Archive for June, 2016

George’s Rants and Raves: Dewar’s 12 Year Old Blended Scotch

George’s Rants and Raves: Dewar’s 12 Year Old Blended Scotch

Dewar’s is the world’s most awarded blended Scotch whisky with more than 500 medals earned in international competitions, and since they’ve been whipping up...

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Six Ice Cream Recipes for Summer ’16

Six Ice Cream Recipes for Summer ’16

Whether piled into a cone, frozen on a stick, sandwiched between cookies, or scooped onto a slice of pie, no summer dessert serves up childhood memories quite like...

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Festive, Colorful Cocktails For Your July 4th Celebrations

Festive, Colorful Cocktails For Your July 4th Celebrations

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate this all-American holiday than with festive,colorful cocktails. Here are...

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Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Petite Sirah

Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah is a bit of an enigma. It’s kind of a Rhone grape variety, and it’s really not. The grape’s origin is from a cross of Syrah pollen...

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Hand-Crafted Cognac Cocktails from Pierre Ferrand

Hand-Crafted Cognac Cocktails from Pierre Ferrand

Why have another underwhelming drink upgrade your evening cocktails with Cognac?   Here are a few delicious concoction courtesy of Pierre Ferrand that are sure...

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Romantic History of Maison Ferrand Cognac

Romantic History of Maison Ferrand Cognac

Recapturing the spirit of the quintessential cocktail days in the 1800s, Maison Ferrand offers Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1840, a revival of the classic thee-star Cognac....

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Central Coast Wine Classic: Wining and Dining at the Highest Level

Central Coast Wine Classic: Wining and Dining at the Highest Level

The Central Coast Wine Classic set for August 10 through 14 will now cover two wine growing counties and is bringing a dozen exciting new oenophile events to Santa...

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Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Whites & Rosé

Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Whites & Rosé

It’s officially summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with a tall, cool glass of wine?  While most Chardonnays (or Sauv Blancs for that matter) are...

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Sensational Summer Sips from New Belgium

Sensational Summer Sips from New Belgium

The heat of summer will be here in no time and New Belgium is ready for refreshment with its latest offerings.  Whether you’re a fan of sour ales, golden...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Speyburn Arranta & Highland Single Malt Scotches

George’s Rants and Raves: Speyburn Arranta & Highland Single Malt Scotches

NAS is causing quite the disturbance in the force. By NAS, I mean those bottled spirits that have No Age Statements. Those good folks who produce all those spirits...

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