Pet Peeve: Not Treating Bar or Restaurant Staff Well Enough
I’m that person. The one that when wait staff approach a table to introduce themselves and ask how we are, I always reply that I’m fine and ask how they are. And I love to see their response, which nearly always includes a smile and a “thank you for asking” reply. Not so hard to…
A Taste of Smith-Madrone History
Dear Friend: We heard you. Every day either a visitor to the winery or someone online asks us about availability of library wines. It is one of the great ‘wonders’ of the wine world that in our ‘library’ we have layers of history, wines from almost five decades to draw upon….and now we’re delighted to…
Back to a Routine with The Charming Taste of Europe: Quality European Products for Everyday Cooking
From weeknight pairings to simple recipes and cocktails, three European traditions inspire the return to the kitchen NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Returning to a regular cooking routine does not have to mean returning to the same meals. The Charming Taste of Europe brings wines and fresh fruit from Italy, Greece, and France into the kitchen, offering simple ways…
Holiday Roundup: What Was the Best Wine and Food Event that You’ve Attended During the Holidays?
I wanted something new to share for this holiday article and I thought of all of the holiday events we get invited to is there ever a favorite? But adding this to the mix: it has to be a memorable holiday event that also included wine and/or spirits. I posed the question on social media…
Bom Dia Makes History as the First Brazilian Wine Named to Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys
In just its second year, Brazilian Bubbles earns a landmark distinction—building on an Innovator of the Year nomination, a 90-point rating, and a pioneering approach to bringing Brazilian wine to American consumers. NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Bom Dia Brazilian Bubbles has become the first Brazilian wine ever selected for Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys, reaching the…
Patz And Hall Opens New Tasting Room in Downtown Sonoma
A new gathering place just off the Sonoma Plaza, opened October 22 SONOMA, Calif. – Patz & Hall opens its new Sonoma tasting room just off the Sonoma Plaza on October 22, marking more than a change of address. The new Patz & Hall Sonoma House reflects a broader reimagining of how the winery welcomes…
Can I Change How You Feel About Gin and Vodka?
Recently I went to watch Eddie play at night in his pickleball men’s league. I was tasked with the job of scorekeeper for a couple of hours so I thought I might as well pack a cocktail! But when he snapped a photo of me, wearing a Ketel One vodka Martini sweatshirt while holding my…
Registration Opens for WSWA’s Access LIVE 2027, the Beverage Alcohol Industry’s Premier Business Event
The Leading Wine and Spirits Event Heads to Dallas in February for Connection, Brand Building and Discovery WASHINGTON/PRNewswire/ — Registration is now open for Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)’s Access LIVE 2027, the beverage alcohol industry’s premier event for dealmaking, education and connection. The three-day gathering brings wholesalers, suppliers, on- and off-premise retailers,…
Lettie Teague, Longtime Wall Street Journal Wine Columnist, Joins The New York Sun
The New York Sun has announced that Lettie Teague, the longtime wine columnist of The Wall Street Journal, has joined the paper in the same role. Teague held the position at the Journal for sixteen years where she drew readers for her plainspoken intelligence about what is worth drinking and why. She will now write…
Hooten Young Whiskey with Norm Hooten
We recently went to Joe’s Vegas in Caesar’s to meet Norm Hooten, co-founder of Hooten Young Whiskey, and taste through his whiskies. Hooten shared many of the stories behind his brand and commitment to his long-standing veteran friends that he served in the army with. The famous tale, from the film Black Hawk Down, had…
