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What grape is that…..?

Rondinella is a red grape found in the northern part of Italy, in the Veneto region. It’s usually blended with the Corvina grape. It is used to make Valpolicella and Bardolino wines. Pedro Ximinez (PX) is a white grape found in Spain and is used to make sweet, dessert style Sherry. It’s also found in…

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Debuts Small Plates New Healthy Dishes for Lighter Dining and Sharing

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar continues to set the standard in steakhouse dining with its introduction of seven Small Plates to its menu this fall. These lighter, healthier dishes represent a whole new way to dine at Fleming’s – to be enjoyed anytime with a glass of wine, shared with friends, or as a…

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The wines of Pierce Ranch Vineyards

The southern part of Monterey County is where you will find the 30 acres of vineyards of Pierce Ranch Vineyards, where it’s planted to such grapes of Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah and Spain and Portugal influenced Tempranillo and Touriga amongst others. These wines and others produced are very limited with some bottling as little as…

Hops Meets Chevre at HB Hanratty’s Pub Beer + Cheese Pairing Celebrates American Cheese Month

This sounds like a good time, I’ll be there. Beer + Cheese Pairing Celebrates American Cheese Month Calendar ListingSouth by Northwest: When Arizona Beer Meets Oregon CheeseFriday, October 14, 20116 – 9 pm$25 – buy tickets at the barHB Hanratty’s Pub537 E. Camelback Rd.Phoenix, AZ RSVP: facebook.com/hbhanrattysOn Friday, October 14, people can learn the art…

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Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Hills of Lake County

North of the Napa Valley is Lake County where farms, fields and vineyards roll through the rural countryside. This is where in 1999 Mitch and Tracey Hawkins and David Boises started growing grapes & started producing wine in 2004. 18 acres planted to mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawk and Horse Vineyards is certified organic(CCOF) and serves…

SMASHBURGER ROLLS OUT POPULAR ‘WINDY CITY BURGER’ TO PHOENIX Local Chicago burger to be available for a limited time

Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” concept, is pleased to announce it is bringing its Chicago-inspired Windy City burger to the Phoenix area for a limited time from September 26 through October 30. Starting today, SmashFans in Phoenix and across the country can enjoy a taste of Chicago’s favorite flavors captured in the Windy…