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Wine sales in the United States improve
It's been an eventful year, but the signs are bright in the world's largest wine market.By W. Blake Gray | Posted Thursday, 30-Sep-2021
Restaurants are back, French rosés are back, and seniors are more important than ever to…
A 2002 Mathusalem from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti sold for $ 398,000 – Robb Report
If you needed more proof that a Burgundian boom is upon us, this large bottle is what you need.
A rare methusela from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2002 (DRC) sold for a stunning $ 398,400 at Acker's auction in Hong Kong…
Burgundy 2021: winegrowers hold their breath on final yields
The 2021 harvest is underway in Burgundy, but the region's wine growers are holding their breath over the latest yields after a year of severe weather.
According to Vins de Bourgogne, the 2021…
Sotherby’s offers rare vintages from Chanel vineyards
Sotheby's is presenting a selection of intact vintage wines directly from the vineyards of Chanel at an upcoming auction.
The sale, which is set to celebrate Chanel's 25 years of ownership of…
New tasting rooms, Italian dinners and more in North Bay this fall
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Marine Layer opens a new tasting room
After producing cool climate chardonnays and pinots on the Sonoma Coast for more than a decade, Marine Layer Wines has opened a tasting room in downtown Healdsburg.
Highlighting the…
Vint publishes blog post on how to add value to wine
Vint, the world's first fully transparent platform for anyone looking to invest in fine wines and spirits, posted a blog post that addresses one of the most common questions asked by recent investors. to enter the exciting world of…
Tips from the pros – the martha’s vineyard times
As Islanders prepare to squat for fall and winter, lawns and gardens prepare to go dormant in the cold season - a good time to do some maintenance and prep work so that , when spring…
Best Australian Wines To Buy Right Now [Updated September 2021 Edition]
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Australia is no longer a Biltong backwater. We have a proud panoply of wine regions and products just waiting to be gobbled up (or cleverly consumed).
We also have a growing…
South African wine industry plans more exports to China
CAPE WINELANDS, South Africa, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) - The vineyards that constantly emerged along the roads of the southwestern tip of South Africa were nearly bare this time of September, the first month of spring here. , although in stark…
GO NZ: Discover New Zealand’s Oldest Vineyards and Wineries
Sauvignon Blanc has the wow factor in Marlborough. Photo / MarlboroughNZDrink in New Zealand's rich history with a trip to one of our venerable wineries, writes Jo Burzynska.On September 25, 1819, Anglican missionary Reverend Samuel…
Cyprus – Oswego County Business Magazine
The Mediterranean island has a unique position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East
By Sandra Scott
Choirokoitia, dating to 6800 BC, is a Neolithic site with reconstructed round stone huts that testify to a relatively…
Inside the chic new French restaurant Lumière at the Fairmont Century Plaza
Originally built in 1966, the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City is a truly iconic Los Angeles location, hosting presidents and accolades over the decades. Today, after years of renovation, the building designed by Minoru Yamasaki is…
Argyle Winery and Pacific Northwest College of Art Unveil Sixth Annual “Art of…
AdvertisingDUNDEE, Oregon - September 27, 2021 - On September 25, Argyle Winery and Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University (PNCA) proudly unveiled the Art of Sparkling 2021 artwork at a special reception held at the…
Prosecco or prošek? The EU battle between Italy and Croatia over the wine brand
Prosecco is arguably Italy's most famous wine, synonymous with sparkling good times and sparkling corks. But behind the sparkling, Italy is in a major dispute over whether Croatia can sell a high-end dessert wine by the name of…
Man criticizes Tesco for lack of British products at Somerset supermarket
A man in Bath has been left angry at the lack of support for UK farmers and food producers after finding an abundance of foreign food on sale. Edward Kynaston wrote a letter to the Bath Chronicle newspaper complaining that foods such as!-->…
Château Quintus grows with the acquisition of Château Grand-Pontet
Created in 2011, Château Quintus released its 10e vintage this year, with its much noticed 2020.
