Wine And Spirits

It's February and love is all around. The chilly nights however mean that those warming winter spices are still welcome ingredients. Cloves have been associated with special occasions since the 15th century and at one stage were worth their weight in gold. This wonderful spice, the buds plucked from a myrtle tree, are unmistakable and […]

Continuing with our countdown to New Year's Eve and the perfect Champagne to toast with… Each Grand Vintage from Moët & Chandon is unique in itself due to their maturity and complexity.   Their Grand Vintage Rosé 2008 is a perfect example. A blend of 46 % (of which 20% red wine)Chardonnay with 32% Pinot Noir

The holidays are a time to celebrate and to toast with friends and family. For my part, I love Champagne and when anyone asks what they can bring; Champagne is the first word which comes to mind. For Champagne aficionados, there is nothing better than to discover a special vintage. Here are two delightful Champagnes

Exuding hints of lemon and lime flavors with a smooth finish of honey notes, Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, makes the perfect Champagne for every occasion. Crisp and easy to drink, it is well-balanced, while revealing flavors of light toast, Gala apple with a touch of ginger. With underscoring of pineapple and tangerine,  its texture

The holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving dinner and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial! We are just a day away from the traditional Thanksgiving dinner which we will celebrate either at home or with friends, so let the Champagne flow! I will be spending the holiday with friends and when it comes to what one

With Oktoberfest season in full swing, there are so many beers to choose from… but which ones stand out? LATF is placing the spotlight on some of our favorite beers for the celebration of this German tradition. We recently discovered ABK beer… deliciously crisp with a taste for every preference. ABK, also known as Aktien

Buddy Drinks, the gifting application for celebrating friends and family around the world, successfully powered their mobile gifting portal at the Heineken House at Outside Lands 2016. Buddy Drinks worked closely with the Corso Agency to offer festivalgoers the most unique and efficient way to get themselves or their friends into Heineken House.  All guests

Snoop Dogg's signature serve, The Tanqueray No. TEN 'Laid Back,' is a crisp, refreshing drink – perfect for a variety of occasions, from a summer BBQ, a night out at the club listening to your favorite beats or relaxing at home with friends.  Check out the recipe… Tanqueray No. TEN 'Laid Back' by Snoop Dogg

BAILEYS® has launched a new premium product available exclusively to shoppers in duty free… BAILEYS XC™. BAILEYS XC combines cream, Cognac and fine spirit and takes its name from the 'Exceptional Cream' liqueur showcased in this luxury blend. BAILEYS XC heralds an innovation in drinks alchemy from BAILEYS, bringing together cream, Cognac and fine spirit

In the U.S. on St. Patrick's Day, we parade around all dressed in green… usually drinking more than usual on a weeknight. This St. Patty's Day, LATF discovered the perfect Irish Whiskey for your evening of celebration… The Pogues Irish Whiskey. That's right.. it's a Whiskey from the groundbreaking Celtic punk band, The Pogues. So

If someone had told me that one day I would be sipping Champagne on ice, I would have declared that person totally insane. But 'never say never' is not just a saying because now I'm doing just that with Moët Ice Impérial. First, let’s have a bit of history about this impressive house of sparkling

Look out France! U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached $1.61 billion in winery revenues in 2015, an all-time record and a 7.6% increase from 2014!  "California wines appeal to consumers across the globe who recognize the unique quality and excellent value of our wines.  Consumers are also attracted to California's trend-setting lifestyle, innovative cuisine,

You're home sitting by the fire… and what better way to add to the cozy comfort than pairing Cognac with chocolates. Cognac provides the ideal breadth of aromas to pair with the taste and texture of chocolate. Defined as "a unique combination of sweets and sips" by the spirit tasting experts, food specialists and writers

In our Fall travel story, we took you to San Diego; introducing LATF readers to The US Grant Hotel and the Grant Grill's talented Chef de Bar, Cory Alberto. The winner of the 2014 Chefs and Shakers competition and the Casa Noble Most Spirited Bartender award, Cory creates the Grant Grill's seasonal cocktail menu, and

Pinot Noir lovers, allow me to introduce to you MacMurray Ranch Vineyards​ which was once owned by actor Fred MacMurray in 1941. The vineyards are planted with the Pommard, Calera and other Heritage clones and have mainly clay and sandy loam soils. Their vineyards are located in the Russian River Valley and California’s Central Coast, two of the

Were you aware that Japan made some of the best whisky in the world? Perhaps not the amateur whisky drinker… but if you are a connoisseur, then you know all about the Yamazaki whisky distillery which was established in 1923 by Shinjro Torii. It was Japan’s first malt whisky distillery and the pride of Mr. Torii. His

'Shaken, not stirred.' One of the most famous and recognizable lines in film history. That's Bond, James Bond. To celebrate the release of the latest Bond installment, 'Spectre,' Belvedere Vodka has struck a partnership with limited edition cocktails and bottles with the 'Spectre' signage. Stir up your very own Belvedere 007 martini, kick back and