Open that bottle night is not official holiday, yet. But for wine lovers it is a reason to open that special bottle that you’ve been laying down for that special occasion. We all own that one bottle, waiting for the special occasion that never seems to happen. Former “Wall Street Journal” wine writers Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher started “Open That Bottle Night” in February 2000. They started that night for people to have a reason to, well, open that special bottle. This year “Open That Bottle Night” is February 23rd, 2019. So this Saturday pick out that bottle … Continue reading Open that Bottle Night, February 23, 2019

Diplomatico Rum has been produced in Venezuela since 1959 and has widely be recognized as one of the premier wine producers around the world.  Diplomatic was was recognized as Wine Star’s “2018 Spirit Brand of the Year.” Diplomatico produces several lines of rums, including Traditional Range, Distillery Range and Prestige Range.  The cocktails here feature rums of the Traditional Range. The Reserva Exclusiva is an amber hued rum that has aged up to 12 years in small oak barrels to give it a rich and complex nose and mouthfeel that make it perfect for sipping as well as traditional flavorful … Continue reading Wine Star’s “2018 Spirit Brand of the Year” Venezuela’s Diplomático Rum

Quebec’s Unibroue is celebrating its 25th anniversary and to celebrate they needed a special beer. They also needed a cake for the party, so they put the cake in the bottle, a black forest cake, Ale Gâteau Foret Noire. Ale Gâteau Foret Noire, 10.5%abv, is dark brown in the glass with a quickly receding tan fluffy head. The Ale Gâteau’s nose is filled with dark roasted sweet malt, espresso beans and baking spices.   The palate is filled with a creamy sweet maltiness backed by tart cherry and spices. The mouthful is full and rich and the high alcohol doesn’t lead to … Continue reading Quebec’s Unibroure Celebrates 25 years with Ale Gâteau Foret Noire

Besides Atlanta, Las Vegas is the hottest place to watch the Super Bowl.  And what better place to watch the Los Angeles Rams battle the New England Patriots? The Race & Sports Book at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the place to catch off the action. Chef Mixologist, Mariena Mercer has created the perfect cocktails to enjoy all of the action.  Can’t make it to Vegas?  Luckily, Richsworldofdrinks has all of the recipes so you can create them at home while watching the big game.    The Greatest Show on Turf: Tackle this Old Fashioned of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, … Continue reading Super Bowl cocktails straight from Vegas