I’ve honestly lost track of how many times we’ve attended the Masters of Taste event on the field of the Rose Bowl. I’m pretty sure since they had the first one, I haven’t wanted to miss it. Besides benefiting Union Station Homeless Services – with every ticket sold – Lawrence Moore and Associates have amassed…
(Las Vegas, NEVADA). Sucellus, a brokerage, marketing and sales firm proudly entered several of their clients into WSWA Wine & Spirits Competition January 29th in Las Vegas. That evening it was announced that they’d won 30 medals plus three Best in Show awards. “These awards are a testament to the wonderful partners, and amazing brands…
Eddie and I visited Napa Valley this past holiday season. One of the wineries we booked a tasting with was Clif Family Winery off of the main drag, Highway 29 in St. Helena. It would become one of the most remarkable tastings we have had over the years. Let me set the stage by first…
We were actually planning on visiting Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves back in 2017, but a fractured kneecap got in the way. Fortunately, we were finally able to rectify that and it was definitely worth the wait. Bella Vineyards is in the far reaches of the Dry Creek Valley. The scenic drive is beautiful –…
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…
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…
LOMPOC, CA – Seeking a a new adventure in wine tasting? Something more exciting than simply popping into a tasting room for a flight? Look no further, because two Lompoc wineries now offer a rugged, off-the-beaten-path way to learn about their wines, experience their land and understand more about the winemaking process – All-terrain Vehicle…
Offered two organic sparkling wines from Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet, I said please and thank you! Below are my tasting notes and below that are notes from the winery. I’ve reviewed Bousquet wines before (here’s my review of some of their still wines) but never their sparkling wines, which are always one of my favorites. Méthode…
Darby, MT. – Triple Creek Ranch, the legendary Relais & Chateaux mountain ranch getaway in Montana, is famed for its inventive cuisine, ranch activities, and stellar service. Named to the Travel + Leisure 2023 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world, and singled out by the publication as Best Resort Hotel, Montana, its award-winning…
MEDFORD, Ore. — Travel Medford, the official Destination Marketing Organization for the city of Medford, is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of the highly anticipated 2023 Oregon Wine Competition at the Oregon Wine Experience. The prestigious event, held from Aug. 15-18 in Medford, showcased the excellence of nearly 100 esteemed wineries spanning the state, prominently recognizing…