Archive for January, 2017

A MASTER CICERONE’S BEER PICKS

A MASTER CICERONE’S BEER PICKS

Master Cicerone, Brewmaster and Certified Sommelier Rich Higgins recommends these beers for Super Bowl and beyond:   nv Sixpoint Puff Brooklyn New York nv Siren Barrel Aged Lemon Cello IPA nv Fuller’s London Pride London England nv St. Bernardus Abt 12 Watou West Flanders Belgium nv Saison Dupont Tourpes Hainaut Belgium nv Dupont Avec Les […]

PINOT NOIR NEW ZEALAND 2017 – WELLINGTON WATERFRONT

PINOT NOIR NEW ZEALAND 2017 – WELLINGTON WATERFRONT

Global wine industry leaders to descend on Wellington this month In just under three weeks, an astounding selection of global wine imbibers and influencers will descend on our nation’s capital for Pinot Noir NZ 2017. We’ve got a line-up of 30 speakers from Japan, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, who […]

SHERRY-LEHAMNN/KEVIN ZRALY BORDEAUX MASTER CLASS NYC

SHERRY-LEHAMNN/KEVIN ZRALY BORDEAUX MASTER CLASS NYC

Explore the terroir of St. Julien and the great Leoville estate along with its newest acquisition, Chateau Mauvesin with Proprietor Damien Barton-Sartorius and America’s Leading Wine Educator Kevin Zraly on Tuesday, January 24th, 7:00-9:00pm, for a reception and seated tasting at the Sherry-Lehmann Gallery, 505 Park Avenue at 59th St. NYC. $250 per person. Limited. […]

FRED SWAN’S SPIRITS REVIEWS – MEZCAL & MALTS

FRED SWAN’S SPIRITS REVIEWS – MEZCAL & MALTS

Check out Planet Grape Panelist and Contributor Fred Swan’s latest spirits reviews! Bastille 1789 Hand-Crafted Whisky France Wemyss Malts The Hive Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Chamucos Tequila Blanco Mexico Chamucos Tequila Anejo Mexico Los Amantes Mezcal Joven Lot 11 Oaxaca Mexico Los Amantes Mezcal Reposado Lot 12 Oaxaca Mexico Los Amantes Mezcal Anejo Lot 13 […]