The Gallo-Romans, creators of the Saint-Emilion vineyard, traditionally named their fifth son Quintus ("fifth" in Latin).…
World’s First Ayurvedic Herbal Restaurant Blends Ancient Wisdom With Modern Technology
September 2021, Philadelphia - Ancient Spirits and Grille in Rittenhouse Square features a ... floor-to-ceiling green wall and striking chandelier.
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Why pay a dietitian hundreds of dollars…
The Asheville showdown was the precursor to the state ban
When John O'Donnell, owner of the Eureka Saloon in Asheville (editor's note: where the Table restaurant is now located) went to vote "wet" in a ban referendum on October 8, 1907, he was surprised by children who sang a shameful song that…
Spirits of Norway Hires New Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator | Money talks
While Art in the vineyard, a wine tasting and paint event on September 4, winery owner Randy Larson mentioned he was hiring a tasting room manager and event coordinator. After reading the job description, Stanley said she thought,…
Wine connects the Catena to the Rothschilds: enter the new CARO
The Rothschilds have been expanding their vineyard interests beyond France for decades.The relationship with the Catena and their Malbec began in 1999, about 11 years earlier (1988), when the Rothschilds acquired Vina Los Vascos in…
Café Moulin is coming to South Coast Plaza in November – Orange County Register
Moulin celebrated the seventh anniversary of the opening of its Newport Beach cafe with a party, the reveal of its new restaurant nearby, and the announcement that another will be coming to South Coast Plaza on November 15.
At the party on…
The grand opening celebration of the historic Three Tree Point store will take place on Friday,…
A grand opening celebration for the revitalized historic Three Tree Point store will take place on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The charming neighborhood store - first opened in 1903 - has been revitalized as a…
Austrian vineyards look to the future with biodynamics at the forefront
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Austrian wines are far behind German wines in the world market, just as…
NBA star CJ McCollum on his booming wine project
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If you follow basketball you know CJ McCollum. The dynamic guard of the Portland Trailblazers has one of the silkiest styles of play in all of the NBA. Turns out, when he doesn't break his ankles with his super-fast…
Cabernet Sauvignon from the biodynamic Hawk and Horse vineyards | Bakersfield life
Hawk and Horse Vineyards could be called a rough diamond, but diamonds are not real and their wines are…
French alcohol companies attract new drinkers to Kenya
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French alcohol companies attract new drinkers to Kenya
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Champagne Charles Ellner's commercial director, Stéphane Dubois, serves a drink to a guest during the Tastin 'France…
Strong drinks are the highlight of Reno’s Italian cocktail bar, Amari
Tucked away in a quiet corner, Amari manages to feel like a secret even though it's located on one of the busiest stretches of Midtown. Next to the locals' favorite underground bar-style Death & Taxes, Amari is an Italian cocktail…
Dates announced for California State Fair at Cal Expo in 2022
The California State Fair and Food Festival is set to return to Cal Expo next summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. On Friday, the board of directors of the California Exposition and State Fair announced the return of…
Whitinsville Christian, Molly Lashley, Cross Country Girls, Martha’s Vineyard Invitational
Kudos to Whitinsville Christian senior captain Molly Lashley who won the girls varsity race at the 14th Martha's Vineyard High School Cross-Country Invitational last Saturday.Lashley finished the 5km course in 18: 47.29, well ahead of…
After Generations of Community Building, East Sacramento Recognized as “Little Italy” • Sacramento…
During a recent lunchtime rush, a small team of employees at Corti Brothers delicatessen placed orders as they were packing and bagging sausages, blocks of cheese and bantam containers from freshly prepared pasta. These grocers were…
Kerne, Broto-Mur obtain the diplomas of Master Sommelier
