We have always loved the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (abbreviated to UGCB now, formerly it was UGC) wine tasting in Los Angeles every year. Last year they offered it in San Francisco, and now that we reside in Las Vegas we didn’t want to fly there to attend. However, friends that did raved…
LAS VEGAS – Questex is pleased to announce it will present two students pursuing a career in the beverage & culinary fields at Johnson & Wales University with a $2,000 fellowship grant at this year’s Bar & Restaurant Expo. The students, Lea Halton and Grace Miles, will be awarded the grants during the expo’s red carpet and ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 25. Halton and Miles will…
VANCOUVER, Wash., /PRNewswire/ — The Wine Market Journal, the world’s top resource for rare wine valuation, has released its list of the top appreciating wines for 2024. “Two thousand twenty-four was a challenging year for much of the alcohol industry, but high-end wines provided a bright spot, as they generally do, with good strength. The Wine Market…
Why do we cover the Fancy Food Show? Because it’s an opportunity to see the latest trends for the foods that go with your wine and spirits. I usually get tons of ideas that update our cheese, charcuterie, and dessert boards too! Read on to see what we discovered from over 1,000 exhibitors at the…
Festival Napa Valley’s 2025 Summer Season is set to take place at venues throughout Napa Valley Saturday, July 5 – Sunday, July 20. The season offers a diverse lineup of international stars and emerging talent in productions highlighting the natural beauty of California Wine Country, paired with Napa Valley’s unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality. The…
As a Leading Innovator in the Agave Spirits World, The Lost Explorer is dedicated to Crafting Artisanal Award-Winning Products Made Within the Rhythm of Nature NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Lost Explorer, a premium agave spirits company renowned for its dedication to artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable practices, is proud to announce a remarkable achievement at the…
Trade Tasting Featuring Italy’s Top Wineries Will Launch February 2025, in Las Vegas; Additional Cities Include Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago ROME, Italy (January 16, 2025) – Italian media group Gambero Rosso has announced the 2025 dates for its highly anticipated annual U.S. Tre Bicchieri tour. The tour is set to take…
I was recently offered four wines for review – all of which I had never sampled before. Because of this I jumped at the chance to try a new-to-me Malbec blend from Argentina, two non-vintage Champagnes from France and a Cream Sherry from Spain. I received the technical sheets and some information on each winery,…
Marking over 229 years since Jacob Beam started selling whiskey in 1795, fans of the iconic James B. Beam Distilling Co. can now select their own private barrel at the Clermont, Kentucky distillery CLERMONT, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of the world’s number one bourbon, Jim Beam®, is excited to announce the launch of the Beam Private…
(Paso Robles) – The national Rhone Rangers will host the 17th “Rhone Rangers Experience” on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Paso Robles, CA. A full day is planned during the annual event, including a “Rhone Essentials” seminar, Vintners’ Luncheon, Grand Tasting, and a Silent Auction benefitting the Rhone Rangers educational endeavors. Rhone Rangers from throughout…
