NEWSWIRE – The winners of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Lifetime Leadership Award and The Sidney Frank Innovation Award to be recognized at WSWA 77th Annual Convention & Exposition to be held at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, April 20-23, 2020 have been announced. 2020 Lifetime Leadership Award recognizing industry professionals who, during their... Read More
This holiday season, celebrate the nip in the air and crisp weather with a cocktail inspired by the season. From pumpkin and ginger, marshmallows and chocolate, cinnamon, lemon, and maple syrup, there’s something here for everyone! We all love pumpkin when the weather gets cooler. Try this recipe using spiced pumpkin butter-it adds layers of... Read More
Throughout the year, readers come to us with questions about how to choose wines for the question of how to choose the right wines. During the holiday season and for very special celebrations, this topic comes up even more, as consumers seek out more than simply a known label or wine region to serve to... Read More
France’s wine négociant model has been part of the wine business for hundreds of years, going back as far at the 11th century in the Bordeaux region. In similar fashion wine trader Cameron Hughes doesn’t own vineyards or a winery. Instead, his focus is on sourcing top quality wines and selling them direct to consumers at the best... Read More
The best chocolate cookies and wines to pair for the season We love this double chocolate cookie recipe because the dark cocoa powder add extra richness, and the sea salt flakes are a nice contrast to the sweetness of the melted chocolate on top. See the bottom of the recipe for suggested wine pairings! Double... Read More
This week we’re sharing three of our favorite wines from négociant Cameron Hughes. Hughes creates approachably-priced wines by buying the excess juice from other well-known labels, and rebottling it under his own brand. The savings are significant, and the wine quality is top notch. We highly recommend them. All wine reviews are our own opinions... Read More
Apples, pears, berries, and spice-fall brings us the best flavor in food and drink! To celebrate, try these delicious, fruit forward gin and vodka fall cocktails from Prairie. Prairie vodka and gin are made from single vintage organic corn, and distilled to taste. It’s a soft, smooth and buttery taste that blends well in a variety... Read More