Raj Bhakta and His Latest Chapter in Spirits Raj Bhakta holding court in a former classroom on the college campus he bought to house BHAKTA Spirits These ones are some of the oldest in the world and bear the name BHAKTA Spirits – and they live on a Vermont college …
Anyone who has ever questioned the reason for Pinot Noir’s popularity probably hasn’t tasted the Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir. This limited production Pinot from a perfectly situated ridge in the heart of the Russian River Valley (aptly called the Gold Ridge), is pure charm. The sleek, sophisticated bottle sets the stage …
Ever since the Judgement of Paris in 1976, California has built itself an exceptional reputation for high-quality wine. But there are some wineries that have carried that name even further, with limited production and outstanding quality that has people from all around the world fighting to get just a single …
Robin Daniel Lail, founder of Lail Vineyards, announced that the company will be donating 10% of sales from Blueprint wines to organizations deep in the fight against climate change. Earlier this year, Robin was appointed the U.S. representative for The Porto Protocol, which is taking the lead in reducing the …
What defines a summer wine? With rosé finally breaking free of its strictly spring/summer boundaries and more people recognizing that reds can be successfully chilled, it’s time to rethink what makes a bottle fit for the sunny weather: Refreshing: A summer wine hits the spot when temperatures hit 90, maybe …
Craig Palmer and Allen Habel, co-founders of Experience Rosé (formerly Rosé Today), announced the lineup of wineries to pour at The Great Rosé Infusion for Summer, a curated consumer event and immersive experience being held at Soda Rock Winery in Healdsburg on Saturday, June 22. The Great Rosé Infusion for …
Empathy Wines, the disruptive new direct-to-consumer winery from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and co-founders and fellow wine and marketing industry veterans, Jon Troutman and Nate Scherotter, announced the launch of its White Wine, a bright blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Grenache Blanc, sourced from sustainable growers from the emerging California …
Mezzacorona, the Italian wine producer released its sparkling rosé Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé this month to the U.S. Made from estate-grown grapes in the foothills of the Italian Alps, Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé is the brand’s first foray into Charmat-method sparkling rosé. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand …
As the wine industry splinters off into a thousand slivers in a ceaseless effort to keep Drink Me readers and other consumers captivated, it is wholly refreshing to reacquaint oneself with Downtown Los Angeles’s oldest winery, San Antonio Winery. Since 1917 San Antonio winery has lived through a time when …
When Tom Rodrigues was growing up as the son of fruit farmers in the Santa Clara Valley, he never imagined that his grandfather’s hobby of making wine in the basement would become a passion and vocation for him later in life. Today, his Maple Creek Winery boasts a selection of …
to Give it up with the ties and socks and cigars and fancy pens already. Stop with the golf paraphernalia and the NFL licensing nonsense. Did he read the book you bought him last time? No, and he won’t read the one you buy him this year either. Just get …
Cavit Collection is celebrating National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17th with special limited-time Pinot Grigio cannolis. Cavit is partnering with Kannoli Kraze from May 17-June 16 to offer custom-made desserts to mark the holiday. Wine lovers can choose from three different delicious twists on the classic Italian pastry, a …
