Wine And Spirits

OC Fair’s Brew Hee Haw Is For Craft Beer Enthusiasts

OC Brew Hee Haw, a craft beer festival featuring tons of local breweries, will be held at The Hangar again this year on opening weekend of the 2020 OC Fair, July 17-19. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. This year's brew fest, which is co-produced by the OC Fair and Brew Ha Ha Productions, will feature four […]

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Château d’Esclans Rosé Joins Moët Hennessy Family

Château d'Esclans, the leading Provence Rosé in the American market, joins Moët Hennessy's portfolio of wines and spirits. Moët Hennessy, as the majority shareholder, will work alongside Sacha Lichine, President of Château d'Esclans, who will continue to oversee the estate and manage its future development, sealing a long-term alliance with Moët Hennessy. Alix AM PTE

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Holiday Cocktail Recipe: CÎROC’s Peach Cobbler

Right after Halloween… the Holiday planning begins and that includes recipes! Check out this speciality cocktail from CÎROC Vodka, CÎROC VS and DeLeón Anejo. Perfect for your upcoming holiday parties and Thanksgiving dinner!   Peach Cobbler Cocktail   3/4 oz CÎROC Peach Vodka 3/4 oz Hazelnut Liqueur 3/4 oz Heavy Cream   Garnish: Brown Sugar and crushed graham cracker

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Book Corner: 150 Restaurants You Need To Visit Before You Die

For the foodies 150 Restaurants You Need To Visit Before You Die is on shelves now.   Do you appreciate fine dining and crave life changing culinary experiences brought to you by some of the most talented and passionate chefs in the world? This new title from Lannoo Publishers makes it easy for readers by listing restaurants

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Wine Spotlight: J.Wilkes Cabernet 2017

After a long and rewarding career as a salesman, grape grower and ambassador for Paso Robles wine, Jeff Wilkes decided to try his hand at winemaking. He launched his J. Wilkes label in 2001, securing vineyards in the Paso Robles Highland District, Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. This vertical integration across California's Central

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Wine Spotlight: Anglim Winery’s 2015 Grenache

  Another interesting Grenache is from Anglim Winery. They're a small, family-owned winery in Paso Robles producing Rhône varietals and blends. Steve Anglim spent 24 years working in corporate finance and planning within the automotive industry before he turned to winemaking and launched Anglim Winery in 2002. He believes that stellar wines begin in the

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Wine Innovation: Cass Vineyard’s Cloned Grapes From France

CASS VINEYARD's DNA is from France… In 2000, they planted wine grape clones certified by ENTAV, the agency that is responsible for certification of wine grape clones in France. Cass Vineyard was among the first vineyards in California to be planted entirely to ENTAV certified clones. They have 11 varietals including seven Rhône and four

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Summer Wine Spotlight: Chanmé Frosé Comes In A Pouch

Launched in fall 2018 out of Charleston, Chanmé Frosé is a lightly sweetened and frozen version of Rosé wine. It was created by co-founders, Jaxon Reilly and Dillon Bryan. The team first formed a partnership with the Washington Capitals NHL hockey team, which kickstarted the sales of their wine during the winter months at stadiums. Today,

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Wine Spotlight: Steinbeck Vineyards’ 2015 Zinfandel

The boutique family owned Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery is located in the heart of California's Central Coast. Established for the past seven generations, the Ernst family has been farming in Paso Robles since 1884. Pioneers in many aspects for 135 years, their family continues that tradition through producing elegant wines. Frank and Rosie Ernst purchased what is

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Wine Spotlight: 2017 Brochelle Vineyards Zinfandel Paso Robles

I recently discovered the Brochelle vineyards, a small winery located on a Westside hilltop in Paso Robles. Owned by Brock & Michelle Waterman, they personally handcraft their wines which come from very small lots. "We craft wines that are a fascinating marriage of power and elegance. We take what comes from the vineyard and keep

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Cheers To Dad With These Crafted Cocktails Around Los Angeles

Does Dad like a good cocktail? Check out these spots around Los Angeles to celebrate Father's Day! Mason  With a location in Chicago, a Santa Monica location will be opening at the end of June. Created by Created by Justin Campbell, The h.wood Group Bar Director.  HAWKER & PITCHMAN is Mason's take on a classic Pimm's Cup,

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Wine Spotlight: Provence Rosé For The Summer

The south of France, especially the region of Provence, is known for two things, Lavender and rosé wines. Most people associate rosé with summer. I personally enjoy it all year round. Provence Rosé Group (PRG) is the only US wine importer which specializes solely in rosé import from Provence. Grown in perfect conditions, PRG is offering 4 rosés

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Effervescence Is An Immersive Experience For The Champagne Connoisseur

There is an annual festival/event for everything; Coachella for music, Sundance for film, The Taste for food, but what about for Champagne? Effervescence is the answer. For the second year, the unique Champagne and sparkling wine celebration descended on Los Angeles for three days; catering to Champagne collectors, luxury consumers, and adventurous aficionados of the bubbly.

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Effervescence Returns To Los Angeles For Champagne Lovers

Effervescence… the epicurean event centered solely around Champagne and sparkling wines, will return to Los Angeles May 3-5, 2019. The three-day festival will kick off on May 3rd with a once-in-a-lifetime dinner hosted by Krug and will pour into the weekend with the Grand Champagne Tasting featuring top Champagne producers, and master classes taught by leading

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Must-Have For Wine & Champagne Enthusiasts

For the wine enthusiast:  All-in-one is no longer reserved for computers. The Electric Blue 1 is the latest and ultimate wine opener and preserver for the wine enthusiast. Easy to use, it can open and seal up to 40 bottles with a single charge. The battery life display screen indicates when the battery is low. It’s simple to use, you

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Celebrate The Holidays With PERRIER-JOUËT

From the PERRIER-JOUËT collection:  The Grand Brut: The first Brut Champagne was created by Perrier-Jouët, in 1846 by the Cellar Master at that time who decided to reduce the amount of sugar in his cuvées in order to satisfy his English clients. Today, Hervé Deschamps, the House's 7th Cellar Master, pursues this same goal for excellence and

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