LOMPOC, CA – Tucked between the Santa Rosa and Purisima Hills in western Santa Barbara County, the Sta. Rita Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a world-class wine-growing region renowned for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Just minutes from downtown Lompoc, this unique valley offers visitors an immersive experience where maritime breezes, diverse soils, and passionate…
(Palm Springs, CA) : Perry’s Fine Wines & Liquors Palm Springs has officially been nominated for Best Wine Shop in the USA in the prestigious USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, and voting is now open to the public through Monday, July 21st, 2025, at 12:00 Noon ET. This national recognition celebrates the shop’s…
A few years back we were in Napa Valley wine tasting with fellow wine bloggers and friends Steve and Vashti Roebuck. Steve and I had both made winery appointments and Honig Vineyard and Winery was one of his. We’d enjoyed Honig wines before but had never visited and had none of their bottles in our…
MIAMI, /PRNewswire/ — Arkay Beverages, the world pioneer in alcohol-free spirits, proudly announces that its flagship products — Arkay Zero Proof Whisky, Gin, and Vodka — have consistently ranked #1 in sales in their category on Amazon.com since 2011. Available on the official Arkay Amazon store at:https://www.amazon.com/stores/ArkayBeverages/page/BCDA3E94-D3DA-434D-B28D-70EA3FC53101, Arkay’s zero-proof spirits have become the go-to choice for…
Local favorites and newcomers take home a variety of awards at expert-judged competition Rogue Valley wine country by David Ledger MEDFORD, Ore., /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the inaugural Savor Southern Oregon wine competition, sponsored by the Coquille Indian Tribe, are announced today at an industry awards ceremony and are now available on savorsouthernoregon.com. A panel of expert judges, including Dr. Liz…
Most of our readers know that we bought a house in Las Vegas in 2020. What you may not know is that we sold our house in Los Angeles County in 2023 – when our fire insurance went from $4,700 a year to $17,000. Now it’s 2025 and in these past five years I’ve gone…
Fourth-generation Master Distiller Graciela Gonzalez brings an old family recipe back to life with Cortada™ Blanco and Reposado Smoked Tequila, debuting in Denver this summer ST. LOUIS, /PRNewswire/ — Luxco, Inc. announces the launch of Cortada Smoked Tequila – a new premium tequila cut with a whisper of smoke. Offering both Blanco and Reposado varieties, Cortada Smoked Tequila…
Award-Winning Tequila From Mexico Impresses Top U.S. Bartenders and Beverage Buyers EATONTOWN, N.J., /PRNewswire/ — JAJA® Tequila, the award-winning tequila brand known for its smooth expressions and vibrant spirit, is proud to announce its selection as Tequila Producer of the Year at the 7th Annual Bartender Spirits Awards, held in May 2025 in Chicago. With exceptional quality, thoughtful innovation, and…
It’s become our custom to escape some of the heat during the Las Vegas summers by planning a trip or two. It’s not always a wine-centric trip, but this year we wanted to do some wine tasting in an area that wouldn’t be as hot, so I did some googling and learned that Santa Barbara…
An exclusive 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey marks the beginning of a series of rare, distillery-exclusive releases under the Stitzel Reserve brand LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Stitzel-Weller Distillery is proud to launch Stitzel Reserve, a new series of one-of-a-kind, distillery-exclusive bottles that begins with a 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the first of many rare releases to…