Wine Chips Unleashes Its Private Reserve Club Featuring Small-Batch, Hand-Crafted Specialty Flavors

May 11, 2021 by evebushman

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF – Wine Chips, the innovators behind the first gourmet chip made exclusively for wine pairing and wine snacking, today removed the velvet rope and widened access to its Private Reserve Club (PRC). Having been tested for months by thousands of the company’s most loyal customers, the Wine Chips limited edition flavors have been a huge hit. The Private Reserve Club’s small-batch flavors are produced by the company’s very own Batch Masters in their gourmet Innovation Kitchen in Southern California.

Private Reserve flavors, including Jamon Iberico, Dry Aged Ribeye, Hawaiian Red Sea Salt, Spicy Calabrese, and Sweet Coconut Curry are so exclusive and so special, that club members might have difficulty choosing between them and the company’s flagship cheese flavors.

Fans will love all of the other delicious flavors in the Private Reserve Club store. Prospective members have three club tiers to choose from – Private Reserve Gold, Private Reserve Platinum, and Private Reserve Diamond – starting at $12.99 a month.

The company officially launched at the end of 2019, and saw tremendous growth in 2020, according to Emily Wines, one of the Wine Chips Master Sommeliers and the Chair of the Court of Master Sommeliers, U.S.

“We are so proud of what we have accomplished with Wine Chips and are delighted to launch our Private Reserve Club,” says Ms. Wines. “Who doesn’t love delicious potato chips? Here we have an easy snack that actually stands up to the incredible experience of drinking the wine itself. It’s incredibly easy to explain to customers at the tastings that I do, as the appeal of Wine Chips is just so obvious and intuitive!” she shares.

Private Reserve Club Tiers:

Private Reserve Gold – $12.99/month:

3 oz. Private Reserve Tube
Purchase from the Private Reserve Shop
Free Delivery for Subscription Plan Items

Private Reserve Platinum – $18.99/month:

3 oz. Private Reserve Tube + Replacement Bag
Purchase from the Private Reserve Shop
Free Delivery for Subscription Plan Items
10% Site-Wide Club Discount
$4.99 Flat-Rate Delivery

Private Reserve Diamond – $29.99/month:

Two 3oz. Private Reserve Tubes + Two Replacement Bags
Purchase from the Private Reserve Shop
Free Delivery for Subscription Plan Items
10% Site-Wide Club Discount
$4.99 Flat-Rate Delivery
Individual Item Ordering

Sarah Boulay-Haupt is the Vice President of Retail for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and is a big fan of the flavor innovations that Wine Chips offers. “We’ve done a number of collaborations with Wine Chips,” said Ms. Boulay-Haupt. “From a Bombay Spice flavor that we offered to our Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club subscribers to Candied Bacon, a treat that was included in the Screen Actors Guild Award gift boxes earlier this month, Wine Chips never ceases to impress with their creativity and execution,” says Ms. Boulay-Haupt.

Created by an earnest, diverse, and highly committed team, the fresh, hand-crafted chips offer the feel of an instant party when enjoyed with a glass of wine. Alongside a small group of passionate oenophiles, exuberant chip connoisseurs and a talented team of Master Sommeliers, entrepreneur Jonathan Strietzel first embarked on his journey to develop the perfect snack product for wine lovers back in 2017.

Batch after batch, taste-test after taste-test, they collaborated over countless glasses of wine until they found the answer: a lattice cut, extra thick chip, with powerful, flavorful seasonings intended to help wine lovers feel the perfect balance when paired with the proper wine.

Wine Chips began with three flagship flavors – Smoked Gouda, Blue Cheese and Manchego – to enhance one’s experience by creating an equilibrium with the specific fruits, tannins and acidity in the wines. The company has gradually added new gourmet cheeses and other exotic flavors over the past year, and now with the Wine Chips Private Reserve Club, members will receive one exclusive and wonderful new flavor every month. Occasionally, limited quantity flavors will drop without notice. “It’s been a labor of love and the beginning of a beautiful friendship,” said Mr. Strietzel.

