Archive for the ‘Beverage’ Category

Wines of the Week: Barra & Girasole Vineyards – Mendocino County, Ca

Wines of the Week: Barra & Girasole Vineyards – Mendocino County, Ca

Just north of Ukiah in Mendocino County, California, Charlie Barra grows grapes, and he’s got a little bit of experience. This year, he’ll complete his 71st...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Wild Docta and Wild Sit Russ

George’s Rants and Raves: Wild Docta and Wild Sit Russ

Did you ever wonder who in the hell those 4 out of 5 scientists are who one week inform you that coffee will kill you and then that very following week tell you...

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“Shush” the Summer Heat with these Shandy Slush Cocktails

“Shush” the Summer Heat with these Shandy Slush Cocktails

We’re in the midst of summer and the occasion encourages one to sit back and relax, whether it’d be with a refreshing beverage or just a mental refresher. ...

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Wines of the Week:  Awesome Albariño for Under $20

Wines of the Week: Awesome Albariño for Under $20

Rías Baixas is renowned for the Albariño grape, an indigenous variety that produces some of the world’s foremost white wines. Located in the Galicia region of...

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Upgrade Your Summer Cocktails with Mint

Upgrade Your Summer Cocktails with Mint

Sip your way into summer and soak up the sun with a refreshing and minty cocktail. Mint based cocktails have been around since the beginning, but this summer we...

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Winery of the Week: Buena Vista – Sonoma County, Ca

Winery of the Week: Buena Vista – Sonoma County, Ca

Buena Vista Winery, founded in 1857 by Hungarian immigrant, Agoston Haraszthy, the self-proclaimed “Count of Buena Vista” was California’s first premium winery....

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George’s Rants and Raves:  Bombay Sapphire East

George’s Rants and Raves: Bombay Sapphire East

In one of her films Mae West is credited for saying, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” I cautiously agree.  I recently received a bottle of Bombay...

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Latin Inspired Cocktails For Summer

Latin Inspired Cocktails For Summer

Cool down this season with Latin inspired drinks that are sure to make everyday a fiesta! While tequila’s roots are originally based in Spanish countries,...

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Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Syrah

Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Syrah

Just in case you hadn’t heard, California Syrah is awesome. Yeah, the variety doesn’t get the same fanfare as Cabernet, but that doesn’t mean, it can’t...

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Thai Sabai Cocktail by Mekhong

Thai Sabai Cocktail by Mekhong

During my trip to Thailand I found the most popular drink at the 2014 Thailand Happiness Expo in Bangkok was the spirit of Thailand created by Mekhong. The THAI...

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