of 2018 Airline Wine Competition Released
YARDLEY, PA. - Global Traveler, the only AAM-audited magazine for luxury business and leisure travelers, releases the results of its 15th annual Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Competition. The competition, held May 31, took place at The Pierre, A Taj … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa 9/2014: Summer Wine (and a book) Reviewed
I don’t usually get much wine delivered during the summer months, only two French whites slipped through before the temperature veered up into the 90s. I also received a non-fiction book about spirits that peeps might find interesting: “PROOF” The … Read Full Article
