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Reviewed: The Spirits You’ll Need For Spring
Sugar and spice and everything nice! With only a handful of weeks left until spring begins to shine upon us, stay warm and peachy keen with these delightfully sweet spirits. St. George – Raspberry...
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Interview: NOLET’S, From The Family Who Brought You Ketel One
From the family that brought you Ketel One and NOLET’S Silver, Drink Me’s Tasting & Review Director, Julie Albin, recently caught up with Carl Nolet Jr. As Executive Vice President of Nolet...
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We Just Reviewed 4 Spirits That Are Sure To Give You A ZING
Who wants to proper all of the time? Take that tradition and throw in some zing with these delicious bottles of sophistication with a side of quirky! Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Devil’s Cask...
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This Week’s Spirit Reviews: The New Delights Everyone’s Drinking For 2015
The groundhogs have emerged and foretelling shadows have been seen. Let’s celebrate the warming of 2015 with these magnificent spirits! Aviation What: American Gin Where: Oregon Alcohol: 42% Score: 98...
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We Just Reviewed 5 Of California’s Finest Spirits!
Sorry snowy New York, spring has sprung here in California and the shorts and sunnies are on! Here are some of the best locally distilled spirits that will have you California Dreamin’. Corbin...
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We Just Reviewed 6 Madeira Wines That Will Blow Your Mind.
From the mysteriously diverse island of Madeira is an unquestionably amazing arsenal of fortified wines. Where floral elegance and complex power combine, here are six of the top productions from this...
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The Ultimate Review Guide To St. Patricks Day Whiskies
St Patrick’s Day is upon us and while many will be cheersing the night away by clinking pint glasses full of Guinness, who says we can’t also celebrate by enjoying the splendors of Irish whiskey?...
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Reviewed: 6 Exceptional Vodkas That Deserve To Be Sipped Solo
Believe it or not, vodka is still a ‘thing’. Now that much of society is finally off of the vodka-cranberry habit, we can finally take a fresh breathe and taste of vodka that deserves more attention...
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Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag – Riunite Lambrusco
From the days of their infamous “Riunite on Ice” commercials in the late 70’s, this iconic brand recently had a packaging makeover and has released its brand new look to the world. With its very first...
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Celebrating National Beer Day With A 99pt Score: St. Bernardus Abt 12
Brewery St. Bernardus If you love beer, and even if you don’t, we can all agree that nobody makes beer quite like the Belgians do. In proving that point, one particular Belgium-based brew by the name...
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Editor’s Picks: Poetic Wines to Kick Off National Poetry Month
Roses are red, violets are blue, wine comes in all forms, from bubbles to ruby hues. Sip on these whimsical wonders as we celebrate April as National Poetry Month. Louis Sipp – 2010 Pinot Gris...
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Editor’s Picks: How Do You Like Them Apples? 5 Best Apple Brandies To Sip Neat
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And while moderation is key, there is no denying that these delicious apple based spirits will have you bobbing your head into a barrel in no...
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95 Pts. For Baron Tequila’s Blanco!
Baron Tequila –Blanco – 80 proof 95 Pts. The Benedict Cumberbatch of tequilas, this heartthrob demonstrates charisma with a matchless precision that is simply irresistible. Handcrafted and certified...
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Mezcal Vago – A Serendipitous Tale in Oaxaca
Once upon a time, avid surfer Judah Kuper and his longtime friend Dylan Sloan traveled down to Oaxaca in search of the perfect wave. But when it was time to head back home from their trip, Judah had...
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The Ultimate Picnic Wine Guide: Reviewed
With daylight savings and temperatures rising, here in California we call this “Picnic Season”. Grab your blanket, pick up some cheese and gather your friends to enjoy these absolutely refreshing wines...
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‘Aloha’ from San Francisco – Liholiho Yacht Club
Nestled into a subtle inlet on the south side of Sutter Street in between Jones and Leavenworth, you will find white beehive tiles on the floor with the word ‘Aloha’ spelled out in blue tiles. Pull the...
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Dalla Terra: Celebrating 25 Years With 5 Of Italy’s Best Wines In The USA
In celebration of 25 years of bringing some of Italy’s very best wines to the US, renowned Napa based importer Dalla Terra invited industry folks to come taste, eat and say cheers with the amazing...
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REVIEWED: Save Water and Drink White Wines!
Those of us in California are continuing the cope with the grim dryness of our landscape in this record-breaking drought. And what better way to do so than swirling a glass of chilled white wine as we...
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A Special Icon Interview With America’s Very First Master Sommelier – Eddie...
In the wine industry, certain people have become household names throughout the past few decades. Well, Eddie Osterland MS is one of them. The very first American to achieve the universally respected,...
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5 Awesomely ‘Drink-Worthy’ Things To Do In Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus Coffee Trail Unlike the typical coffee roaster rivalry that we are so used to seeing –won’t mention city names— in Columbus several of the independent roasters have teamed up together to...
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Yes, Pennsylvania DOES Have Good Wine: Discovering Karamoor Estate
Pennsylvania wine? Yes, oh yes. Nestled in the agricultural heart of Montgomery County, just northwest of Philly, is a unique 250 acre property that has been farmed since as far back as the days of...
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Eel River Brewing: Say Hello To The First Certified Organic Brewery In The USA!
For all of you eco-conscious beer drinkers out there, if you haven’t tried Eel River Brewing you have done your palate a great injustice. But never fear, for there is no time like the present. Famed...
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Toulouse’s Le Bibent and the Start of a World War
Situated in Place du Capitole in the heart of Old Toulouse is a restaurant with more than just an award-winning menu. Le Bibent, which translates in Occitane to ‘drink good’, is the culinary...
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5 French Rosés for the Summer
In case you didn’t get the memo yet, 2014 was an AWESOME vintage for rosé in France. So good in fact that most cases were pre-sold to restaurants and retailers several months before the wines even...
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The Majestics of Armagnac – Part I
From the land of musketeers comes one of the world’s most marvelous spirits. Armagnac is produced by the incredibly talented distillers of Gascony and is unique in its grapes, production method, and...
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Stay Fresh Like the French Riviera – Commanderie de la Bargemone – 2014 Blanc
What: Commanderie de la Bargemone – 2014 Blanc Where: Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France Price: $16 A rather charming Provençal blend of 50% Rolle (Vermentino), 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Ugni Blanc and...
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Newest Release from Domaine M & S Ogier – 2012 Côte-Rôtie ‘Le Village’
Domaine M & S Ogier – 2012 Côte-Rôtie ‘Le Village’ Where: Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhone, France Price: $82 Stéphane Ogier wows the wine world yet again – this time with his newest cuvee, Le Village....
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The Frenchest of the French – 5 Alsatians to Fall in Love With
Don’t be fooled by its long history of passbacks between France and Germany – Alsace is inarguably French. So French that French people even think of Alsatians as being “so French.” That being said,...
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The Cocktail Chronicles by Paul Clarke
From the voice of spirited reason, cocktail extraordinaire Paul Clarke brings you his highly anticipated book, The Cocktail Chronicles. This stylishly clad book features over 200 recipes including...
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San Francisco’s Newest Digs for Fine Cocktails
With a warm welcome to the new kid on the block from the PlumpJack Group, we give you Forgery. From behind the bar of their new space, where rustic meets post-industrial architecture, Jacques...
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