I’m not a mixologist by any stretch of the imagination, but I do have a Level Two Certification in Wine and Spirits. Part of my studies were devoted to spirits, and I have found that though not equal to my wine interests, I do appreciate a good cocktail as well as a straight libation. Discovering…
Experience the peak of après ski culture with the Après-Ski Cocktail Classic – March 5-8, 2015 FOUR DAY SPIRIT CELEBRATION MOVES TO THE LITTLE NELL AND OTHER ICONIC ASPEN SNOWMASS LOCATIONS ASPEN/SNOWMASS, CO – The 3rd annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic returns in 2015 with new dates and a new home base. It was recently…
Now and then I actually write about wine. Well, take that back, I go to a blind Syrah tasting, hosted by my friends in the Santa Clarita Vintners and Grower’s Association, ask them to take down notes and send them to me. So this really is a wine review column, but not just from a…
Master Mixologist William Perbellini Guided Cocktail Aficionados Through the Artistry of Crafting Contemporary and Classic Cocktails Not knowing what to expect in my first spirits class since I obtained a Level Two Intermediate certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust in 2010, I was thrilled to get a press pass into this event. I talked…
The world’s leading show for wine and spirits professionals, Vinexpo 2015 has designated the U.S. as its first-ever Country of Honor – a distinction that will give the American wine industry maximum exposure throughout the show. Themed “Taste the Unexpected,” Vinexpo 2015 will be held June 14-18 at Bordeaux’s Parc des Expositions, overlooking a scenic…
Brian McClintic, Jay Fletcher, Jason Heller and Reggie Narito Teach Level I and Level II Sommelier Courses to be held at Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara WHO: Brian McClintic, managing partner of Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant, the wine bar and retail store which opened in 2013 to rave reviews in Santa…
“I met you on Facebook Day One I think and couldn’t believe you came to my home for a church fundraiser, albeit a single malt Scotch tasting, without ever having met. Since then I have enjoyed meeting with you, and your husband John Dickey, at numerous “wine-y” adventures. We’re both wine bloggers passionate about the…
Six Seasonal Italian Inspired Cocktails are Created by Gifted Mixologist William Perbellini WHO: William Perbellini, Mixologist at Bar Toscana in Brentwood WHAT: The talented William Perbellini, resident mixologist at Bar Toscana, has designed six new cocktails for this popular Brentwood bar and restaurant. Additions to the beverage menu of specialty drinks includethe Pearbellini, Costa Smeralda,…