Wine Chips is excited to find additional ways to cultivate a following amongst Private Reserve Club members going forward.

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MORE ABOUT WINE CHIPS:
Wine Chips was founded in 2017, perfected in 2019, and launched to the world in 2020 by entrepreneurs, family and friends. Wine Chips was born out of the desire to have a delicious, easy, and portable snack that pairs with wine and enhances wine enjoyment. The self-distributed, e-commerce brand was released quietly on social media, developing an immediately loyal following among specifically targeted wine lovers. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Wine Chips is also available at select upscale wine and gourmet food retailers nationwide.

Following 350% Increase in Online Sales in 2020, Gary’s Wine & Marketplace Continues to Innovate

February 24, 2021 by evebushman

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) – Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, one of the largest fine wine businesses in the New York metropolitan area with four locations in New Jersey and a recent expansion to Napa, has launched the Gary’s Plus membership program, an annual membership offering unlimited free nationwide shipping and local delivery, as well as exclusive member discounts, to meet the exploding demand for online shopping options.

“In 2020, we experienced a 350% increase in online sales placed on garyswine.com and our mobile app year over year. More than 35,000 users downloaded the Gary’s Mobile Marketplace app,” says Gary’s Wine & Marketplace owner Gary Fisch. “We are family owned and operated company since 1987. However, we can compete on the national stage given our wide-selection, low prices, white-glove customer service and operational excellence.”

To meet customers’ growing demands for Gary’s online business, the Gary’s Plus Membership allows guests to access unlimited free shipping on all orders for an annual price of $48.99 or free local delivery for $19.99. In addition, members of this program also receive a 15% discount on 6 or more Gary’s Direct wines purchased online and discounts on virtual wine classes led by one of their wine experts.

The program is intended to reward loyal Gary’s customers and increase the frequency of purchases. “On average, an online customer will purchase from the Gary’s Wine website or mobile app 3 times per year. An increase in the frequency of purchases by just a few percentage points would lead to a substantial increase in our overall revenue,” says Mike Fisch, Director of Innovation at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace.

U.S. beverage e-commerce experienced 10 years’ worth of growth in three months’ time at the start of the pandemic (1) and Gary’s has felt its immediate impact. Gary’s reported that 35% of total sales in 2020 were placed online, compared to 12% of sales in 2019. Further, in 2020, customers placed 46,193 local delivery orders and 65,488 curbside pickup orders online. Mobile adoption accounted for much of the growth, with 56% of online orders placed through the Gary’s Wine mobile app.

Highlights over the past year tell the story of a continued effort by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace to engage with guests online:

Gary’s introduced live chat in August 2020, offering guests the opportunity to chat with a wine expert as they shop online. Guests took fondly to this offering, engaging in over 12,000 live chat sessions in the 5 months since launching this program.
In July 2020, Gary’s introduced five new wine club offerings, perfect for all guests, ranging from the novice to the expert wine consumers.
Gary’s introduced virtual wine tastings in April 2020, a white-glove service that offers groups a personalized, unique tasting experience. Through this effort, Gary’s facilitated over 600 private events in 2020, hosted by its expert wine team, each event ranging from 10 to 300 attendees. This represents another shift in pushing digital engagement and e-commerce; 64% of wineries have hosted at least one virtual tasting since March. (2)

These new initiatives are a natural transition in the changing retail landscape and the growth of e-commerce, with sales increasing an estimated 42% by value in 2020, to $24 billion across 10 core global markets according to ISWR. (3)

About Gary’s Wine & Marketplace

Gary’s Wine & Marketplace began as a small wine shop in Madison, N.J., in 1987, and has grown to become one of the largest fine wine businesses in the New York metropolitan area, with four stores in northern New Jersey and a fifth store in Napa Valley, California. Gary’s team of wine experts makes it the preferred white-glove partner for major corporations for customizable events, including virtual tastings and corporate gifting. Commitment to friendly, attentive service by its expert wine team, and a myriad of wine and food events for the public, sets Gary’s apart from other wine stores.

