In the last couple of years I’ve been really impressed with the whiskies developed by Ohio’s Middle West Spirits, namely their first – and the only – dark pumpernickel rye. I reviewed that bottle in September of 2022, along with members of the Las Vegas chapter of the global Drammers club and you can read…
Multiday Patron Passes on Sale Now Best Days of Summer to Take Place at Venues Throughout Napa Valley, July 6-21 Napa, California – Festival Napa Valley’s 2024 Summer Season is set to take place at venues throughout Napa Valley Saturday, July 6 – Sunday, July 21. The Summer Season Patron Experience runs Friday, July 12…
Palm Springs, CA. – Canopy Wine Lounge, an elegant oasis in the heart of Palm Springs, celebrates its official Grand Opening! Conceived by Owner Noah Mamet, former U.S. Ambassador to Argentina and Palm Springs resident, along with Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Estate Wines, this new venture managed by Director of Operations Ellis Delahousay, Winemaker Joshua Kelly, and Managers Phil Barrood and Liz Swartz, promises a…
I thought I knew all about Piper Sonoma when I was offered the Piper Sonoma Rosé and Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs for review. However, when I read the notes they sent me I added more details to my knowledge including that the winery was founded over 40 years ago, the wines are made the…
Trade Tasting Featuring Italy’s Top Wineries Will Commence February 21, 2024 in Chicago; Additional Cities Include New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco ROME, Italy – Italian media group Gambero Rosso has announced the 2024 dates for its annual U.S. Tre Bicchieri tasting tour to take place in February. Beginning in Chicago on Wednesday, February 21, the tour will continue…
In the dynamic field of culinary arts, traditionally dominated by male figures, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia stands as a testament to the resilience and leadership of women. Founded in 1946, this pioneering institution was not only conceived but also administratively and financially nurtured by two remarkable women, Frances Roth and Katharine Angell. With a bold…
Today I’m sharing reviews I did with fellow blogger Ashley of SipWithMeLV of the “recently launched award-winning Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal…Having just won Gold and Silver medals at the SIP Awards 2023…(these) deep, rich and complex mezcals crafted from proprietary recipes handed down from four generations.” Below are our collective notes, and below that is a portion of…
THE ONLY COASTAL PASO WINE SIGNATURE EVENT FEATURES WINEMAKER DINNERS, BLENDING SEMINAR, VINEYARD EXCURSION,AND A SUNSET GRAND TASTING, FEB. 22-25 Paso Robles, CA – Tickets are now on sale for Blendfest on the Coast, the only Paso Wine event dedicated to blends, Feb. 22-25, 2024. BlendFest on the Coast takes place in Cambria and San Simeon, only…
ROME, Italy – Italian media company Gambero Rosso has released the 37th edition of its highly anticipated Vini D’Italia guide. Considered to be the ultimate authority on the best Italian wines, the latest guide is available in Italian, English, Chinese and Japanese on Apple and Amazon – its release comes in advance of Gambero Rosso’s annual, invitation-only U.S. Tre Bicchieri and Top Italian…
Today I had the opportunity to taste two dry wines from Portugal’s Quinta da Fonte Souto and Symington Family Estates. Below are notes from the winery on each wine followed by my wine tasting notes in italics. 2021 Quinta da Fonte Souto White embodies all the strengths of the property’s unique terroir: the freshness and balance…