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George’s Rants and Raves: Clyde May’s Alabama Style Whiskey
Well, I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Who knew, outside of Alabama, that there is an Alabama style whiskey? And just what might Alabama style be like?...
Winery of the Week: Louis Bernard – Rhone Valley, France
Louis Bernard was founded in 1976 in the world famous Rhône valley, the home of Côtes-du-Rhône and many exceptional wines. With an inventive approach based on...
Hauntingly Good Halloween Cocktails
Halloween is almost here, and since it falls on a Saturday this year, the parties should be, well – “killer.” Here are some fantastic cocktail...
George’s Rants and Raves: Alacran Cristal Tequila
Have you ever stopped to wonder why there are so many different distillers of what should essentially be the same spirit? I mean, there are over a thousand brands...
Winery of the Week: Fortant – Lanquedoc, France
Based on the expertise of four generations of winemakers, Fortant wines are meant reflect the diversity and the richness of the Languedoc region of France on with...
George’s Rants and Raves: Sugarlands Shine
Honest to goodness, if the current trend to create thousands of new flavors of distilled spirits continues at its current rate, liquor stores are going to have to...
Winery of the Week: Bouchard Aîné & Fils – Burgundy, France
Formed in Burgundy over two centuries ago, Bouchard Aîné & Fils has a long tradition of working closely with local winegrowers; this close collaboration results...
George’s Rants and Raves: Bivi Sicilian Vodka
I always knew that Sicily was famous for exporting olives, pizza and the mafia, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that they would also distill and export...
Winery of the Week: Bonpas – Rhone Valley, France
Since 1318, the fortified stronghold of Bonpas, from the French “Bon Passage,” has watched over the safe crossing of the Durance river along the historic...
Winery of the Week: Nottingham Cellars – Livermore Valley, Ca
Good California Cabernet does NOT have to come from the Napa. One underrated region is the Livermore Valley (located just southeast of the Napa Valley), and the...
