For our big 40thwedding anniversary this past June we held a fairly large party taking over a local Italian restaurant for the evening. We told guests that gifts were unnecessary but, as things go, some people ignored our request. Lucky us. I’d have to say that 100% of our friends and family in attendance know…
BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — Sagamore Whiskey, the leading and award-winning Maryland-style whiskey distillery, proudly announces that their High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey was launched nationwide on July 1st, 2026. This release, a prestigious addition to the Sagamore Whiskey Reserve Series, represents the brand’s vision to expand beyond rye while remaining rooted in its core values. This unique bourbon-style…
Today I’m sharing a one-bottle post from a winery I haven’t tasted from in a long time, Artisan Uprising in Paso Robles (now the winery is in Simi Valley). The one-bottle post is something Eddie had me start years ago. The thought is that winemakers put a lot into a single wine, and to do…
There is one question that I’m asked the most often: What is your favorite wine? This may seem to be silly to you, but for someone that has dedicated a few decades of their life to studying wine it’s a question that is simply impossible for me to answer in a simple sentence. Way too…
Not too long ago I reviewed a beautiful hand blown wine carafe by Glasvin. I was enamored by the sleek style and that it is dishwasher safe. Fast forward to today and I had the pleasure of reviewing a set of their delicate Champagne glasses. Below is a quote from them, then my review in…
The new vintage debuts in international markets, showcasing the elegance and altitude-driven character of Chianti Classico terroir GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, Italy, /PRNewswire/ — Marchesi Frescobaldi announced the release of Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, the newest vintage of the estate’s iconic wine, now available in international markets. Produced from vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico,…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
Edition Five – The Impex Collection was just released! We usually get to taste the latest spirits from Impex Beverages at whisky events, but we missed both President Sam Filmus and Vice President Chris Uhde at one recently. They were gracious enough to offer samples of their new Edition Five for review. These are the…
The story of the Overshine Collective is a fascinating one. Former Google executive David Drummond had become familiar with and very fond of Healdsburg and the surrounding area, having visited it many times to enjoy his brother Ray Drummond’s performances in the Healdsburg Jazz Fest. Ray, an acclaimed jazz bassist, lived in New Jersey, so…
I’m always both thrilled and cautious when I have wine samples from a new-to-me winery to review. Today it’s samples from Hamilton Family Wines. I received a press release from their public relations agent – and a handwritten note from Greg and Lindsay Hamilton – ahead of the wine so I knew a few things….
