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George’s Rants and Raves: Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey
Have you ever heard of ocean ageing spirits? Actually, until this Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey sailed through my front door, I knew of only one distiller that ocean aged...
Winery of the Week: Sol Rouge – Lake County, Ca
At Sol Rouge winery, they have a special affinity with Rhone grape varieties. Cultivating fruit from the unique terroir of Lake County in northern California,...
Buzz Worthy Beers from New Belgium
Never known to shy away from putting a twist on tradition, the folks at New Belgium Brewery have come up with these new beers to delight and sophisticate your taste...
George’s Rants and Raves: Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
Who in their right mind would want peppermint flavors and rye, lots of rye distilled in their straight bourbon whiskey? A gentleman named Basil Hayden back in 1796...
Winery of the Week: Brassfield Estate – Lake County, Ca
California’s Lake County and the remote High Valley Appellation within it are not the most recognized wine regions in the state. But with Brassfield Estate...
Winery of the Week: Shannon Ridge – Lake County, Ca
Clay and Margarita Shannon have been working with Lake County fruit for over two decades, so they understand the area’s potential for producing great wine. The...
George’s Rants and Raves: Greenall’s London Dry Gin
Ahhh, gin, thy rather seedy reputation precedes thee. From gin mills, to gin joints, to gin soaked (referring to drunks), to “mother’s ruin” (a common British...
Food & Beverage World’s 2015 California Wines of the Year
As per tradition here at Food & Beverage World, for our final wine post of 2015, we highlight the best wines we tasted this past year, as we announce the winners...
Pepperdier Christmas Punch
It’s winter and the Holiday Season and our minds turn to darker spirits. Not the evil, ghostly kind, but the warm, rich Scotch kind. This punch is inspired...
Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles
David Hunt, the owner and winemaker is blind, but he still plays the piano and names most of his wines after musical terms. David says that his blindness makes his...
