Wine Michel Mina’s Newest Culinary Venture: Orla Debuts at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Chris Lehoux, March 6, 2024 The latest restaurant from the chef’s roots is a draw; in addition, a French brasserie makes its home in West Hollywood, and the owners of Nice Matin turn their attention to Levantine flavors in Manhattan. The driving force: The culinary brain behind Orla, a new Las Vegas restaurant, is none… Continue Reading
Wine Miss Manners: Navigating the Etiquette of Being Newly Sober at a Dinner Invitation Chris Lehoux, March 6, 2024 Judith Martin, known as Miss Manners, answers a question about expectations of bringing wine when invited to dine.Canva DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m newly sober — a long time coming — and wondering if it’s still required to bring a bottle of wine when I’ve been invited to dine. I’m happy… Continue Reading
Wine Legendary Bordeaux Château in France Changes Ownership Following Legal Battle Chris Lehoux, March 5, 2024 The Albada Jelgersma family now hold complete ownership of Château Giscours At Château Giscours in Bordeaux, the protracted and complex dispute between the Albada Jelgersma family and the descendants of the previous proprietor, who retained a significant number of shares in the Margaux property, has finally been settled. The Margaux… Continue Reading
Wine Unconventional Trick: Opening a Wine Bottle with a Bike Pump Chris Lehoux, March 5, 2024 If you find yourself without a corkscrew when opening a bottle of wine or simply want to impress your friends, head out to the garage and grab your bicycle pump. Bicycle pumps are super effective for putting air in tires, basketballs, and, believe it or not, your wine bottle. The… Continue Reading
Wine Navigating War and Wine: The Resilience of Ukrainian Wineries Amid Conflict Chris Lehoux, March 4, 2024 Contemplating wine production amidst a war might seem anything but typical. Yet, that’s exactly what 160 Ukrainian vintners continue to do despite the ongoing conflict in their homeland. It has been two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, and the war front stretches along the eastern border… Continue Reading
Wine Embracing Ice in Wine: The Casual Approach to Wine-drinking in Hot Queensland Chris Lehoux, March 3, 2024 Iced wine on a summer day is very enjoyable and ice clinking in a glass sounds so refreshing. Surely it can’t be all that bad? It started out as a joke. A bit of a laugh. A tribute to the inner-bogan-larrikin I’ve been gradually coming to terms with since I… Continue Reading
Wine Pennsylvania Emerges as 4th Largest Wine Producer Nationally: State-Funded Study Reveals Chris Lehoux, March 2, 2024 HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says a new study found that Pennsylvania’s Wine and Grape industry now ranks fourth in the nation in production. Previously, in 2018, Pennsylvania was ranked fifth in the study. Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now… Continue Reading
Wine Embark on A Desert Journey for An Exclusive Wine Dinner Featuring Renowned Legacy Wineries Chris Lehoux, March 1, 2024 Courtesy of Morgan’s at The Desert Arguably, we all enjoy a desert getaway. Under the radiant sun, savoring cocktails, taking comfort in a warm swimming pool. The clock ticks without the worry of our usual rush and the ambiance leaves you thirsting for delectable food and drink. Introducing Morgan’s in… Continue Reading
Wine Returning Wine Festival at the Atrium: Hundreds of Wines to Discover Chris Lehoux, February 29, 2024 The Jersey City Wine Fest returns to the Atrium at Harborside in Downtown Jersey City on Saturday, March 2, with over 100 wines to sample as well as food from local restaurants. (Richard J. McCormack | For The Jersey Journal)Journal File Photo Over 100 styles of wine will be available… Continue Reading
Wine In Memoriam: Enrico Scavino, Piedmont’s Iconic Winemaker, Passes away at 82 Chris Lehoux, February 28, 2024 Scavino, a member of the Barolo Boys, exhibited a bold willingness to blend traditional and modern approaches in his pursuit of superior winemaking. The wine landscape of Piedmont mourns the loss of an esteemed figure. Enrico Scavino, aged 82 and head of the Paolo Scavino winery, passed away on February… Continue Reading