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…
Have you heard of Harvest Moon Winery? If not, don’t feel bad. To be honest, we hadn’t either. After all, there are A LOT of wineries in California and the smaller ones don’t get nearly enough attention. But when our friend Sue Straight [aka The Wine Wench] announced that she was bringing her talents to…
From Wismettac Asian Foods I’m reviewing a Junmai Daiginjo Sake – a very finely milled sake rice, a strawberry-flavored Nigiri sake – unfiltered and milky in appearance, and a rice wine with natural Yuzu juice – think of lemon-orange and other citrus fruit flavors. All are brewed and bottled by Homare Sake Brewery Co. All…
Limited-Edition Expression Celebrates Patience, Craftsmanship, and Kentucky’s Horse Racing Heritage LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — As Kentucky’s most celebrated racing season kicks off, Rabbit Hole Distillery is proud to announce the launch of Raceking, a six-year aged, limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This milestone release builds on the original Raceking introduced in 2020, now aged longer to deliver even greater…
Taiwan’s Leading Distillery Wins WWA’s Highest Honour as Two Expressions Advance to Finals TAIPEI, /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s trailblazing whisky distillery, Kavalan, has achieved a landmark moment at the World Whiskies Awards (WWA) 2026, one of the most respected competitions in the global whisky industry. Kavalan was named Distiller of the Year, securing the highest global honour and…
The 9th Annual Celebration of America’s Favorite Sparkling Wine Expands Trade Education, Influencer Partnerships, Retail Activations, and Major Festival Presence Across the United States NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Prosecco DOC Consortium proudly announces the return of National Prosecco Week (NPW), taking place from June 15–21, 2026, across key U.S. markets. Now in its 9th edition, NPW continues to engage trade,…
LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Old Forester is proud to announce the release of the latest expression drop in The 117 Series – High Angels’ Share Rye, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited small-batch release showcases the remarkable concentration of flavor that can emerge from Old Forester’s unique maturation environments. Due to the effects of heat-cycled warehousing…
Two years ago, at the WSWA Conference (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America) I was thrilled to see my old chum Mark Newman, who is with Apogee 21 Holdings Inc, manning a large booth. I sampled quite a few items, including their Monkey in Paradise vodka and Andale tequila at that time – both winners…
Domaine Carneros Debuts Scent & Savor: An Immersive Wine Tour of Aromas and Taste Transformations New 90-Minute Sensory Experience Now Available by Appointment Daily NAPA, Calif.– Domaine Carneros invites wine lovers to experience its newest visitor offering, Scent & Savor: A Wine Tour of Aromas and Taste Transformations, now available by appointment daily. One of several…
Aged in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the new permanent expression brings a sweetness derived from oak and malt forward, in balance with Lagavulin’s unmistakable smoky character ISLAY, Scotland, /PRNewswire/ — Few places in the whisky world match the intrigue of Islay, an island in the Western Hebrides of Scotland, where whisky-making is in the fabric of…