George’s Rants and Raves: Russell Henry Gin
Gin by definition is a flavored spirit with the dominant flavoring coming from juniper berries and usually a few other well chosen botanicals, and in certain cases,...
Winery of the Week: Winery SF – San Francisco
One tends to associate the term wine county with wide-open spaces and rural surroundings. But it seems, that notion may need to be changed because The Winery SF...
Cocktail Recipes for St. Patty’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is an excellent excuse to party with friends and have a little fun before spring has officially sprung. So, skip the same old green beer...
George’s Rants and Raves: Low Gap California Whiskeys
Back in the early 80’s two unlikely, but highly talented, and even some might say eccentric, fellows hooked up in Northern California, in of all places, a tiny...
Winery of the Week: Lone Madrone – Paso Robles
At Lone Madrone, they believe strongly that in order to produce wines of the highest caliber, you must first start with grapes that are of exceptional quality. To...
Wines of the Week: Atypical Californian Blends & Varietals
Californians like to be out of the ordinary, and many winemakers in the state are no exception to this mindset. Thus, whether it’s growing an uncommon variety,...
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes from Belvedere Vodka
Guinness and Jameson may be the “traditional” drinks of St. Patrick’s Day, but let’s face it; not everyone is a fan of them. So, for any vodka...
Oscar-worthy Elixirs to Toast Hollywood’s Biggest Night
With the 87th Annual Academy Awards just around the corner, we wanted to share some Oscar-inspired cocktails to help toast Hollywood’s biggest night! So, as...
Wines of the Week: California Whites
Though it may not feel like it everywhere, spring is coming next month. So even if you’re dealing with snow or heavy, gray skies now, there’s no reason...
Spicy, Sweet, or Sparkling Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance and is the perfect day to indulge. So whether you like it spicy or sweet or sparkling, we’ve got the...