(1) https://www.svb.com/globalassets/trendsandinsights/reports/wine/sotwi-2021/svb-state-of-the-us-wine-report-2021.pdf
(2) https://napavintners.org/covid19/docs/April_28_Evaluating_DTC_Survey.pdf
(3) https://www.theiwsr.com/beverage-alcohol-ecommerce-value-grows-by-42-in-2020-to-reach-us24-billion/

Five Romantic Cocktail Recipes to Get Sparks Flying This Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2021 by evebushman

Valentine’s Day is coming up and our options are limited, but who says staying in can’t be sexy? Drinks retailer The Bottle Club has rallied together five of their most popular cocktails to help you ignite romance this Valentine’s.

Pink Heather Cocktail

1) The Royal Sidecar

There is something romantic about the royal sidecar cocktail. It’s sweet and tangy taste will be sure to add a striking touch to your Valentines. Impress your date with this simple yet effective cocktail. Recipe below.

Ingredients

35ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Miniature
30ml Cointreau Orange Liqueur Miniature
15ml Fresh lemon juice
Ice

Method

Shake Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal with Cointreau, lemon juice with ice
Strain into your best coupe glass
Enjoy

2) Nutella Martini

If your date has a sweet tooth, this is the perfect cocktail for your Valentine’s date night. It could even save you making a dessert (or perhaps not). You probably haven’t thought about putting your favourite nutty spread in a cocktail, but booze and Nutella is a match made in heaven. Recipe below.

Ingredients

400ml whole milk (or swap out for nut milk)
2 (very) heaped scoops of Nutella
1 heaped spoonful of cocoa powder
3 shots of vodka
2 shot Amaretto
Ice
Additional Nutella & chopped hazelnuts (for garnish)

Method

Gently heat the milk in a pan, with the Nutella and cocoa powder.
Stir until smooth and sufficiently warmed through
Leave to cool
Spread some Nutella onto a side plate, and cover another plate in chopped hazelnuts.
Dip the rim of your glass into the chocolate and twist
Once dipped in the Nutella, dip the glass into the pile of nuts
When your chocolate milk is nice & cold, pour into a cocktail shaker and add the vodka and Amaretto
Shake it and enjoy!

3) Pink Heather Cocktail

For whisky drinkers, it can be difficult to find delicious and romantic cocktail recipes – well look no further than the pink heather cocktail. Whip this up for your whisky loving date and you’re sure to have a good night. Recipe below.

Ingredients:

2 oz Scotch Whisky
1 oz strawberry liqueur
Top with sparkling rose wine
Strawberries for garnish

Method:

Pour the whisky and the strawberry liqueur into a chilled champagne flute
Top up with sparkling wine

4) Pomegranate Whisky Sour

Drinking pink doesn’t need to be all about the rosé. A good one for those who don’t like wine this Valentine’s, you can mix it to create a delicious pink cocktail so you don’t miss out on a rose-tinted summer. Drink pink with whisky? Hell yeah!

Ingredients:

2 oz of bourbon
1 oz of pomegranate juice
½ oz of simple syrup
1 oz lemon juice

Method:

Add ice to a cocktail shaker
Fill with bourbon, pomegranate juice, lemon juice and simple syrup
Shake well
Pour into an old-fashioned glass

5) Fruity Strawberry Daiquiri

This fruity cocktail can be made with fresh and/or frozen strawberries and is the ultimate refreshing drink to get the party started this Valentines. The sweetest of them all! You won’t go wrong with a Strawberry Daiquiri.

Ingredients:

4 medium frozen strawberries
4 medium fresh strawberries
1 tbsp lime juice
1-2 tbsp white sugar
50 ml white rum

Method:

Add all ingredients into the blender and blend.
Pour into a glass.
Garnish with lime and strawberry.
Enjoy!

