L.A. Weekly is proud to present Sips & Sweets 2015! In its second year, our now annual holiday party will feature over 20 of the city’s top bakers, over 15 of LA’s most respected mixologists and more than 25 artisanal craftspeople. Join us Saturday, December 12th from 8pm – 11pm and sample delicious confections, sip on handcrafted cocktails…
Upcoming wine tasting event showcases prestigious collectable wines from California and Washington; over 150 wines from 40 top Cabernet producers on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at PENINSULA Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills, California – wineLA has exceeded annual expectations and has procured the best ever – STARS of Cabernet gathering. “All Cabernet producers are now confirmed…
New Passport to Taste offers yet another reason to stay and play along the Coast NORTH SLO COAST – The Pacific Coast Wine Trail has added yet another reason to visit the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County. This region, known for its untouched stretches of coastline, also boasts ten boutique wineries dotted along…
50+ micro-production wineries join line-up of events that celebrate Garagiste Festival’s five years of bringing hundreds of winemaker discoveries to thousands of wine fans, raising profile of Central Coast’s micro-production winemakers and creation of Garagiste Scholarships Paso Robles, CA – The Garagiste Wine Festival returns to Paso Robles November 5th – 7th to celebrate its fifth…
The recent boom in sales of Prosecco is a story that continues to generate great interest among both the trade and consumers in the US. As is often the case when demand for a product grows, so does supply and choice. With many Proseccos on the market, deciphering quality can be a challenge, and is…
HALL St. Helena has announced the date for three of its multi-city parties celebrating the release of its flagship Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. Bringing together winemakers, wine-lovers, fans and foodies alike, guests will be invited to sip on the newly released 2012 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine was recently rated 97+ pts. by Robert…
More than once I’ve been asked to run a tasting group and have begged off for a couple of reasons: I don’t like groups run by self-professed experts – which I am not – and I had no extra time to plan and organize. Because of that I never really thought about how I would…
Celebrate harvest at more than 50 festivals, winemaker dinners, concerts, tours and classes SAN FRANCISCO (August 24, 2015)— September is the height of harvest season when a wine lover’s thoughts turn to all things wine. California Wine Month is a great way to celebrate with more than 50 amazing events and immersion experiences—from wine festivals…
There is always so many great opportunities to experience living in the beautiful Sonoma County Wine country and working in the wine industry here just adds to the flavor of what is available. Frequently, I find myself invited to a specific winery, to meet a winemaker or to go and taste new release wines at…
Vintner Sharon Kazan Harris offers programs using wine as a business tool St. Helena, Napa Valley, summer 2015 — Vintner Sharon Kazan Harris, who launched RARECAT Wines in 2009, is launching RARECAT Professional, a new consulting business which designs programs for businesses based on using wine as a business tool. Kazan Harris chooses wines specifically…