What It Is: Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre (GSM) is a blend of three grapes together, abbreviated to GSM. But why these three, together? The blend was surely crafted overtime to highlight the strengths of these varieties: Grenache gives notes of concentrated spiced red fruit, high acidity and high alcohol. Syrah is …

Imagine a space where you can taste and learn about world-class wines, tuck into a delicious meal, and purchase your newly discovered bottles to take home—all in one place. Welcome to Compline Wine Bar, Restaurant and Merchant, at 1300 First Street #312 in the hot Downtown Napa neighborhood. Latin for …

One of DMK’s newest bar and restaurant adventures, Fort Willow, is kicking-off another boozy holiday with a specialty cocktail for National Scotch Day on Friday, July 27. Why are we telling you this? Because Drink Me knows where the best happy hours are. Between 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Scotch …

Indulge your inner Mad Hatter and savor CURE Lounge & Patio’s new summer cocktail list, while soaking in Whistler’s  Nita Lake Lodge’s lakeside setting in Canada. Drawing from CURE’s quirky and popular winter Fairytale theme, the refreshed summer list offers nine delicious and quirkily named creative libations with a Riddles …

The House of Lanson will retain its status as ‘Official Champagne Partner’ to The Championships, Wimbledon for another five years. 2018 was the 258-year-old Champagne House’s 17th-year as the ‘Official Champagne Partner’ to The Championships, Wimbledon. This new agreement will see Lanson’s relationship extend to 2023. Lanson already has a …

Audrey Formisano is in-house “Tequilera” at Marriott Puerto Vallarta, a luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A native of France, she earned a degree in service and hotel management as well as her Sommelier Certification. One would think that Audrey would be in France teaching about wine, but instead, she …

Region: California Vintage: 2017 Winemaker: Marshall Stuart Grape: Viognier ABV:  14.5% SRP:  $26 487 cases Winner! Viognier is a tricky grape and Lorimar gets it just right here. Redolent of jasmine and honeysuckle, it’s a grape classically described in white floral notes. I personally really love viognier, especially with Indian food …

Photo: Mezcal Tasting Just in time to celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24th, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced that Ghost Donkey will launch its inaugural West Coast location at Las Vegas’s first ever fast-casual concept, Block 16 Urban Eatery & Bar, located on the second level of The …

East Coast Drink Me readers! We know where you’re off to this weekend. Whoever you’re rooting for, remember that we’re all friends during Happy Hour. To that end, here are the five best sports bars to watch the Subway Series, and the deals they’re offering. The Flamingo, Gotham Market At …

Founder and Winemaker Josh Phelps released his first rosé from his American wine label, Grounded Wine Company, Space Age, a Grenache rosé from Paso Robles, California. Made from 100% Grenache grapes from three select parcels in the Paso Robles appellation, the rosé showcases California terroir with an elegant expression of …

Photo: Margaret Pattillo Photography Well, if you know Prisoner, Saldo, Orin Swift or Locations, then yes, you’ve already met. Dave is the creator and winemaker behind all of these. “Oh, yeah,” you say. “I love those labels”. Not surprising. They each sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. And Dave is …

A refreshing can of beer makes the perfect addition to any summertime activity. Bonfires, camping trips, hikes, and beach days- canned beverages are not only safer to throw in a beach bag than glass bottles, but who wouldn’t enjoy a refreshing beer on a hot summer day?  It’s that time …

Here’s a scenario: it’s a Saturday and you’re hosting a very important dinner party for an important work client. Since you came home last night, you’ve been scrubbing and dusting down your whole house preparing for their arrival. You carefully selected a dinner recipe from a fancy French cookbook and …