New York, NY – Attention, wine lovers: the Wines of Brazil have made their way to the U.S. and are ready to take the country by storm. Internationally celebrated for its soccer players and its Rio Carnival, Brazil is also home to a variety of flavorful wines that will delight American consumers in search of…
When Karen and I plan trips to Paso Robles Wine Country, I tend to wax nostalgic. Having been visiting wineries there for almost 20 years, I often look at the past through rose colored glasses [or is that rosé?]. Admittedly, I do kind of miss the days when Paso was our little secret to introduce…
…enjoy making new discoveries as well as trying the latest vintages of old favorites. Last week I wrote about the Australian white wine seminar I attended via the Australia Up Close event; what I learned and what we tasted. It got a little lengthy so I split up the story into two parts. Today is…
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) – The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) honors Eugenia Romeo as a 2017-2018 inductee into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. NAPW is the nation’s leading networking organization exclusively for professional women, boasting more than 850,000 members, a…
Dallas, Texas – TEXSOM Co-founders and Master Sommeliers James Tidwell and Drew Hendricks today announced the final results for the 2017 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. The Awards garnered 3,581 entries representing 29 countries and 19 U.S. States, a record for the competition. Entries in the TEXSOM International Wine Awards were blind-tasted and judged by 71…
“You may not remember a specific grape in a blend comprised of thousands. But you will always remember that one varietal that is bold enough to stand on its own. Mystic Hills Vineyard Reserve Malbec…stubbornly refusing to fit in.” Nice teaser about a Malbec only available to wine club members – and their guests: “Come…
Los Angeles, CA: A nondescript strip of Lankershim Boulevard, the kind with ample after-hours meters, Rock Star parking, that Angelenos only dream about. The dance studio before you is inconspicuous, and if it weren’t for the brick facade, it would be completely unworthy of a second glance and has you checking your phone for accuracy….
On September 16th, 2016, discover the grape’s true colors with monovarietal Garnacha wines from its original birthplace, Northeastern Spain New York, NY – On the third Friday of September, fans of the Garnacha grape will once again raise their glass to this rising star in honor of #GarnachaDay, this year on September 16th, 2016. Garnacha,…
San Jose, Calif.–J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced that Red Winemaker Steve Peck has been named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by the San Luis Obispo County wine industry. Peck was nominated for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by an esteemed group of industry associations that includes the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the San Luis Obispo…
On Monday, June 6, Wines of Portugal is hosting a Perfect Portuguese Pairings Duo Chef Luncheon, hosted by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein and featuring dishes from République’s Chef Walter Manzke and Portuguese Chef Telmo Faria. We will be pairing 3 flights of wines with both an American-rooted dish and Portuguese-inspired dish with Wines of Portugal’s US Ambassador, Eugenio Jardim, speaking on behalf of the wines. Wow, that invite above sure got my attention….