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George’s Rants and Raves: Alibi Whiskey
I would like to start off this column with an outright lie: whiskey is whiskey is whiskey. That just ain’t so. Well, maybe there was a time, way back when,...
Alibi American Whiskey Cocktails
As a counterpoint to current mainstream bourbon market trends, Alibi has set out to demystify the category by offering a more accessible product as a return to...
Wines of the Week: Coquelicot Estates – Santa Barbara County
This week’s wines come to us from Coquelicot Estates in Santa Barbara County. The name Coquelicot is French for the striking red poppy flower that graces all the...
Eat, Drink and Think Pink This October at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Many Thanks to our Historic Beverly Hills Hotel for Supporting this Important Cause The Beverly Wilshire is always on top of everything, and sets the bar for campaigns...
Greenbush Brewing: Not Your Typical Beers
When it comes to craft brews, there is a great diversity in beers and breweries. Many beers fit nicely into their own categories, delivering just what you’d...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 7 – Nottingham Cellars
Nottingham Cellars winemaker Collin Cranor is one of the youngest in the Livermore Valley. In fact, he looks like most 20-something guys these days in his flat...
Latino Winemakers Rise in California, Through the Ranks
At the Robledo Family Winery, Genaro Robledo, with his daughter, Jianna, is the vineyard manager. SONOMA, Calif. — It is harvest season in wine country, the time...
Treasury Wine Estates CEO Ousted After $33 Million Wine Dump
Treasury Wine Estates CEO David Dearie was ousted Monday following his decision to destroy about $33 million in unsold wine that was past its prime. Some have argued...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 6 – Ampelos Cellars
If not for a canceled meeting at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Ampelos Cellars may not exist. Lucky for Rebecca and Peter Work,...
Capabunga’s Wine Preservation System vs. the Ordinary Cork
Once a bottle of wine is opened, the air starts to have an effect. Over time, flavors and aromas will lose their quality and depth. If you’re in a position...
