Vinotemp 41-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler Recognized With 2020 Good Design Award

February 21, 2021 by evebushman

HENDERSON, NEV. (PRWEB) – Visually stunning 41 bottle capacity award-winning cooler combines styles and functionality

Vinotemp®, the leading wine storage solutions and appliance provider, has announced that its 41-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler has been recognized with a 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award – the most prestigious, and oldest design awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.

“If it’s backlit, it’s a Vinotemp! We’ve had a great response to our unique backlit interior lighting and label-forward wine rack features.” said India Hynes, CEO, Vinotemp. “The 41-Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler boasts technological advancements, commercial-grade wine storage capabilities, and a number of industry-first features – all of which enhance the wine cooler’s performance as well as its visual appeal. With this product we wanted to deliver these popular features in a consumer-focused option and the 41-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler does just that while making functional wine storage colorful.”

As the only wine cooler recognized in the 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards “Retail Fittings” category, the Vinotemp 41-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler is the most colorful solution for properly storing up to 41 bottles of wine. The wine cooler is available in three finishes – white, black and stainless steel – and features unique form and function details that make it worthy of award recognition such as:

Patented Backlit interior lighting

The cooler is equipped with three visually stunning LED options – Heliotrope, Amber and Vinotemp BioBlu™ – which can be custom selected at any given time, and the BioBlu option helps prevent mold growth.

Patent pending wine racking

Six pull-out, label-forward VinBo™ Wine Racks (along with a bulk storage area at the bottom of the cooler) make it simple to stylishly store up to 41 bottles of wine.

Customizable Temperature Control

An adjustable 26-degree temperature range (39-65°F) allows users to select a proper, customized storage climate and serving temperature for light or dark wines.

Easy Installation

Front vented and designed for built-in or freestanding installation, the cooler makes it simple for wine connoisseurs to add proper undercounter wine storage anywhere in the home.

Winning products for the 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards can be viewed at good-designawards.com or visit vinotemp.com to learn more about the 41-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler.

About Vinotemp®
Since 1985 close attention to market demand and non-standard ideas have made Vinotemp® the leading provider of diversified wine storage solutions utilized worldwide residentially and by renowned resorts, restaurants, hotels, and the yachting industry. In 2019 Vinotemp expanded its product offering to include residential kitchen appliances. Find more information about Vinotemp by calling 800-777-VINO (8466) or visiting vinotemp.com. Find Vinotemp on Facebook.com/Vinotemp, Instagram @Vinotemp, and Twitter @Vinotemp.

Red Root and Co Wins the Elixir Category at the 2021 Good Food Awards

February 20, 2021 by evebushman

HARRISONBURG, VA. (PRWEB) – Red Root & Co, a modern herbalism food brand, has achieved national accolades with their recent win in the 2021 Good Food Awards. Their Hops & Citrus Bitters was selected as a winner among 25 other products in the Elixirs category.

Photo credit: Friendly City Food Co-op

“We are beyond excited to be honored with a Good Food Award amongst such an impressive group of food crafters! Being selected as a winner validates our craft of herbalism and ethos in a truly meaningful way,” says Corey MacDonald, owner and founder of Red Root & Co, a small-batch producer of plant-based oxymels, shrubs, tonics, syrups, and bitters.

The Good Food Awards are just one part of the mission of the Good Food Foundation, which is “to celebrate, connect, empower and leverage the passionate and engaged, yet often overlooked, players in the food system who are driving towards tasty, authentic, and responsible food in order to humanize and reform our American food culture.” Over 2,000 entries from all 50 states are submitted each year. 2021 marks the 11th year the Good Food Awards have taken place.

By winning the Elixir category, Red Root & Co has proven they can make a great-tasting product while maintaining their position as a responsible food brand. The Good Food Foundation has stringent standards for entry, and winning a category puts the winner among a very select group of ethical food brands, along with national recognition. The Good Food Awards are unique, in that they are not just focused on responsible sourcing and business ethics, they are also looking for an unrivaled taste in each category. Winning first place in a category in the Good Food Awards can give a brand the boost it needs to become a household name.

