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Winery of the Week: Steven Kent – Livermore Valley
In 1996, Steven Kent Mirassou set out to establish a new winery in California’s Livermore Valley, located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay. There...
Cognac: The Brown Spirit of Choice for Autumn Cocktails
With Autumn fast approaching, it’s time to shift away from the light and sweet drinks of summer and start enjoying bolder libations of a heartier variety. Mixing...
Winery of the Week: Wente Vineyards – Livermore Valley, Ca
The Wente Family has been making wine for five generations, starting in 1883 when C. H. Wente purchased 47 acres in the Livermore Valley, Ca. They’ve come...
George’s Rants and Raves: Cazadores Tequila Blanco
Generally, when I get a bottle of spirits, my first move is to check out their website to discover any little hidden facts and gems and history that might be of...
Winery of the Week: Maple Creek – Mendocino County, Ca
Maple Creek Winey is located along the twists and turns of Highway 128 that cuts a path through the Yorkville Highlands of Mendocino County, California. There,...
George’s Rants and Raves: Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon
I have to admit that when I received this bottle of Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon, I guessed it would probably cost well over $100.00 (if not hundreds of dollars)...
Winery of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County, Ca
Yorkville Cellars is tucked away along the winding turns of California Route 128 in Mendocino County. Their vineyards have been certified organic for 30 years...
Australian Cocktails for Summer from Four Pillars Gin
Founders Cam MacKenzie, Stu Gregor and Matt Jones came together with the collective goal to elevate the craft of distilling in Australia and celebrate the art of...
Winery of the Week: Seebass Vineyards – Mendocino County, Ca
The folks at Seebass Vineyards have been growing grapes on their estate, in California’s Mendocino County for over thirty years. Much of that fruit is sold...
George’s Rants and Raves: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch
Just when you get used to Scotch having unpronounceable names that no one can even spell, along comes Monkey Shoulder Scotch. This is not some Johnny come lately...