Brandon Kerne, on the left, Jeremy Broto-Mur, on the right
Brandon Kerne was unsure whether he was going to take the master sommelier exam three weeks before the test. In the end, he thought he had waited long enough. This week was…
The Top 10 Bottles of French Grand Cru Wine
The first Grand Cru d'Alsace was the Schlossberg de Kaysersberg, a sort of test balloon for the category which began in 1975. Since then, 50 other Grands Crus have been created. jacques de lait take a closer look at the top 10 bottles of…
Unique Vineyard, Vegan, Organic: Wine Terms You Need To Know For Your Next Delivery
We turned to some of the city's top winegrowers and experts to help us decode the real meaning of some of the terms splashed on the bottles.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party this weekend or just ordering a few bottles to enjoy…
South African wine industry plans more exports to China_ 英语 频道 _ 央视 网 (cctv.com)
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WineInk: a legend returns to the ground
If you take an autumn-colored bike ride through the valley over the next couple of weeks and come across a familiar face on the roads, it could well be Aspen's legendary!-->…
3 New Dallas Restaurant Openings You Should Know – Lobster Corn Dogs, Dim Sum, and Emu Fajitas
From the secret opening of a new upscale steakhouse to a late-night dim sum restaurant, here are three new Dallas restaurant openings you need to know right now. Tango Room opened in the Design District this month. (Courtesy)Tango…
Botter SpA will expand the distribution of Brilla! Prosecco DOC in the New Key States
AdvertisingThreesixtyfive Wines and Botter to strengthen Brilla's presence! in Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina.
New York, NY, September 23, 2021 - Botter SpA, the largest private wine producer in Italy in terms…
France expects to resolve champagne labeling problem in Russia in the near future, minister says
PARIS, September 23. / TASS /. France expects Russia to impose a moratorium soon on the provision of its federal law on viticulture and winemaking regulating the use of regional names for sparkling wines, the French Minister for Foreign…
North Italia opens a fourth site in Arizona in Gilbert
Fans of Italian food in the Phoenix metro area are likely familiar with the delicious menu on offer at one of the state's three North Italia restaurants. It was originally designed by famed Arizona restaurateur Sam Fox in 2002.…
Bledsoe-Mcdaniels Winery acquires 80-acre Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Willamette Valley
AdvertisingThe winery's first Willamette Valley vineyard allows for better wine control, paves the way for possible future production and hospitality facilities
September 22 - (WALLA WALLA, Washington) - Bledsoe | McDaniels Winery, a…
5 Colorado wines to sip this fall
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Eat and drinkThese rich, spicy wines help fight colder temperatures and ease the transition into sweater season.
By Kristin Owens
September 22, 2021
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When the time calls, it must be Box 5
âI chose a wine that I thought was worth more than $ 50, but had no proof of value, as shown in my spreadsheet as a freebie. Mystery giver, I thank you very much⦠â, wine…
Phra Luang wins the 2021 Gaff Rig regatta
The 33rd Annual Pat West Gaff Rig Regatta saw Phra Luang win in the schooner division on Saturday. Maybe Baby came out on top as the winner in the non-schooner division.…
Top 50 of the best vineyards in the world
Argentinian Zuccardi Valle de Uco achieved a hat trick by winning first place for the best wine tourism destination in the world in the annual list published by the best wineries in the world.
The results of the Top 50 Vineyards 2021,…
Dan Dawson, Dan the Wine Man: So many wine options with fish | Wine chroniclers
I rarely venture far from my Pinot Noir and salmon pairing (and a dark, deep Pinot will do just fine here) but the brown sugar, Dijon and paprika coating of this recipe opens up more, maybe even better. choice.The Santa Duc…
Fine wines and fine cars in Woodinville | A&E
Take part in the first annual Avants Classics on the Green at Château Ste. Michelle on…
Monroe County vineyards battle wet conditions
We are in the harvest season for the vineyards but with all the rain we have had recently, what is this year's harvest like?