Generally used in fine cocktails, craft beverages–or just mixed with soda–bitters also have a delicious place as aperitifs and digestifs. Red Root & Co inspires their customers to consume creatively with their bright and citrusy Hops & Citrus bitters, made with care using high-quality and organic ingredients. The Hops & Citrus Bitters are made with infusions of natural botanicals, including the tart notes of hops & citrus balanced by softer edges of berries and tulsi.

Red Root & Co uses the power of plants to elevate bitters and other herbal preparations as an integral part of a modern, health-conscious lifestyle. . When creating her products, herbalist Corey MacDonald takes all characteristics of each plant into careful consideration.

“Bitters are a great place to start introducing the vitalizing power of plants to a modern diet. Taken just as a supplement, bitters are a helpful aid before and after eating a meal, or just to calm a rumbling stomach,” says Corey MacDonald. “But we also love the role they play for the home bartender. Herbalists are people, too! And our bitters are part of some delightful cocktails and mocktails, and using our blends is a way to bring more of the plant world into your favorite indulgence.”

In years past, the Good Food Awards were a part of a weekend-long bash celebrating excellence in American food crafters with the public. This year, the festivities were held online, kicking off with a live stream of the Awards Ceremony and culminating in a virtual pop-up shop where you can shop all the winning products, starting on 1/25 and running through. Learn more about Red Root & Co’s Hops & Citrus bitters and shop online to try them for yourself here.

About Red Root & Co:

Founded by a certified herbalist, Red Root & Co was established on the premise that plants change lives. Each Red Root & Co recipe is crafted in the herbalist tradition using quality ingredients responsibly sourced – farmer-direct, organic or fair trade. The company’s herbal creations support healthy lifestyles with products for health & wellness, beverage, and culinary use.

About the Good Food Awards
The Good Food Awards celebrate the kind of food we all want to eat: tasty, authentic, and responsible. Now in its eighth year, awards will be given to winners in 17 categories: beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, cider, coffee, confections, elixirs, fish, grains, honey, oils, pantry, pickles, preserves, snacks, and spirits. The Good Food Awards Seal, found on winning products, assures consumers they have found something exceptionally delicious that also supports sustainability and social good.

About the Good Food Foundation
The Good Food Awards is organized by the Good Food Foundation 501 (c) 3, formerly known as Seedling Projects, in collaboration with a broad community of food crafters, grocers, chefs, food writers, activists, and passionate food-lovers. The Good Food Foundation is also the organizing force behind the Good Food Guild, Good Food Mercantile, and Good Food Merchants Collaborative.

Vintage Eve Circa 8/2018: What Did We Love the Most at Live and Dine LA?

February 16, 2021 by evebushman

Angeleno‘s annual Live & Dine LA event honors the city’s most distinguished chefs and restaurateurs that continue to shape and evolve L.A.’s culinary scene. Guests will be treated to exclusive culinary demonstrations prepared by award-winning chefs, which will be paired with delicious wines and artisanal cocktails. This evening of culinary indulgences and refreshing libations is sure to make for a memorable date night, with its luxury lounges and unique tasting experiences under the stars and the Fairmont’s iconic (and romantic) fig tree.

Count me in! The last time I covered an event at the Fairmont Miramar – on Wilshire Blvd. just a block from the beach – was a Union des Grands Crus (UGC) Bordeaux Tasting in one of the large convention rooms. This time, as promised, we were outdoors under their enormous fig tree. Being outdoors was fine with me, as long as it was away from the street that, if you’ve been reading the news, is littered with abandoned electric scooters, the latest “craze” that may be dismantled by the time this article runs.

But lets move on, sorry about that, my attention had definitely been happily taken over by all of the restaurants, wineries and spirit companies – no scooters needed. (Read on or skip to the photos here.)

