Tasting The Latest Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose from Smith-Madrone Winery
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
ALEXIS ORTEGA IS CROWNED 2026 U.S. BARTENDER OF THE YEAR IN THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION PRESENTS WORLD CLASS SPONSORED BY DIAGEO NATIONAL FINALS
The country’s top 15 bartenders competed in Chicago for the title and a chance to represent the U.S. at the World Class Global Finals in Scotland NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO has named Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia, PA as the 2026 U.S. Bartender of the Year,…
Moldova Celebrates 25 Years of National Wine Day, Strengthening Its Position as a Rising Global Wine Destination
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, /PRNewswire/ — The Republic of Moldova will mark the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day under the slogan “United by Wine” on 3–4 October 2026 in Chișinău, celebrating a milestone that reflects the country’s transformation into an increasingly recognized player in the global wine industry. As one of the few countries in the world to…
The Impex Collections – Group Review
Edition Five – The Impex Collection was just released! We usually get to taste the latest spirits from Impex Beverages at whisky events, but we missed both President Sam Filmus and Vice President Chris Uhde at one recently. They were gracious enough to offer samples of their new Edition Five for review. These are the…
THE LA PHIL PRESENTS HOLLYWOOD BOWL FOOD + WINE FOR THE 2026 SEASON
Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne Introduce Updated Offerings Celebrating Local L.A. Culture with Hearty Burritos, Hand-Crafted Pizzas, the All-American Fried Chicken Picnic Box, Piri Piri Chicken for Two in Supper in Your Seats and Their Favorite Magpie’s Soft Serve Treats LOS ANGELES – The LA Phil has announced menus for the 2026 Hollywood Bowl…
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns for 14th Year on October 17 – Early Bird Pricing until 9/1!
L.A. LOVES ALEX’S LEMONADE RETURNS FOR 14TH YEAR ON OCTOBER 17 $12.5 Million Raised to date for Childhood Cancer Research L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 14th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and tickets are now on sale with early bird pricing until 9/1/26. The 2025…
Perlises Pick Overshine Winery and Overshine Collective
The story of the Overshine Collective is a fascinating one. Former Google executive David Drummond had become familiar with and very fond of Healdsburg and the surrounding area, having visited it many times to enjoy his brother Ray Drummond’s performances in the Healdsburg Jazz Fest. Ray, an acclaimed jazz bassist, lived in New Jersey, so…
Reviewing the Tres Chic: WanderFull’s HydroBag®
You think you’ve seen it all when it comes to a wine bottle carrier? I sure thought I had and was poised to delete an email offering one for a review until I took one look. And that look blew me away! Think of a bag, in the most beautiful solid colors and prints, different…
11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces its Experiential Lineup and Concert
11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces Its Experiential Lineup and Friday Night Yonder Mountain String Band Concert More than a half-dozen ticketed experiences are now on sale for the August 20–22 festival BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The 11th annual Breckenridge Wine Classic has unveiled its 2026 lineup of intimate, ticketed experiences for wine lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts – and…
MAKER’S MARK® TEAMS UP WITH TWO-TIME WNBA CHAMPION & OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KELSEY PLUM TO LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION BOURBON
“Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum” Private Selection, inspired by her Perfectly Unreasonable spirit, will benefit The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation LORETTO, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Maker’s Mark®, the iconic Kentucky bourbon, has announced a collaboration with Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Together, Plum and Maker’s Mark have created a custom Private Selection bourbon inspired by Plum’s relentless pursuit of excellence and…
