When I was in California and took to foraging at a local Trader Joe’s store, I saw a new single malt whisky on their shelves: Pōkeno from New Zealand for only $49.99. Did some googling and found this nice review from @execs_whiskey_club on Instagram. It was entered into the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition…
The gourmet jams by Chef Lori Rogers are available at Walmart.com and will debut in Walmart stores in June 2025. DALLAS, /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of small businesses applied to participate in the annual Walmart Open Call, yet only 92 brands received the Golden Ticket and Jam Vino was one of them. Chef Lorious (Lori Rogers), the culinary creative behind the gourmet wine-infused jam…
I was wholly unaware of the 100% single varietal Napa reds from Component Wine, from 19th century “heritage” vineyards, until this tasting. I read the press release below where I learned about the challenges from the weather that winemaker Marc Gagnon faced in 2022 and that Gagnon is also the Co-Founder & Director of Winemaking…
ROSELLE, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Penelope’s second release in its annual Straight Rye Whiskey Toasted Series is now available. The first-ever release of Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey achieved high acclaim at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition by scoring 99 points and winning Double Gold. This year’s expression is the result of finishing a very special, hand-selected…
The celebrations mark the brand’s commitment to crafting exceptional cognac and welcomes in the next era of the House’s legacy with the launch of the 300th Anniversary Coupe blend. NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Born in 1724, the House of Rémy Martin will celebrate 300 years of exceptional cognac-making this year. To mark its tricentenary, the House will…
“WHO’S ON THE VINE? AT SILVERADO” ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 MONTHLY NAPA VALLEY WINE DINNER SCHEDULE 12 Exclusive Dinners: Silverado’s Chef and Napa’s Best Winemakers Unite NAPA, Calif. – Silverado Resort, an iconic landmark resort in the heart of classic Napa Valley wine country, presents “Who’s On The Vine? At Silverado” a monthly wine dinner series pairing…
When we were looking for our final winery to visit during our most recent trip to the Dry Creek Valley area, we really wanted a place that would be new to us and to our readers but at the same time be of extremely high quality. We think we did pretty well. Tim Bucher grew…
Dry Creek Valley has some amazing wineries. Some of the wineries are pretty large and offer multiple experiences with winery staff. But if you are looking for something more personal, there is nothing more personal than Frick Winery. Bill Frick’s wine journey started at the ripe old age of 7. Yes, you read that right…
As we were finishing up our tour of the deLorimier Winery property and winemaking facility, we had the great pleasure to meet with winemaker/owner Diane Wilson. Diane is in charge of winemaking at several of the eleven wineries owned by her and her husband Ken. At deLorimier, some of the winemaking duties are shared with…
Former “World’s Best Rye Whiskey” – now aged for nine years – is back for a limited time only BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — The best is back. Sagamore Spirit has announced the return of Sagamore Spirit Port Finish Rye Whiskey. This year’s release marks the third iteration of the award-winning rye whiskey by the Baltimore-based distillery. The original release in…
