September 2020

“It’s not easy being green”. Sustainable Somm, Brett Zimmerman echoes Jim Henson’s famous quote as he embarks on a journey to help better define “natural” wines and more

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DENVER /PRNewswire/ — We all know the famous song developed by Jim Henson that became Kermit’s catchphrase. Well, this couldn’t ring more true for the wine & spirits industry. Master Sommelier, Brett Zimmerman has always been passionate about digging into the world of sustainable best practices which has led him to embark on a journey to help…

The Takeout: Smoky Cocktails You Can Make With Any Grill

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The Takeout: Smoky Cocktails You Can Make With Any Grill “When I have nothing else to do, I spend nearly an hour in the late afternoon setting up my grill, heating the charcoal, and cleaning and oiling the grill grate. And to ensure that all aspects of the grilling experience are well lubricated, I’ve experimented with…

Women Who Whiskey and Straightaway Cocktails? Yes! Because Not All Whisky Drinkers Stick to Whiskey Alone!

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Been a member of the Women Who Whiskey group since I first discovered their LA chapter a few years back, but I had never made it to one of their events. Who would have thought that a pandemic, and the ease of Zoom meetings, made joining in finally so easy? This was the invite that…

World Class 2018 Pinot Noir Emerges from Sonoma County

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HEALDSBURG, Calif.,/PRNewswire/ — Gracianna Winery on the Miracle Mile of Westside Road in the Russian River Valley is riding high on the news that their recently released 2018 Westside Reserve Pinot Noir has earned Gold at five separate domestic and international wine competitions in 2020. Top honors were awarded at the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition,…

Jaw Dropping Results Breaking for BTI’s 2020 Whisk(e)y Awards

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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 spirited contenders for quality in the BTI Lab using its proprietary methodology and custom software. From small US artisans, to Canadian distilleries, to…

Vintage Eve Circa Jan 2018: Review of Joya Sangria

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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 that his imported Sangria was made with Spanish grapes…

Nathan Carlson, Head Winemaker, Center of Effort Wines Reflects on a Decade of Change + The New Influence of The Edna Valley Region

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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 based on deep knowledge of this place,”…

Oregon Winery Launches Pay-What-You-Can, Donate-the-Proceeds Campaign, Pinot for the People

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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 profound impact of the COVID crisis on the hospitality industry and felt compelled…

MY LIFE IN GLUTTONY: A CULINARY ADVENTURE

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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 ever-growing demand for cookbooks and culinary storytelling. In his latest book, My Life in Gluttony: A Culinary Adventure, Jeffrey…

Visiting Wineries We Like: Ampelos and Zotovich!

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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 day to the next. Starting with Ampelos we met…

Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard, Napa Valley Wine Academy to Launch Wine Education Classes in Santa Barbara County

Vintage Eve Circa Dec. 2008: Wine Log

2024 BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL EVENT WITH A RECORD 12,378 ATTENDEES

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY’S FRESH, NEW EXPERIENCES HELP KEEP THE WINE COUNTRY GEM OF CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST A ‘BEST DESTINATION’ IN THE WEST

Wine Spectator Grand Tour 2024 Las Vegas – Covered!

Kavalan’s ‘Triple Sherry Cask’ Debuts in U.S.

“It’s not easy being green”. Sustainable Somm, Brett Zimmerman echoes Jim Henson’s famous quote as he embarks on a journey to help better define “natural” wines and more

The Takeout: Smoky Cocktails You Can Make With Any Grill

Women Who Whiskey and Straightaway Cocktails? Yes! Because Not All Whisky Drinkers Stick to Whiskey Alone!

World Class 2018 Pinot Noir Emerges from Sonoma County

Jaw Dropping Results Breaking for BTI’s 2020 Whisk(e)y Awards

Vintage Eve Circa Jan 2018: Review of Joya Sangria

Nathan Carlson, Head Winemaker, Center of Effort Wines Reflects on a Decade of Change + The New Influence of The Edna Valley Region

Oregon Winery Launches Pay-What-You-Can, Donate-the-Proceeds Campaign, Pinot for the People

MY LIFE IN GLUTTONY: A CULINARY ADVENTURE

Visiting Wineries We Like: Ampelos and Zotovich!