In 1927, years before the prohibition, A. Smith Bowman bought the Sunset Hills estate farm in Virginia. He opened up a dairy and granary on the farm that became so abundant that he needed to attain excess grain from his fields. After the abolishment of the prohibition in 1935, he …
Vodka has been too often labeled as a foreign spirit made in popularly in either Russia or Poland but times and spirits are changing. Mammoth Distilling is bringing a USA handmade vodka to liquor stores. Just 3 miles away, the distillery is in the heart of Up North. The company …
They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover but when you pick up Jerry Lockspeiser’s Your Wine Questions Answered: The 25 things wine drinkers most want to know, your perception of it won’t be unfair. With fun caricatures of people sipping on a variety of wine (white, rosé and …
Ruca Malen inspires the world with their 2014 vintage Yauquen Malbec. Yaquen means “to share” and in this case to share a drink. For the Mapiches the Yauquen was the ritual in which they shared with the Gods the fruits of the Land. 70% of the grapes come from vineyards …
In 1760, Francois Delamotte set off of a journey to establish his own champagne house in the heart of Reims, France in order to create a traditional champagne for the people. Since then, the House of Lanson has become internationally known as the Champagne House that embodies the age old …
Your typical wine club sends you x amount of bottles per your agreed upon time span. It’s always a risk buying by the bottle because, well, what if you don’t like the wine and now you’re stuck with a whole bottle? Not only is it a waste of wine, but …
Situated in the center of San Francisco’s Union Square stands an old favorite that originally opened its doors in 1997. Farallon Restaurant has gained national acclaim as a top dining experience in its prime location. Its classic restaurant and bar set up captures an aquatic theme with sophistication through its …
When local Seattle brewers Gordan Bowker and Paul Shipman set out to brew better beer, Redhook Brewery was born in the early 80s. 35 successful years later, the duo landed two breweries one in Portsmouth NH and the other in Woodinville WA. Now they set out to revive their first …
Winery: Bodegas Numanthia Wine: Termanthia Vintage: 2010 Varietal: 100% Tinta De Toro (Tempranillo) “A deep rich hue of sticky blackberries and brambles with a wonderful glazing of thick plum jam and brown sugar. There’s a light tobacco and cocoa dusting that graces the nose, continuously evolving with every minute that passes. A rich …
Winery: Bodegas Numanthia Wine: Termanthia Vintage: 2008 Varietal: 100% Tinta De Toro (Tempranillo) A deep hue of dark ruby with notes of dark plum and violet hitting the nose from the outset. This is a sensationally bold and complex wine that shows clear aging potential and unmistakeable character. There’s a slight white pepper …
Scotland has long been known for it’s fiery passions in warfare, lifestyle, and even their distilleries. This especially pertains to their whisky, which has been a Scotland mainstay ever since King James IV’s love of this certain drink made it a huge import in the 16th century and a mainstay …
Argentina’s Bodega Colomé reaches new heights in Malbec Among wine drinkers, Argentina is known above all for Malbec and with the release of Bodega Colome’s Altura Maxima Malbec it is now known for the world’s highest vineyard. With the Andes as the backdrop and close to the borders of Bolivia …