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Une Année: A Belgian Inspired Chicago Brewery
Une Année is a Chicago Brewery focused on making great beer with an emphasis on Belgian and French styles. Their approach is to make a few beers very well rather...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 5
We complete our survey of the Livermore Valley, located just southeast of San Francisco, with a look at a few different brands. (Check out the other wineries we...
George’s Rants and Raves: Marquis Vodka
I have to admit that vodka is one of my favorite spirits, but did you know it’s also good for countless other things than just drinking? Vodka has a long history...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 4 – Occasio Winery
At Occasio Winery, winemaker John Kinney lives by the old Latin phrase Occasio aegre offertur, facile amittitur – know that the right moment comes along rarely...
George’s Rants and Raves: Cabo Diablo Coffee Liqueur with Tequila Blanco
It seems that rebel rocker Sammy Hagar can’t leave well enough alone with his Cabo Wabo Tequilas. I was just handed a bottle of Cabo Diablo Coffee Liqueur...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 3 – The Steven Kent Winery & La Rochelle
In 1996, alongside his father, Steven Kent Mirassou set out to establish a new Livermore Valley winery. There were only a handful of other producers at the time,...
Halloween Cocktails from SKYY Vodka
Kids shouldn’t be the only one’s to enjoy treats come Halloween. Adults are entitled to their fun, too. So in that spirit, we’re sharing a...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 2 – Fenestra
Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley, as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their recently promoted head-winemaker, Meredith Miles,...
George’s Rants and Raves: Sugar Island Coconut Rum
I was pondering the proof of different spirits the other day and wondered why Everclear comes in at a whopping 190 proof and 151 rum comes in at 151 proof (DUH)...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 1 – Mitchell Katz Winery
At Mitchell Katz Winery, the focus is on producing single vineyard wines. Owner and winemaker Mitch Katz has formed relationships with growers throughout the Livermore...
