I was recently offered the opportunity to try the same wines from Robert Hall in Paso Robles that were made two different ways: Regenerative Organic and Conventionally Farmed. If you know me you know that I have the unpopular opinion that I don’t care how the wine is made, organic or not, I just want…
New York, – New York marked a key milestone in the international rollout of Sip and Savor: Pairing European Wines and Deli Meat, the EU-funded campaign promoting the cultural and gastronomic heritage of European wines and deli meats. Last week, the project brought together trade professionals, media and influencers for two exclusive events designed to combine…
Aged in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the new permanent expression brings a sweetness derived from oak and malt forward, in balance with Lagavulin’s unmistakable smoky character ISLAY, Scotland, /PRNewswire/ — Few places in the whisky world match the intrigue of Islay, an island in the Western Hebrides of Scotland, where whisky-making is in the fabric of…
We covered our first Access Live in 2024, missed it in 2025 as it was held in Denver, now we are thrilled to have had the event back in here Las Vegas this past February 2026. It’s an event for members of the wine and spirits industry that my husband Eddie (our photographer) and I…
Very pleased to be trying four new-to-me wines from the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez: a Blanc de Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon all with the same winemaker and farmer though different vineyards. When I received the samples I also asked the owner who happens to be the farmer, James Ontiveros, for…
Ranks No. 4 in Drinks International Brands Report New York, New York, — Radico Khaitan Limited (NSE: RADICO), a leading IMFL company and the parent of Rampur Distillery, announced that the Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky has secured No. 4 among the World’s Top Trending Whiskies for 2026 in the Drinks International Brands Report, a…
SANTA ROSA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Washington’s Maryhill Winery, located in the Columbia River Gorge, was named Winery of the Year at the 2025 Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition (DBIWC). The event celebrated its 44th consecutive year of judging at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Dec. 11. Owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold opened Maryhill Winery 25 years ago….
A bold new Huckleberry-flavored addition inspired by Doc Holliday’s legendary spirit and his iconic “I’m your huckleberry” catchphrase NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — World Whiskey Society (WWS), the company renowned for seeking out the world’s most intriguing whiskies, is proud to announce the Doc Holliday Huckleberry Edition as the newest addition to the Doc Holliday series and the first-ever flavored whiskey…
Have you heard of Saini Vineyards? We have to admit that we hadn’t until last spring when we were planning our self-made tour of historic vineyards in Sonoma County. Unfortunately, our schedule filled up quickly but we were determined to make it happen on our next visit to the area, and we did! Two of…
A few weeks ago, at the grand re-opening of D’Agostino’s Trattoria in Las Vegas, I was introduced to Fallendown Tree Vineyards proprietor and vintner Jeanne Burmeister. It was a busy night for Jeanne as her wine table was very popular. I enjoyed their award-winning and very balanced Sangiovese, Syrah and Malbec all from Monterey County,…