Hubert Germain-Robin has made a name for himself by creating some of the highest-quality brandies in the world. Originally from an old Cognac family, he migrated to California in search of a…
Mezcal Vago Elote is a very rare and unique mezcal, even by mezcal standards, and the first of its kind to make it across the border. To produce this unforgettable spirit, Aqulinio…
The sale of a famous wine property doesn’t usually generate much of an impassioned reaction from wine lovers. It’s a common occurrence in today’s Napa Valley, where vineyard prices seem to be…
Vermouth is having its moment in the spotlight right now, and for good reason. There are some newcomers on the market and they’re showing up in some unique cocktails at your local…
So it’s Autumn; cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and shorter days augur fall feasting, the last of summer’s bounty, squashes, pumpkins and of course apples. No other fruit can claim to be as…
Fun fact: Château Aney has been classified as Cru Bourgeois two separate times. It was built in 1850, when it first earned Cru Bourgeois status, but it fell into disrepair by the…
Stuck in a rut with your cocktail crafting? Consider adding bitters to your home bar. These mysterious little bottles may be what gives the drinks at your favorite bar the kick you…
Fruit can be a very difficult raw material to work with for alcohol beverage production. Every type of fruit has varying levels of sugar and non-sugar substances that alter the way they…
