Yet another reason to be excited that it’s fall in Arizona: beer! Throughout the months of October and November, Carefree Station is celebrating the fall with weekly beer tastings every Sunday and beer dinners every Wednesday. The Valley’s Carefree Station is also introducing a new BevHeaven spirits menu, a selection of rare, yet affordable liquors. [...]

I just returned from a trip to Sonoma Valley, so this girl definitely has wine on the mind. Therefore, I was delighted to get the following announcement from The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. The beloved resort is pouring its 20th season of Winemaker Dinners, holding eight monthly epicurean events from October 2009 to May 2010 [...]

Yesterday marked the beginning of the college football season–a HUGE deal in my household. With college football-watching comes plenty of beer-drinking (and junk food-eating, of course). I tend to prefer fruity beers, which are especially enjoyable during the summer. I love the lightness and the subtle sweetness–and how it somehow balances out the added testosterone that pumps [...]

As summer begins to wind down, take some time to relax on what is the most hectic day of the week: Manic Monday. Metro Brasserie & Bar launches new seasonal wine dinners called “Pique-Nique d’ete” (meaning summer picnic in French) on Monday nights exploring different regions of France and pairing local dishes with corresponding wines [...]

Thirsty? Get an early start to the weekend this evening at Scottsdale’s The Cove Trattoria. The Italian restaurant will be offering complimentary Champagne tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Tastings will be held in the bar area. Cheers! 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480.951.8273, http://www.thecovescottsdale.com/index.html.

Are you more of a beer enthusiast than a wine lover? You’re in luck! World-renowned chef Ferran Adrià and team has created Estrella Damm Inedit, a beer specifically brewed for food pairings. Inedit is a unique blend of barley malt and wheat with spices which provide an intense and complex aroma, and a creamy, fresh [...]

Whether you’re a wine novice or an oenophile, the newly enhanced Web site, http://www.corksavvy.com/, is a fabulous resource for anyone who simply loves wine. CorkSavvy.com was created by Jill Sloane, a wine writer, wine enthusiast and graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City, because she wanted one-stop spot for wine enthusiasts to view [...]

The Ritz has always been undeniably high-end. And with this news, you better believe that even a recession won’t stop them from rolling out one of the world’s most cherished cognacs:
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix may be the only establishment in the United States to hold a prized unopened bottle of Courvoisier L’Esprit cognac, of which only 2,000 [...]

A frosty beer on a warm day. I figured that would make your mouth water. Now that temperatures are rising, beer is becoming more and more a beverage of choice. However, it isn’t always easy to tell what beer is going to pair best with dinner–whether you’re going out or eating in. The folks at [...]

Recently, a few bottles of delicious, spring-ready wines have come across my desk–and I’ve had a wonderful time sampling them! Read on to learn about a few selections to take on that picnic you’ve been planning.

The Wyndham Estate Bin 505 Shiraz Rose 2006 This Australian shiraz is refreshing, with notes of cherry and spicy berries, [...]