Tip: Add some ice cubes to make a larger drink or to mellow the strawberry flavour.

All credit to The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/

Whiskey Club Awarded with Top 5-Star Rating from Top Consumer Reviews

January 20, 2021 by evebushman

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) – TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave its best-in-class 5-star rating to Pour More, an award-winning source of online Whiskey Club subscriptions.

From beginners to connoisseurs alike, whiskey is soaring in popularity. People enjoy it in many ways, from single malts made by the biggest names in the industry to blended varieties offered by small craft distillers — whether spelled the Irish way with an “e” or the Scottish way without! But, with so many pubs and bars closed down this year, more whiskey-lovers are having to find ways to partake their favorite drink at home. That’s where Whiskey Clubs come in: delivering new kinds to sample every month, especially from independent bottlers that probably aren’t available nationwide. These subscription-based clubs are an excellent gift-giving option as well, letting lucky recipients have a surprise every month — for up to a year at a time!

“If you’re looking for a truly customizable Whiskey Club, look no further than Pour More,” according to Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “This fantastic subscription program lets whiskey enthusiasts be extremely specific about what they’d like to try, whether that’s scotch or bourbon, budget-friendly bottles or rare varieties, and so forth. Recipients get one 750 mL bottle each month, as well as a fun and informative newsletter describing the heritage and production technique behind the beverage. What an amazing gift that keeps on giving, especially for true lovers of whiskey! Pour More earns our highest recommendation among providers of Whiskey Clubs in 2020.”

To find out more about Pour More and other Whiskey Club memberships, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Whiskey Clubs category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/best-whiskey-clubs/.

About Pour More
Pour More was created as a way to help people explore beyond their everyday staples. To expand preferences, to share stories and history, and to help create experiences that club members can share with others. In a world so increasingly focused on “posting this” and “liking that”, Pour More hopes to create an experience that is best enjoyed amongst people sitting together. And if they happen to be sitting together in front of a campfire with cigars…well then all the better.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Whiskey Clubs to Beer Clubs and Wine Stores, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

Breaking Bourbon’s “Hudson Confidential” Hillrock Estate Distillery Single Barrel Pick Takes Home Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

May 7, 2020 by evebushman

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (PRWEB) – Breaking Bourbon’s Single Barrel Club took home a gold medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their single barrel pick Hillrock Estate Distillery’s “Hudson Confidential.” “We knew that we had selected a special barrel for our Single Barrel Club members the moment we tasted it. We’re proud and excited that the judges agreed,” said Jordan Moskal, co-founder of Breaking Bourbon.

Hudson Confidential is a 117.4 proof single barrel Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon finished in an Oloroso sherry cask. “Finishing in a 20 yr old Oloroso sherry cask adds depth to the flavor profile, but is subtle enough that many people are surprised when they hear that it’s finished in a sherry cask,” according to Jeffrey Baker, co-owner of Hillrock Estate Distillery.

Breaking Bourbon’s Single Barrel Club focuses on bringing world class barrel picks to its members. By partnering with online retailers, Single Barrel Club members get exclusive access to Breaking Bourbon barrel picks and can purchase bottles that they may not otherwise be able to access in their region. “This honor is a true testament of the high level of quality picks that we are able to deliver to our members,” said Nick Beiter, co-founder of Breaking Bourbon.

Each Breaking Bourbon single barrel pick is given a name that represents the backstory of the particular barrel selected. “For Hudson Confidential, we wanted the name to focus on what we set out to do: Shine light on a great, but often lesser known distillery. We understand those who know about Hillrock Estate Distillery may want to keep this hidden gem a secret. But, we felt that we’d be remiss to not share our experience with this remarkable craft distillery with our club members,” said Eric Hasman, co-founder of Breaking Bourbon. Co-owner of Hillrock Estate Distillery, Cathy Franklin says, “Hillrock was thrilled to work with the three founders of Breaking Bourbon in choosing this special single cask because they are true whiskey connoisseurs and have such developed palates. They share our passion for creating great whiskey.”

