Known for its three wine regions of Verde Valley, Wilcox and Sonoita/Elgin, and tasting rooms throughout the state, Arizona is an emerging wine producer–creators of many wonderful wines and there are more to come with a bevy of emerging wineries. Although its history goes back to the 1700s, it was discovered as a wine growing…
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – When planning summer vacation time, travelers from far and near seeking natural beauty, exquisite food and wine experiences, unique-to-the-location adventures and attractions and luxurious getaway amenities and hospitality should consider one or more of these wine country resorts – all with special programming and easy access to the country’s finest wineries….
Known as the birthplace of winemaking, Georgia’s oenophilic history dates back more than 8,000 years, all the way to the Stone Age. Kakheti has emerged as one of the most exciting and surprising wine destinations in the world with more than 200 indigenous wine varieties linked to this region, and producing locavore Georgian grape types, including Rkatsiteli, Kakhetian…
FRISCO, TEXAS (PRWEB) – The International Sommelier Guild is the only North American sommelier education program to be granted the Gerard Basset Foundation Scholarship for 2022. The prestigious scholarship, which focuses on global diversity, equity and inclusion for wine professionals, is awarded based on the quality of education and the inclusion efforts exemplified by wine…
Recently offered a book written by a vintner I’ve met and admired for a long time, from a country I haven’t visited, and I jumped on it. Filling in the blanks, I’m sharing details from the publisher, my review of the book and their latest vintage below. From the Publisher I wanted to introduce you…
Winner: Seattle Wine and Film Festival (Best Feature Documentary) | Winner: iHollywood Film Fest (Best Artistry Film) | Winner: New York International Film Awards (Best Cinematography, Best Director) | Winner: Los Angeles Film Awards (Best Director) | Winner: Film Invasion Los Angeles (Audience Award) Vision Films Inc. (“Vision”) announces the VOD release of the oenological documentary A Perfect Vintage on March 22, 2022 followed by DVD in April. The film…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla’s panoramic Blue Mountains, springtime blooms, and verdant vines are calling. The valley is abuzz with upcoming activities such as Spring Kick-Off Weekend, Spring Release Weekend, and live music at the newly launched Wine Country Amphitheater. Spring Kick-Off Weekend, April 1 -3, marks the start of the 2022 wine season…
EVORA, PORTUGAL (PRWEB) – Certification details were unveiled in August 2020. Qualifying wineries must comply with 86% or more of 171 demanding WASP criteria at the most advanced level. Areas covered are viticulture, vinification, and social responsibility, including employee well-being and benefits for the local community. Independent verification is handled by one of four certifying agencies:…
PROVENCE, France, /PRNewswire/ — MDCV celebrates the top 100 wine placement from Wine Enthusiast Magazine for its Inspiration Rosè, the only Cotes de Provence Rose to be included in the Top 100. Reviewer Roger Voss said, “Aging on the lees has allowed this wine to have the depth and ripe concentration, which contrast well with the bright red-berry flavors and spicy,…
BAJA CALIFORNIA TO HOST WORLD CONGRESS OF VINE AND WINE 2022 AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VINE AND WINE IN NOVEMBER 2022 ENSENADA, Baja Calif. – Two of the most important international events revolving around the wonderful world of wine, the 43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine 2022 and the 100-year old…