Tasting Hamilton Family Wines
I’m always both thrilled and cautious when I have wine samples from a new-to-me winery to review. Today it’s samples from Hamilton Family Wines. I received a press release from their public relations agent – and a handwritten note from Greg and Lindsay Hamilton – ahead of the wine so I knew a few things….
Enrich Your Vail Wine Classic Experience with Expert-Led Hikes, Somm-Paired Lunches, Five-Course Dinners, and More
Tickets for the paired experiences are on sale now; festival takes place August 6–8, 2026 VAIL, Colo. —The sixth annual Vail Wine Classic returns to the Colorado Rockies August 6–8, 2026—and the full experience just leveled up. Produced by Team Player Productions, the festival brings together master winemakers and wine enthusiasts for a weekend of world-class wine…
What’s Happening in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea is having a real culinary moment, one that feels both exciting and deeply connected to the community that has long defined the village. With the return of full access along Highway 1, a new direct flight route from Chicago into Monterey, and a wave of highly anticipated restaurant openings, it feels like a natural time…
Perlises Pick Harvest Moon Winery
Have you heard of Harvest Moon Winery? If not, don’t feel bad. To be honest, we hadn’t either. After all, there are A LOT of wineries in California and the smaller ones don’t get nearly enough attention. But when our friend Sue Straight [aka The Wine Wench] announced that she was bringing her talents to…
The 2026 Universal Whisky Experience – DONE!
Did you miss it? Whisky lovers near and far came to the Wynn in Las Vegas at the end of April to experience a very grand tasting of brown spirits. I say brown as it’s not just single malt scotch that’s served up with style at the Universal Whisky Experience – it’s also blends, bourbons,…
Spring Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay Earns Top Honors at the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris
St. Helena, Calif. – Fifty years after the tasting that forever changed the world of wine, Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Napa Valley, has once again taken its place among the elite—this time with a celebrated Top Three finish for Chardonnay. At the…
Immersive Spring and Summer Experiences on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Curated Vineyard Experiences, Historic Rail Excursions, and One-of-a-Kind Activities WATKINS GLEN, NY – An exciting lineup of spring and summer experiences is inviting new and returning travelers to explore the heart of wineries along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail in New York’s renowned wine country. From curated vineyard experiences and historic rail excursions to one-of-a-kind…
Perlises Pick A Visit With Chris Barrett at the Pezzi King Vineyards Estate
A few years ago, we were scheduled to meet with winemaker Chris Barrett at the Pezzi King Estate. Concerns over inclement weather resulted in moving the visit to the Pezzi King tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg, which we wrote about here: Perlises Pick: Pezzi King Winery – Eve’s Wine and Spirits 101 Admittedly, at the…
From Wismettac Asian Foods: Reviews of Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Strawberry-Flavored Nigiri Sake, and Rice Wine with Natural Yuzu Juice
From Wismettac Asian Foods I’m reviewing a Junmai Daiginjo Sake – a very finely milled sake rice, a strawberry-flavored Nigiri sake – unfiltered and milky in appearance, and a rice wine with natural Yuzu juice – think of lemon-orange and other citrus fruit flavors. All are brewed and bottled by Homare Sake Brewery Co. All…
MEET PATRÓN® 100: A 100 PROOF TEQUILA BORN FROM 100% TAHONA TRADITION
Handcrafted using 100% tahona production, this latest release reflects PATRÓN Tequila’s uncompromising commitment to time-honored craft. HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — PATRÓN® Tequila, the world’s number one super-premium tequila*, has announced the launch of PATRÓN 100 – a 100 proof, small-batch expression handcrafted through 100% tahona stone production to deliver 100% of the full agave character. PATRÓN 100…