Hudson Confidential Tasting Notes:

‍The nose is nicely expressive with bursts of floral aromas, dark fruit, and candied cherries notes that’s punctuated with seasoned oak. The palate is sweet to the tongue, with raspberries, apricots, and raisins. It finishes with a bump of rye spice, followed by oak and plum. Overall an excellent sipper that features a ton of flavor delivered with elegant complexity.

About Breaking Bourbon

Breaking Bourbon is the leading online bourbon review and news destination. Started in 2014, Breaking Bourbon reaches over 2 million unique visitors a year, with the mission to empower consumers to be more knowledgeable in the dynamic world of American whiskey. In 2018, Breaking Bourbon started their Single Barrel Club, which was among the first in the industry pairing world class single barrel picks with retailers across the nation. To learn more about Breaking Bourbon’s Single Barrel Club visit: https://www.breakingbourbon.com/single-barrel-club. To learn more about Breaking Bourbon visit http://www.breakingbourbon.com or or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @breakingbourbon.

About Hillrock Estate Distillery

Hillrock Estate Distillery is located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, two hours north of New York City, overlooking the distant Berkshire Mountains. Prime farmland, crystal clear water, and a favorable climate create a unique terroir which is profoundly expressed in Hillrock’s artisanal whiskeys. Proud to be one of the few “Field-to-Glass”® whiskey producers in the world, Hillrock is also the first U.S. distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate-grown grain. Founded by Owners Jeffrey Baker and Cathy Franklin and legendary Master Distiller David Pickerell, Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of craft distilling in the Hudson Valley.

Garagiste Glendale: Kick Off Party and Grand Tasting

July 12, 2019 by evebushman

Don’t travel through Glendale often, and never been to the Glendale Civic Auditorium, but I’ve covered numerous Garagiste events in LA held at The Wiltern, Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club and Union Station. Traveled to Paso for the event more than once, beginning with their first fest in 2011. And very happy to see that this event, voted the “Best Wine Festival by USA Today readers, has now reached as far as Sonoma and Doug Minnick (one of the founders) said it was their 24th. There’s a reason for their growth and success. We look forward to Garagiste to catch up with small wineries that have been there from the start, and discovering new ones. Here is what we found in Glendale:

Longtime Garagiste founders and organizers l to r: Doug Minnick, Dave and Lisa Dinsmore.

Starting with the “Kick off Party” night of rare, reserves, pre-releases, barrel samples and club member only wines that included a yummy buffet from Fired Up Chef Services (photos), the next day I had a seminar on the growing group of vintners that make their wines from LA Country grapes and then came the grand tasting (more photos). I grouped the kick off party and grand tasting wines together in the Wineries section below and, due to length, will share the seminar and tasting in a separate article on this website today.

Wineries

I have noted the particular wines from either tasting that I found remarkable. If a winery is not noted it doesn’t mean anything in particular, but most likely I just missed them. Asterisks denote wineries at the LA event for the first time:

