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Award Winning Irish Craft Brewer Brings Traditional Irish Dry Stout to Canada
O’Hara’s Traditional Irish Dry Stout draught will be on-tap in pubs, restaurants and bars across Ontario. - August 20, 2015 - McClelland Premium Imports
From Vineyard to Table: How One Chef is Raising the Stakes
An award-winning winemaker who is also a professional chef is creating a unique food and wine destination in Oakland with strong community ties. - August 13, 2015 - Prima Materia
Texas Bourbon Release: Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Bone Spirits Distillery
Bone Spirits Distillery is launching it Bone Bourbon throughout Texas in August. Hitting retail shelves and on-premise accounts for fall. The farm-to-bottle distillery is introducing its long-awaited corn and rye mash bourbon. - August 07, 2015 - Bone Spirits Distillery
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Hosts "A History of American Brandy"
Historians Michael Veach and Renae Price present educational seminar. - August 06, 2015 - Copper and Kings
Napa, CA-Based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery Announces Release of Triple Dog Dare IPA
Napa, CA-based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery has just announced the release of their new Triple Dog Dare IPA. The Napa restaurant’s new ale features 3½ pounds per barrel of Columbus, Citra and Amarillo hops, providing an outstanding taste for all ale lovers. Restaurant... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Napa Sports Bar Downtown Joes Announces Latest Summer Entertainment
Napa Valley-based sports bar, Downtown Joes has recently announced its upcoming entertainment for the summer season. The popular Napa entertainment venue is offering outstanding live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, featuring stars of the local music scene. With the summer sun... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Visit One of the Napa Region’s Most Popular Wineries for Saddleback Cellars’ 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel Release Party
Oakville, CA-based Saddleback Cellars has just announced that they will be hosting a release party for their 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel. The release party will be held on Saturday, August 1stfrom 11am to 4pm at the Saddleback Cellars winery, with tickets priced at $25 per person. It’s an event... - July 25, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds Chocolates at Winery
St. Louis caterer provides sweet treats that pair well with wines. - June 26, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Fish Brewing Company Wins Washington Brewery of the Year Award
Fish Brewing Company was awarded the 2015 Washington State Brewery of the Year Award at the Washington Beer Awards competition as part of the WA Brewers Festival in Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA. In addition Fish Brewing was awarded three gold medals and one silver medal during the competition; Fish... - June 25, 2015 - Fish Brewing Company
Porter's Fire Cinnamon Whiskey Being Released to Idaho Liquor Stores
Ogden’s Own Distillery’s newest creation, Porter’s Fire, a cinnamon whiskey liqueur, has been shipped to the Idaho Liquor Division for distribution throughout the state. - June 12, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Five Wives Vodka to Host Wedding During 2015 Pride Parade
Ogden’s Own Distillery, makers of Five Wives Vodka, announced they will be hosting a same- sex marriage on their float during the 2015 Pride Parade in held in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 7, 2015. “This will be our second year in the parade,” Steve Conlin, managing partner, said. - June 05, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds Three New Wines
St. Louis winery selects diverse products for growing inventory. - May 30, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Heritage Vineyards is New Jersey Winery of the Year... Again
Mullica Hill family business nets 26 awards at annual Garden State Winegrowers Association competition, including third Winery of the Year title since 2011. - May 28, 2015 - Heritage Winery
Wine Tasting with the Summer Pass
Wine tasting at the boutique wineries of California's beautiful Santa Ynez Valley all summer long with The Summer Pass. Visit 15 premier tasting rooms for one price. - May 21, 2015 - Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association
Family Seeks to Craft a New Beer Business in the Heart of Baltimore
After the upheaval that Baltimore has faced recently, four Baltimore men (and family members) are attempting to craft a new beer and bring business to the heart of the city they love. - May 08, 2015 - Seks Beer
Hammerstock 2015 at Grayhaven Winery
On Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 6 pm, the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild and Grayhaven Winery will be hosting a festival featuring demonstrators, live music, wine tasting, food, and a raffle of handcrafted items. Tickets are available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammerstock-2015-tickets. (Additional fee for wine tasting). For more information, please contact Julian Cook at cvbg@gmail.com - May 01, 2015 - Grayhaven Winery
Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Hires Richard W. Lewis as Marketing Guru
Lewis was one of the architects of ABSOLUT Vodka success Vintage Rockefeller Spirits Group, manufacturer of Empire Rockefeller Vodka, Signature Rockefeller Cognac, and F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne, announce the hiring or Richard W. Lewis to serve as Marketing guru. Lewis is best known for... - April 30, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Iconic® Brands’ Sangre de Vida® Wins Big at The 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Three expressions—the Blanco, Reposado and Añejo—from Iconic® Brands' Sangre de Vida® were honored with Double Gold Packaging Design Awards and Silver Medals from The 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition that took place in late March. Made in Jalisco, Mexico,... - April 24, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Iconic® Brands’ Sangre de Vida® Reposado Receives Major Accolades at WSWA
Walking away with not only a Double Gold award from the 2015 Spirit Tasting Competition at the 72nd annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention, Iconic® Brands' (www.iconicbrandsinc.com) Sangre de Vida® Reposado Tequila also took home the honor of Best of... - April 22, 2015 - Iconic Brands
New York Wine Events to Present Its Inaugural NYC Spring Wine Festival at the Broad Street Ballroom in Downtown Manhattan, Saturday, May 9, 2015
New York Wine Events will host its inaugural NYC Spring Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine Downtown at the Broad Street Ballroom in lower Manhattan on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Festival attendees can choose from two sessions, Afternoon: 3-6pm or Evening: 8-11pm. Learn more at NewYorkWineEvents.com... - April 02, 2015 - New York Wine Events
Competition Concerns in the Greek Beer Market; Featuring Mythos Brewery, Olympic Brewery and Macedonian Thrace Brewery
This press release expresses the views and opinions of Macedonian Thrace Brewery. The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has recently approved the merger of Mythos Brewery (Carlsberg) and Olympic Brewery (Fix). This means that at least 85% of the beer market in Greece is now controlled by two... - March 28, 2015 - Macedonian Thrace Brewery S.A.
Marques De La Mota Announces the Launch of Don Juan Tequila in the U.S.
The first baroque style fine sipping premium tequila to enter the market. - March 18, 2015 - Marques de la Mota
Ogden's Own Distillery to Brings Spirits to the 2015 Autorama
For the first time in 42 years, liquor will be available during the Salt Lake Autorama. - March 14, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Richland Rum Awarded Gold in International Tasting Competitions in Hong Kong (CWSA) and Madrid (CWWSC)
The Hong Kong and Madrid Top Ratings follow Additional Prestigious International Accolades for the "Sprit of GeorgiaTM." Recently Awards include Los Angeles SIP Awards, The Fifty Best Award, The Craft Spirit Awards and The Beverage Testing Institute Tastings (BTI). - March 02, 2015 - Richland Rum
JSwinetours: Wine Tour Planning 2015 Released
JSwinetours recently published its wine travel program for the 2015 season. Apart from the private tours and day tours in Alsace and Burgundy all year round, there will be a luxury Alsace tour in autumn and two luxury Tuscany tours, one in spring and one in autumn. All luxury tours are 5 days and... - February 20, 2015 - JSwinetours
St. Florian's Brewery Celebrates Second Anniversary With New Beer Release
Belgian Style Flashover IPA Premieres at Tap Station Event in Windsor on Saturday, February 7th - February 04, 2015 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC
Clouds Rest Vineyards Receives 2014 Best of Petaluma Award
Clouds Rest Vineyards has been selected for the 2014 Best of Petaluma Award in the Vineyards category by the Petaluma Award Program. Each year, the Petaluma Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business... - January 29, 2015 - Clouds Rest Vineyards
Fine Selection of Wines from Baja California Now Available in the US
A distribution contract signed for a comprehensive selection of Wines from Baja California (Mexico) - January 15, 2015 - Volubilis Imports, Inc.
Winetherapy, Premium Italian Cosmetics Line, Now Available in U.S.
