If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are pretty much the starting and ending point, for all things Zin produced in the Lodi region. The pioneering brand comes from a fifth-generation family grape-growers under the Oak Ridge umbrella. For those …
(Four minute read) The time for barbeques and gatherings has arrived, or at least is fast approaching depending upon what part of the country you’re in. Pairing simple foods with wine is always hard. The easiest meals to assemble often pack a punch on the flavor scale, yet can be …
It’s Mother’s Day soon, and for the love of all that is decent in the world please don’t get her more ornamental nonsense to clutter her house, or a scarf she is never, and I mean, “never” going to wear. As a mother of two, I can assure you we …
Mexican Zombie Just in time for spring break season, Zuma Las Vegas is introducing a twist on a tiki classic: Donn Beach’s iconic Zombie cocktail. Zuma’s Mexican Zombie uses three different agave spirits (Don Julio Blanco, Reposado and Mezcal) imparting a faint nutty flavor, while lit cinnamon sticks complete the …
At a time when we’re learning more about what goes into our bodies, and how the foods we ingest affect us, we’re empowered with the ability to make smarter choices for both our short- and long-term wellbeing. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo means tequila and Mexican food, and there’s a cleverer, …
Chicago-based Half Acre Beer Co. announced its newest core beer: Bodem IPA, a New American IPA smack in the middle of West and East Coast styles, with a flavor profile that marks a new note for the brewery. Since its founding in 2007, Half Acre has been synonymous with bone-dry …
The Napa Valley Wine Train is running its second annual installation of the Tequila Train and continued partnership with Tequila Casa Dragones, kicking off on Cinco de Mayo. In addition, the Tequila Train will run for one more special event to celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24. The …
Moët & Chandon is taking the classic machine a step further with the new AR Moët Mini Vending Machine — a one-of-a-kind champagne vending machine and augmented reality photo booth featuring Moët’s new limited-edition “Living Ties” Impérial Rosé collection. The growing visibility of alcoholic vending machines found at popular bars, …
The influencer-curated shopping app that enables users shop real looks from influencers, tastemakers, stylists and celebrities, LIKEtoKNOW.it, launched a Limited Edition rosé wine can in partnership with Napa-based premium canned wine company, WineSociety. Available today, the new 500ml limited edition LIKEtoKNOW.it x WineSociety rosé cans, sold as a 3 pack for …
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter…they’re all occasions for the perfect cocktail as far as Drink Me is concerned. So with the chick fest coming up this Sunday we sourced the five bunniest cocktails from some of the most kick-ass hotel bars around. Peep Show CRUSH American …
Raise your cocktails high in the sky because it’s finally time to say goodbye to the gloomy winter weather and say “Hello” to spring. We’ve been teased by the warm weather for long enough and now it’s finally starting to happen. With the last of the April showers falling and …
Grand Brulot, the first ultra-premium French VSOP Cognac café, announces its partnership with BLADE Urban Air Mobility Inc., the digitally powered short-distance aviation leader servicing key destinations on the East and West Coast including New York City, the Hamptons, Miami, LA and Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. …
After inventing the consumer craft beer brewing appliance space eight years ago with their pioneering Zymatic and creating a best-selling line of affordable, easy-to-use brewing appliances with the Pico line, PicoBrew is addressing the demand for precision cold brew coffee and kombucha in the home with the new Pico C …
Wine: Dubard Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé NV Variety: 50 Merlot / 50 Malbec Score: 87 pts Best Enjoyed: Now Distinctly nutty and yeasty aromas lean in the direction of fresh-baked pastry dough and graham crackers, and turn to a palate brighter than that nose implies, the raspberry and cranberry lending it lift. It …
Wine: Chateau Cap de Faugeres 2012 Region: AOC Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux ABV: 14% alc. Score: 87 pts Imported By: Joanne Best Enjoyed: Now – 2022 Aromas of spicy, brambly berry fruit and mineral, with a slight tomato vine note, turn to a palate of sappy cassis and cherry with a finish of more tomato …
Wine: Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Leognan 2015 Variety: 80 Sauvignon Blanc / 20 Semillon Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2028+ Right off the bat, this is clearly a wine that will evolve nicely in the cellar, its nose hinting at the nuttiness that will come, the citrus and orchard-fruit aromas keeping it fresh …