Pasadena, CA – Until now, those passing by on South Lake Avenue may have been blissfully unaware that located in a little 100-year-old craftsman bungalow, there exists a new and innovative craft-cocktail bar. Magnolia House may be the new kid on the block, but take a sip of one of their sensational solutions and you…
Slow Food International presented the 2015 edition of Slow Wine Guide at a wine tasting featuring more than 50 producers from 15 Italian wine regions that I attended at The Taglyan Center on Vine in Hollywood. Clearly the plan was to completely taste through the 17-page program. However, from one Italian to another, I got…
People are often very willing and very good at volunteering information explaining their actions. But those explanations, particularly when it comes to the kinds of spontaneous opinions and decisions that arise out of the unconscious, aren’t necessarily correct. Consumer responses during market surveys can often be misleading. A study by the Cheskin company involved…
I find part of the fun with making Sangria is the lack of exacting proportions. If course, some will taste different, and others I assume benefit from being precise, but in this case, I just eyeballed it.buy xifaxan online https://mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/canadian/xifaxan.html no prescription My glass jar is around 1.6 Gallons, so that’s what we’ll go by…
I belong to a group known as the Century Club. In order to be a member of this most unique group, one must meet the requirement of having sampled a minimum of 100 grape varietals. Now that is varietals, not wines. When you think about it, many people who enjoy wine seldom get beyond the…
Winemakers Dinner with Steve McIntyre, The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG),2013 Grower of the Year Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Includes Wine Maker Series, Meet the Farmer Lunch Series, A Taste Of… and Hello Sunshine Thursdays CARMEL, CA — An experience for all the senses, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pacific’s Edge Restaurant pairs unmatched views of…
In November of 2012, George Washington’s fabled Mt. Vernon Distillery was reopened. Today a meticulous recipe of the popular 1799 blend by our first president, is taking the rye whiskey market by storm. I have it on good authority that the president’s whiskey was not only the rage of the day, it made Mr. Washington…
Throughout my travels, I am constantly asked two questions with regard to vodka. The first, what is my favorite vodka? The second question, where did vodka originate? The first question is easy to answer. Without a doubt, my favorite vodka is Polish Starka. The answer to the second question is not so simple. By now,…
When one considers France, what often comes to mind is exceptional wines, fine Champagne, and Cognac, the crème de la crème of brandy. Yet let’s not forget France’s other premier spirit, Armagnac. Today I am in the southwest of France, in the Gascony region. This is the land between the Ardou and Garonne rivers which…
Berlin is a thrilling city that pulsates with excitement. It is a city of culture whose orchestras and museums are renown throughout the world. Culturally, Berlin, the one time capital of the Prussian Empire, is home to many festivals, diverse architecture, contemporary arts, and nightlife. Today I am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Liesel…