MONROE COUNTY, PA - Grapes on the vine thrive very well at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard…
19 Broadway artists, playwrights, musicians and more at New York’s Theater District…
I missed these moments of catharsis, these almost sacred moments, experienced only in the theater, shared by the public and the performers. But as much as the ups that exist inside the theater itself, I missed the sense of community,…
Sonoma-Cutrer launches new vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
AdvertisingFamous Sonoma County Winery Continues 40th Anniversary Celebrations With New Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and The Cutrer Chardonnay
WINDSOR, California, September 21, 2021 - Today, Californian pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer,…
Villa Antinori is a Tuscan wine for every occasion
Tuscany is well known for its rolling hills and rugged mountains that tower over picturesque medieval villages and attract thousands of tourists every year. There you will find Florence, which is the cradle of the…
Tastecard pairs the country’s favorite take-out with fine wines – Retail Times
Following recent controversial news from a wine expert pairing a £ 100 bottle of Grand Cru Chablis with a classic Big Mac, the flavor menu now reveals the best wine pairings for the Kingdom's most popular take-out -…
The date for the Forest Avenue walk is set for fall as the menus are about pumpkin and hearty food
STATEN ISLAND, NY - The Forest Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors has agreed a date for the Forest Avenue walk. The free family event is scheduled for Sunday October 3.Rain or shine, the Stroll aims to showcase…
Vineyard Wind makes offers for offshore wind in Massachusetts
The developer of the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United States is moving forward with plans for two additional projects on the Massachusetts coast.
Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners…
Four to taste: what to drink this week | Goulburn Post
news, national, There are over 100 commercial grape varieties planted in Australia, with a dominance of shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, grenache and sémillon. Market forces and the onset of climate change, however,…
Charity auction features great wine, travel and more – Robb Report
You have heard of the miracle of turning water into wine. Now, with a little help from a few friends, the One Drop Foundation turns wine into water.
One Drop is a charitable organization whose mission is to ensure sustainable…
Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. acquires 21% minority stake in Gaucho Group, Inc. and its e-commerce…
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Gaucho - Buenos Aires and Gaucho Casa - Buenos Aires leather goods and accessories brands now 100% subsidiaries under the aegis of GauchoNEW YORK, NY /…
Integration of post-harvest technology with table grapes
Hazel Technologies, Inc. has announced a partnership with Jasmine Vineyards, a San Joaquin Valley-based table grape grower-packer-shipper of more than a dozen different grape varieties.
Jasmine Vineyards plans to incorporate…
When Covid-19 stole their scent, these experts lost a lot more
Hélène Barre, 35, lost her sense of smell when she fell ill with Covid-19 in November, a disease known as anosmia. Its slow recovery was hampered by disturbing distortions: peanuts smelled like shrimp, cured ham…
Fine Dining Brightens Life at Bella Vita in Johnson City | Life
My catering partner can usually be relied on to provide both direction and motivation for the taste forays…
Banfi: America’s Gift to Italian Wine
Traditionally, Italians have emigrated to the United States, but for a New York family, that's another story.
Cristina Mariani-May is the daughter of John Mariani, who together with her brother Harry founded the Banfi wine brand in the…
Jasmine Vineyards partners with Hazel Tech
Jasmine Vineyards invests in quality improvement technology to extend the shelf life of its offering. The San Joaquin Valley table grape grower-packer-marketer has partnered with Hazel Technologies, the developer of USDA-funded solutions…
The Philadelphia Wine School to reopen to the public next month
Like many schools, the Wine School of Philadelphia switched to distance education for a year amid the mitigation measures taken during the pandemic.It's about to change.With vaccination rates of over 90% and state-of-the-art virus…
Caroline Styne’s Canned Wine Selections
Caroline Styne is co-owner and wine director of the Lucca restaurant group and wine director of Hollywood Bowl Food and wine. âThere are definitely wines that you wouldn't want, like good Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon,…
Sonoma County Wine Auction in person again, with some changes
The Sonoma County wine auction welcomed bidders again on Saturday, a major step towards normality in Wine Country after last year's event was made virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But it wasn't a full return to business as…
Dock of Bay Festival on Mare Island strikes a chord – Times-Herald
After months of planning, the atmosphere, ambiance, food and music all seemed to be on the right notes at the very first Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival on Saturday afternoon.
