Once again the Union des Grands Crus came to LA for their annual event, a tasting of their newest wines from the Bordeaux region of France. This time it was to present the 2017 vintage. The press and trade come in the afternoon, and then the wine reps do it all over again for the…
Sonoma, Calif. –Beginning this past November, in tandem with the launch of the 2019 vintage in the USA, Waipapa Bay Wines partnered with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) as the nonprofit’s first wine industry corporate sponsor—a milestone in Waipapa Bay’s ongoing commitment to supporting global conservation and sustainability efforts. The name Waipapa Bay comes from…
Have you heard of Alsace Rocks? But first, have you tried wines from Alsace, France? Alsatian wineries are currently experimenting with Syrah, produce little of one red, Pinot Noir, as well as beautiful whites such as dry Riesling, sweet Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. So what is Alsace Rocks? It’s a month-long celebration of Alsatian…
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 Chianti Classico Consortium (Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico) is happy to announce the release of its 2016 vintage of Gran Selezione wines, the highest designation of the region’s quality pyramid. On July 1, the Gran Selezione wines were released upon completion of a mandatory minimum aging requirement of thirty months, including at…
Recently at Angelini Osteria a group of wine writers were invited to an intimate wine tasting and luncheon hosted by Cinzia Travaglini, owner of Travaglini Winery, and her daughter Alessia Collauto Travaglini. Cinzia and Alessia belong to the third and fourth generation of the Travaglini family – a renowned producer of traditional, limited production wines…
During my Santa Barbara trip this past summer – the word trip is used lightly as we only stayed two days – my focus was on the winery tasting rooms in the Funk Zone for an article for Elite magazine. One of the winemakers that I interviewed was Doug Margerum of Margerum Wine Company. (Photos)…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Winesong’s 35th annual charity auction and tasting will take place September 6-7th. The event invites guests to sample the best of local cuisine and wines, while supporting the enhancement of comprehensive hospital services, and up-to-date equipment for the Mendocino Coast District Hospital. Since 1984, Winesong has brought natives and visitors…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Crus Bourgeois du Médoc (http://www.crubourgeois.com), one of the oldest and most prestigious classifications in Bordeaux, are pleased to announce the twelve finalists, and overall winner of the 9th edition of Crus Bourgeois du Médoc Cup for the 2016 Official Selection. Hosted annually in conjunction with French publication, le Point magazine,…
Beverly Hills, California – wineLA presents Los Angeles’ premier white wine showcasing event, Blanc de Blancs, a tasting par excellence in all white decor and attire at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on June 19. A spectacular occasion for both the burgeoning and seasoned enthusiast, Blanc de Blancs provides an experiential glimpse into the refinements…