The crowd of smart couples and singles meandered from one welcoming table to another. My favorites of the tables (I couldn’t do it all!) started with

Menhir Salento Winery represented by Gaetano Marangelli, where I tasted Italian wines from Puglia. Between the Pass-O white blend to the Primitivo – I was enchanted. I hope to go through a tasting of their complete line up soon!

From there I inhaled: the Crab Guacamole with shaved Truffle from The Nixon in Whittier, Garlic Crostini from HomeCooked, the incredible Burrata cheese from di Stefana, a refreshing Lillet-based (a white Bordeaux wine made with quinine and citrus) cocktail made simply with tonic, Chick Souvlaki from Cleo, Roasted Peppers from FIG, Provence’s Domaine de Cala Rose wine, Ocean Prime Watermelon Salad, looooved the Mongibello blood orange juice with Tito’s vodka, and Deviled Green Eggs and Ham from Boa Steakhouse stole the show until I had a Deviled Egg from Yardbird that was equally yum-worthy.

Moving to the other side of the fig tree my taste buds were further delighted with wheat-based Carbonadi Vodka from Italy, AN Catering Garlic Noodles, a carved tri-tip sandwich from Grand Food and Beverage, really tasty cocktails from Gratitude, and Viva Tequila 32 Reposado in my favorite cocktail of the day made with Grapefruit and lime juices, agave, orange bitters and Aperol!

Still not done I munched on a heavenly slice of Grilled Cheese with Summer Truffle from Salt in Marina Del Rey (well worth a short wait in line), killer Reposado cocktails from Gracias Madre in West Hollywood and more lovely Burrata from Mozza. Of final note guests really appreciated the two open lounge spaces that served delicious Brugal Rum from the Dominican Republic and chilly gin cocktails from Sipsmith.

Restaurants and Beverage Companies

Sponsors

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Hornburg Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica, CBS 2, KCAL 9, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, and nonprofit partner City of Hope.

Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 15k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.

Announcing TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2021: Now Accepting Submissions for Wine, Mead, Sake, Cider, and Spirits

February 7, 2021 by evebushman

Announcing TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2021
Now Accepting Submissions for Wine, Mead, Sake, Cider, and Spirits

Dallas, Texas —James Tidwell MS, owner and producer of TEXSOM International Wine Awards, announces entries are open for judging and awards consideration for the 2021 competition to be held April 25-27, 2021 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. A new addition to this year’s judging is the inclusion of spirits (whiskey, gin, vodka, etc.), pre-mixed cocktails, cocktail components, and bitters. The competition has an improved, more tailored entry experience for sake, cider, and mead producers, all beverages judged in previous years, allowing for greater differentiation.

The following is a timeline with corresponding entry fees:

Submission Period
Now – March 28, 2021

Wine: $95 + 4 bottles per online entry
Mead: $95 + 4 bottles per online entry
Sake: $95 + 4 bottles per online entry
Cider: $95 + 6 bottles per online entry
Spirits: $190 + 2 bottles per online entry

Late Submission Period
March 29 – April 11, 2021

Wine: $105 + 4 bottles per online entry
Mead: $105 + 4 bottles per online entry
Sake: $105 + 4 bottles per online entry
Cider: $105 + 6 bottles per online entry
Spirits: $200 + 2 bottles per online entry

“Spirits have played an important role in the beverage industry and mixology, and now there are operating craft distillers in all 50 states and over 1,000 internationally,” says Donaji Lira, Events Manager for TEXSOM. “The addition of spirits to the Awards will help to increase exposure not only of craft distillers, but also classic distillers. Now is a good time to include this important category, given the changing nature of the hospitality industry and evolving roles in restaurants and retail.”

“Improvements to our submissions experience for mead, cider, and sake entrants, as well as the addition of spirits, add to our strategic value for returning Awards winners and new prospective entrants,” says Amie Hendrickson, Operations Manager for TEXSOM. “In spite of the significant challenges we face as an industry in 2021, our team is devoted to the exceptional standards of care our entrants, judges, volunteers, and participants have come to expect. We offer entrants a consistent place to showcase their offerings and welcome new and returning representative producers from all 50 US States and numerous countries.”

