The seminar was informative and tasty. The lunch was a lot of fun and tasty as well. But now Karen and I were ready for the main event. Held in Herscher Hall, the size of the room and the layout of the tasting tables made for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. For a tasting…
I don’t have many pet peeves in the wine world as I still consider myself a beginner. And I rarely take on an opposing opinion with someone with a wine pedigree much more impressive than my own. But sometimes, argh, those with the long pedigree do and say things that they think they are somehow…
Illinois-based importer Winesellers, Ltd. Expands Cider Portfolio with U.K. Brand Winesellers, Ltd. is pleased to introduce a new selection of premium organic ciders from Dunkertons Organic Cider. Produced in the historic county of Herefordshire, England, the ciders will be available for the first time in the US market this September. Winesellers, Ltd. will initially import…
We’re excited to announce that our Torani Coffee Liqueur Flavoring Syrup is now available. The delicious flavor of rum, Arabica coffee and Madagascar vanilla come together in this aromatic syrup. Available now. RECIPES Mind Refresher Iced Coffee 1 oz. Torani Coffee Liqueur Flavoring Syrup 4 oz. cold brew 4 oz. sparkling water ice Revolver Frappé…
Cruise ship wine tastings are a nice diversion for a day at sea. And since it takes a day just to get to Glacier Bay in Alaska, and I wasn’t going to spend it all in the spa or playing Rummikub with my mother, carving out an hour of me time was not a problem….
San Luis Obispo’s Original Brewery Set to Begin Canning Their Top Four Brews (San Luis Obispo, CA) – With a history that spans over decades and multiple awards, SLO Brew is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Courier as SLO Brew’s full-time Brewmaster. A true original, Courier has been a part of the SLO…
POV’s ‘The Birth of Saké’ Follows Meticulous Method of Bringing the Fabled Japanese Drink To Life; Film Premieres Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 on PBS A Co-presentation with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) “A richly immersive documentary . . . achieves a remarkable level of intimacy without ever sacrificing its reserve or restraint.” —…
Starting the Rhone Ranger event with the seminar was a great way to kick off the day for Karen and me. The seminar was moderated by Patrick Comiskey, wine writer for the Los Angeles Times as well as Wine & Spirits magazine. In addition, soon after you read this, Patrick’s book American Rhone: How Maverick…
I like hard cider, hard root beer, but in the immortal words of some spokesperson I don’t know, when I drink craft beer it’s made locally, and only from our very own Wolf Creek Brewery. See me and other representatives from the WiSH Education Foundation, every Tuesday night for the month of September from 4-9pm…
Crafted by House Mixologist Andrew Burne, the award-winning cocktail is a delicious mix of rye whiskey, house-infused lemongrass Campari, topped with a lavender and rosemary smoke pillow. Paso Robles, CA — The first and only luxury resort in Paso Robles Wine Country, the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, AllegrettoResort.com, is pleased to announce that Andrew Burne’s complex…