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KWV is a large producer of wines, fortified wines, brandies, and other alcoholic beverages located in the Paarl region of South Africa. The Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils of the area create a perfect environment for quality grape production.They are known to make some of the greatest fortified wines. By using …

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to visit Canada in 1939. After hearing the historic news, a Canadian spirits entrepreneur set out to create a whisky suited for the royal couple. He meticulously trialed more than 600 blends before outfitting the …

It was a more complex time fifty years ago for whisky. The yeast and barley were far more inefficient, fermentation times were longer, and distilleries were sprawling with a variety of different maltings but this all led to a distinct flavor, a more complex flavor. The whiskies were subtle and …

Maestros del Ron Cubano meaning “Masters of Cuban Rum” are the brains behind Havana Club Rum. Don Jose Navarro, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, and Asbel Morales have all devoted their working lives to produce authentic Cuban rum. They are responsible for the whole entire process of making the rum, from sugar …

Hate wet weather? Think of it as a challenge—that’s what growers for South African winemaker KWV do. Frequent drizzle clouded the 2014 grape growing season, but that year’s Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay turned out to be a silvery yellow lining. Fruit was harvested from vineyard towns along the Western Cape including …

KWV was founded in 1918 by South African wine farmers. The goal was to band together to stabilize and strengthen the struggling wine industry. It wasn’t until the early 1990’s that world markets would open to South African wine. KWV played a crucial role in regulating the industry in South …

An upslope occurs when the warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with the cold, brisk air of Colorado creating a winter storm. Upslope Brewing Company occurs when three brewers from Cleveland, Atlanta, and as far south as Argentina collide in Colorado to make beers that encompass the …

Creature Comforts Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Athens, Georgia that was founded by passionate people who have a love for craft beer. They are dedicated to better being through being curious. They are driven by the promise that a curious mind leads to better living. They have taken …

Ruca Malen aims to achieve a seemingly simple objective: offer amazing Argentinian wines paired with local Argentinian foods to create the best tasting experience imaginable. The brainchild of winemaker Pablo Cuneo, this vineyard-driven experience focuses on the purist expression of the regional grape varietals, predominantly Malbec, with an expert blending …

2 Towns Ciderhouse is an American artisan craft brewery of alcoholic cider, located in Corvallis, Oregon. Three Oregonians who shared a love for home brewing launched it in 2010 and today the company is one of the largest makers of hard cider in the Pacific Northwest. Most of 2 Towns …