Most people view the stifling heat of summer as only a con, but honestly, without this oppressive time of year the fun and fruity cocktails wouldn’t taste half as good. Drinking a strawberry mojito in anything less than 80 degrees just doesn’t seem right. So we take the good with …

Picture this, a warm summer night, surrounded by good company, basking in the soft glow of a sky full of stars. A warm fire crackles nearby, and stories filled with laughter fill the air. And even better yet, you’re doing all of this while tipping back glasses of pale pink …

Rosé wine is delicious year-round but it’s no secret that we gravitate to it when the weather gets hot and we’re looking for a crisp and flavorful wine with which to battle the sweltering heat. Winemakers in Provence, like Mirabeau, specialize in the art of making delicious rosé suited for …

For the first time ever, the world famous French wine aperitif company Lillet is teaming up with designer Malia Mills to bring a whole new line of swimwear to the masses in a retail release. If you are saying that you’ve heard this before, you are correct, as Malia and …

The microbrewing landscape in Cincinnati, OH is rapidly changing with the development of small breweries, seemingly on a weekly basis. One household favorite around the city is that of MadTree Brewing; an innovator in the craft beer scene known for their creative brews, artistic can designs, and above all else …

Since 1909, Chivas Regal has been known as the world’s first luxury whisky. But after 100 years, anything can use a facelift, including whiskies. And Chivas Regal is no different. Chivas is rolling out their new Chivas 18 year whisky with a brand new campaign and label. The bottle and …

Created by Aaron Bergh at the mere age of 25, Calwise Spirits has been making waves for the past two years with its signature gin and rum. As an up-and-coming distiller in California, they focus on using locally sourced wine grapes and organic wild herbs from their region to create …

Bespoke Collection sells boutique wines and other artisanal experiences from the company’s headquarters in downtown Napa, CA.  Its newest collection has been created in collaboration with American rock band, The Killers. “The Killers” collection includes a 2017 Rosé from San Francisco Bay, CA; a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc from Carneros, Napa …

Wine: Beronia Crianza Variety: 88% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 2% Mazuelo Vintage: 2014 Country: Rioja, Spain ABV: 13.5% Score: 89 Harmonious notes of vanilla, black plum and creamy oak flow from the glass with a base of baking spices, cloves and cinnamon. There’s a sensuous dark fruit that lingers with liquorice …

Portland is a city of many treasures, one of them being locally made Wild Roots Vodka. Crafted by natives of the Pacific Northwest, the fruit infused into these vodkas is 100% local and natural. By using a filtration system that mimics a natural one, and utilizing Oregon lava rock to …

Want to know the secret to summer fun? You can find out by coming to a special event that’s all about enjoying the best things that summer has to offer. It’s a unique event that combines great food and seasonal cocktails, where everything is made with fresh, local, and peak-season …

Cognac, France is understandably a heaven for the cognac lover– the drink is named after the city for a reason. The same principle applies to the Chateau de Cognac, a mansion in its title city that has been bringing cognac to the world for 200 years. Today, the chateau is …

We all know that some of the best rosé wines in the world come from Provence, France, so much so that the market is saturated with tired names and products that are excellent, but safe. Thanks to smaller newcomers to Provence, like Mirabeau, the rosé scene in the region is …