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Festive July 4th Cocktails
With Independence Day less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate. Whether you’re planning on heading to the beach or grilling...
Winery of the Week: VIE – San Francisco
Vie comes from the Old French word meaning “to invite” or “to give occasion for”. But, in French today, it is simply translated “life”. So if you’re...
George’s Rants and Raves: Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum and Banana Rum Cream
Kenny Chesney must have recently hired some extremely stingy people to work for him promoting Blue Chair Bay Rum. Now, why in the world would I make such an inflammatory...
Celebrate Summer with Twists on the Traditional Martini
Celebrate Summer with these martini cocktails that take the traditional recipe and kick it up a notch. Tingle your tippling taste buds with a Chili Lemontini. Want...
Winery of the Week: Grgich Hills Estate – Napa Valley
Grgich Hills Estate is a winery with quite a pedigree. It’s co-founder Miljenko “Mike” Grgich first gained international recognition, some forty years...
Winery of the Week: Louis M. Martini
The Martini family has been crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley and Sonoma County since the early 1930’s. Their founder, Louis M....
Winery of the Week: Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles
Per Cazo means ‘by chance’ in Italian, but after tasting their wines, it’s hard to believe they were simply made by pure luck. Winemaker Steve Glossner...
Tips for Stocking the Perfect Bar
Whether you are the ultimate host/hostess known for throwing the best soirees or someone who just enjoys making cocktails at home – it is essential to have a well-stocked...
George’s Rants and Raves: El Jimador Anejo and Reposado Tequila
A while back I tried El Jimador Silver, their un-aged tequila and found it to be quite nice for the price. I can’t wait to try their Reposado and Anejo. The Reposado...
Negroni Week Sips
Launched in 2013, Negroni Week is a celebration of one of the world’s greatest cocktails, as well as an effort to raise money for charitable causes around the...
