(Paso Robles, Calif.) – Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with the Allegretto Vineyard Resort recognized as the #11 Top Resort in Northern California. This marks the 7th consecutive year that the Allegretto has been recognized as a Top Resort by Condé Nast Traveler. Now in its 36th year, the Readers’ Choice…
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA (UNITED STATES) & VILAFRANCA DEL PENEDES (SPAIN). — The winery Abadía Retuerta Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), located within the Spanish “Golden Mile of Wine” near Sardón de Duero (Valladolid), is now a member of International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), a collaborative working group that seeks to tackle climate change by…
We recently moved our 400+ wine collection from Santa Clarita, CA to Las Vegas, NV. We purchased three chillers in total, which I divided: one would hold our New World, another for Old World, and a third for Drink Now. (This is the link to my public social media post with the chillers pictured.) Our…
Old Pepper Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been awarded the highest distinction, a Double Gold medal, in a blind tasting at the prestigious 2023 New York World Spirits Competition, surpassing some of the finest bourbon whiskies on the market. LEXINGTON, Ky. /PRNewswire/ — Old Pepper Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was awarded a Double Gold medal at…
Limited-Edition Advent Calendar Featuring World-Class Wines from Around the World is Now Available on WSJWine.com SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. /PRNewswire/ — Today, everyone’s favorite holiday treat — the Wines of the World Advent Calendar — has returned for its fifth season with a unique new design and a variety of sensational wines. Perfect for gifting wine-loving friends,…
At the Kentucky Bourbon Festival that Eddie and I attended last month there were several, dozens in fact, of amazing bottles. In my last two articles I did my best to shout out to many of them. For those I didn’t have any tasting notes, as the three-day event was so immense there simply wasn’t…
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting their third annual event on Saturday, November 4th from 1-7pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA. Vine-to-Wine celebrates the end of harvest and highlights Santa Clara Valley wineries and wine makers. Wine lovers can choose a VIP or general Grand Tasting experience. The VIP experience…
WASHINGTON ― Ahead of the 14th annual global Champagne Day on October 27, the Champagne Bureau, USA has announced its second annual list of the top 10 bars and restaurants across the United States for enjoying Champagne. The list, which features past honorees and newcomers alike, recognizes establishments perfect for discovering the unique sparkling wine that only comes from…
We received permission to share with our readers these insider deals from Wilson Artisan Wines to stay at two of their beautiful winery properties located in beautiful North Sonoma County. We’ve stayed at the Mazzocco Briar Cottage in Dry Creek Valley and loved it and are looking forward to staying at the deLorimier Guest House…
The night before the three-day Kentucky Bourbon Fest was set to begin we were invited to a small tasting with two distillers from Michter’s Whiskey. The Speakeasy we were set to meet at, an amazing space that even the employees that worked adjacent to had no clue was there, was a great backdrop for the…
