Since 1952 and being resurrected in 1999, Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire remains England’s oldest commercial vineyard. With such rich history, it’s no surprise Hambledon brings in exciting guests to share the wealth of the vineyard and showcase their selection of wines. Hambledon and former Masterchef the Professionals finalist and Ritz …
The fact of the matter is that, here in Australia, we don’t have 100 years of distilling or winemaking under our belts. We have been only doing it for the past five or so years, so we won’t be presumptuous enough to try to teach anyone very much at all. …
From their early beginnings in 1820 to their continued successes today, Beefeater Gin—one of the world’s most awarded and highly regarded gin creators—seeks to further their brand outreach. Known for their exquisite selection of London Dry Gins, Beefeater takes extreme care and preparation into their products. From hand selecting the …
Two legends of Spanish culture have joined forces to remind us of the timeless pairing of jazz and wine. Bodegas Faustino, a classic Rioja winery founded over 150 years ago, partnered with with renowned musicians Josemi Carmona and Javier Colina for the recent De Cerca – Faustino Rioja and …
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 and has been observed as a religious holiday in Ireland for over 1,000 years. What started as a religious feast and celebration held on the anniversary of the Saint’s death in the fifth century has evolved into a celebration held around the …
Jay-Z is set to release a consumption good in October and it’s not a new single. Instead, his Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, which he purchased in 2014, is venturing on another limited edition Champagne. Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two is made from premier pinot noir …
“The cocktail world always goes through trends and fads, some which stick around, and some which fade back into obscurity. The one trend that won’t ever fade away is the one for incredible tasting drinks created with fantastic attention to detail in both presentation, taste and service.” -Ben Manchester, Bar …
With the essence of autumn quickly approaching comes the harvest season. This time of year arrives with much anticipation from the Mexican-American Vintner’s Association (MAVA). Though a relatively new association, MAVA is preparing for their 6th Annual Harvest Celebration “La Cosecha”. On August 20th at Robeldo Family Winery, fifteen Mexican-American …
If you’re lucky enough to secure a coveted barstool at the elegant bar at London’s Dorchester Hotel overlooking Hyde Park this summer, be sure to try a tantalizing “Old Tom Cobbler”, the recipe for which was created by ultra-talented mixologist and industry legend Giuliano Morandin utilizing Old Tom Gin, fresh …
Andreas Versteegh and David Bromige co-founded Martin Miller’s Gin (“English Distilled, Iceland Chilled”) back in 1999 along with the late Master Distiller Martin Miller who sadly succumbed to cancer in 2014. Martin Miller’s is a multi award-winning contemporary style gin that’s earned plenty of respect within the industry, so when …
If there’s one thing you can say about innovative British designer Jo Sampson, it’s that her taste is absolutely impeccable. Coming from your writer who is lucky if she can match her socks or not end up with a ragtag collection of uncoordinated wine glasses due to breakage—let’s just say …
2001 was something of a pivotal year in the Knob Creek family. It was the year Booker Noe, the sixth generation Knob Creek Master Distiller laid down some of the final bottles of his career in the last few years of his life, passing the reigns to continue the family’s …