Way back in the Middle Ages, the Benedictine monks of the Saint Mont Monastery transformed the ancient vineyards of Plaimont. Since then, the people of the Plaimont region have developed a genuine passion for wine that continues to be handed down through the generations. The vineyards stretch through the very …
Cocktail trends are no stranger to the Western World and while imbibe-lovers are constantly trying to stay on top of what’s hot and new there’s a whole corner of the world very few know anything about, nor have ever delved into. I am of course talking about China — with …
The versatility of cucumbers has never been at question. We love them in cucumber and tomato salads, shredded with fresh dill and Greek yogurt in tzatziki, or cured with sugar and vinegar into sweet and savory bread and butter pickles. Cucumber slices placed on one’s eyelids can even alleviate swelling …
If “punk rock Waterford crystal” sounds like an oxymoron you’d have a hard time formulating into your image of the iconic brand eschewed in tradition, take a look at designer Jo Sampson’s new Rebel Collection designed for Waterford. Glowing with velvety, smoky shades of bronze, mauve, gold, and vibrant purple and …
The afternoon sunlight filtering through your crystal barware tosses colorful reflections of violet, lime, warm garnet, and azure standing out in bold against white linen. Clean, contemporary lines are the dominant esthetic here, along with a bright rainbow of unabashed color. In short, this is not your grandmother’s Waterford. Waterford’s …
If the undated, opaque, solid black bottle of Glenlivet’s new Cipher Single Malt Scotch appears to be cloaked in mystery, that’s actually by design. Those who appreciate a challenge to their tastebuds’ prowess along with a fine whisky will embrace the interactive Scotch experience created by Glenlivet Master Distiller Alan Winchester. …
Love wine? Love nature? Weird, us too! Okay, so sharing a fondness for these two subjects is about as common as sharing a fondness for puppies and ice cream. But now you can contribute to the preservation of the latter with your consumption of the former when you purchase wines …
It’s cloudy, it’s hazy, it’s mildly intoxicating, its predecessor is called “Resin”, and its packaging is covered in fluffy green clouds. But “Puff” isn’t the newest sativa strain available for pickup at your local Washington, Oregon, Alaska, or Colorado neighborhood dispensary. In fact, it’s crafted on the slightly less green-tolerant …
Hoppy Sour Mandarina American Wild Ale…it’s Erykah Badu crooning in a lemon grove with wildflower petals caught in her hair and drifting down around her—bracingly citrus-sour, softly and lushly floral, and funky in a gentle and even seductive way. Sours are flowing fast at hip establishments ’round the United States, but …
Brettanomyces: derived from the Greek for “British fungus”, it’s an acidogenic spore forming yeast from the family Saccharomycetaceae. In brewers’ vernacular “Brett”, along with the addition of lactic acid producing bacteria during the brewing process, is what makes a sour beer taste, well, sour. Largely regarded as an unwelcome invader …
L Father and son entrepreneurial team David and Robert Cordtz know apples. They really, really, really know apples. Their organic cidery, Sonoma Cider, has taken the already immensely popular cider production industry in California by storm, producing ominously-named but delicious varieties of hard cider like The Hatchet, The Pitchfork, and …
A visit to Artesa in the Carneros area of Napa Valley is nothing short of spectacular: design, art and nature combine to make the winery one of the most impressive – and popular – destinations in wine country. It is a winery that exudes a sense of purpose: “artesa” means …