As part of the superior yellow label collection Veuve Clicqout has raised the bar with the addition of their Extra Brut Extra Old Champagne. Blended from the Masion’s famed collection of reserved wines this new low dosage, double aged Cuvee, is innovative in its aging technique. First aged three years …

With award season in full swing there are plenty of opportunities to pop bottles. Celebrations and after parties, whether you are a winner or are eyeing your chance next year, will be filled with numerous selections of wine and champagne to enjoy, and the events thrown by The British Academy …

Inviting friends over to watch the Oscars? Make it a theme night…as in Cocktails. 2018 marks ninety years of Oscars and this year’s show will be one of the most-watched in the program’s history due to an excess of outstanding nominations including The Darkest Hour, Lady Bird, and Get Out. …

In the ever-growing IPA landscape, beers can get lost in the shuffle. These days, it takes a true innovator to stand out in the crowd. Six years ago, the seasoned brewers at Sierra Nevada put their heads together and made an incredible break through. They discovered that you can create …

The Trentino region of Northern Italy is home to some of the very best plots and vineyards in Italy and in the world. The premier wine makers at Cavit recognized all the untapped potential and beauty of this region and decided to start using the 30- to 60-year-old vines the …

Dust off your Charleston and prepare to be transported back to the roaring 1920’s! This March, Glenmorangie is paying tribute to the Golden Age of American Whiskey with the opening of their very own speakeasy, Spice & Rye. This temporary pop up bar will have all the highlights of American …

Photo Credit: Maker Walk LA People come to LA for many reasons: weather, food, sights, and a glimpse of the good life. They stay for the contagious atmosphere of the city… and the booze. California is a beautiful, vivacious hub bursting at the seams with a startlingly diverse mix of …

You might not know this, but actor Channing Tatum went on a personal quest to find the best vodka in the USA (no this is not a movie). Spoiler alert, he didn’t find it. But in his travels, he did stumble upon Grand Teton Distillery and he was inspired by …

The lands of Tokaji in Hungary were the first vineyards in Europe designed by the wine Gods to create a fruity and flavorful wine that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. 2013 Szent Tamas was created in one of the most expensive vineyards in the region. Its climate makes …

Sometimes when things come together, they are simply meant to be. This was the case with Ramón Bilbao’s Head Winemaker Rodolfo Bastida, Spanish classical musican Ara Malikian, and third-generation violinmaker Fernando Solar. Bastida explained how the thought process came about, describing the winery’s desire to discover new ways to grow …

Photo Credit: Polly A Baldwin Rothay Manor is a relaxing regency style retreat that you can find set in the glorious countryside of the Lake District. It is extremely accessible for those heading both north and south on the M6, making it either an excellent overnight stop to break a longer …

Formed in 1950 as what they refer to as a “first draft” of themselves, Cavit has been responsible for creating a winemaking culture throughout the region of Trentino. From humble beginnings with a handful of vine-growers, and expanding into the large-scale operation that they are known for today, they still …

Bartenders use math every day as they add, subtract, multiply, divide and convert to create the calculated concoctions we all love to order, but beyond the math required to craft a perfectly balanced drink, few people consider the numbers that go into each bottle of their favorite spirits. Greenbar Distillery …