Well. Here I’d been tasting whisky one way for about a decade only to find that there is another way. A better way. The Richard Paterson way. It’s not like I was “knocking it back” but I was sniffing, sampling and tasting quicker than I should have. During the Universal Whisky Experience (see the new…
In keeping to my theory that those who spend time thinking about the aromas and flavors in their wine notice more about what is on their dinner plate, and, in taking it a step further, are blissfully aware of the trees and sky during a drive…to a wine bar or favorite restaurant. So, it thrilled…
I think I first met Vanessa Braxton at one of the two Santa Clarita Valley Wine Fests, undoubtedly one of the big players organizer Joel Fisher recruited from his uber popular LA Wine Fest. At the time Vanessa had a uniquely named vodka, Black Momma, and only one. Fast forward just a few years and…