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Named for the village of its location, The Marylebone proudly stands in the middle of Marylebone Village just minutes from Oxford Street. This lively and exclusive London neighborhood is sprinkled with an abundance of high fashion boutiques, curious specialty shops, and exquisite eateries. With many other exciting, sought after attractions just …

Belgian style meets California tradition in this special beer. The Almanac Farmer’s Reserve Grand Cru, one of the latest releases from Almanac Beer Company in San Jose, is an imperial sour ale made with Muscat Blanc grapes from the vines of Northern California, and then aged in French oak barrels …

I am a full advocate for savoring the fullest aromas and notes a wine has to offer, but I have to admit I sometimes get a little impatient when it comes to aerating a bottle. Eager anticipation of flavors to come like blackberry, plum and raisin make waiting extremely difficult. …

That’s the glorious thing about university; you can go in as a neurobiology major and come out with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. At least, that’s what Jillian DeLeon did. She took advantage of her first introductory to winemaking class at UC Davis and very quickly switched from brains …

Beer and coffee. These are some of the greatest inventions of our human race. And some of the best porters on the market brilliantly combine them. One of these brilliant examples comes from Brooklyn Brewery, with their new Intensified Coffee Porter. The experts behind Brooklyn Brewery know a thing or …

From the makers of The Breakfast of Champions comes The Beer of Champions. Yes, you heard me. Wheaties, the General Mills breakfast cereal that comes packaged in an iconic orange box featuring some of the world’s greatest sports legends, is now entering the craft brew scene. In partnership with Minneapolis-based …

Rutherford, Napa Valley has had a century long resident in the form of S.R. Tonella Cellars. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake shook up the city, there was a great demand for workers to rebuild the city. This opportunity convinced Joseph Ponti to make his way from Italy. Ponti then …

Transitioning from wine to Scotch, John Glaser built Compass Box Whisky and his reputation to becoming one of the most respectable whiskymakers of his generation. As of November 2015, Glaser celebrates a big feat for Compass Box—its 15th birthday. This marks 15 years of exceptionally unique whiskies fully of variety …

Tequila fanatics will absolutely adore this varietal, while tequila haters finally have one they can sip to enjoy. A tequila so exquisite that it captivates the taste buds with that distinctive tequila taste causing faces to squint since the 16th Century but with a dash of salty sweetness mixed in …

  Forget about Super Bowl 50, we’ve got the scoop on the Super Bowl of Sonoma County wine tastings. With the million visitors or so on their way to Super Bowl City in San Francisco, what better way to celebrate the charm of the county than with a collection of …

      A credit to South African winemaking from one of the most renowned wineries in the country. In my opinion, one of Waricks finest. Freshly wrapped cigar and tobacco with milk chocolate cocoa, plums, red berries, a little licorice. Slight tannins and heaps of oak that balance to creat …

Do you like the taste of your favorite beer so much that you wish to incorporate it more in your daily routine, though I’m sure you crack one open most evenings. There’s beer in bread, ice cream, and sauces just to name a few. But, what about beer in an …

  Perfectly adaptable to any situation or location and incredibly easy to hide and store, Design Sanctioned’s bottle openers are trendy, fashionable, and expertly hand cut to certify the upmost quality is upheld. Choose from the mini bottle opener or their regularly sized bottle opener. Each opener is crafted and …