Posts Tagged ‘drinks’
VENTANAS Kicks Off Fort Lee Restaurant Week
September 23rd kicks off Fort Lee Restaurant Week. With each passing year, the ever-growing city continues to prove itself with its remarkable restaurant scene. A town not once thought of for its food is finally getting a chance to shine light on the cuisine they are proud to say is from within the Fort Lee…
Read MoreAsk a Sommelier With John Jansma of Natirar, Ninety Acres
By Loannie Dao Navigating the world of wine can be both challenging and rewarding if you know your stuff. However, oftentimes when it comes to picking up a bottle or ordering during a night out, we cling to wineโs own equivalent of an old wivesโ tale. Does all wine truly get better with age? Does…
Read MoreThe Many Expressions of Sauvignon Blanc
By David Gettenberg and Anne Pressย of Englewood Wine Merchants Sauvignon Blancs are distinct – very distinct – white wines.ย From lemon-lime to fresh-cut grass, Sauvignon Blancs have an unmistakable signature. All Sauvignon Blancs, however, are not the same.ย Depending on the region in which they are grown, Sauvignon Blancs can throw a wide range of…
Read MoreThe Legend of Four Roses Bourbon
โBourbon is the only spirit with a soul.โ I learned that from Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott when VUE took a trip down to their property in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Elliot taught us about the brandโs signature yeast strains and mix up of mash bills, but he also told us a storyโone that stuck…
Read MoreCamus: Cognac Resurgence in the U.S.
Iโve never been much of a cognac drinker. Hints of dried fruit and citrus zest never appealed to me. I had my first cognac at 16. As I recall, its sweet bite was quite foreign to my tongue. It was then that I decided that cognac wasnโt for me. Growing up in an affluent town…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Napa Valley
Summer is finally here, which means itโs obviously time to plan your autumn trip to Napa Valley. August through October is considered the ideal time to visit Napa, as it is harvest season, and visitors can observe and participate in the picking and crushing of grapes. As you plan your fall visit to wine country,…
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