Recently I was asked by one of my publishers to do an article on how to dine out like a sommelier, including navigating a wine list without annoying the restaurant staff. I had no problem voicing my thoughts on that. However, I had thrown the question out on social media and got quite a number…
BOSTON, Mass. – Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced the appointment of Jesse Rodriguez, renowned wine expert and former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as the company’s resident Sommelier. Rodriguez, a two-time James Beard Semifinalist, will lead a new program delivering tailored wine experiences to Magellan Jets Clients. He previously served…
Historic Exam Sees 87 Candidates from Across North America with Unprecedented Success Rate PHOENIX, /PRNewswire/ — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced today the successful completion of the largest Advanced Sommelier Practical & Tasting Examination in the organization’s history. 87 candidates, participating from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, achieved a 63% pass rate, with 55 candidates earning…
2023 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir Named “Pinot Noir of the Year” and “Best Wine by Quality” SONOMA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Three Sticks Wines has earned two of the highest distinctions at the 2025 USA Wine Ratings: Pinot Noir of the Year and Best Wine by Quality for its 2023 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir. The award-winning…
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,…
Complimentary Wine Tastings on Wednesdays and Sundays, Featuring Artisanal Winemakers, Sommeliers, Beer Professionals and Importers in the Plaza Marketplace Wine and Beer Talent are Hand-Selected by James Beard Award Winner Caroline Styne, Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine’s Sommelier and Wine Director LOS ANGELES —The LA Phil announces the return of the Market Tasting Series for the…
(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…
(Glassell Park, CA) :Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence…
NAPA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — The CIA Wine & Beverage Summit will return to the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, May 5–6, 2025. Designed for emerging beverage leaders, this summit provides a unique opportunity to build skills that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Programming focuses on education and enhancing business acumen and affords access to both well-known…
Sideways Uncorked The Perfect Pairing of Film & Wine By Kirk Honeycutt & Mira Advani Honeycutt Praise for Sideways Uncorked: “The Honeycutts’ account of Sideways and its reverberations is so thorough that even I learned things I hadn’t known. A delightful, accurate chronicle with great wine tips.” — Alexander Payne, director and Oscar-winning co-writer of Sideways “A while…