Category: Wine

2023 NBA All Star Game Though basketball and wine may seem like a surprising combination to some people, there are actually thousands of basketball fans who enjoy an occasional glass of wine, as well as some of the players themselves. LeBron James, Kevin Love, Dwyane Wade, and Draymond Green are…

The newest restaurant featuring only six tables highlights French influences and ingredients from Hudson Valley. In addition, Nina Compton presents her Compère Lapin in Miami for a four-week-long residency. The masterminds are: La Bastide by Andrea Calstier is a fresh venture by chef Andrea Calstier and his wife Elena Oliver,…

The NBA and WNBA welcome two California wine All-Stars as the leagues’ new official wines For years, the NBA has been nicknamed the “Wine League,” but now it’s officially tipping off. The National Basketball Association is embarking on a partnership with California’s Jackson Family Wines establishing Kendall-Jackson as the official…

Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie greeted everyone cheerfully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Those who have been yearning for a sampling of Chef Andrea Apuzzo’s signature Italian dishes are sure to find delight in the near future. This master chef from Italy, who rose to fame with…

Black Star Farms is hosting its first Wine Run 5K this summer at its stunning Suttons Bay area vineyard. Photo attributed to Black Star Farms. SUTTONS BAY, MI – Black Star Farms is set to host its inaugural Wine Run 5K at its stunning vineyard and equestrian estate on the…

Ever been at a dinner or wine-tasting party and heard a wine being described as elegant? This may sound like mere fanciness but it’s a term commonly used in wine circles. The world of wine is vast and complex and requires a certain vocabulary to navigate. Understanding what is meant…

An auctioneer supervises the Hospices de Beaune 163rd charity wine auction in Beaune, on November 19, 2023, in central France. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP) (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE/AFP via Getty Images) Are wine sales decreasing? Perhaps, but the mood surrounding charity wine auctions remains festive. Here are three…

A roundup of wine news, that this month includes orange trends, better bottles, wine digs and spills, and lots of ways to sip through the eclipse. March’s wine news combined the new, the old, the orange and the sun. PROVENCE GETS [MORE] STAR POWER. George and Amal Clooney will join…

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian exports. Australia’s government has warned businesses against relying solely on China for their economic success after Beijing decided to scrap heavy tariffs on Australian wine exports this week. Assistant Minister for Trade Tim Ayres…

Floridians can now buy wine bottles holding 15 liters, or roughly four gallons. Under the law, it is illegal for a person to sell wine in a container holding more than one gallon unless it is in a reusable container holding 5.16 gallons or a glass container holding 4.5, six,…