Kamiki Drinks is delighted to announce the launch of Kamiki Single Malt, a pioneering innovation in the whisky industry, acclaimed as the “World’s First Yoshino Sugi Japanese Cedar Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky” This release marks the first Japanese Single Malt expression from Kamiki Whisky. The spirit is distilled and aged for a minimum of…
The last time I remember tasting Three Sticks Pinot Noir from Sonoma was during a Pinot Days event in West Los Angeles, and I believe that was well over a decade ago. So many Pinots, so little time! Fast forward to now, and recently being offered two of their 2021 Pinots for review, one from…
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…
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…
Recently I changed up one of my one-bottle posts (2012 Joseph Phelps Insignia) to include reviews and tasting notes from critics, and my wine-collecting pal with an excellent palate Steve Roebuck. Truth be told Steve and I tasted three bottles that night and these notes are for the second red: 2012 Beringer Single Vineyard Cabernet…
Had the privilege to meet with winemaker Aaron Lieberman of Iris Vineyards recently, and taste through some of his wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. To make Lieberman’s trip more worthwhile I encouraged him to invite fellow wine blogger, collector and administrator of the popular Friends Who Like Wine in the Glass Facebook group,…
In planning a recent Napa trip one of my friends suggested we spend a day in Lodi. The last time I visited Lodi was virtually, when several winemakers came to LA to present a seminar and tasting. It was so long ago, possibly ten years, that all I recall was tasting old vine Zinfandels, a…
The curving drive through the woods on Peachy Canyon Drive only heightens the anticipation of arriving at the gates that provide entry to Law Estate Wines and the experience it and the winery staff provide. But it wasn’t always this way. Our first taste of Law Estate was when they were pouring their first vintage…
PASO ROBLES, CALIF. (PRWEB) – Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou have announced the release of 2018 Soul of a Lion, the crown jewel of DAOU Family Estates named in honor of their father. Exclusively sourced from the DAOU Mountain Estate situated in the premier Adelaida district of Paso Robles, Soul of a Lion is one of the…
I have two go-to Tequilas: Cazadores and Asombroso, the former was a gift from my daughter’s fiancé and the latter was one I reviewed that I have since purchased for my liquor cabinet. I’m not much of a tequila-cocktail lover and prefer to sip alone or on ice, and was happy to receive another tequila…