An Interview with Andrew McNamara, Master Sommelier and Director of Fine Wines for Premier Beverage Company By Scott Richardson

I recently spent some time with Master Sommelier, Andrew McNamara during the Court of Master Sommelier’s Introduction and Certified level exams here in Orlando, Fl. Andrew was one of ten candidates to pass this rigorous exam in 2007, Andy is also one of the very few in the court’s history to successfully complete all three…

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AWARD-WINNING CHEF AND SOMMELIER JOIN DUVINE FOR EPICUREAN BIKE TOURS

DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. has teamed up with award-winning New York chef, Seamus Mullen, and celebrated Santa Barbara sommelier, Eric Railsback, to offer travelers the exclusive opportunity to travel with accomplished epicureans on a luxury bike tour in Europe. Seamus Mullen will be hosting DuVine’s Chef on Wheels Piedmont Bike Tour from August 17-22, 2014 and…

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NINE TIMES: LA Wine Fest

One of the first wine fests I attended as press was the LA Wine Fest.  Founder Joel Fisher was very kind in extending passes and personally welcoming us at the event.  Since then I’ve covered the 500+ winery/brew/spirit event in photos, as my hands are always too full with a wine glass and program to…

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Bulgaria the Land of Wine Pioneers

The Balkans are an ancient land that has given rise to such heroes as Orpheus and Spartacus. Since the Iron Age, some 3500 years ago, Thracians have long dominated Bulgaria and developed it into a mighty kingdom. The Thracians, legendary warriors of antiquity, were ready, willing, and able to hold their own against any foreign…

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MEET ME: Paso Robles CAB Collective Gains Notoriety for Cabernet and Red Bordeaux Varietals

CABs of Distinction Expands to Five-day Event   The Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) announced details for its second annual CABs of Distinction events, April 22 – 26, 2014.   After the success of the inaugural CABs of Distinction event (launched last year to celebrate and promote Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux…

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