13th & Third Wines* (2016 Rhone Red), Adron Wines*, Aldina Vineyards* (2014 Cabernet Sauvignon), Alma Sol Wines, Angeleno Wine Co., Ann Albert Wines, Armitage Wines, Ascension Cellars (2015 Soul Searcher Cabernet/Syrah), Bella Luna Winery, Bevela Wines (2015 Unforeseen Alchemy Red Blend), Bodega de Edgar (2016 Nexo Syrah, 2015 Gran Riserva Tempranillo and 2016 Mis Pasos Cab/Tempranillo/Syrah blend), Brooks Note Wines* (2018 Pinot Blanc, 2017 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and 2014 GSM), Byron Blatty Wines (entire lineup with a special shout out to 2016 “Eventful” blend of Tempranillo/Petite Sirah/Merlot), Cavaletti Vineyards (2017 Alicante Bouschet barrel sample and 2017 Vigneron Reserve Syrah/Cabernet), Changing Patterns, Cholame Vineyard (2014 Estate “130” Syrah and 2016 “The Beautiful One” Petite Sirah), Cloak and Dagger Wines, Copia Vineyards (2017 “The Cure” GSM), DB Cellars* (2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso and 2011 Sete Barbara, Sierra Foothills), DENO Wines (2017 Arneis, 2016 and 2014 GSM, 2010 Two Bills Zin/Grenache, 2009 Paso Ridge GSM), DeWitt Vineyard* (2015 Estate Syrah and 2015 Estate Touriga), Dusty Nabor Wines (love all the wines, special shout out to their 2017 Syrah, Ballard Canyon. Also his wife Karin’s label, Bolt to Wines 2016 Roussanne and 2017 Syrah)), Enriquez Estate Wines* (2015 Muscat, 2013 “Brisa” white blend, 2013 Reserve Pinot Noir and 2013 Reserva Tempranillo), Etnyre, Ferguson Family Winery* (2016 Boomshakalaka Petite Sirah), Frostwatch Vineyard* (2015 Estate Chardonnay and 2016 Ophira Reserve Chardonnay), Gary Kramer Guitar Cellars*, Golden Star Vineyards (Everything as always, big fans of Lee and Helen Williams), Golden Triangle (2015 Cab/Syrah, Willow Creek), Gravel Pit, Greyscale Wines* (2015 Merlot, Oak Knoll Napa), Hoi Polloi Winery (everything, fan of winemakers Behlendorf and Minnick), Kendric Vineyards, Kings Carey Wines*, Kitson Wines (2015 Rafael el Fils Estate Cabernet Sauvignon), Lions Peak Wines* (2012 Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc), LXV Wines (2016 Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2017 “Crimson Jewel” Super Tuscan blend and 2016 “Secret Craving” Bordeaux blend)), Marin’s Vineyard (nice discovery: 2017 Malbec and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, MCV Wines (2016 Petite Sirah and 2016 “1105” blend), Metrick Wines, Montagne Russe (2015 Dragon’s Back Chardonnay, 2016 Dragon’s Back Pinot Noir, 2016 Alder Springs Syrah), Ocean’s Churning* (another cool discovery: 2014 Chardonnay Los Carneros, 2016 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast and 2014 Heritage Clone 4 Los Carneros), Playground Cellars*, Powicana Farms (2013 Petite Sirah and 2015 Port), Record Family Wines, Republic of Pink, RF Fine Wines* (2015 Arbre Petite Sirah), Rhonedonnee Wines, Say When Wine* (2017 Petit Verdot, 2018 “Stipa” Rose of Mourvedre, 2017 “When” Pinot Noir and 2017 “Rasi” Pinot Noir), Torch Cellars (2018 Tannat/Syrah Rose and 2013 Illumination Red blend), Turiya Wines (Divine Force Cab/Sangio/Petite Sirah), Two Papas Wine* (everything, I’m a fan, 2018 Grenache Blanc was new), Two Shepherds (sorry to have missed this one today), Velvet Bee Wines*, Vino Vargas, Wander-Must Wines* and Zanoli Wines (2016 Syrah).

http://garagistefestival.com/

Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club Ranked #1

May 12, 2019 by evebushman

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) – Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club, a monthly cocktail subscription box, has been voted #1 Best Food Subscription Box in the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—beating out several significantly larger companies (such as Winc, Graze, and Try the World) for the distinction. These esteemed awards give readers the chance to vote for the candidate of their choice, from 20 top nominees selected by teams of local experts in cities across the US. The various contests cover food, lodging, destinations, travel gear, things to do, and more.

“I’m blown away that we won given how many large and well-established companies were nominated,” said Mike Milyavsky, Founder & CEO of Shaker & Spoon. “We hope it speaks to the thought and care we put into our boxes each month, and the level of customer service we provide, to have had so many people vote for us!”

