11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces Its Experiential Lineup and Friday Night Yonder Mountain String Band Concert More than a half-dozen ticketed experiences are now on sale for the August 20–22 festival BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The 11th annual Breckenridge Wine Classic has unveiled its 2026 lineup of intimate, ticketed experiences for wine lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts – and…
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…
Tickets for the paired experiences are on sale now; festival takes place August 6–8, 2026 VAIL, Colo. —The sixth annual Vail Wine Classic returns to the Colorado Rockies August 6–8, 2026—and the full experience just leveled up. Produced by Team Player Productions, the festival brings together master winemakers and wine enthusiasts for a weekend of world-class wine…
Very pleased to be trying four new-to-me wines from the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez: a Blanc de Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon all with the same winemaker and farmer though different vineyards. When I received the samples I also asked the owner who happens to be the farmer, James Ontiveros, for…
KOHALA, Hawai’i /PRNewswire/ — Kuleana Rum Works, the Hawai’i-based distillery celebrated for its additive-free, award-winning rums, is proud to announce that two of its signature rums have received outstanding ratings by Wine Enthusiast, one of the world’s most influential wine and spirits publications. The 95-point score for Nanea® places it among the highest-rated rums in the world,…
IRVINE, Calif. – Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery, both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home four medals – including a coveted Best of Class – at the prestigious 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition. The wins spotlight standout vintages from Texas Hill Country and Southern California’s Temecula Valley,…
ST. HELENA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Jayson Woodbridge, the founder of Hundred Acre Wine Group, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first winery/winemaker ever to submit six wines and receive six perfect 100-point scores from Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Master of Wine, Editor-in-Chief of The Wine Independent, and former Editor of RobertParker.com or from any of the top wine…
ROSELLE, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Penelope’s second release in its annual Straight Rye Whiskey Toasted Series is now available. The first-ever release of Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey achieved high acclaim at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition by scoring 99 points and winning Double Gold. This year’s expression is the result of finishing a very special, hand-selected…
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Radico Khaitan is delighted to announce that Rampur Jugalbandi #3 has been awarded Best World Whisky and Jaisalmer Gold Indian Craft Gin has been awarded Best Gin at the prestigious John Barleycorn Awards 2024 with 94 points each, in addition to Double Gold medals. Other luxury brands of Radico Khaitan were also awarded top medals with…