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Michael Bello had two dreams: (1) produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon and (2) own a champion racehorse. Bello succeeded in both with just a year apart. First, in 2000, he purchased the land necessary to begin his winemaking journey under the Bello Family Vineyard name and second, in 2001, he claimed …

The Chivas Brothers in Speyside, Scotland founded Royal Salute in 1801. The Scotch whisky launched in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in June of 1953 on the day of her coronation. Named after the traditional 21-gun salute, Royal Salute is aged for a minimum of 21 years. This is the …

Soil&Vine is dedicated to importing organic and natural wines that not only respect their “Terroire” but also the people that grow them and enjoy them. From the riverbanks of the Siurana in Priorat, Spain to the terraced slopes of Farra di Soligo, Italy both wines are renowned for their elegance, …

Debuted in 1997, the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection is hand selected to mature in the highest reaches of the barrelhouse and is made from finest stocks of whiskey and bottled in the smallest of batches. The expressions of the whiskies showcase the Master Distiller’s craftsmanship in selecting grain recipes, …

RoadŸŸ.house (rohd-hous) A winery, inn, restaurant, or night club located on a road outside of town or city, where patrons have the most fun ever while tasting the finest local wines  GaŸ.rage wine (guh-rahzh wayhn) A high quality wine produced in very small quantities in a garage, barn, or roadhouse. …

Hosting a happy hour during the holidays may seem troublesome but don’t over think it! You don’t have to be a chef or mixologist. First thing first is choosing one signature cocktail, for example, the Manhattan. Use 2 ounces of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye that’ll give it some spice, …

  Passionate wine consumers turned vintners, Brian Mast and Jennifer Waits combined forces and interests to found Waits-Mast Family Cellars. In 2005, they had successfully crafted their first barrel of Pinot Noir. Both Mast and Waits were pleased enough with the wine to continue the following year. Their one-barrel production …

This may be the single best present for your whiskey loving friend (or for yourself, we won’t judge!). This wonderful five whisky set is a tour de force of world whiskies featuring highlights from Scotland, the USA, Japan, and Ireland. Every single one of these whiskies is worth your time …

With a drive to produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Bello acquired some prime real estate located in Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench district. Bello’s first task was constructing a French farmhouse made from imported materials from France, details that were absent from the Napa area. His image was now set and …

When you have kids, you feel like you can’t enjoy going out as you will have to take care of kids and you will not get any time to spend together.  The satisfying news is that there are some romantic places where you can go with your kids but still …

The award-winning Churchill Bar’s seasonal cocktail never menu fails to disappoint. Situated on Portman Square in the West End at the Hyatt Regency London, this historic establishment offers a wide array of classic craft cocktails and fine wines from the great Maison’s. It also enjoys a wonderful selection of cigars …

In 2008 Dr. John N. Kapoor, the founder of JNK concepts opened Roka Akor in Scottsdale, Arizona. This innovative restaurant has a combination of contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine and an exquisite design to four different locations in the U.S. including Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, and Skokie, Illinois. The restaurants name …

There are few times throughout life where you are presented with the opportunity to taste a 50 year old scotch and fewer still where the price won’t empty your wallet. From the good folks at Master of Malt comes a wonderful tasting set featuring a magnificent 50 year old blended …