About Shaker & Spoon

Shaker & Spoon—founded in October 2015 in Brooklyn, NY, and featured in prominent outlets such as Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and Forbes—brings the craft cocktail experience into the home sphere, spreading mixology know-how to all those who’ve always wanted to learn. Their subscription service not only introduces new techniques and interesting flavor combinations, but drives the knowledge home by allowing for practice—all with the convenience of getting all of the unique and difficult-to-find cocktail ingredients, in just the right amounts, in one complete package. Each month, subscribers receive a box with three new, unique recipes developed by world-class bartenders, along with everything they need to make at least 12 drinks (4 from each recipe), other than the alcohol. Shaker & Spoon produces their own house-made specialty syrups and bitters blends while aiming to source the best of everything else. Subscribers add the liquor themselves, according to their budget and preferred brands, which allows the monthly boxes to ship via regular mail and to all 50 states plus Puerto Rico—without requiring a signature. ($50 for a month-to-month subscription, $135 for 3-month prepay, $250 for 6-month, and $480 for 12-month, with the option to skip or cancel at any time.) Shaker & Spoon also provides supplemental content for those who want a deeper dive, including how-to videos, a glossary of mixology terms, themed cocktail hour playlists, and a blog featuring tips and tricks, food pairings, bartender interviews, and more.

For more information on Shaker & Spoon, please visit shakerandspoon.com

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Salsa Club Receives Top Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com

January 4, 2018 by evebushman

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (PRWEB) – TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave their best-in-class 5-star rating to Amazing Clubs, a leader among retailers offering Salsa Clubs.

Salsa can be found at many occasions that involve food, from the most popular topping for tortilla chips to tacos and more. Although some prefer it red and spicy, and others like it green and mild, Salsa Clubs offer an entertaining way to sample many varieties of salsa from around the world. These subscription clubs allow customers to receive deliveries of an impressive range of flavors that might not be available at local stores, with the convenience of having it arrive at home or the office for three, six, or twelve months at a time. And, of course, Salsa Clubs are an easy way to give a gift that keeps on giving for that person who seems to have everything already, adding a little spice and novelty to their lives each month.

“Amazing Clubs is frequently at the top of our list when looking at gift clubs, and their Salsa Club is our favorite on the market,” explained Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “Every monthly shipment – whether sent for three, 6, or 12 months – delivers two full-size bottles of gourmet salsas that are made in small batches by artisans around the world. We particularly enjoy the monthly newsletter that tells all about each product: where it comes from, what’s inside, and suggestions for delicious uses. Amazing Clubs has more than a half-million happy customers since 2003, and we’re pleased to name them as our first choice among Salsa Clubs. Amazing Clubs earns our highest rating in 2017.”

To find out more about Amazing Clubs and other providers of Salsa Clubs, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Salsa Clubs category of TopConsumerReviews.com at http://www.topconsumerreviews.com/salsa-clubs/.

About Amazing Clubs
Amazing Clubs was founded in 2003 with the purpose of providing the highest quality gourmet items available to their membership customers. In the years since, their subscription clubs have expanded to include more than three dozen categories, from coffee and tea to candles and dog treats. Based in Stamford, CT and with offices in two other states, Amazing Clubs has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today and its one million customers make them the largest Gourmet Gift of the Month Club retailer in the world. Amazing Clubs is a division of ICG America, Inc.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of independent reviews and rankings of hundreds of consumer products and services. From Salsa Clubs to Dessert Clubs and Beer Clubs, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

The Historic Holman Ranch Offers Wine Club Members Their World, by Barbara Barrielle

December 23, 2015 by evebushman

The historic Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley welcomed early Hollywood celebrities and now offers one of the most unique wine clubs in the business as well as first rate estate wines.

