I was introduced to Bowen’s Whiskey at the Cocktails on the Roof event I co-hosted recently. The vendor didn’t send a rep, no, this Bakersfield-based distiller was represented by a Bowen, JoJo Bowen herself. I had one taste that night, and it was enough to make me seek JoJo out at the end of the…
Keep these in mind if planning a trip to the Niagara Peninsula NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — The tranquility of a vineyard, the sparkle of Lake Ontario in the late afternoon sun, the emerald slope of the Niagara escarpment make for a beautiful vista when enjoying the wares of Niagara’s VQA wineries. “The wine experience in Niagara…
My husband Eddie auctioned off a single malt Scotch tasting in our home, for 6 guests, this past November. The event is now coming up on January 10.online pharmacy https://chesapeakeadd.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentythree/parts/html/zoloft.html no prescription drugstore Some of our friends have threatened to join our group and we might take them…for a price. I visited Cookbooks Plus on…
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…
Getting ready hours ahead for a single malt Scotch tasting, I was pleased with how nice our dining room looked. The table glittered with blond and golden hues as the bottles were set out and anxious to be enjoyed. Spring water was at each place setting for the “aroma dilute”. My husband Eddie had made…
Quintessa (All blends using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere) 2010 Both aromas and flavors of spiced-up blueberries, freshly cracked green peppercorns, rich Swiss dark chocolate and firm tannins. 2009 Woods after the rain, blackest of blackberries, sautéed mushrooms, black licorice, fresh anise and balanced tannins. 2008 This had…
Guarachi Family Wines Completes Purchase of Sun Chase Vineyard in Sonoma County Guarachi Family Wines is pleased to announce the purchase of their first estate, Sun Chase Vineyard, within the Sonoma Coast AVA and Petaluma Wind Gap. With the acquisition of Sun Chase, Guarachi Family Wines is able to continue to build their highly…
From my friend Sue Bird, Chairwoman of the Old Town Newhall Association, I got this message: “It is once again Tequila Time for the Old Town Newhall Association (OTNA). This Friday, October 25th, we will be hosting our third “Tequila Education Class”. Something new this year will be the feature of tasting foods made with…
The invite read, “Join the LA Scotch Club and Glenfiddich’s Mitch Bechard for this special event. Although LASC is independent, occasionally our friends in the whisky industry do something a little special for us. Glenfiddich is throwing us a tasting complete with Hors d’oeurves, cocktails, and a special virtual distillery tour. Mitch will also be…
Gary Warburton was one of the first winemakers I met when I began my journey from tasting wine to writing about it. Back then, circa my “unenlightened” dark ages, Gary was making wine in his Manhattan Beach home aptly called Chateau Pacific. I met Gary and his daughter-in-law Suzanne Phifer Pavitt at Julie Brosterman’s (Women…