Maximilian Kast MS is based in North Carolina and serves as the Director of Education and Sales NC/SC at import company, Broadbent Selections. He states, “I have never seen such a high concentration of the best palates in the country at one place in my life. Wineries that receive awards from the competition can be assured that the best of the best deliberated tirelessly on those decisions.”

“Folks in Idaho last year were thrilled with the response to their entries at TEXSOM,” says Eric Degerman, president and CEO of Great Northwest Wine. “A number of Idaho producers have stopped submitting new releases to some publications because they question if Idaho wines are evaluated under blind conditions, which is another reason why the showing of Idaho wines at your competition — featuring arguably the most prestigious panel of judges in the U.S. — is important to that emerging wine region.”

Alexandra Cherniavsky, an Advanced Sommelier and Wine Consultant from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shares, “TEXSOM IWA gave me a larger world perspective and insight into who the important producers were in individual parts of the world and what grapes were important there.” Cherniavsky, a previous multi-year participant in the TEXSOM Sommelier Retreat and a 2020 TEXSOM IWA volunteer continues, “It gave me wines to recommend at every price point and a working knowledge of Texas wines, something I never would have been exposed to otherwise.”

In 2015 TEXSOM International Wine Awards combined the logistics team and infrastructure of an historical competition with the influence and power of the TEXSOM brand. The competition has grown more than 33% and seen diversification to 32 countries and 18 U.S. states represented, spanning suggested retail pricing from U.S. $2.99 to over U.S. $700, and vintages as old as 36 years. Previous results are available through the TEXSOM International Wine Awards website searchable database.

TEXSOM International Wine Awards contributes to the global conversation of beverage, amplifies classic and emerging regions, and builds exposure and interest for all invested in the experience. A unique range of benefits for Award winners includes:

Award-winning wines announced via social media, email messaging, website, and press release.
Award-winning wines featured on the TEXSOM International Wine Awards website and social media throughout the calendar year.
Results available through the TEXSOM International Wine Awards searchable online database.
Exposure to TEXSOM’s international network of sommeliers and wine buyers with a tasting of select medal-winning wines at the TEXSOM conference in August.
Recognition of the quality of your wines by a group of the best palates in the country, including the impressive pedigree of judges, sommeliers, trade industry buyers and writers.

The TEXSOM International Wine Awards team looks forward to working with the industry to identify and champion wines and beverages of quality and distinction from around the world. Distribution in Texas is NOT required to enter the competition, and TEXSOM IWA can assist international wineries in obtaining COLA Waivers. Wineries interested in submitting entries may visit the updated entrant submission page with easy-to-follow steps, fees and requirements here. Further inquiries may be made by info@texsom.com or calling 214-886-1665. An overview of the 2020 competition is available here.

ABOUT TEXSOM

Founded in 2005, TEXSOM promotes professional wine service standards, outlines paths for further wine education and certification, and raises public awareness about the professional standards and certifications for sommeliers. Today, the conference draws more than 1,000 attendees. In April 2014 the TEXSOM group purchased one of the largest, most respected, and longest-running competitions in the United States now known as the TEXSOM International Wine Awards.

2021 TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees include Gail Simmons, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jon Taffer, Ruth Reichl…

January 27, 2021 by evebushman

LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) – The TASTE AWARDS Committee, celebrating the best in food, fashion, and lifestyle programming on television, film, online and streaming video, on radio and in podcasts, is pleased to announce inductees in the Eighth class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME. Inductees include tastemakers, celebrities, and industry leaders such as Gail Simmons, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jon Taffer, Nigella Lawson, Questlove, Ruth Reichl, and Zendaya.

Eighth year TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees are selected based on either having received numerous TASTE AWARDS and finalist nominations over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and broadcast entertainment. Inductees range from television and movies, to online video, radio, and real world experiences.

