CABERNET COOKOFF RETURNS APRIL 13

Celebrity Judging Panel includes Natalie Morales, Brian Baumgartner, Craig Conover, Raj Mathai, and Ken Frank, and is hosted by Vintner Kathryn Hall. ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA – HALL Napa Valley, an independent family- owned, Cabernet Sauvignon producer, has announced plans to be the Title Sponsor for the Cabernet Cookoff set to return on Saturday, April 13…

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DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH LAUNCHES MIZUNARA OAK FINISHED 21 YEAR OLD WHISKY

The newest iteration in DEWAR’s Double Double Series brings together distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, this expression was ranked #7 in Whisky Advocate’s list of Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies…

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Single Malt Whisky and Miscellaneous Whiskey Reviews: Brave New Spirits, Tenjaku, Sassenach, Slainte and Von Payne

This week it’s all about the brown spirits! From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I’ve reviewed. @BNS_Whisky on…

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Copia Vineyards and Winery Welcomes Guests to New Adelaida Vineyard Estate Tasting Room

Boutique Paso Robles winery expands tasting room and culinary pairings  (Paso Robles, CA) – Anita and Varinder Sahi, proprietors and winemaker of Copia Vineyards and Winery, invite guests to embark on an exquisite sensory journey with Copia’s signature wine flight with optional seasonal curated small bite pairings in their new location in the Adelaida Vineyard District…

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Heaven’s Door Spirits Announces ‘The Exploration Series’

Explore flavors of Normandy, France, with the collection’s debut release CHICAGO, /PRNewswire/ — Heaven’s Door Spirits proudly announces The Exploration Series. This latest collection of limited expressions continues to redefine premium craft whiskey. Led by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Master Blender Alex Moore, Heaven’s Door persistently strives to innovate with new finishing methods for a unique collection of…

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Perlises Pick: Upcoming Historic Vineyard Society event Saturday May 4, 2024

We’ve been supporters of the Historic Vineyard Society (www.historicvineyardsociety.org) for a long time. The work they do preserving and cataloging California’s old vine plantings provides an important service to our state’s heritage, especially when so many of these vineyards end up being replaced by more profitable grape varieties or become victims of real estate development….

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TWO JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO BE PRESENTED WITH $1,250 FELLOWSHIP GRANTS AT THE 2024 BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO

LAS VEGAS – At the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, two students pursuing a career in the beverage & culinary field at Johnson & Wales University will receive a $1,250 fellowship grant on behalf of the event organizers. The two winning students, John Owen and Karina Rodriguez Casas, will be presented the grants on the expo’s red carpet on Tuesday, March 19. Owen and Casas…

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California Wine Festival Returns in 2024 at Four Picturesque Coastal Destinations

Santa Barbara, CA — California Wine Festival, a nationally recognized event series, is proud to announce its return in 2024 to celebrate over 20 years of bringing attention to the beautiful wines, foods, and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival aims to highlight the best of California’s wine regions and…

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