Beaune could be the culinary and wine capital of France. Located in the middle of Burgundy, Beaune is surrounded by some of the most coveted wine regions including Pommard, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and more. Beaune is tiny, and when you arrive, … Continue reading →

Written in 1768 by British writer William Hickey: “My first return of sense or recollection was upon waking in a strange, dismal-looking room, my head aching horridly, pains of a violent nature in every limb, and deadly sickness at the … Continue reading →

Be it a baseball or football game, concert, lecture, or any event you may desire to pause and refresh with a little pick-me-up, here are 10 ways to sneak your favorite alcoholic beverage into any event, courtesy of these fine … Continue reading →

If knock you over the head with a massive wood block kinda Chardonnay is not your style, then Burgundy is where you need to go. Burgundy, located in Eastern France, West of the Saône River is known for elegant, dry, … Continue reading →

Beaune is known for its amazing wines and food. Caves Madeleine is a perfect example of why the region has earned its fame. The restaurant was suggested to us by our AirBnB host, Cristina. She described it as “a convivial … Continue reading →

Along with other celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Richard Gere, the allure of winemaking has also captured the attention of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pitt and Jolie have partnered with the winemaking Perrin family and will debut their … Continue reading →

Drinking alcohol in excess has impaired the judgment and decision making of many, but the following list of absurd drinking laws have presumably been legislated by solemn and sober lawmakers we assume are clear-thinking, responsible adults empowered to govern. 10) … Continue reading →

Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, has moved to cut ties from the National Rifle Association after it was disclosed that it was one of 20 Australian producers sold on the group’s wine club. The Herald Sun reports the privately … Continue reading →

Port is the ultimate in sensuality. It is rich, luscious, and flavorful. I’m a fan of Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto. This 200 year old port house knows what they are doing. This particular port is made from the finest “lots” of each vintage … Continue reading →

According to Philip H. Howard, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, the wine industry is becoming more concentrated each year. Just three firms account for more than half of the wine sales in the United States. Howard claims a large … Continue reading →

Holidays had passed, this infographic we have today made we wish I have this featured earlier. But nah there are more holidays yet to come and this will come in handy. So next time be prepared with this infographic that … Continue reading →

I was recently invited to a tasting of Pays d’Oc wines hosted by Snooth Media’s Editor in Chief Gregory Dal Piaz and Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer. For those of you who are not familiar with the Pays d’Oc region of wine, … Continue reading →

Writing for The Telegraph, Peter Allen in Paris reports on French cows being fed up to two bottles of high quality wine every day as part of a project to produce the best beef in Europe. Allen claims the “Vinbovin” … Continue reading →

Robert M. Parker Jr., a leading U.S. wine critic with an international influence, is selling a “substantial interest” of his newsletter, the Wine Advocate, to Singapore-based investors who will take over its day-to-day financial operations. Additionally, Parker’s newsletter will start … Continue reading →

Calling all wine enthusiast  out there, here’s an infographic made just for you!  A list of top wines this year. They have tasted 15,500+ wines, and they’ve got the stats to prove it. Check out and you may find your … Continue reading →

In economic hard times where record numbers of Americans rely on food stamps to survive, not even wine collections are safe from being pilfered by impoverished thieves. The operator of an Orange County, California business, Legend Cellars, where the public … Continue reading →

With wine the word “vintage” is typically associated with a season’s yield of wine from a vineyard, where weather and growing conditions affect wine from a particular harvest. But the war over vodka sales has prompted Karlsson’s, a boutique vodka … Continue reading →

Porto is the beverage of Gods. I remember tasting my first vintage Porto (1977 – which happens to be my birth year – now you can all guess at my age). It was complex, flavorful, delicious. I received a bunch … Continue reading →

I worked in the wine industry for quite a long time and have a very large spot in my heart for it. After checking to see how friends and colleagues did, I started seeing just how bad the damage was. … Continue reading →

Of the thousand and one alleged cures for a hangover, who would have guessed that after a night of hardcore drinking, all that stood in the way of healing an aching, throbbing body drenched in sweat, and a paralytic brain, … Continue reading →

I recently received samples of various wines from Marenco winery. I started off with their Moscato D’Asti. While I don’t normally drink sweeter wines, I love them when they are well made. Luckily for me, Marenco’s Scrapona Moscato was delightful. … Continue reading →

This year’s drought has done more than elevate corn and soybean prices, which has led to a feed shortage and sharply declining global cattle herds. As The New York Daily News reports, this is one of the worst spring growing … Continue reading →

Barolo is a red wine produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont — the region of northwestern Italy. It is made from the Nebbiolo grape and is often described as one of Italy’s greatest wines. If you’re a fan … Continue reading →

When the new Be Our Guest restaurant opens in November as part of the Fantasyland expansion at The Magic Kingdom, a Disney executive said beer and wine will be on the menu. The sales will be restricted to dinnertime hours … Continue reading →

I am a boozer. I’m not really a boozer. To be exact, I am a wino. I was stoked when I was contacted by Tasting Room to receive a sample pack to play with. I had been hearing about them … Continue reading →

The City of New York has added one more fascist notch on their authoritarian belt. When New York City’s Mayor isn’t dictating how much salt New Yorkers should eat or attempting to outlaw large soft drinks, New York City cops … Continue reading →

Ran across this gem this morning. Funny as hell (and has some valuable information). By the way, I’m cool with you doing whatever you want with wine…as long as you don’t drink Yellow Tail. Remember “Friends don’t let friends drink … Continue reading →

This is a guest post from Gwendolyn Osborn, the Director of Education and Content and resident wine expert for Wine.com. She is enthusiastic, and fun…and she looks to help others become enthusiastic about wine while having fun. Gwendolyn comes with … Continue reading →

When I first started drinking wine, I fell head over heels for Sauv Blanc. Lately, I’ve been tasting a lot of disappointing sb’s. They are either too acidic, only have citrus flavors, or are plain boring. Quivira cut into my … Continue reading →

Imagine my surprise as I took my first delicious sip of the 2010 vintage of Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay from NORTH CAROLINA. Yup, North Carolina is making good wine. I was blown away. Wine maker Sharon Fenchak created a Chardonnay that … Continue reading →

I love drinking wine in summer. There are few things better than sipping on a cool, refreshing glass of wine in the sunshine. I did the roundup of my favorite roses for summer earlier this month, now it’s time for … Continue reading →

I am currently sipping on the 2011 vintage of the Waterstone Carneros Chardonnay. I always wish California was a bit more inventive with their names. Like this wine, pleasant and easy to drink, but with an easily forgettable name and … Continue reading →

My friends over at Terlato wines told me about these two events, and I think they’re definitely worth sharing. Wednesday July 25 6pm: There will be a four course wine dinner with Chimney Rock wine maker Elizabeth Vianna at NY … Continue reading →

The FriendsEAT summer rose tasting is becoming tradition. This year, we were joined by Sommelier Robert Terek, Wine Director Justine Hah, and Wine Director Matthew Harrell.  French roses are fabulous and I think more people should drink them. The wines … Continue reading →

People who love wine usually know the Jordan name. This is not merely a feat of advertising and marketing. The Jordan family has been making quality wines in Sonoma for the past 40 years. The winery was recently put in … Continue reading →

Here’s for this week’s quote. Cheers!