8th TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees are:

A Taste of Louisiana
Andre Leon Talley
Architectural Digest
Buddy Valastro
Burt Wolfe
Chefs Table
Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
Dining with the Chef
Dwell
Engineer Your Space
Equitrekking
Gail Simmons
Gary Vaynerchuk
Hotel Impossible
House Hunters International
House of Style (CNN)
How Do I Look? (Style Network)
James Charles
Jon Taffer
Kitchen Nightmares
Lucky Chow
Masterchef Latino
Michelle Bernstein
Nigella Lawson
Paint this with Jerry Yarnell
Questlove
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Ruth Reichl
Unwrapped
WatchMojo
Wine Road Podcast
Zendaya

Says TASTE AWARDS Chair, A.K Crump, “We are very proud of this year’s TASTE Hall of Fame inductees and all that they have achieved and contributed. In a normal year we would hold their induction during the annual TASTE AWARDS ceremony and awards show in Beverly Hills. This year it does look like we’ll be doing at least that portion virtually.” The Academy also has announced plans for a live Hall of Fame exhibition in California in fall of 2021.

The Annual TASTE AWARDS have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, TLC, Discovery Communications, Lifetime Network, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, APT, Create TV, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo, Vice, LiveWell Network, Esquire Network, Bio/FYI Channel, iHeart Radio, HBO, MyxTV, Small Screen Network, StyleHaul, PTA, Zagat, Mode Media, WatchMojo, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Instagram, Facebook, and more.

The viewer appetite and response to food and style programs has surged over the last decade, making them some of the highest watched and sponsored broadcast and broadband content. The TASTE AWARDS spotlight the year’s best achievements in food, fashion, and lifestyle programs on television, in film, online, in podcasts and on radio.

As an awards show and as an industry networking and validation event, the TASTE Awards have launched scores of notable business partnerships and projects for nominees, winners, presenters, and sponsors.

Along with the TASTE Hall of Fame announcement, several association partnerships and sponsorships for the upcoming TASTE Awards include TasteTV, Intermezzo Magazine, SIP For the Love of Drink Magazine, Schiltz Farm’s Roast Goose, PRWeb, SIXTY Beverly Hills, Clubcard Printing, BridalChocolate.com, KRCB, and FilmFreeway. In honor of this year’s TASTE AWARDS, a collab with R&B Cellars has also released an ultra-limited edition fine wine of only 100 bottles called “Domaine de Taste: The Gift”.

For more information about the TASTE Awards, go to http://www.TheTasteAwards.com, as well as get updates on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TASTEAwards. Previous TASTE HALL OF FAME classes can be seen at http://www.TasteHallofFame.com

THE BECKETT FAMILY NAMED THE 2020 PASO ROBLES WINE INDUSTRY PERSONS OF THE YEAR

January 25, 2021 by evebushman

Just announced, the Beckett Family, founders and owners of Peachy Canyon Winery, have been named the 2020 Wine Industry Person of the Year. This award, bestowed by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA), annually recognizes an individual(s) who exemplify the spirit of Paso Robles Wine Country with outstanding leadership, vision, and stewardship. This award is typically presented at the PRWCA’s Annual Gala, which will not take place this year due to limitations on large gatherings. Instead, the Beckett Family, including Doug and Nancy Beckett, Jake Beckett, and Josh Beckett, will be honored in an upcoming Where Wine Takes You podcast as well as an episode of the weekly Paso Wine Zoom Hangout. An in-person celebration to honor the Beckett family will take place in the future once large gatherings are able to take place.

“We would like to thank the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, its members and associates, for recognizing the Beckett family and our involvement in promoting Paso Robles Wine Country,” said Doug and Nancy Beckett, Founders of Peachy Canyon Winery. “Together, we sincerely appreciate this honor.”

