Hawthorne, NY – Ultimate Wine Challenge® (UWC), since 2010 the world’s most progressive global wine competition, released the results of the tenth annual Ultimate Wine Challenge. The judging, which took place throughout May, determined 31 Chairman’s Trophy winners, UWC’s highest honor. Additional recognitions include Finalist, Great Value (awarded to entries with a high price/value ratio…
In an effort to keep your mini martini glass full for a second year in a row – at Cocktails on the Roof – I’ve sought out some new fermented and distilled beverages. Happy to say that after sampling a few Sangrias and wines from California Fruit Wine Company, we’ve got a winner for you….
Newport Beach, CA – Pacific Wine and Food Classic is pleased to announce the chefs, restaurants and wineries participating in the foodie event of the summer presented by Pacific Sales and powered by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Celebrate the season with summer inspired culinary bites, wine pairings and refreshing libations in the picturesque atmosphere provided by…
When my longtime friends at Mystic Hills Vineyard, vintners Joel and Judy Cox, sent me their latest five new releases for review I wanted to share the wines with some wine pals for a group tasting: and NINE ladies were thrilled to join me. I was excited too, as I would taste their first white…
CHICAGO (PRWEB) – World Wine Championships is the largest category within Tastings.com with over 3,000 wines tasted annually. This year’s calendar will include exciting new calls for wines in the growing Eastern European imports, the ever trendy Rosé wine and a new Wine Cocktail group for delicious Mimosas and Sangrias. These are just a few…
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (PRWEB) – Los Angeles area beer and wine drinkers have a new destination for a unique drinking and dining experience: Brewport Tap House, a self-serve bar and restaurant featuring 60 taps of pour-your-own beer, wine, cider and sake. After an overwhelmingly positive response to its debut in April 2017, Brewport Tap House…
Tonight’s the night! Cocktails on the Roof takes over the top level of the Macy’s parking structure from 8pm until 11pm! If you didn’t already order your tickets there will be some available at the door! Why would you want to miss this event? I could go on and on about what we’ve created, but…
Recently, my esteemed publisher and good friend Eve Bushman wrote an article about her current pet peeves. I think I was at least partially instrumental in triggering one of them. One of the issues she raised had to do with restaurant customers whining about the adequacy of appropriate stemware for wine service. Her suggestion to…
On Nov. 8, 2012 locals had the opportunity to learn from three generations of one local Mexican-American family when they met Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and Veronica Gonzalez-Smith over their first book signing. Want to get hungry? I did when I watched their video (link) and then sought out Veronica on Facebook to do a quick 5-question…
Party Pleaser There’s nothing simpler or more crowd-pleasing than mixing up a pitcher of sangria for a party. And most of the prep can be done in advance. With this recipe from Strip House at Westminster Hotel, use your favorite white wine and any variety of fruit you like (or have on hand!). Let it…