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It’s time to go back to school, but only if you’re 21 and older. Bet you didn’t realize you could enroll in an online program where the courses offered discuss all aspects of Champagne. And what’s even better is that it’s free. Upon admission you will be required to take …

The summer sun is in full force allowing buds to expose their petals as they transition from spring. Their thawed roots seep down to slurp the moistened soil. People head to their local green houses to offer a new home for the flowers. The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych hotel …

The SoFa district, San Jose’s arts and entertainment district, is undergoing some major renovations. Along with those renovations comes a new bar and restaurant that changes the nightlife scene in downtown San Jose. Joe Gradillas, one of the original owners of local speakeasy Singlebarrel (soon to be Haberdasher), has created …

  Here’s a “Geeks Who Drink” trivia question: “What’s the oldest wine region in the US?” Answer: New Mexico. With less than one tenth of one percent of the total of today’s estimated $37 billion American wine industry, the state is small in production but big in history. It all …

In the wine industry, certain people have become household names throughout the past few decades. Well, Eddie Osterland MS is one of them. The very first American to achieve the universally respected, and incredibly challenging, diploma of Master Sommelier, Drink Me recently had a chance to talk to Eddie about …

Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. (Okay, and horses.) And bourbon was recognized by the U.S. Congress as “the true American spirit.” So what’s a distilling industry newcomer to do when the competition has been entrenched almost since the inception of the country? For the New Riff Distillery, the double-shot answer …

The City of London: filled with a vast array of bars and eateries to satisfy any person’s palette. With thousands of restaurants to choose from, most make their choice based on recommendation; choose a restaurant they know well or the closest one to their destination. But what about those hidden gems? …

The first thing you notice about Salute American is its unquestionable connection to its roots. Crafted from all-american corn and wheat grains sourced directly from the heartland, the bottle gleams in the sunlight, showcasing glimmers of red, white and blue. With its distillery located in New York and even the nostalgic …

In celebration of all things weird and wonderful, here’s another installment of quirky facts and whimsical wisdoms unravelling what you think, thought and are yet to discover about that wonderful tipple we call, beer! FACT #1 FACT #2 FACT #3 FACT #4 FACT #5 FACT #6 FACT #7 FACT #8 …

What happens when you team up with the world’s leading wine discovery app? Some pretty damn cool stuff, that’s what. Working with Vivino and their user base of over 9 million thirsty wino’s, we’re uncovering the most frequently purchased wines in the United Kingdom in our brand new series. Each …

Once you’ve booked a voyage aboard Crystal Cruises (Sydney to Bali? Stockholm to Copenhagen? Valparaíso to Buenos Aires?) there won’t be any fussing with bar tabs to sign or budgeting expenses. Your fare is all-inclusive: meals, wine and drinks (Belvedere, Herradura, Knob Creek, Bombay Sapphire, Glenlivet 12 year…), even tips …

  Silicon Valley is blessed with beautiful weather year-round, but now that summer is here there’s no excuse not to get outside and explore the best wine bars for alfresco drinking in the South Bay. These top spots have their own uniquely distinctive settings, but each will satisfy wine lovers …

When people think ‘Washington Wines’ they usually think Yakima and Woodinville. As more and more people gain an avid interest in wine they seek out hidden treasures, which is why I decided to explore a different side to the Washington wine scene – Urban Seattle. I stumbled upon a variety …