Nancy and Doug Beckett moved to Paso Robles in 1982 seeking a life in the country. In 1984, Doug’s love of wine led him to a job making wine with Pat Wheeler at Tobias Winery. In 1988, Doug and Nancy founded Peachy Canyon Winery. Over the years Peachy Canyon Winery grew into a multi-state distributed brand, bringing the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) name to many markets both nationally and internationally.

“Thank you to everyone in the Paso Wine community. My family and I are grateful to be a part of something very special. We will carry this special recognition as a part of who we are for generations to come. Cheers!” said Josh Beckett, Winemaker, and Director of Viticulture. Jake Beckett, General Manager, followed up, “This is a huge honor. I am humbled and thankful to be a part of this community.”

Brothers Josh and Jake Beckett returned to join the family business after college, Josh in 1998, and Jake in 2000. Josh took on winemaking duties at the family brand and Jake manned the tractor in the vineyard as well as took to the road further establishing Peachy Canyon Winery as a national brand. In 2008, Josh and Jake partnered together to start their own winery, Chronic Cellars. In 2010, they left Peachy Canyon to dedicate themselves to Chronic Cellars full-time. Their success was swift and quickly recognized, attracting WX Brands to purchase Chronic Cellars. The timing was serendipitous when Doug decided he was ready to retire and his sons returned to take the reins in April of 2019. Jake Beckett now serves as Peachy Canyon’s General Manager and Josh has reprised his former role as Winemaker and Director of Viticulture.

The Beckett family is committed to the local community as well as the greater wine industry. Doug and Nancy Beckett are dedicated to the arts in Paso Robles with both serving on the board and supporting the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF). Nancy has served as the President of the PRYAF in the past and is still actively involved in their leadership. Doug and Nancy are also larger contributors and supporters to the Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast. Doug, Josh, and Jake have all served on the board of directors for the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers, an organization that promotes and protects California’s heritage wine grape variety.

The annual Paso Robles Wine Industry Person(s) of the Year award is voted on by the membership of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Members are comprised of wineries, vineyards, and related businesses. The PRWCA Board of Directors is the nominating body for this annual honor that was established in 1990.

Also announced today is the installation of the Alliance’s 2021 Board of Directors, executive committee, and recognition of departing board members. The incoming Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors (in alphabetic order) are as follows:

Molly Scott – Chairperson, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Tyler Russell – Vice-Chairperson, Cordant | Nelle
Randy Heinzen – Treasurer, Vineyard Professional Services (VPS) & Coakley Vineyard
Austin Hope – Secretary, Treana and Hope Family Wines
Chloé Asseo-Fabre – Director, L’Aventure Winery
Josh Beckett – Director, Peachy Canyon Winery
Cris Cherry – Director, Villa Creek Cellars
Noreen Martin – Director, Martin Resorts
Faith Wells – Director, Fedex

Malani Anderson of Turley Cellars, Sarah Kramer of Umpqua Bank, and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard depart the board. Newly joining the board is Chloé Asseo-Fabre, of L’Aventure, Cris Cherry of Villa Creek Cellars, and Noreen Martin of Martin Resorts. Changes to the executive committee include Molly Scott of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery as the Chairperson, Tyler Russell of Cordant | Nelle and former Chairperson becomes the Vice-Chairperson, and Randy Heinzen of VPS & Coakley Vineyard becomes the Treasurer.

ABOUT PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is the official trade and marketing organization that represents wineries, growers, and businesses in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country encompasses more than 40,000 vineyard acres and 200 wineries. For more information, visit pasowine.com. Facebook – @PasoRoblesWine, Instagram and Twitter – @Pasowine, #pasowine.

Whiskey Club Awarded with Top 5-Star Rating from Top Consumer Reviews

January 20, 2021 by evebushman

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) – TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave its best-in-class 5-star rating to Pour More, an award-winning source of online Whiskey Club subscriptions.

