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…
Only 1,776 individually numbered bottles will be released in tribute to the enduring spirit of service, sacrifice and unity that defines America BARDSTOWN, KY — Four Branches Bourbon, the first spirits company founded by veterans representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, announced the release of Liberty Reserve, a limited-edition commemorative bourbon honoring the upcoming…
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,…
You think you’ve seen it all when it comes to a wine bottle carrier? I sure thought I had and was poised to delete an email offering one for a review until I took one look. And that look blew me away! Think of a bag, in the most beautiful solid colors and prints, different…
“Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum” Private Selection, inspired by her Perfectly Unreasonable spirit, will benefit The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation LORETTO, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Maker’s Mark®, the iconic Kentucky bourbon, has announced a collaboration with Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Together, Plum and Maker’s Mark have created a custom Private Selection bourbon inspired by Plum’s relentless pursuit of excellence and…
Our road to Ra Ra Wine Co. et al was somewhat circuitous but we got there. It actually started very early last year, when we were planning our own Historic Vineyard tour. At that time, one of the wineries we reached out to was Saini Vineyards. Unfortunately, our schedule filled up and we were unable…
Accounts and bourbon groups can select rare barrels in person from the master distiller’s private collection ST. LOUIS, /PRNewswire/ — In the era of Prohibition, there were those who had their secret stashes, and those who didn’t. That spirit carries on to this day at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery, home of award-winning Remus Bourbon. Accounts…
In this follow-up article from the recent WSWA Access Live I have three bottles for review all made stateside: a bourbon, an infused whiskey and a gin. I sampled all three at the show – enjoying them all – and was gifted the bottles to take home for further study and a review on this…
FORT WORTH, Texas, /PRNewswire/ — Point Blank Tequila — a new, 100 percent additive-free tequila that just hit North Texas liquor stores — recently took top honors at the 2025 PR%F Awards in Las Vegas, one of the beverage industry’s premier competitions. All three expressions, Añejo, Blanco, and Reposado, won medals for both taste and bottle design…
Château de Berne, five stars Relais & Châteaux in the heart of Provence, has joined the very exclusive circle of the 50 most beautiful vineyards in the world, ranking 43rd in The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025. It is now the only estate in Provence to feature in this international ranking. It even ranks 6th…
