VINTAGE EVE 3/2009: How Do You (really) Buy Wine?
In wanting to be sure that I’ve covered wine 101 from, well, beginning to beginning (that’s why this isn’t a wine 102 blog) I recently tried to get through the Naked Grape’s Introduction to Wine with Ian White. The redheaded model was slightly distracting as she clung to his side throughout the DVD making silly…
Kavalan Earns Back-to-Back Whisky of the Year Honors at 2026 International Whisky Competition
LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire/ — The International Whisky Competition Committee has announced that Kavalan Distillery has earned Whisky of the Year for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in world-class whisky production. The 2026 competition was held at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. This year’s top honor, the Golden Barrel Trophy, was awarded…
Domaine Carneros Debuts the Sparkling Elixir Sampler
Winery Introduces Inclusive Daily Flight Featuring Sonoma’s Land & Local Botanical Elixirs Available as a Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Water Option or with Ultra Brut NAPA, CA – Domaine Carneros has long delighted guests with inventive food and wine experiences that reflect the winery’s commitment to culinary craft and local ingredient sourcing. The newest addition to that tradition…
VINTAGE EVE 2/2009: The Drunk Suit
Today’s blog title should only bring up one image and it’s staring right at you. The film, My Favorite Year, was narrated by an apprentice, so to speak, of the deranged, alcoholic character played to perfection by Peter O’Toole. I’ve always been uneasy with movies about drunks; a couple of comedies centered around men come…
Sagamore Whiskey Announces National Release of High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey
BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — Sagamore Whiskey, the leading and award-winning Maryland-style whiskey distillery, proudly announces that their High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey was launched nationwide on July 1st, 2026. This release, a prestigious addition to the Sagamore Whiskey Reserve Series, represents the brand’s vision to expand beyond rye while remaining rooted in its core values. This unique bourbon-style…
LINE IN ATHENS NAMED NO.1 AS INAUGURAL LIST OF EUROPE’S 50 BEST BARS 2026 IS UNVEILED
AMSTERDAM, /PRNewswire/ — The list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 during a live awards ceremony in Amsterdam. The event celebrated the first annual edition of this new ranking from 50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Bars. For the full 1-50 list, click here. Line in Athens leads the ranking, named The Best Bar…
VINTAGE EVE 2/2009: Don’t Wait for a Birthday…do OTBN
It’s a wine holiday! Since 2000, a special Saturday night in February has been designated Open That Bottle Night. This year, the special day falls on February 28. A little bit of History about Open That Bottle Night: Most winos have a bottle of wine sitting around that is too fancy or expensive to open…
WSWA’s Latest SipSource® Forecast Signals Continued Industry Headwinds, Modest Improvement Ahead
Data-driven outlook highlights stabilization in key categories in continued negative territory through 2027 WASHINGTON, /PRNewswire/ — The latest Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA’s) SipSource® Forecast, providing a forward-looking view of the U.S. spirits industry through the second quarter of 2027, continues to point toward a challenging operating environment for the spirits industry, though modest…
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY LAUNCHES FIFTH ANNUAL “PERFECT YOUR PIZZA” CONTEST WITH HOME PIZZA OVEN & CINEMA EXPERIENCE GRAND PRIZE
GEYSERVILLE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Today, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, the iconic Sonoma County estate behind the award-winning “Diamond Collection” wine brand, launched the fifth installment of its annual “Perfect Your Pizza” competition, a nationwide search for America’s best pizza recipe and wine pairing. This summer, fans across the country are invited to submit an original pizza recipe and…
How to Answer the “What’s Your Favorite Whisky” Question – This Time I Will Share Some Faves
Recently on this blog I discussed the pesky question I often get, “What’s Your Favorite Wine”? This week I’m doing it again: what goes through my mind and comes out of my mouth when I get asked about my favorite whisky. First thing is what KIND of whisky? To name a few are we talking…