From beginners to connoisseurs alike, whiskey is soaring in popularity. People enjoy it in many ways, from single malts made by the biggest names in the industry to blended varieties offered by small craft distillers — whether spelled the Irish way with an “e” or the Scottish way without! But, with so many pubs and bars closed down this year, more whiskey-lovers are having to find ways to partake their favorite drink at home. That’s where Whiskey Clubs come in: delivering new kinds to sample every month, especially from independent bottlers that probably aren’t available nationwide. These subscription-based clubs are an excellent gift-giving option as well, letting lucky recipients have a surprise every month — for up to a year at a time!

“If you’re looking for a truly customizable Whiskey Club, look no further than Pour More,” according to Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “This fantastic subscription program lets whiskey enthusiasts be extremely specific about what they’d like to try, whether that’s scotch or bourbon, budget-friendly bottles or rare varieties, and so forth. Recipients get one 750 mL bottle each month, as well as a fun and informative newsletter describing the heritage and production technique behind the beverage. What an amazing gift that keeps on giving, especially for true lovers of whiskey! Pour More earns our highest recommendation among providers of Whiskey Clubs in 2020.”

To find out more about Pour More and other Whiskey Club memberships, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Whiskey Clubs category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/best-whiskey-clubs/.

About Pour More
Pour More was created as a way to help people explore beyond their everyday staples. To expand preferences, to share stories and history, and to help create experiences that club members can share with others. In a world so increasingly focused on “posting this” and “liking that”, Pour More hopes to create an experience that is best enjoyed amongst people sitting together. And if they happen to be sitting together in front of a campfire with cigars…well then all the better.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Whiskey Clubs to Beer Clubs and Wine Stores, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

Olive Oil Club Enjoys Top 5-Star Rating from Top Consumer Reviews

January 18, 2021 by evebushman

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) – TopConsumerReviews.com once again awarded their highest ranking to Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, a popular choice among subscription-based Olive Oil retailers.

Olive oil offers many benefits as part of a healthy diet — and it tastes amazing! However, many shoppers aren’t aware that what they buy off their supermarket shelves is rarely fresh, often mixed with less expensive non-olive oils, and probably doesn’t have much of a range in flavors. When it comes to high-quality olive oil, the maxim of “you get what you pay for” holds true: the best oils tend to cost more but deliver an extraordinary taste experience. How can true foodies and aspiring kitchen magicians get their hands on the freshest, purest olive oils available today? The most fun way is through an Olive Oil Club membership. These subscription-based companies go to great lengths to source the world’s best varieties, often produced in small batches by artisanal growers, and many times deliver the products within a month or less of being pressed.

“With Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, you can try a full-sized bottle of premium olive oil for just $1 — starting you on a taste journey you’ll definitely want to continue with their quarterly deliveries,” affirmed Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “As an ‘olive oil sommelier’, Fresh Pressed owner T.J. Robinson travels the world with his team, to find the best harvests for their loyal customers. Subscribers choose between the small and the large set (three 250-mL bottles or 500 mL bottles) which arrive every three months. With each shipment, customers get a detailed newsletter describing each olive oil’s origins, providing recipes and pairings, and offering in-depth knowledge about the olive oil industry. While Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club backs their olive oils with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, customers rarely need to take advantage of it: the quality of the olive oils in this club is exemplary. For all of these reasons, Fresh Pressed Olive Club once again earns our highest recommendation among Olive Oil Clubs in 2020.”

To find out more about Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club and other Olive Oil membership plans, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Olive Oil Club category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/best-olive-oil-clubs/.

About Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil is the creation of “Olive Oil Sommelier” and expert T.J. Robinson, award-winning chef and food journalist. Every year, he and his team travel the world, seeking out only the best-tasting oils and acquiring them for club members during the olive harvest and shipping them by jet to ensure maximum freshness. Every olive oil shipped to club members is fresher, better-tasting and healthier than anything found on store shelves, leading to an 87% renewal rate quarter after quarter.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Olive Oil Clubs to Coffee Clubs and Flower Delivery Services, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

All-New Spirits Tasting Competition Targets Fledgling Distilleries

January 13, 2021 by evebushman

SPOKANE, WASH. (PRWEB) – Distillery University, the long-time provider of online and hands-on education for craft distillers, announced they would be offering a new Tasting Competition for the industry with a unique twist. Unlike other similar competitions, entrants would be limited to those licensed distilleries that have been in business for five years or less (international entries are also permitted). Registrations are opening soon for a variety of competitive categories, with the Competition taking place in May 2021 in Spokane, WA.

