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A New Spark for the Volcanic Wine Awards: Volcanic Wines International Partners with JancisRobinson.com

evebushman1 month ago2 months ago06 mins

The Celebration of the Volcanic Wine Awards will Culminate at the International Volcanic Wines Conference in New York City, June 2026 NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Volcanic Wines International (VWI) announces a landmark partnership with JancisRobinson.com, for the annual Volcanic Wine Awards. This transatlantic collaboration with a global wine editorial powerhouse signals a bold new chapter in showcasing the vibrant diversity of…

Perlises Pick Visiting With Multiple Historic Vineyard Society Wineries At The Bedrock Vineyard – Part One

Michael Perlis6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

(Photo Left to Right: Aiste Ballou, Chris Cottrell, Emily Rasmussen, Joel Peterson) Our visit with Mike and Kendall Officer of Carlisle Winery was only the start of our informal Historic Vineyard Tour. Emily Rasmussen is the Executive Director of the Historic Vineyard Society and is in addition co-owner of Desire Line Wines Co. with her…

Reviewing the book, Malbec Mon Amour, by Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil

evebushman4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Recently offered a book written by a vintner I’ve met and admired for a long time, from a country I haven’t visited, and I jumped on it. Filling in the blanks, I’m sharing details from the publisher, my review of the book and their latest vintage below. From the Publisher I wanted to introduce you…

Get to know Pla de Bages, Spain’s smallest appellation which is rising to new heights

evebushman4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Despite its absence on the average wine list in the United States, Pla de Bages represents a most interesting story of resilience in the wine world. Located north-west of lively Barcelona, Pla de Bages stretches on 1230 acres across two fluvial valleys shaped by the Llobregat and the Cardener rivers. The region…

Perlis Picks: Some Wine History Books

Michael Perlis5 years ago3 years ago00 min

More From Napa: Phifer Pavitt, Tank Garage Winery, Larkmead, Joseph Phelps and Switchback Ridge

evebushman8 years ago1 year ago06 mins

This is the last article in my series on the Napa Valley for 2017. Today we will have a virtual taste from Phifer Pavitt, Tank Garage Winery, Larkmead and Joseph Phelps. Phifer Pavitt We met with Luke Speer, the Director of Hospitality, for our tasting. Phifer Pavitt is known (written up in Wine Spectator 13…

Vintage Eve Circa 2/14: Eve Reviews The New California Wine by Jon Bonné

evebushman8 years ago8 years ago05 mins

Nearly 300 pages of continuing education, that’s how I saw this book. I took diligent notes through to page 180 (below) of key items that I thought would be of interest to wine 101ers. The second section of the book, however, was very subjective as Bonné covered many popular California grape varietals, and growing areas,…

Wine 101ers Get: AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE Part One

evebushman8 years ago8 years ago05 mins

With a geographical size similar to the US and distinct climates, soils and terroirs, its no surprise that Australia boasts an array of wine styles, regions and grape varieties for you to experience. This was an intriguing teaser to a recent Australian wine event I attended. I went in knowing very little about Australian white…

October 2016 Edition: Bits and Pieces by Michael Perlis

Michael Perlis9 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Facebook and other media have been burning up for the last few months with news about a certain Paso Robles winery not being particularly environmentally friendly. If you’re not aware of it, here’s something to get you started: http://pasoroblesdailynews.com/justin-winery-clear-cutting/56473/. For regular updates, check out the Protect The Oaks Facebook page. On the other hand, not…

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Book Review: Oz Clarke’s The History of Wine in 100 Bottles

evebushman10 years ago1 year ago04 mins

At first glance I thought wow, this is a beautiful book, with glossy pages and photos, this will be one I won’t be highlighting or making marks and notes in the margins on. Though it will be a lovely textbook of review, it looks like a book I’d pick up at an art museum. Now…to…

Visiting Santa Barbara 2025

LOUIS XIII CELEBRATES THIRD YEAR AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH IMMERSIVE POP-UP BOUTIQUE

Magellan Jets Names Jesse Rodriguez, Former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as Official Company Sommelier

Review: Frey Ranch Distillery and the Harvester Series

Clif Family Winery Awarded Great Wine Capitals Award for Culinary Experiences

L.A. LOVES ALEX’S LEMONADE RAISES MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH IN 13TH YEAR

A New Spark for the Volcanic Wine Awards: Volcanic Wines International Partners with JancisRobinson.com

Perlises Pick Visiting With Multiple Historic Vineyard Society Wineries At The Bedrock Vineyard – Part One

Reviewing the book, Malbec Mon Amour, by Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil

Get to know Pla de Bages, Spain’s smallest appellation which is rising to new heights

Perlis Picks: Some Wine History Books

More From Napa: Phifer Pavitt, Tank Garage Winery, Larkmead, Joseph Phelps and Switchback Ridge

Vintage Eve Circa 2/14: Eve Reviews The New California Wine by Jon Bonné

Wine 101ers Get: AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE Part One

October 2016 Edition: Bits and Pieces by Michael Perlis

Book Review: Oz Clarke’s The History of Wine in 100 Bottles