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Eat Real Festival: Hangar 1 Cocktails
On September 19th & 20th, the Eat Real Festival took place in Oakland serving tons of food, entertainment and of course, delicious cocktails. These two Hangar...
George’s Rants and Raves: Infuse Spirits
Are you confused over infused vodka and flavored vodka? That’s probably because they can either be very similar or completely different. Adding to the confusion...
Winery of the Week: McGrail Vineyards – Livermore Valley, Ca
If you’re a fan of great views and great wine, (and really, who isn’t?) then McGrail Vineyards is a must visit. Located on an idyllic hillside in the...
George’s Rants and Raves: Dryfly Washington Bourbon 101
When the guys up at Dry Fly aren’t out fly fishing in the Gallatin River near Spokane Washington, they’re making small batch spirits in a sustainable way using...
Winery of the Week: Steven Kent – Livermore Valley, Ca
In 1996, Steven Kent Mirassou set out to establish a new winery in the Livermore Valley, located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay. There were only a handful...
Cachaça 51 Cocktails
With a history as vibrant as its flavor, cachaça is no ordinary spirit. Known as the everyman’s liquor, cachaça is as integral to Brazilian culture as Carnevale...
George’s Rants and Raves: Cachaça 51
Generally, when I think of Brazil, I think of statuesque Brazilian beauties in bikinis on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro beneath that really tall statue of Jesus...
Winery of the Week: Vasco Urbano – Livermore Valley, Ca
Just in case you hadn’t heard, California Rhone is awesome. Yeah, the varieties don’t get the same fanfare as Cabernet, but that doesn’t mean,...
George’s Rants and Raves: Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
People have been distilling all sorts of specialty spirits lately intended for all sorts of specific functions. Not to be outdone, the good folks at Bacardi have...
Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles
At Hunt Cellars, winemaker David Hunt, has an artistic side, too. Alas, David lost his sight in 1989, so his expressions of art come in the form of his winemaking...
