“It’s one from the cellar tonight, Eddie!” Looking for something to try, that ended up scoring well with the critics, I got my corkscrew into a St-Emilion 2009 Chateau Monbousquet with my husband Eddie’s blessing. It had been a bit since my last one bottle post so I got my pen and pad ready too….
Viarae is the groundbreaking collaboration between GALLO and award-winning actress and producer Issa Rae HEALDSBURG, Calif./PRNewswire/ — Viarae Prosecco is being recognized as Innovator of the Year by Wine Enthusiast for their 25th Annual Wine Star Awards. Viarae is a partnership between Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur Issa Rae and GALLO, the world’s leading family-owned wine…
Very excited about our now-annual November visit to Napa wineries – our Thanksgiving Chef Ann (my husband’s sister) moved to No CA so we follow her there now for dinner and enjoy wine tasting on the same trip! I had already shared a teaser of who we were to visit in this blog, read it…
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — The Botanist Islay Dry Gin has unveiled Distiller’s Strength, an ultra-premium, high-strength gin crafted by the experts at Bruichladdich Distillery. The release is distilled with The Botanist’s signature 22 hand-foraged, wild Islay botanicals at a new level of intensity: 50% ABV (100 proof). The result delivers bold flavor and sumptuous viscosity uniquely suited…
I wouldn’t blame you for not knowing what ice cider is. Most don’t. It’s ok. It is an infinitesimally small part of a very small portion of global cider production. If you compare it to volumes of grape wine produced annually it is even more non-existent. In addition it’s much closer to a wine in…
I found myself describing the experience as both exhilarating and breathtaking, and these two words have now taken on a new meaning for me, probably forever. Raimund added to my thoughts when he said that here, we “always sit in the green.” Last week I shared an introduction and travel tips on visiting the Middle…
Have you been to the Middle Mosel, aka Mittelmosel, wine region of Germany? I had learned about the area, saw photos of the steep vineyards and their ancient stone sundials dating back hundreds of years, during a tasting with Raimund Prum from S.A. Pruem many years ago. Fast forward to this year, and we planned…
After a successful brand campaign launch in 2023 Vouvray wines are building upon their efforts with a full schedule of events over the next year, including a new Masterclass for trade professionals. The 2023 Vintage : Nestled in the Loire Valley winegrowing region, the Vouvray AOC is notable for its use of one single grape: chenin blanc, a variety…
From the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 event I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I reviewed. This first article is devoted to the vodka…
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…