Sprawling over 400 acres with a 6,000 square foot restored Spanish-style hacienda dating from the late 1920s and several revitalized casitas that have welcomed everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Marlene Dietrich to Clark Gable and Marlon Brando, Holman Ranch is much more than a winery. The hacienda alone is a showcase of early Carmel Valley history and its close connection to early Hollywood. There is even a room in the hacienda favored by Charlie Chaplin and it now houses his memories…under lock and key. The enormous swimming pool was the first in the Valley.
For almost ninety years, Holman Ranch has been a place of hospitality and horses, cattle and community. The former owner had the dream of a world-class estate vineyard and that dream has been realized by current owner, Thomas Lowder, and his family. Daughter Hunter manages the brisk wedding and events business and, with her husband, Nick Elliott, they oversee the winery, stables and their own restaurant down the street called Will’s Fargo.

All of Holman Ranch’s wine are estate-grown and include a fruit-forward, food-friendly Pinot Gris and a unique off-dry Pinot Gris with just a hint of residual sugar called 5 degrees Brix – the perfect quaffing wine. Winemaker Greg Vita makes both a “Virgin,” or unoaked, Chardonnay as well as the slightly oaked estate Chardonnay that maintains Chardonnay’s fruit forward apple and pear characteristics with just a bit of toast.

Estate grown Pinot Noirs have become a focus of the winery which enjoys vineyard elevations of 950 to 1150 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the Santa Lucia Mountains and close to the Pacific Ocean. Morning fog and afternoon sun and the vineyard’s rocky soils create the perfect stress on the Pinot Noir vines to increase their fruit profiles.

The single-vineyard Jarman Chardonnay and Pinot Noir constitute the very best of Holman Ranch’s hand-selected grapes and the wines pay tribute to Tom’s wife, Jarman, who died from Alzheimer’s Disease in 2011. The winery donates significantly to research on the disease and does extensive fundraising.

Usually, the only way to stay at this idyllic ranch is to be part of a wedding or event being held on the property. But there is one amazing loophole for members of The Holman Ranch Grand Estate Wine Club. Choose a case of wine (your picks) every six months and the winery ships it to you for free and includes a bottle of estate olive oil once a year and invites to special events. But, the true lure (aside from yummy wines) is a two night stay annually at the breath-taking Holman Ranch in one of their renovated guest casitas that include every modern necessity yet still have an ambiance of rustic elegance. www.holmanranch.com

Local Brew News: 8one8 Brewing UPDATE

May 6, 2015 by evebushman

TARGET OPENING DATE 8-18-15

Some of you have followed us for years, months, weeks, days and we appreciate all the support! We’ve been busy working to get the 8one8 Brewery open. Check out our blog to read and see what we’ve been up to -> http://818brewing.com/home/

We’re also excited to announce the 8one8 Brewing Founders Club! We’ve been overwhelmed with support and excitement during this hectic time of opening up our small batch Nano Brewery in the San Fernando Valley! The process to open is a journey and we want our early supporters to have the chance to be part of something special: Our Founders Club! This is the opportunity to join us and become a founding member. This club will be available for a limited time with limited number of members (total of 818 members)

CLUB BENEFITS:

** One Limited edition 8one8 Brewing Founding Member t-shirt with personalized number (1of818, 2of818 etc.) Will be available 1-2 weeks after order.

** One 22oz bomber of a limited edition special batch release from the brewery (we will brew and age this batch once the brewery is officially and legally opened) Available 3 months after opening!

** One membership card good for 10% discount on all brewery purchases! Events and special releases will be available to members first. Valid for one year

** Name mention on website and at the brewery location as a founding member.

One time membership dues of only $38.18

LIMITED TIME – LIMITED MEMBERS – JOIN TODAY AND BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN! -> http://bit.ly/8one8_FOUNDERS_CLUB

Bryan and Derrick thank you for the support and we would appreciate passing this info about 8one8 Brewing to friends, family, co-workers and your favorite local watering hole! CHEERS!
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8one8 Brewing, LLC
8951 De Soto Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304