Have you ever had a whiskey that was sold out in under 20 minutes of its release? I had learned that Frey Ranch Distillery did just that when they offered their limited-edition Harvester whiskey this past February. And, at press time, they probably just sold out of their second Harvester release this past September. As…
For the final stop of our self-made Historic Vineyards tour, we took another of Historic Vineyard Society’s Emily Rasmussen’s suggestions and went to the Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs property in the Dry Creek Valley, a visit that was long overdue. In an earlier article in this series, we mentioned the three Rs of Zinfandel –…
HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Nestled in the heart of California’s renowned wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is a weekend-long celebration, spotlighting the finest food and wines from Sonoma County and beyond. The festival will showcase the region’s makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine…
Wine growers are encouraged to submit their vineyards to the global crowd-sourced database that continues to grow and thrive. The Old Vine Registry, the world’s first and most authoritative database of old vine vineyards marked the new year having accumulated more than 4,000 entries from 39 countries, making steady progress to a goal of registering…
Franciacorta has won one of the wine world’s most prestigious recognitions and been elected the International (Non-U.S.) Wine Region of the Year 2024 winner of the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards. The award recognizes Franciacorta’s excellence and its benchmark role in the international wine world. The Wine Star Awards are designed to recognize extraordinary contributions to the…
October 22, 2024 – Domaine Carneros, grower producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, announces the unveiling of one of wine country’s swankiest new venues, the Salon des Rêves. Imagined as a speakeasy style lounge where locals and visitors can experience luxury offerings of oysters, caviar, ceviche and tinned fish, in addition…
A Full Schedule of Teaching and Tastings Paid Tribute to the Judgement of Princeton (Atlantic City) – The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) held its second annual International Wine Summit, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus. Dozens of wine experts from New Jersey to Italy celebrated a two-fold mission: sharing the stunning quality…
Russian River Valley Wine Weekend to Include Three Days of New Experiences August 2nd – 4th, 2024 SANTA ROSA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the 10th Anniversary the Russian River Valley’s celebrated Paulée dinner, the Russian River Valley Winegrowers have announced an exciting weekend line-up of events, partnering with Secret Supper to bring an element of mystery to the region’s Paulée dinner….
The Third Annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, May 16-19, 2024 HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines. The festival will showcase the region’s makers – farmers, growers, winemakers,…
I thought I knew all about Piper Sonoma when I was offered the Piper Sonoma Rosé and Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs for review. However, when I read the notes they sent me I added more details to my knowledge including that the winery was founded over 40 years ago, the wines are made the…