On Monday 26th June thought-leaders and pioneers in the realm of old vines hosted a live webinar to launch The Old Vine Registry: the world’s most comprehensive database of living historic vineyard sites. The Old Vine Registry, which is free to view, is an evolution of what started as a simple spreadsheet and has been…
LOS ANGELES, CA — After a three year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, hosted by James Beard Foundation award-winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) along with Chef David Lentz, returns on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again enlisted…
So happy to have the opportunity to taste and review three Prosecco wines, from the Villa Sandi winery in Italy, one white and two rose! (Rose Prosecco is a newer wine to be allowed in the DOCG, making me even more excited to try.) Prosecco must be made from at least 85% of the Glera…
Paso Robles, California – ONX Wines & Vineyards has announced they will be holding its first ever Harvest Experience Weekend on October 6th & 7th. Guests will step into the Winemaker’s shoes for the day and begin to learn the winemaking process. The hands-on weekend will take place at ONX’s certified sustainable estate vineyard located…
Wilderton to Open Country’s First Non-Alc Dedicated Tasting Room and Distillery Wilderton to Open Country’s First Non-Alc Dedicated Tasting Room and Distillery Press .docx Hood River, OR – Wilderton, the leading craft non-alcoholic spirits producer, has opened the country’s first exclusively non-alcoholic distillery and tasting room. Set against the stunning beauty of Hood River, this…
Golden Barrel Trophy: Gordon & MacPhail to receive the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy for the 1st time for winning ‘Whisky of the Year’ at the 2023 International Whisky Competition. LAS VEGAS /PRNewswire/ — The International Whisky Competition Committee is pleased to announce that Gordon & MacPhail, one of the world’s leading independent whisky bottlers, has won Whisky…
Love getting wine or food related books for review, especially if the subject is new for me. Such was the case when I was offered the interestingly titled book, On the Rocks, by Maria C. Palmer and Ruthie Robbins. This is what I knew before I started reading: “Brimming with all the flavors of pasta…
CRN Digital Talk Radio’s WHAT’S COOKIN’ TODAY Cooks Up Top Honors From The 2023 TASTE AWARDS CRN’s Venerable Lifestyle Show Co-Hosted By Michael Horn And Swayde McCoy Wins A TASTE AWARDS For Best Food or Drink Radio Broadcast LOS ANGELES – CRN Digital Talk Radio (www.crntalk.com) earned a prestigious top award from the 2023 TASTE AWARDS for its…
HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce that the California State Fair honored Sonoma County wine pioneer David S. Stare as the recipient of their “Wine Lifetime Achievement Award” during last month’s ceremony. Stare is one of two recipients for the 2022 year alongside legendary wine writer Bob Thompson, as the State Fair…
Zaca Mesa Winery just celebrated its 50th anniversary. That’s quite an achievement in this relatively young wine region. The land was purchased in 1973 by John Cushman and five of his friends. It was only the third winery in Santa Barbary County and served as the training ground for many winemakers who then went on…