“Our goal is to create a platform for new distillers to get the insight, promotion and exposure they might not otherwise have access to.” – Rockwell Rutter, CEO, Distillery University.

With other competitions, the winner’s circle is often dominated by big brands and deep pockets; they’ve had years with which to perfect their recipes and can afford top-quality ingredients. This can make it difficult for the startups and new operations to compete at the same level. Distillery University plans to level the playing field by offering the truly talented small distilleries a chance to show off their best products and get some well-deserved promotion. At the same time, this is a great opportunity for those same distilleries to get an unbiased critique and analysis of their spirits from a group of experts.

Providing that analysis will be a blind panel of approximately 15 judges, all hand-picked by DU as leaders in their respective fields. For example, the judging panel will include sommeliers, brewers, chefs, journalists, bartenders and more. Over the course of several days in May 2021, these judges will critically sample each spirit submission and provide not only a rating score, but also tasting notes that will be released to the distillery. Distilleries will be awarded medals based on their resulting scores, while select winners will be offered a product placement meeting with a large spirits retailer.

“We believe the Next Great Distillery has yet to be found, and this is how we plan to do it.” – Rockwell Rutter, CEO, Distillery University

Distillery University is the premier provider of online and hands-on education for craft distillers. Since 2012 they have offered a fully comprehensive curriculum for those wishing to enter the industry, or those with a desire to broaden their existing skillset. Distillery University’s nearly 1500 students enjoy a wide range of course topics, covering everything from product development to business management. Students can choose to learn online through self-paced video courses, livestreaming webinars, or in-person at a multi-day Hands-on Workshop. Distillery University’s main goal is to make it as easy as possible for true craft distillers to realize their dream of making phenomenal spirits in a successful business.

WOMEN FOR WINESENSE HONORS 30TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS

January 11, 2021 by evebushman

Soquel, Calif. — Women For WineSense has recognized four outstanding women with awards for their achievements and contributions to the wine industry. The recipients include Hall of Fame honoree, winemaker Julie Lumgair, and two Rising Star honorees, creative entrepreneur Maryam Ahmed and CEO of VineSleuth, Amy Gross. This year’s Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Gabrielle Leonhard O’Connell, Vintner and Director of Winemaking at O’Connell Family Wines.

The award recipients were meant to be honored at the Women For WineSense 30th Anniversary Grand Event this past spring, which has been postponed due to COVID-19. Instead, Grand Event Director Tracy Lynne Parker presented the women their awards outdoors, from a safe social distance.

“During our Grand Event, we honor women who have been influential in the wine industry and/or in Women for WineSense. We’ve decided not to wait until we are able to reschedule the event as we would like to share the wonderful news with everyone now,” said Tracy Lynne Parker.

Chapters across the nation submitted their nominations for each category. The awards presented are hand-blown glass decanters, custom-designed and hand-blown by Adam McLaughlin, of West County Glass.

A non-profit wine education and networking organization created by women, connecting everyone, Women For WineSense comprises more than 650 members across the nation and is open to both wine industry professionals and aficionados. For more information and for updates on the rescheduling of the Grand Event, visit womenforwinesense.org.

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About Women for Winesense:

Women For WineSense is a non-profit, national wine organization. By facilitating meaningful connections through wine education, Women For WineSense seeks to enhance passion and understanding of wine. Founded in Napa-Sonoma in 1990 by Michaela Rodeno and Julie Johnson, and backed by female industry icons such as Margaret Duckhorn and Rosemary Cakebread, Women For WineSense has since grown into 10 distinct chapters across the US, with nearly 700 members. For more information, visit womenforwinesense.org.