The event, which took place just outside the coal sheds at 850…
Newport Vineyards, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards Dessert Wines for Fall
How sweet.That we live where we live. So much is happening this weekend with the return of two major events: the Newport International Boat Show and the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. Hope you can buy a boat at the show, then…
Moonpig Announces Partnership with Virgin Wines Largest Wine Collection of All Time Launches
The one-of-a-kind partnership includes a number of exclusives as well as customer favorites: https://www.moonpig.com/uk/gifts/alcohol/virgin-wines/
Moonpig, the UK's leading online greeting card and gifting platform, has announced the…
Environmentalists examine unintended environmental consequences of flawed farm laws –…
Two independent food policies, one here in the United States and the other in France, are criticized by environmentalists and sustainability advocates, who argue that the approaches they impose waste resources…
Drought hits vineyards hard | News, Sports, Jobs
Jill Schramm / DND Alan Verbitsky of Sawyer Crossing Vineyards and Winery checks the grapes on part of his vineyard near Minot which has produced some production this year.
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White Wine & Butter plans to have fun with Cajun-Creole cuisine
He had no idea who he was cooking meals for that night at the Westin Poinsett.âIt was like, super secret, no matter what,â recalls Chef Michael Sibert of the unusual night at the downtown Greenville…
7 San Francisco restaurants where the wine is as good as the food
When it comes to drinking well, San Francisco lives up to New York and any European city you can name. Many restaurants in the bay offer superb wine programs. It is a dilemma of which ones are more deserving. At the end of the day, it's…
Acquisition of Gaucho Group Holdings
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 14, 2021 / Gaucho Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VINO), a company that includes a growing collection of e-commerce platforms with a focus on fine wines, luxury real estate, and leather goods and…
Restoring a “maritime treasure” – The Martha’s Vineyard Times
A 1929 Fleetwing Forty Gary Demers plans to restore and name Nonchalance. - Courtesy of Gary Demers
A GoFundMe page was set up for the purpose of restoring an antique yacht to its "former glory". Gary Demers, an!-->!-->…
Carlo Galimberti, new president of Vinoselectción, the largest wine club in Spain
AdvertisingIn the 1970s, Massimo Galimberti was one of the visionaries who believed there was a future in mail order wine sales in Spain. Now, 48 years later, the time has come to pass the baton to the next generation and his eldest…
Grapes crushed directly in the vineyard? Sonoma County Winery is trying something new
The winemaking has not changed much over the past centuries: the grapes are harvested. The fruits are brought to the cellar to be pressed. The fresh juice goes into vats to start fermentation and is aged. Bottling closes the…
Carnival &: Travel + Leisure Readers Rank Seabourn # 1 in World’s Best Annual Awards
Travel + Leisure Readers Rank Seabourn # 1 in World's Best Annual Awards
SEATTLE, September 10, 2021 - Seabourn, the ultra-luxurious ocean and Expedition Cruise Line, was…
Schools on the island need bus drivers
Schools on the island are experiencing a shortage of bus personnel and are urgently looking to hire drivers and monitors for the school year.
In a letter to families, Superintendent Matt D'Andrea wrote that schools across the country are…
French wine most affected in decades by frost damage and disease | Food industry
French winemakers are expected to produce nearly a third less wine this year than usual, after their vineyards were hit by frosts, inclement weather and disease in the spring and summer.The country's wine production is expected to fall 29%…
For organic grapes, the soil is “full of life”
By Kevin Hecteman
For Ivo Jeramaz, it all starts with the ground. No dirt. Ground.
