Historic Families to Ring in the New Year with Amarone Tasting Events in New York City

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Historic Families (Le Famiglie Storiche), the organization that represents thirteen quintessential producers of Amarone della Valpolicella, the Italian noble red that hails from Italy’s Veneto region, will be coming to the United States in January 2018 to host two tasting events in New York City. Historic Families aims to educate trade…

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Monterey County, California Vineyard/Winery Owner Expresses Frustration With U.S. Government’s Blanket Freeze Holding Up Wine Area Designation

GREENFIELD, CA. — Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa Del Sol Vineyards in Greenfield, has written to President Donald Trump and various Congressional leaders expressing her deep frustration at the lack of movement to lift a freeze on expanding the Arroyo Seco American Viticultural Area where her vineyard and winery are located. “I am writing as…

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Sake-Based Holiday Cocktail Recipe: The Winter Rose

  Winter Rose -2 oz Haikara Yuzu or Haikara Momo-½ oz rum-1 oz Lime Juice-Dash of Simple Syrup-Dash of Rose Water-Dash of Lavender Bitters-Ginger Ale for topping -Cranberries or orange peel (for garnish)Directions:-Add all ingredients, except ginger ale, to a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.-Strain into…

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SOMMCON POPS UP ON THE EAST COAST

San Diego, CA – SommCon® announces the addition of SommCon Washington, D.C., set to take place at the Westin Georgetown July 22-24, 2018, in a pop up networking experience and conference for the region’s leading beverage professionals. The new D.C. event joins the lineup of educational opportunities alongside its sister location in San Diego with…

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Portuguese Cork Association and Cork Quality Council to Donate $70,000 for California Fire Relief, Plant 200 Cork Oaks Trees

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) and the California-based Cork Quality Council (CQC), and its member companies – Portocork, Amorim Cork America, Scott Laboratories, M.A. Silva Corks USA, Lafitte Cork & Capsule, and Cork Supply USA – have made a combined donation of $70,000 to assist the victims of the 2017 North…

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