MARTINI® Prosecco Announces DOC Classification
Iconic Italian Winemaker Joins Producers in Welcoming Higher Quality Standards for Prosecco The Prosecco category has grown exponentially in recent years, gaining representation on wine lists throughout the country and becoming popular with American consumers who are drawn to its approachable price and refreshing taste. According to Nielsen, the Prosecco segment grew 30 percent in [...]
WINES FROM SPAIN TO HOST 17TH ANNUAL GREAT MATCH TASTING
The Wines from Spain will invade the East Coast this October for the 17th Annual Great Match tastings to be held in New York and Miami, October 7th and 13th, respectively. Following an outstanding showcase of Spanish wine in Los Angeles at the end of April, The New York and Miami events will feature more [...]
Executive Chef Bryan Naylor : OSO At Southampton Inn Get Award For Wine Program
Southampton hotspot OSO, located at Southampton Inn, has been bestowed the honor of receiving the 2010 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine for their extensive wine program. Executive chef Bryan Naylor has carefully hand-picked a selection of over 150 wines for the restaurant that complements the cuisine that OSO offers such as the Lamb [...]
BARGETTO WINERY Wins Best Pinot Noir
BARGETTO WINERY recently announced its 2007 Pinot Noir, Regan Vineyards Reserve, Santa Cruz Mountains won Best-Pinot Noir-in- California, Best-of-Class in the Greater Bay Appellations, a Double Gold Medal and 98 points awards at the 2010 California State Fair. There were 182 Pinot Noirs entered into the 2010 California State Fair’s Commercial Wine Competition. This award [...]
Niner Wine Estates Winemaker Named Winemaker of the Year
Amanda Cramer Awarded “Winemaker of the Year” at San Francisco International Wine Competition Niner Wine Estates’ esteemed winemaker, Amanda Cramer, demonstrated her exceptional winemaking talent at the 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition by winning two double-gold medals, best Bordeaux blend, and the distinction of “Winemaker of the Year.” Producing estate-grown wines for Niner Wine [...]
EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESTAURANTS
June 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under BEHIND THE BAR, WHAT'S GOING ON, Wine
RIEDEL DEBUTS TWO NEW COLLECTIONS EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESTAURANTS DEGUSTAZIONE & RESTAURANT XL Running a restaurant has often been compared to an extreme sport: it is an extremely competitive, extremely demanding profession and the customer expects an extremely enjoyable experience. Every detail is important—from the quality of the fish, the feel of the linen, to the [...]
THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM
Chardonnay is California’s golden girl. With its delicious swirls of rich fruit and brilliant acidity, the grape not only represents the state’s most widely planted and produced varietal, but also the most popular wine in glasses across the United States. On Saturday, July 31st, SMVWINES presents The Chardonnay Symposium, an insightful day of education and [...]
