Avila is a spirit made with blue agave, grown only in Morelos, and the agave is roasted and steamed to make the spirit, unlike mezcal, which is roasted, and tequila, which is steamed.
There were 1300 wines submitted in this year's competition from more than 36 countries. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay were the top 3 varietals that entered the 2022 competition and Australia, Italy and Spain were the top 3 countries to enter wines.
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) has just finished its 22nd annual judging of spirits. Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest competition in North America. A total of 70 judges from all over the world evaluated approximately 5,000 spirits over a two week period in April 2022.
The 2022 Competition saw 447 entries from the United Kingdom as the top entrant country, followed by 323 products from Australia and 160 from the United States. 771 Gin’s made Gin the top category entrant followed by Whiskey and Rum.
Champagne Veuve Clicquot commemorates 250 years in business in 2022, and as you might imagine with this world famous Reims-based house, the celebration will be something truly memorable.
A total of five whiskeys, four Irish whiskeys and one Japanese whisky, were awarded the coveted Gold Outstanding medal at the 2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).
A wine grape grower comes up with an innovative way to make an affordable Napa Cab while also showing another way that avoids destroying forests just to plant new vineyards.
Though the traditional gin and tonic gives a reason to celebrate on April 9 (National Gin and Tonic Day), there’s always room for a twist on the classic, including these recipes with grapefruit, elderflower and pomegranate.