As a member of the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), having taken a few classes and a certification (see footer), we are often offered instruction that include unique tasting experiences and lectures. In this class, my first and long overdue one on Barolo wines, we would be treated to a … Read Full Article
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Winesong Charity Auction and Destinations in Paradise
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Winesong’s 35th annual charity auction and tasting will take place September 6-7th. The event invites guests to sample the best of local cuisine and wines, while supporting the enhancement of comprehensive hospital services, and up-to-date … Read Full Article
Visiting, Tasting and Learning From Citrus Grove Distillers
Taking a Saturday afternoon to travel 60 miles to Claremont was worth it: Citrus Grove Distillers is making some awesome spirits and liqueurs with veteran master distiller Ray Digilio – “One of the shining lights of this industry” - serving up uniquely created … Read Full Article
Vinitaly International Academy proclaims 12 Ambassadors in New York City
VERONA, Italy (PRWEB) - After an intense week of lectures and tastings as well as a final examination in New York city, Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) has just certified 12 new Italian Wine Ambassadors. The new Ambassadors are all operational in the … Read Full Article
Ninth Taste Of Brews Long Beach Announces “Craft Championship Challenge”
LONG BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB) - The unique tasting event celebrates its ninth anniversary at the 12-acre, ocean-front peninsula with dozens of craft breweries and select hard ciders, seltzers and kombucha; an amazing mix that includes world-class brands, younger … Read Full Article
Vintage Eve Circa 8/2016: Taking Over Skirball, Rhone Rangers LA 2016 Part One
The Rhone Rangers rode into the Skirball last weekend and as a major Rhone wine lover I was thrilled to attend the tasting again. A seminar and luncheon was also offered in the day’s events, see an upcoming article from Contributing Editor Michael Perlis as he … Read Full Article
Downtown Newhall’s Latest Wine Bar, Newhall Press Room, Achieves Prestigious Wine Award
Newhall Press Room Receives The Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence – The Only Santa Clarita Valley Restaurant Awarded With This Distinction SANTA CLARITA VALLEY – Downtown Newhall’s brightest new star, the Newhall Press Room wine bar and restaurant, was … Read Full Article
Self-Translating Wine Labels Becoming the New Standard
GEELONG, Australia, PRNewswire/ -- Clever technology, enabling shoppers to read wine labels written in any language will soon become the standard among savvy shoppers, according to Digital Marketing Specialist Dave Chaffey. Third Aurora, the tech startup … Read Full Article
L.A.’s Epic Culinary Festival Los Angeles Food and Wine Returns Aug. 22-25, 2019
LOS ANGELES – In a collision of cuisine and culture, Southern California’s number-one food and wine festival, Los Angeles Food & Wine, is ramping up to its ninth rendition, August 22-25. Festival-goers will rub shoulders with the nation’s hottest chefs … Read Full Article
The #PortoVinoWinePurse Is A Winner
Of course I had seen wine purses before. There are the slim ones meant to pack a single bottle, professional-looking leather carriers to carry more, and this one, the new Porto Vino Wine Purse – the Paris bag - that could do a wee bit more. The “vegan” … Read Full Article
Napa Valley’s HALL Wines Heads to Nashville and Phoenix to Celebrate 2016 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Vintage
(ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA – HALL Napa Valley, one of the leading luxury Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the world, has announced details about two regional events celebrating the release of its flagship wine, Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. The events will take … Read Full Article
