Michael Hepworth CRUZAN VELVET CINN LIQUEUR LAUNCHED HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/31/13/—Smooth and mellow is the easiest way to describe this new premium rum horchata launched this month by the Cruzan people. Crafted by the Nelthropp family on the island of St.Croix, it is the re-entry of Cruzan into the rum cream market which can be enjoyed […]
Michael Hepworth San Diego, CA(Spiritsman)8/30/13/–One of San Diego’s largest food and beverage tasting events, and proceeds go to the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy. Come celebrate for a good cause! Thanks so much for supporting us, For more information on the event, please go to www.zoofoodandwine.com and for updates on what’s going […]
SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL ROCKS WITH VINCE NEIL Michael Hepworth San Diego, CA(Spiritsman)8/28/13/–The fifth San Diego Spirits Festival was its usual chaotic and exciting self this past weekend, and was highlighted by the launch of the new vodka from Vince Neil of heavy metal group Motley Crue. Named […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/26/13/–Here are a few new ones to try that are excellent value specially imported by the Alabama based Vineyard brands. They list over 60 hand-picked producers from France, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. They have been virtually solely responsible for introducing South African Chardonnay to the USA market […]
Michael Hepworth THE PAVAN SANGRIA CHALLENGE HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/22/13/–The Pavan Sangria Challenge invites bartenders to gain inspiration from the culture and landscape of their own dream destinations using original ingredients and an individual twist on traditional sangria WHO / WHAT Pavan Liqueur, the delicate and complex muscat grape liqueur, is inviting bartenders from around the country to […]
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Summerland, CA(Spiritsman)8/18/13/–Sansum Diabetes Research Institute held its annual Taste of the Vine & Auction on the bluffs in Summerland, and the annual event attracted a huge crowd who came to enjoy the beautiful weather and ocean view from the QAD. Society Jazz entertainers, […]
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Ojai, CA(Spiritsman)8/9/13/– The exquisite patio of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in Ojai, California was the scene for the celebration of the Casa Herradura Tequila, which included an excellent presentation by Ruben Aceves Vidrio, Director of International Brand Development, […]
Michael Hepworth ZENGO IN SANTA MONICA PLACE CREATION OF RICHARD SANDOVAL Santa Monica, CA(Spiritsman)8/5/13/—Zengo is a creation of celebrity chef Richard Sandoval in Santa Monica Place and brings together his fusion style of Latin/Asian cuisine under young 26-year old chef Richard Castro. I believe that Sandoval now […]