All around the US, Memorial Day is celebrated to thank our soldiers for their continual work around our country and the world. We remember the soldiers who fought bravely for our country. We remember the tragedies alongside the victories. These brave people fought for us to have our freedoms and abilities to be true Americans. […]
If you go into any trendy wine bar, restaurant, and in many wine shops, you may find a selection of burnt-rust colored wines. These are orange wines, and they’re becoming quite popular. What makes a wine orange? If we revert back to our knowledge on how wines get their color, you know that is has […]
There is nothing better than a delicious cocktail after a long summer day, except of course one you didn’t make yourself! Pre-made canned cocktails have gotten significantly popular over the years, and for good reason too. No preparation of mixing or shaking ingredients is needed, simply throw one of these in your pool bag or […]
Mimosas, the perfect light and fizzy refreshment for a Sunday morning brunch, a family get-together, or for any special occasion really! Garnished with strawberries, cherries or grenadine, let’s take a minute and learn exactly how our mimosa obsession originated. There are a couple different theories as to how this celebratory champagne and orange concoction started. […]
Summertime means sipping on a frozen cocktail by the pool, it’s about time to dive into some daiquiri history and popular variations that are a must try this season! Let’s talk about it! You may be surprised to learn that that strawberry daiquiri you order on vacation was nothing close to the original recipe. A […]
In honor of yesterday’s celebration of World National Malbec Day, we wanted to take a moment to honor this purple grape variety mostly used in creating red wine! As a full-bodied red wine that mostly grows in Argentina dating back to the 18th century, this certain grape is thick-skinned and requires a warmer and more […]
With Coachella coming up soon, we know it’s an exciting time in Southern California. And if you’re planning on car camping, we wanted to have your bases covered. Due to Coachella Festival’s regulations on alcohol in the campgrounds, we wanted to give you some great recipes to make right in your tents! Here are some […]
Zinfandel is often considered the only true American wine grape. Now also considered California’s state wine, evidence suggests that this grape was actually brought to California around 1850. DNA analysis shows that it is genetically equivalent to Croatian grapes, Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag, as well as to the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Apulia, the […]
Today, we’re going to hear from our amazing wine judge Matthew Kaner. We can’t wait to hear about how he got started in the wine industry and what he’s been working on! From Wine Enthusiast Magazine 40 under 40 Tastemaker to Sommelier of the Year to hosting and producing SOMM TV and creating his company […]
With St. Patrick’s Day Right around the corner, we wanted to dive into Irish Whisky! The word “whiskey” or “whisky” literally comes from the Irish phrase, “water of life,” as Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled drinks in Europe in the 12th century. Once the most popular spirit in the world, Irish Whisky […]