Editorial Clips of Fred Minnick

 

 

 

 

Savoring Cognac: Historic Spirit Satisfies in Snifters or Sidecars

The history of cognac and why the King of Brandy is special.

Mistress of Mixology

Costco member runs Wynn Lass Vegas cocktail program.

Bagging the Prize

Fashion lover creates handbag company after losing job.

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Appellation Spotlight: Cahors, France

Where Malbec was started.

 

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: Corbett’s, Louisville

Dean Corbett has brought Continental cuisine and fine wine to bourbon country.

SPECIAL REPORT St. Émilion Wars

The classification controversy is over. Or is it?

SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT Jason Smith, Bellagio

This Master Sommelier is redefining the wine-director position from the vantage point of a luxury resort.

 

 

 

Money Moves 
Lisa Bontje moved through a small Indian village with her digital camera � grabbing shots of village women dressed in multicolored saris.

When Celebrities Slur 
Don Imus is heading back to the airwaves. Can Duane 'Dog' Chapman do the same?

Mr. Tourism: One Man’s Plan to Save the Earth 
Since Conservation International’s inception in 1987, tourism has been an effective strategy for improving countries’ environmental practices, says Peter Seligmann, chief executive officer of the Washington, D.C.-based organization.

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Cover Story: A New Mark for Maker's Mark

Famous bourbon brand creates new product.

Cover Story: Sweet Success

Tres Leches catches the mixology world by storm.

Cover Story: Loyalty to the Crown

Crown Royal Black Wins New Fans.

Words with the World's Best

Isa Bal, head sommelier at the Fat Duck, is the world's top sommelier.

Cognac's New Allure

The king of brandy finds new ways to attract American consumers.

Beer Guy 

Celebrity Chef Rick Moonen prefers beer over wine.

Kentucky Travel

From Maker's Mark to horse racing, the Bluegrass State has a lot to offer.

smart spending: It's a buyer's market for wines

Much like other industries, wine producers and sellers are trying to survive.

 

The New Individualist

 

What About Bob?

Bob Elliott found fame as part of the legendary “Bob & Ray” comedy duo. But he found happiness by writing his own life story.

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French Paradise 
The Dordogne region of Southwestern France awaits with great history and fine people, food, and wine.

Texas Twosome 
“Hard work, I think, has been what’s kept all my family alive so long," reflects Luther Prunty, 95, a former POW who runs a ranch with Dorothy, his wife of 60 years.

Derby Day: Off to the races

For trainer Bennie Stutts Jr. the run for the roses is a dream come true. At 76, he makes his first Kentucky Derby.

Strong Heart, Muscles, and Mind 
100-year-old Frank Abercrombie defies all odds in the weight room.

 

FUSE Ignites Nashville

Opryland Resort gives the country town Vegas entertainment and class.

Parasol Down Anchors Wynn Las Vegas

Led by celebrity mixologist Patricia Richards, Parasol Down attracts Las Vegas guests with fine cocktails and an incredible decor.

 

 

Franchise Companies Recruit Veterans

Major companies, like Little Caesars, are discounting franchise fees for veterans.

Cover Story: The War Within

Iraq & Afghanistan veterans fight PTSD with all they have.

Fallen But Not Forgotten 
More than 500 Guardsmen have died in the war on terror. Every one of them has a story often best told by loved ones.

Higher Anxiety 
Quick returns to civilian life, spotty access to care, can make mental wounds tougher for rural soldiers.

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Peerless Finds Linux

New operating system saves clothing company time and money.

Authentically Hip 
Search and merchandising solution helps evo stay connected with its customers.

Can We Talk? 
Click-to-call driving significant business for auto parts retailer.

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Application allows online shoppers to get friends' opinions in real time.