The Ultimate Men’s Holiday Gift Guide
November 24, 2020
“HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 Cognac - Ditch the traditional bottle of wine and show up to your next holiday party with a bottle of century-old cognac. The HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 Cognac was blended from 100-year-old eau-de-vie from harvest 1920 and sheltered for a century in the Réserve du Paradis under the HINE House in Jarnac, France, situated on the banks of the Charente River. Only 270 bottles were released for the 100th anniversary, so it’s a beautifully exclusive way to enjoy some of the best cognac in the world.”
Elite Traveler Wine & Spirits Holiday Gift Guide Recommends HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary
November 10, 2020
“The holiday season is the perfect time of year to crack open that special bottle to share with friends and loved ones. In this gift guide, we offer a list of the best wines and spirits ranging from charming stocking stuffers to highly sought-after collectibles. No matter who you are buying for, you will find the perfect gift for them here.
Hine, 100th Anniversary XO - This limited edition cognac is blended from an eau-di-vie that was delicately preserved in glass demi-johns a century ago. With just 270 released for sale in the US, this is a rare opportunity for cognac enthusiasts to taste the fruits of Cognac’s Premier Cru soils harvested 100 years ago. $285, reservebar.com”
EP.24: Katy Wilson Crushes it as a Winery Owner and Winemaker!
November 02, 2020
Crack open a bottle of Pinot and listen as Go Find Out Podcast host, Jennifer Jelliff-Russell interviews Katy Wilson about her journey in becoming a winemaker and starting LaRue Wines. Katy shares what challenges she's had to overcome to start her winery as well as:
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Her methods for staying organized as a business owner
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What it's been like breaking into a male-dominated industry
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How she's dealt with naysayers and become a wine-making consultant for several other wineries
A Cognac to Covet: HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020
October 23, 2020
“Founded in 1763, HINE Cognac has adhered to the traditions of founder Thomas Hine, who traveled from England to France to learn how to make the world’s finest bespoke cognacs. Now in its sixth generation of Hine family leadership, HINE is internationally acclaimed for its exclusive portfolio of extra old cognacs, VSOP, and VSOP XO blends, as well as its specialty in single vintage cognacs.
HINE recently announced the U.S. release of Cellar Master Eric Forget’s latest masterpiece, HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 Cognac ($300). Rare and limited, this cognac was blended from 100-year-old eau-de-vie from harvest 1920 and sheltered for a century in the Réserve du Paradis under the HINE House in Jarnac, France, situated on the banks of the Charente River.”
EPISODE 158: Delia Viader, VIADER Vineyards & Winery
September 23, 2020
The Grape Nation host, Sam Benrubi interviews Delia Viader on the Heritage Radio Network. "Delia Viader was born in Argentina and made education a priority. She spent her formative years in Europe bringing her PHD from the Sorbonne to the US to further pursue business and wine studies at MIT, Univ. of Calif. Berkley and Davis. Delia got into the wine business in Napa, Calif. In the early 1980’s and was one of the first women winemakers in the Valley. She is Proprietor of the now multi-generational Viader Vineyards and Winery on Howell Mtn. in the Napa Valley."