Viña Carmen is located in Chile’s Maipo Valley, one of the country's most prestigious wine regions known for its Mediterranean climate, alluvial soils, and cooling influence from the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1850, Viña Carmen is one of the oldest wineries in Chile and has a long legacy of innovation. Their sparkling wine is made … Continue reading Viña Carmen Winery (Chile)
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting a Tequila Distillery in Jalisco
If you are heading to Jalisco and not visiting a tequila distillery, you are missing the heart of Mexico’s most iconic spirit. Jalisco is the birthplace of tequila and home to volcanic soils, rolling agave fields, and centuries of craftsmanship. As someone who has worked in the industry for over 4 years, I've been to … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting a Tequila Distillery in Jalisco
Leyda Wines | San Antonio Valley, Chile
This week, I got to attend a winemaker lunch with Viviana Navarrete, Chief Winemaker of Leyda Wines. Located 4 km from the Pacific Ocean in the Chilean Coastal Range, Leyda Valley is known for it's cool Mediterranean climate and sediment rich soil yielding polished and vibrant wines. Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Nior and Syrah are grown … Continue reading Leyda Wines | San Antonio Valley, Chile
An Interview with Justin Taylor of Wakefield Wines | Taylor & Wakefield Wineries of Clare Valley, Australia
Top of the mornin' to ya, mate! (Is that the right accent?) Today, in celebration of World's Ocean Day, we are taking an adventure to Clare Valley in South Australia - one of the oldest winemaking regions of Australia. Back in 1969, the Taylor family purchased 178 hectares in this region and planted their first … Continue reading An Interview with Justin Taylor of Wakefield Wines | Taylor & Wakefield Wineries of Clare Valley, Australia
An Interview with Lovelace Gin Distiller, Natalie Dale | Francis Ford Coppola Wineries
Happy Valentines Day, readers! I am very excited to introduce everyone to my first interview of 2020. With over 13 years of winemaking experience, Natalie Dale is currently the Master Distiller of the Great Women Spirits collection from Francis Ford Coppola Wineries (yes, for those of you wondering, it is the The Godfather Coppola). In … Continue reading An Interview with Lovelace Gin Distiller, Natalie Dale | Francis Ford Coppola Wineries
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Whisky Nerd on Your List
So you have a whisky nerd on your gift list this year? Perhaps you’re looking to impress your imbibe enthusiast with your great taste in whisky gifts? Look no further, I’ve got you covered! Get them whisky stones! JUST KIDDING!!!!! If you actually drink whisky, you’ll know that no one actually needs, wants or uses whisky … Continue reading 2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Whisky Nerd on Your List
Review: Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye & Alberta Premium 20 Years Old
Made with 100% Canadian prairie rye and Rocky Mountain water, Alberta Premium is highly underrated in the Canadian whisky category. Unlike Lot 40 and even AP’s sister brand, Canadian Club, this Calgary-based whisky producer has been pretty low-key over the past decade. For those of you who are not too familiar with the brand, you’ll … Continue reading Review: Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye & Alberta Premium 20 Years Old
An Interview with NZ Winemakers, Chris and Cath Archer | JOIY Wines
Today's interview is an exciting one for wine-nerds and distillation geeks! We're going deep on yeast with JOIY Winemakers, Chris and Cath Archer. Wielding 30 years of winemaking experience from Australia and New Zealand, Chris has spent most of his adult life drinking and studying wine. This summer, I got to spend some time with … Continue reading An Interview with NZ Winemakers, Chris and Cath Archer | JOIY Wines
An Interview with Signal Hill Whisky | Blended in Newfoundland
Canadian whisky is something I am really passionate about (gotta support my local drams)! That is why, I am really excited to share with you this interview with Jonathan Hemi, Brian Meret and Kristina Cappellini (collectively abbreviated as HMC going forward) of Signal Hill Whisky. The founders collaborated with one of Canada’s best-known whisky blenders, … Continue reading An Interview with Signal Hill Whisky | Blended in Newfoundland
An Interview with anCnoc Master Distiller, Gordon Bruce | Knockdhu Distillery
Today we will be talking about scotch - Highland scotch to be exact. Though peat is not as prominent in Highland whisky (as it is in Islay whisky), this Highland brand we are chatting with today is no stranger to working with peat. In fact, they distill one of the most popular peated whiskies outside … Continue reading An Interview with anCnoc Master Distiller, Gordon Bruce | Knockdhu Distillery
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