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Following the end of World War I in 1919, Antonio Franco established the Cantine Franco winery at the foot of the Prealps in the Venetian town of Valdobbiadene. The winery remains one of the oldest in the town, located directly in the center of Valdobbiadene serving as the headquarters of …

The weather is beginning to get a heck of a lot colder as we turn to a cheeky tipple some for extra warmth… what are we kidding?! We just like to drink… As December 1st fast approaches, parents and singletons alike run out to buy their kids, nieces, nephews and …

Oscar Chang, CEO of Alchema, always had a passion for solving technical problems. One day, he and four friends from Taiwan were taste testing a few ciders from a party they attended. The flavors weren’t substantial enough for their taste, so they thought to themselves “What if we could make our …

Christmas Crackers combine all the simple joys in life: secret prizes, lighthearted cheer, and a slight explosion. Each dinner setting should be accompanied by one of these mysterious little gifts. Upon opening, a quick pop is usually followed by stringy confetti that exposes a party hat with either a small …

After ten years running her family’s blackcurrant farm in Herefordshire, founder Jo Hilditch created the original British Cassis alcoholic mixer. She learned the ropes of the business by traveling back and forth between Herefordshire to Cheshire. After her father passed away, she took over the business. Hilditch wanted to use the …

Wine: Pure Rose Winemaker: Mirabeau Vintage: 2015 Variety: 60% Grenache 40% Syrah Price: £12.99/$16.22 This is the sort of wine that just makes all the right noises and makes you say “yes please, pour me another”. It’s also the perfect accompaniment to pan seared scallops, crispy pancetta and pea and mint …

No more boring regular straws for anyone. This design-forward home good is visually appealing and will bring a higher aesthetic to your home. Chris Earl’s Brass Cocktail Straws are beautiful and intricate not only to be for daily use but also a masterful piece of interior décor. Made in Los …

Imagine a scenario in which you are with a loved one or with a group of friends gearing up for the perfect movie night. You have most of the essentials, ranging from the movies you have planned to the drinks you have stashed away in the fridge. Except there is …

With its polished veneer of gleaming walnut woodwork, leather-upholstered barstools, and intimate lighting, Roka Bar at Roka Akor on Montgomery St in San Francisco’s North Beach is all cool and gleaming elegance on first impression. But the name Roka stems from two words in Japanese, “Ro” and “Ka”, the first of …

Labeled as one of the most popular spirits throughout the world, the uniqueness of vodka stems from its versatility as it can be consumed straight up or used in a variety of mixed drinks to create a plethora of delectable concoctions. However, its uses many also extend beyond the confines …

The past eighty years of France social life has been synonymous with La Martiniquaise. Founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard, this distillery has grown to be one of France’s largest spirits group and owner of multiple popular of various alcoholic beverages. One of these includes Glen Moray, which was acquired …

Winemaker: Mike Paterson Wine: Lay of The Land Elevation Sauvignon Blanc Vintage:  2015 Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Price: GBP £11.99 USD $15.75 Yet another storming vintage from Mike ‘The Marlborough Maestro’ Paterson! Archetypal MSB nose of pungent tropical aromas, with pineapple and mango dominating, alongside a subtle grassy, almost vegetative …

In 1998, volunteer firefighter Jess Graber responded to a neighbor’s barn fire down the road. The owner of the barn was George Stranahan, who was a philanthropist, farmer, microbrew owner, and most prominently, whiskey enthusiast. After the fire had settled, Jess and George discovered that they both shared the same …