Located in Spain’s Rioja wine region, Barón de Ley is known for crafting premium quality wines. Housed in a centuries-old monastery, where the monks made wine more than 500 years ago, Barón de Ley was founded in 1985 as a ground-breaking project in DOCa Rioja: a vineyard-focused winery inspired by the Médoc châteaux. Seeing a strong […]
When we think tonic, we probably think of gin first. Over the past few years, the classic G&T that was once deemed ‘boring’ has picked quite the popularity amongst drinkers. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, in your garden chair, or enjoying a drink at the pub, you might be sporting a G&T in hand, […]
With the weather warming up, it’s time to head outdoors again. Picnics, river tubing, beaches, and barbecues, we cannot wait to fill up our calendars again. Be it the beach or your backyard waiting for the steak to grill the only thing that will do is a glass of chilled white. Here are some of […]
There was a garden full of tomatoes and Laurie wanted to celebrate her love for them with the world. That’s how she created Smokin’ Mary, an award-winning Bloody Mary mix that you can pick up to create a perfect margarita at home. It all began as a farmer’s daughter, I was the grand finale of […]
Whether enjoyed with a backyard grill, watching a game, in the company of friends, or a sunset, there is definitely no other excellent backup in life than a well-timed beer. Beer is so many things— it is light and dark, rich and robust, and sour and sweet. With the continuous ascent of specialty – the […]
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards are almost upon us and we cannot wait for this year’s musical sensations to deservedly grab their Grammy. From legends like Beyoncé who has been nominated for 9 awards to first-time nominees BTS, the nominee list oozes class and talent. While the performers and the nominees are bound to excite […]
Spirits and brands from 86 different countries battled it out for medals at the 2021 London Spirits Competition, demonstrating how quickly the awards have become a major part of the global spirits industry calendar, with a 42% increase in entries from the 2020 event. The most hotly contested categories were: gin (471 entries), whiskey (132), […]
Holidays are upon us! Are you eying the city of angels to dedicate your holiday time to? Great choice! In this list, we would like to get you familiar with some of the most interesting, unique, fun, and different things to do during this festive period. Los Angeles has everything you would like for a […]
The results of the 2021 London Wine Competition reward some of the best wines in the world, and show the enormous diversity there is now, in the style of wines being made from a much larger number of countries. In all, there were wines from 36 countries to judge, with the most entries coming from, […]
No and low abv beverages are at the helm of drinks trends right now. People are switching towards no-abv and low-abv beverages for various reasons, including health, culture, or just a matter of choice. As more and more drinkers are delving into the alcohol-free trend, wineries and brands are creating products for them to indulge […]
After a year pelted with the pandemic causing restrictions and shutdowns, the LA County has finally received the seal of approval to reopen, taking the first step back to normalcy. As the days get longer Los Angeles continues to offer us a wide choice of activities and events to engage in as we step out […]
While you’re having a sumptuous meal at a restaurant, why not pick an elegant wine to match? A wine that pairs perfectly with your meal and elevates its delicate flavors. It could be a wine from a region that you’ve never heard of or from a local winery. The important point to note is that […]
The 2021 results of the fourth annual London Beer Competition are out. Abbatiale Genièvre de Houlle from France wins the beer of the year award with the top score of 96 points. Other top scores were taken by Ikat, a double IPA made by the Salt Beer Factory, United Kingdom; and Great Skanderborg – Castrum […]
