JODY ADAMS HONORED
Chef Jody Adams of Rialto Restaurant was inducted into the National Restaurant Association, Massachusetts Hospitality Hall of Fame at their 21st awards dinner in November. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have exhibited extraordinary dedication to the hospitality industry in Massachusetts. With this honor Jody joins... Read More
ANOTHER GOLFER GETS INTO THE GAME
Professional golfers seem irresistibly drawn to the wine business. Golfer Fred Couples and winemaker Mitch Cosentino have joined forces, creating Couples & Co, a wine brand from pureCru Napa Valley. Couples first became interested in wine when he was in his 2Os and started talking about a partnership with Cosentino... Read More
CHINESE WINES THE NEXT BIG THING?
Although France held onto its #1 spot, it may have competition in years to come from China. Wine producer François Lurton has said he expects China to become the largest wine producing country in the world. Speaking at a tasting of the 2O1O Argentine vintages from Bodega François Lurton, Mendoza,... Read More
FRANCE STILL ON TOP
They may not have had the best year, but when it comes to wine production, France is still the king. The International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), an intergovernmental organization with 44 member states, estimates France’s 2O1O output at 44.75 million hectoliters, a decrease of 2 percent from 2OO9.... Read More
BUBBLY FROM THE BALCTIC A FINANCIAL BOON
Sitting for 15O years on the chilly ocean floor of the Baltic Sea is seemingly the perfect condition for storing Champagne. Experts have predicted that a batch of 168 bottles of vintage Champagne salvaged by divers last summer is likely to become the world’s most expensive, with some experts estimating... Read More
MAKING A CASE FOR CAFFEINE AND CRAFT BREWS
Could coffee stout be a thing of the past? It’s a possibility. In the wake of the recent Four Loko controversy and the issue of adding caffeine to alcoholic beverages, the Brewers Association is petitioning the US Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to conduct rulemaking on alcoholic energy drinks. The... Read More
GALLIANO RISTRETTO LIQUEUR
GALLIANO RISTRETTO LIQUEURThis is a new artisan digestivo liqueur from Italy. It consists of 55% Arabica beans from Colombia and Brazil lending creamy chocolate notes combined with 45% Robusta beans from India and Kenya that provide a touch of body and bitterness. It has a full-bodied coffee flavor. Suggested retail... Read More
Leinenkugel 1888 Bock
Leinenkugel 1888 BockThis full-bodied seasonal release has rich aromas of toasted and caramel malts. The flavor is heavily defined by the Munich malts and the 2O- to 25-day cold lagering process, which creates a smooth, toasted malt flavor. The Bock also features Caramel, Pale and two-row Chocolate malts while Cluster... Read More
Moon Mountain Vodka
Moon Mountain VodkaThis triple-distilled, new artisanal vodka is produced in the Midwest and made from only organic ingredients grown in Minnesota and Indiana. It is crafted in small batches in a copper pot still by Master Distiller Gerry Webb with a method akin to that of specialty wine. The name... Read More
Valley of the Moon 2OO9 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and 2OO8 Zinfandel
Valley of the Moon 2OO9 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and 2OO8 Zinfandel The big, fruit-forward character of the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay grapes is complemented by traditional winemaking techniques – barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation and seven months aging in small French and eastern European oak barrels. Aromas of pear, lemon and vanilla... Read More