âDirt is a derogatory word for soil,â said Jeramaz, vice president of vineyards and production at…
Levantine Restaurant Ala adds Dupont café for flavored coffees and pastries
Recently refurbished Levantine restaurant To the is about to open a neighborhood café in its Dupont Circle space, according to a representative. Starting Monday, September 13, a dedicated part of the first floor of 1320…
Spencer Huntington Nitchie – The Martha’s Vineyard Times
On Friday August 6, 2021, Spencer Huntington Nitchie of Baltimore, Maryland passed away from a short illness. He was 57 years old, a musician, father, husband, brother, son and loving friend to many. He was widely known as a…
Celebrate the New Year with Good Wine | Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to take stock of who we are as Jews. At this time of year,…
Dissenters on MVC Field Decide Not to File Report
A week after praising the idea that six dissident commissioners would table a minority report "a first in the history of the commission" underlining their differences on a sports complex for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School,…
First glimpse: Italian market and Ristorante de Carfagna
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Carfagna's opens at 1400 Gemini Place on Tuesday September 7th - All photos by Susan Post
Carfagna's is ready to open the doors of its new 27,000 square foot home.
Carfagana's Italian…
Is red wine good for you? What one drink a day means for your health
Often touted as the healthiest drink on the bar, is red wine right for you? Yes and no. Many complex flavors of red wine can be complex, so the nutritional properties can be complex as well, leading to years of title and inter-vow…
Controversial Debt Buyers Get A Break Under New Wisconsin Law
Last summer, Sandra Goodwin was sued by Jefferson Capital Systems for $5,562 in overdue debt, but Goodwin had never heard of or done business with the company.
"The paperwork said I was being sued," said Goodwin, a former Madison resident…
World Class Wine – Southlake Style – Southlake’s premier lifestyle resource
America has its share of great wine regions, but some of the best wines are found outside of the United States. So if you're dating Fredericksburg or taking trips to Napa, it's time to expand your horizons and your palate.…
Discovery Bungalows 313 Evokes Italy in Sonoma
We have the impression that there are so few discoveries of hotels, especially when it comes to California Wine Country. Bungalows 313, with six spacious and affordable units just off Sonoma Plaza, are just that - a true find and a…
French wine producer using electric wires to fight frost in Chablis, Burgundy
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Very little sleep has been had by Domaine Guillaume Fèvrethe cellar master Didier Séguier while he fought 20 nights of frost over a period of only 29 days…
“Business as a force for good” with the vineyards of B Corporation
Vineyards at Sokol Blosser, located in the Dundee Hills AVA district. (Photo by George Rose / Getty ... Images)
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Research proves consumers care about the social impact of their purchases, but…
Will the rise of canned cocktails permanently change the way we drink?
We've all seen canned cocktails rise in popularity over the past year or so, but with such a saturated market, is this trend just a pandemic fad or a sustainable product?
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It all started…
Birth of wine: Italian heir accuses Sting of slander, flat apologies
The heir to a deceased duke who sold Sting his Tuscan winery 25 years ago says the singer struck a chord with a lame apology for the comments the family deem libelousThrough COLLEEN BARRY Associated pressAugust 31, 2021,…
Look inside the new Quaitrelle
Quaintrelle has spent the better part of five years serving as a dining destination on Mississippi Avenue. In the dark two-story dining room, guests soaked up brightly colored, wildly garnished cocktails and local wines alongside…
13 Tastes of Las Vegas Restaurant News
Here's the latest roundup of restaurant news in the Las Vegas Valley:1. Double Helix Wine and Whiskey Lounge in Town Square invites customers to salute National Red Wine Day with half-bottles of wine at half price on August 28. The…
3 Michigan hostels, hotels win top spots in national competition
For the third year in a row, a hotel or inn in a Michigan wine country has won first place in USA Today's annual 10Best Wine Country Hotel competition. Not only that, but, for the first time, three Michigan hostels or hotels…
Fox Run Vineyards’ 2019 Riesling Reserve wins “Best of Show”
FINGER LAKES - The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association (ASWA) hosted its 16th annual wine competition August 14-15 at Marriott Tysons Corner in Virginia. The ASWA Wine Competition is the largest in the country and focuses exclusively on…