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Dark and daring, 19 Crimes has released their super dark red blend, The Banished. Looking more like a wanted sign, the wine features cover star James ‘McNally’ Wilson, a member of the historical criminal crew that was “banished” to Australia to serve a ten year hard labor sentence. This red …

In 1783, nineteen crimes punishable by “transportation” began turning convicts into colonists. Among these British rogues was a soldier and poet named John Boyle O’Reilly, whose death sentence for treason was commuted to twenty years of penal servitude in Western Australia.  Three years and three escape attempts later, he became …

19 Crimes pays homage to another British rogue with its new Cabernet Sauvignon. This approachable, bright, richly textured wine contains aromas of bright red fruits, lifted red currant, and vanilla. It is presented in a black frosted bottle with one of nineteen crimes, historically punishable by transportation, revealed on its …

Wine has been produced for thousands of years, and over that time it has been experimented on and tweaked, refined and perfected. With so many varieties, styles, and suppliers, it’s hard to figure out which wine to buy and what will lead to the best experience. It’s easy to get …

Photo Credit: Wood & Vine Popular Broadway musicals, such as Hamilton and Aladdin, are presented in Hollywood at the Pantages Theatre. Wood and Vine, located across from the theatre in the historic Taft Building, is among the top spots for pre-theatre dining. Offices above the restaurant were previously home to …

When designing or updating a kitchen space, where’s one to put the wine? After all, food and wine go together and should be stored in the same proximity for easy pairing options. Not all kitchens are equipped with the wall space to store a floor to ceiling unit. Understanding space …

Ashton Hills Vineyard is cradled in the arms of the Lofty Mountain Ranges that lie east of Adelaide, South Australia.  Higher, colder, and wetter than the surrounding Adelaide Hills, the cool climate is perfect for producing classic European-style pinot noir, reisling, and shiraz.  At least that’s what Stephen George maintained …

The Chloe Wine Collection has released the newest addition to its growing portfolio: a 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon. Much like the other premium varietals showcased, the Sauvignon is sourced from preeminent and prized California vineyards, as its bold and robust flavor emerges from the Shaly loam soil in Monterey County. And …

Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White Tuthilltown was the first distillery to establish itself in New York State since Prohibition. Many more followed, but it still leads the pack. Over the last few years American whiskey has been gaining popularity, across the UK, and in its own backyard. The number of new craft …

A Belgian Tripel is a light and strong pale ale. Made in Belgium (hence the name), the term “tripel” stems from the brewing process in which three times the amount of malt than the typical beer. They are generally light in color, tend to mildly bitter, and are known for …

If you aren’t feeling 2018 don’t worry, because this year you can travel back in time to the decade of peace and love by celebrating Ardbeg Day, final celebration of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fèis Ìle. Every year, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music takes place in …

No Fine Print Wine Co. is founded on friendship and the way that wine brings people together.  When Pat Corcoran and Pat Smith met, they bonded over their roots in music management and their mutual love of wine.  Together, they collaborated with Ryan Arnold, the Wine Director of Lettuce Entertain …

Located in Austin, Texas, Deep Eddy Vodka’s distillery just keeps on growing. Using only natural ingredients and ten-times distilled, Deep Eddy’s Vodka releases seven different flavored vodkas that can be found in liquor stores in all fifty states. Recently, they formed a partnership with Southwest Airlines, and are now sold …