Archive for February, 2010

Pierce Ranch 2008 Albarino / San Antonio Valley

Pierce Ranch 2008 Albarino / San Antonio Valley

Perhaps the most highly prized white grape of Spain and Portugal, Albariño is in many ways the crown jewel of Iberian whites. Famous for the crisp, full-flavored...

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Cambiata 2006 Tannat/ Monterey

Cambiata 2006 Tannat/ Monterey

Outlawed in Bordeaux by rival vignerons, hearty Basque grown Tannat has survived phylloxera, blockades and tariffs. Now this resurging, indigo wine has emerged in...

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Cambiata 2008 Albariño / Monterey

Cambiata 2008 Albariño / Monterey

 We don’t cook or eat like we did 20 years ago. With the Cambiata project, winemaker Eric Laumann is positioning the wines for ultimate survival in our culinary...

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Cupid’s Broken Arrow

Cupid’s Broken Arrow

Cupid’s Broken Arrow 3 oz. Three-O Mango Vodka ½ oz. Triple Sec 1 oz. cranberry juice Splash fresh lime juice Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini...

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Three Olives Vodka: POP MY CHERRY

Three Olives Vodka: POP MY CHERRY

POP MY CHERRY 1/2 oz. Three Olives Cherry Vodka 1/2 oz. Triple Sec Splash orange juice Shake with ice and pour into a shot glass.

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Valentine’s Day on the Rocks

Valentine’s Day on the Rocks

Valentine’s Day on the Rocks 1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka 4 oz. ginger ale Splash of grenadine Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry. Published...

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Oskar Blues Brewery Unveils A New Seasonal That Redefines Imperial IPAs

Oskar Blues Brewery Unveils A New Seasonal That Redefines Imperial IPAs

True to Oskar Blues Brewery’s roots they have once again altered the amplitude of canned beer by announcing its newest seasonal creation, GUBNA Imperial IPA. The...

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Rail 2 Rail 2008 Zinfandel / Lodi

Rail 2 Rail 2008 Zinfandel / Lodi

R2R wines are full of expression, pushing to each rail while staying in control, maintaining a balance. They are about elation from sun and surf or great food and...

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Rail 2 Rail 2008 Chardonnay / Monterey

Rail 2 Rail 2008 Chardonnay / Monterey

Most winery names are nouns, not adjectives or adverbs, but because this is a very dynamic project, winemaker, Eric Laumann wanted a name related to euphoria through...

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Aceite de Achiote – ( Annatto Oil )

Aceite de Achiote – ( Annatto Oil )

Aceite de Achiote – ( Annatto Oil ) Classic Latin American Recipe Makes: 1/2 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil 1/4 cup Annatto (achiote) Seeds Procedures:...

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