Last month Eddie and I attended the WhiskeyFest Las Vegas event at Resorts Word – for the first time! We had two VIP tickets, which allowed us entry one hour early and samples of rare and aged whiskies. My plan? As soon as I checked in and picked up my swag bag – and program…
NAPA, CALIF. (PRWEB) – ZD Wines, located in the heart of Napa Valley in Rutherford, recently expanded their culinary program by adding Jill deLeuze Billeci, third generation of the winery’s founding family, as their winery chef. Jill joined the family business in 2010, rounding out the third generation with her brother, Brandon, ZD’s winemaker. She worked…
LAS VEGAS – Nominations are now open for the second annual Industry Excellence Awards, presented by Bar & Restaurant Expo, which celebrate and support the individuals who make the independent bar and restaurant industry great. These awards honor leaders and teams for their talent, integrity and commitment to equality, sustainability, community, and culture across the industry. Nominations will be…
(Paso Robles) – The national Rhone Rangers will host the 15th “Rhone Rangers Experience” on Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Paso Robles, CA. A full day is planned during the annual Presidents’ Weekend event, including a “Rhone Essentials” seminar, Vintners’ Luncheon, Grand Tasting of 200+ wines, and a Silent Auction benefitting the Rhone Rangers Scholarship…
VERONA, ITALY (PRWEB) – The VIA Italian Wine Ambassador course is one of the most rigorous wine education programs available. Students participated for 3 days, tasting 38 Italian wines and taking a difficult 2.5 hour exam. The course took place in two parts; first, with students following a syllabus of required reading and a series of…
Just last year, January 2022 in fact, I reviewed six Valdobbiadene Prosecco. Recently I was offered a new set of four to review. It’s no secret that I’m a Prosecco fan for many reasons: The price point makes Prosecco approachable to wine lovers, the aromas and flavors are always fresh, they make great cocktails (see…
Paso Robles, California – ONX Wines has scored big with Wine Enthusiast and earned a much- coveted top 100 spot! Their 2019 Noble Intrigue was added to this year’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022. Each year Wine Enthusiast Magazine chooses the most age-worthy and collectable wines to grace their top 100 list. “ The 2019 Noble Intrigue is a…
LAS VEGAS – Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, 2023, the Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar & Show, will introduce the theme Hospitality Reimagined to its dedicated conference. The conference will bring together the top hospitality experts to share real-world experience and advice as restaurant owners, operators, and professionals aim to learn, grow,…
The world of wine met in Mendoza, Argentina for one week at the end of November 2022 for the Great Wine Capitals International Conference. This annual conference brings together representatives from 11 different wine capitals from around the world to further enhance the world of wine, share ideas, and exchange knowledge. Tom Davies, President of…
