International-renowned sommelier, Noel Shu, provides in-depth look at the modern Chinese wine I can’t recall the last time I tried wine from China, possibly at the LA Wine Fest. So here I had an opportunity for a virtual taste and a cultural lesson all in one after reading Shu’s book, “China, Through a Glass of…
LA’s #1 Cabernet Showcase – no other event features the breadth of quality Cabernet wines in such an exceptional tasting environment, with an intimate high-tier audience limited to 140 guests!! As expected, this event sells-out every year and raises money for T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Cabernet is KING and The STARS…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Catalan Tourist Board unveils six cultural routes for visitors to discover Catalonia’s historic architecture, breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and remarkable cuisine outside of the region’s well-known capital of Barcelona. The six unique routes traverse Catalonia’s four cardinal points, including the Pyrenees in the north, the Delta de l’Ebre in the…
CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) – Larkmead Vineyards, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020, announced today the planting of a Research Block in preparation for the next 125 years of Napa Valley viticulture. The Research Block will be located at the Larkmead estate in Calistoga and will host several different grape varieties, clones, and rootstocks for trial purposes…
After regrettably missing out on a wine luncheon orchestrated by Cori Solomon of the #LAWineWriters Cori reached out to the winery and connected me so that I could review a few samples from home. The winery: Oso Libre in Paso Robles. A Teaser Nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains on the far western edge of…
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has announced the winners of the 34th Annual New York Wine Classic. The New York Wine Classic took place on August 5th – 7th in Watkins Glen, NY and included entries from 113 wineries from across the state. Six Mile Creek Vineyard from the…
(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — A perfect trip to the Santa Ynez Valley means just a little something different for every visitor. This is exactly what makes the wine country of California’s Central Coast such a gem: With so many incredible options and attractions — from morning hikes that peak with Pacific Ocean views to…
As a member of the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), having taken a few classes and a certification (see footer), we are often offered instruction that include unique tasting experiences and lectures. In this class, my first and long overdue one on Barolo wines, we would be treated to a lecture from the president of…
TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif. (PRWEB) – Celebrate California Wine Month Temecula-style this September in a month-long toast to the region’s bounty. Wine tasting with a choice of nearly 50 wineries is made easy with a Sip Sip Stay package. Wineries throughout the region will be celebrating with wine stomps, wine pairing dinners, Shakespeare in the Vines,…