What began in 1950 as a partnership with Clare Valley Co-operative to distribute wines under the Chateau Clare label has grown into a historically significant tale in the Australian wine folklore. Decade after decade, the perseverance and the passion of a family has taken them to the top of the winemaking mountain down-under. The Wakefield […]
The liberal culture accorded to the Venice tradition of carefree beach-going and fun-having may be the reason why most of the people in the world know about the area, but the truth is that Abbot Kinney Boulevard Street, which is unofficially referred to as “hood’s most stylish street”, also is responsible for the amount of […]
Navarra, a geographically diverse region in Spain, was introduced to Bodega Otazu back in the nineteenth century when a French chateau-style winery was built here in 1840. The winery had 40 hectares of vineyards that saw a huge loss when phylloxera hit the region. Fast forward to 1989 when Bodega Otazu decided to return to […]
With hundreds of wines on store shelves, restaurant lists, and even more on the internet, finding the perfect one can be quite daunting. The Sommelier’s Choice Awards is set to become your own personal guide for wines. Whether you’re looking for a crisp Chardonnay for your summer picnics or a rich Merlot – Cabernet blend […]
Whether it is unwinding with a bunch of friends after a long week of work, capping off a sumptuous meal with the best liqueur, or celebrating a birthday with a shot or two of your favorite tequila, drinking is a social experience that we crave. Even toasting to your team’s victory, bagging a big project […]
French castles have been significant historically and culturally. They have stood out during many focal points of history and it is no different when it comes to the wine industry. Among those castles that have been involved in winemaking is the Piéguë Castle. Its history dates back to the 1500s. Through the multiple buyers to have […]
Sunny cocktails, tasty bites, high vibes add a new glamor to Los Angeles, the city of angels. The best is when you consume your favorite drink in one of LA’s outdoor bars. Most especially when you’re on a rooftop bar, the experience can turn out to be exhilarating. So here are the best LA 20 […]
‘The spirits made with your spirit in mind’ was the thought process when Abigail Merritt came up with the idea of Chakra Vodka, a product line based on the Chakras. The vodka, however, came sometime after Elysian Desert Distilleries was established. The distillery’s journey began in 2016. Renea McQuiggan along with her husband Michael decided […]
Restaurant lifer (my college degree is a BA in Latin so not a lot of real-world use for that) Passed my CMS Advanced Exam back in 2011- Have been working on passing the MS- Currently Lead Sommelier at 71Above Restaurant in DTLA. How long have you been in the drinks industry? Been in the restaurant […]
A lot of our purchasing including wines has become online since last year. If walking the aisles was overwhelming, browsing online on apps and websites displays even more options. Viewing varietals you have never heard of from countries you’ve never tasted wine from may seem discomforting. When you’re not at a restaurant for a sommelier […]
Los Angeles is more than just a stunning face on the silver screen. Turns out grapes are being crushed in thriving wineries within the scope of the iconic Hollywood sign in the hills. Watching California wine grapes growing on the vine, talking to wine experts about the terroir, and sampling the wines where they were […]
Did you know that Los Angeles, the city of “Angels,” has a beautiful wine and booze history? As we know it today, the entire California wine industry began in Los Angeles, not the northern parts of Cali. The city is lined with some of the best hotel bars that deliver top quality wines, some of […]
With wines from countries far and wide, we’re talking Portugal and Moldova too, we can say that we are truly spoiled for choice. If you are usually one to pick a bottle from the large, shiny display blocking your view to the rest of the wine wonderland (I mean store, of course!), might we urge […]
When you think about it, it’s obvious that the people who know the world of spirits best are bartenders; after all, they’re the ones who serve them day-in, day-out. Producers, of course, are experts in their own field – but their natural bias, and a focus on one or two areas of expertise (be it […]