Launch of Winetherapy, wine-based premium Italian cosmetics, in the U.S. These natural, handcrafted cosmetics for face, hair, bath and body are created using locally sourced ingredients from a family vineyard in Umbria, Italy. - January 09, 2015 - Winetherapy
10th Annual Wine Fantasy in February - Santa Ynez Valley, California
Celebrate the Valentines/Presidents Day weekend at the premier boutique wineries of California's beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. - December 15, 2014 - Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association
AguaMala Craft Beer Available in California
Beers from the award winning Mexican craft brewer AguaMala are now available in the United States. Distribution begins immediately for Southern California cities with projected distribution in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning early 2015. “We are excited and ready to serve the California... - December 14, 2014 - Grdloc Partners LLC
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces New Wine Pouring System
St. Louis winery utilizes tool that safeguards against oxidation. - December 13, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Chateau LaFayette Reneau 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling Earns 2014 Jefferson Cup
Chateau LaFayette Reneau is pleased to announce its 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling has earned a Jefferson Cup in the White Vinifera Wine category at The Fifteenth Annual Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition, which took place on November 20 and 21, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. “I’m... - December 12, 2014 - Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Boneshaker Brewing Company Announces Expansion, Launch of Second Brand
The Black Vinyl Ale Project will produce exclusively Barrel-Aged and Sour beers. - December 11, 2014 - Boneshaker Brewing Company
Cedar Lake Cellars Hires New Director of Operations
St. Louis winery venue adds seasoned professional to its team. - December 03, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Cedar Lake Cellars Wins Industry Award
St. Louis winery venue recognized by industry professionals. - November 26, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
St. Florian's Brewery Launches Barrel-Aged Program
Series to begin with Barrel-Aged Browns - November 18, 2014 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces New Wine
Latest addition is the first the St. Louis winery has introduced in two years - November 01, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks
Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
Porter’s Fire Cinnamon Whiskey being Released to Utah Liquor Stores
Ogden’s Own Distillery’s newest creation, Porter’s Fire, a cinnamon whiskey liqueur, will be shipped to the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for distribution throughout the state on October 23, 2014. Named for the man who served as a hit man and bodyguard to the... - October 18, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Eat, Drink, Carve and be Merry! A Family-Friendly Harvest Wine Event in Paso Robles.
Paso Robles' winery Chronic Cellars is hosting a free pumpkin carving event at the Chronic Cellars Tasting Room on October 18, 2014, for Paso Harvest Wine Weekend. - October 14, 2014 - Chronic Cellars
Seminole Heights Brewery Celebrates Oktoberfest and Autumn Harvest
Southern Brewing hosts an all day Oktoberfest and harvest celebration this Sunday. - October 11, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Underground Herbal Spirit Named Best Buy by The Beverage Tasting Institute
The Utah-made spirit was awarded a gold medal by the International Review of Spirits and rated a 92 (Exceptional). - October 10, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Provincial Vineyards Presents "A Wine Maker's Dinner Fit for a King" How Wine and a Five-Star Chef Are Making Sweet Music
Presenting their 1st Wine Maker's Dinner, Provincial Vineyards has selected 4 of their best Oregon wines to accompany a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Gabriel Barber at his new cafe. Out Aza Blue Market & Cafe is the newest "go to" spot and listed by many as one of the "Best Places to Eat" on your way to the Oregon Coast. The combination of this Willamette Valley wine and Chef Gabriel's gourmet dinner make this an event to attend. Prior to the event make your choice of entree below. - October 08, 2014 - Provincial Vineyards
Underground Herbal Spirit Takes Home Gold at New York World Wine and Spirits Competition
Underground Herbal Spirit, made in Ogden, Utah, was awarded the gold medal at the 2014 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. - October 03, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Local Brewery, Hudsonville Pike 51, Taps Fans for Future Growth
Today, Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewery launches a crowdfunding campaign to support expanded production capabilities, equipment for specialty brews and even local distribution. - September 30, 2014 - Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewery
Meadowlark Vineyards Chosen as Top Producer of Red Wine by Sunset Magazine
Meadowlark Vineyards, a small family owned and operated winery in California, consistently produces award winning wines. - September 28, 2014 - Meadowlark Vineyards
Five Wives Vodka to Sponsor Second Annual SLC Comedy Carnivale
The Second Annual SLC Comedy Carnivale kicks off this weekend, and Ogden’s Own’s Five Wives Vodka headlines the list of sponsors. The Comedy Carnivale consists of 18 shows over four days, featuring over 70 comedians from all over the country. The venues are located all across the Salt... - September 27, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Race for the Cure and Ogden’s Own Distillery Pair Up to Promote Cancer Awareness in Portland Clubs
The Oregon Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is teaming up with Ogden’s Own Distillery to invite club owners, exotic dancers and burlesque performers to “Protect Your Investment” by hosting a Race for the Cure Pink Party. These Pink Parties hope to raise awareness... - September 21, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Devils Backbone Debuts in the United Kingdom with American IPA
Devils Backbone announces the launch of American IPA to be sold outside of the United States. American IPA will be brewed by Banks's Brewery and released on tap at the 930 Wetherspoon pubs in the United Kingdom. - September 20, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company