Wines of the Week: Occasio – Livermore Valley
Occasio Winery, in the Livemore Valley, may have fairly small production, but they’re starting to get noticed in a big way. The folks at Occasio recently won...
Skinnygirl 4th of July Cocktails
Skinnygirl® Cocktails is kicking off July 4th (and the summer season!) with a few refreshing drinks guaranteed to add some pep to your holiday celebration! Whether...
Wines of the Week: McGrail Family Vineyards – Livermore Valley
Located on an idyllic hillside in the Livermore Valley, the tasting room at McGrail Family Vineyards is designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. Like...
George’s Rants and Raves: Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur
Agave nectar combined with agave tequila and vodka, what’s not to like about that? Those have to be some of my favorite things. That kind of mixture also reminds...
Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur Cocktails
A natural sweetener similar to honey, agave nectar continually grows in popularity as an ingredient that has become a favorite among top mixologists. With the creation...
Jimmy Luv Bloody Mary Mixes
Back in college my roommates and I had a Saturday tradition dubbed “Bloody Mary breakfast.” I think it started because we didn’t enjoy the hangover pain...
Wines of the Week: Fenestra Winery – Livermore Valley
Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their current winemaker, Brent Amos, is fairly new to the...
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail: Nautical Golden Coco
As homage to sailors everywhere, Mount Gay Rum is launching the Eclipse Nautical “G” Limited Edition Bottle. The bottle, filled with the sailor staple, Mount...
Wines of the Week: Page Mill – Livermore Valley
Dane Stark, owner and winemaker at Page Mill winery, had his critics when he moved his operation from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Livermore Valley back in...
George’s Rants and Raves: Platinum 7X Vodka
You know, honestly, the story of Vodka should be straightforward and simple, but that is just not turning out to be the case. After all, it is by definition an odorless,...

