Visiting Santa Barbara 2025
(A taste of the wines we had are in a separate article on this blog.) State Street: Last time we were on State Street was before Covid. I’m betting that during that time they started offering more outdoor dining, and closed the street to cars like we did on Main Street in Newhall. Now, those…
LOUIS XIII CELEBRATES THIRD YEAR AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH IMMERSIVE POP-UP BOUTIQUE
The French Cognac House returns to Las Vegas with exclusive holiday retail experiences designed to elevate the festive season LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire/ — LOUIS XIII Cognac today announces the third consecutive holiday pop-up boutique at Wynn Las Vegas. The boutique will be open to clientele from October 15 – December 12, 2025, with additional immersive experiences available during special event…
Magellan Jets Names Jesse Rodriguez, Former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as Official Company Sommelier
BOSTON, Mass. – Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced the appointment of Jesse Rodriguez, renowned wine expert and former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as the company’s resident Sommelier. Rodriguez, a two-time James Beard Semifinalist, will lead a new program delivering tailored wine experiences to Magellan Jets Clients. He previously served…
Review: Frey Ranch Distillery and the Harvester Series
Have you ever had a whiskey that was sold out in under 20 minutes of its release? I had learned that Frey Ranch Distillery did just that when they offered their limited-edition Harvester whiskey this past February. And, at press time, they probably just sold out of their second Harvester release this past September. As…
Clif Family Winery Awarded Great Wine Capitals Award for Culinary Experiences
Napa Valley, CA – From food truck favorites to elegant tasting menus, Clif Family Winery has built a culinary program that’s as dynamic as it is delicious. That dedication was honored with the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences, recognizing the Napa Valley winery’s creativity, community spirit, and commitment…
L.A. LOVES ALEX’S LEMONADE RAISES MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH IN 13TH YEAR
Annual Cookout with Culinary Stars and Entertainment Industry Support Breaks Revenue Record with Ticket Sales, Auctions and the Kids Campaign The 13th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand was an overwhelming success with more than $1.3 million contributed to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Located at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the day was perfect…
Review: The Interesting American Harvest Organic Vodka
Today we’re reviewing an interesting organic vodka, “Made in Idaho’s Magic Valley, American Harvest is crafted from organic red winter wheat and pristine Snake River aquifer water. Its remarkable smoothness comes from a single distillation — a rare approach that preserves purity rather than masking flaws. Certified USDA Organic, non-GMO, and produced in small batches,…
Raise a Glass to Israeli Wines This Holiday Season
Discover One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Wine Regions with the Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) BAYONNE, N.J., /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, there’s something new to uncork and celebrate: the wines of Israel. From festive fall gatherings to winter holiday toasts, Israeli wines are making their mark around the world—blending ancient winemaking traditions with modern innovation. The Israeli…
The Charming Taste of Europe Showcases European Excellence at TEXSOM 2025
The EU-funded campaign brought the richness of European wines and fresh fruits to one of the most influential beverage education events in the United States NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Charming Taste of Europe, a campaign co-funded by the European Union, celebrates the heritage and quality of European wines and fresh fruits, introducing North American audiences to exquisite products…
Tasting Sicily’s Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola-Syrah Blends in Perfect Balance
Now that summer is over, and it’s cool enough to accept shipped wines for review, the first two bottles I received were super welcome. I would be able to taste a Sicilian wine grape I can’t get enough of from six years ago to six months ago: Nero d’Avola. I also had an opportunity to…
