Vineyards are full of history. There is always a great deal of energy and dedication that goes into the start of something that will grow on for decades to come. Laurel Glen Vineyard was originally planted to mixed red varietals by German immigrants at the end of the 19th century …
Wine can be intimidating, I remember when I took a wine appreciations class that was the first thing my professor said. He then told us to throw that thought out because you shouldn’t be intimidated by something so delicious that changes your dining experiences, friend gatherings, really your entire lifestyle. …
Ginger lovers and fiends, rejoice! There is finally a liqueur that has been created just for you. LA’s own Greenbar Distillery is here proving, once again, that organic products really showcase the difference in quality when it comes to spirits. Their newest FRUITLAB concoction is a delicious combination of flavors …
Ah, good wine…a sublime interaction of the drink’s personality with the taster’s. It’s the kind of experience that can reduce eating to a sort of rude animal necessity—but even when you’re visiting wine country, you’ve got to have dinner at some point. Stay on that higher flavor plane at the …
There is a place nestled in Sonoma County where you can go to get away, relax, and enjoy the bountiful fruits of the region. This place is the Farmhouse Inn. Born from the inspiration of five-generations of a family living in the Russian River Valley, Catherine and Joe Bartolomei are …
In 1972, David Stare bought a parcel of land in California’s Dry Creek Valley—perhaps fittingly, the novice winemaker refused to brook any babbling about his chosen crop. Sauvignon blanc grapes did not do well in the region, well-meaning specialists warned. But as an MIT-educated engineer who instead chose to start …
Some stories have mini stories that need to be mentioned while the main one is told, the story of the Benovia Vineyard is one of those stories. After marrying, Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane began a journey that led them to establish a winery and team up with amazing people, …
Getting into the wine industry means dedicating yourself to an art that will be passed on from generation to generation, exactly in the way that Bacigalupi Vineyards has been for over 60 years. On the land of 121 acres on Westside Road, the original owners of the vineyard – Charles …
There is an appropriate wine for every occasion: weddings, birthday parties or simply with a meal. To celebrate this year’s Summer Solstice you might want to have a glass of Rosé in hand. Perhaps one that is a soft ballet slipper pink in color, with a bow elegantly printed on …
Although we say don’t judge a book by it’s cover, it’s always nice when the cover is attractive to us as readers. So why wouldn’t it be the same for a spirit? Van Gogh Vodka enlisted creative firm Spring Design Partners to craft new bottles, who in turn commissioned French …
Good things come in small packages. Though, in this case, the packaging and product are the same, the difference in size allows for individual servings and ease of transport. Don Papa Rum has announced the release of the 200mL bottle of their namesake Don Papa No. 7 Rum just in …
In 2016, longtime friends Harris Derner and Michael Belicose founded Brine Brothers and began their vocational partnership, marketing premium, specially made pickle juice. You could say that the three pillars of brotherhood—trust, respect and love—an exhausting search for the perfect complement to whisky, and a mutual love for pickles are …