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San Francisco’s Dogpatch Tour Blends Local Craft Culture with Historical Flavor
By Therese Pope on March 12, 2015
With its quaint neighborhoods and famous landmarks, San Francisco is known as one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. and attracts tourists from...
Building Your Own Wine Collection
By Diana Bocco on March 4, 2015
If you dream of starting your own wine collection – or even just setting up a well-stocked wine cellar – here’s the good news: you...
Prayers for Rich Flavor Answered: Absolution Brewery
By Genie Davis on March 3, 2015
It’s appropriate that Absolution Brewery, helmed by owners Nigel Heath and Steve Farguson, offers seating on pews purchased from a Northern California Episcopalian retreat center....
Flavor Profiles of Hops in Craft Beer
By Allen Park on March 2, 2015
So you’ve started on your path toward craft beer enlightenment, and you’ve sampled some of the best your supermarket aisles have to offer. However, there...
Finding the Best Produce at Farmers Markets
By Genie Davis on February 24, 2015
Farmers Markets are wonderful places to shop. Fresh, colorful, locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. High quality baked goods, spreads, cheeses. And in many cases, pricing more...
The Beers You Must Try at New York City Beer Week
By Eva du Monteil on February 15, 2015
New York City is one of the most active beer and cocktail scenes in the world, with cutting-edge bars serving unparalleled mixology drinks and notable...
Messina Hof Winery: Introducing High-End Wine on Tap
By Diana Bocco on January 31, 2015
Messina Hof is the most awarded and renowned Texas wine in national and international competitions. Despite its many awards, however, Messina Hof is best known...
Beer AND Wine? Meet a Hybrid That’s Making Headlines
By Diana Bocco on January 28, 2015
Can’t decide if you love wine or beer more? You might not need to. Figueroa Mountain Brewing & Margerum Wine are two Buellton, California-based companies...
Il Palagio Vineyard – A Piece of Paradise in Firenze, Italy
By Kristof Gillese on January 22, 2015
The first time I can remember ever consciously listening to a band – not just listening to music – I was sitting by the radio...
Going Back to Our Roots: 612Brew Uses Old Grains for Brewing
By Diana Bocco on January 21, 2015
612Brew is a relatively newcomer to the beer brewing industry. Nestled in the rapidly expanding region of Northeast Minneapolis, 612Brew offers a unique look that mixes...
Anarchist Mountain Vineyard, BC
By Kristof Gillese on January 11, 2015
It’s natural, at the start of a New Year, to ask ourselves: “What does it mean to be alive?” We breathe, we eat, we give...
Cook Dinner or Night Out? Cooking Classes Offer Both!
By Kristine Abrams Gresh on December 29, 2014
Saturday Night. Going out for a flavorful, delicious, expertly-prepared dinner. Sounds great…and relaxing. But wait – you’ll be the one cooking that delicious dinner? Yes!...
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Gift Ideas for Wine and Craft Beer Enthusiasts
By Kristine Abrams Gresh on December 9, 2014
When searching for that “just right” present, we should consider the intended recipient’s hobbies. So if said recipient enjoys the art of cocktailing, is a...
San Diego’s Oldest Vineyard and Winery
By Jeanette Swanson on December 7, 2014
Located in San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo neighborhood is the city’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Purchased in 1927 from five business owners on a Spanish...
Eco-Friendly Wines: Defining the Terms
By Kristine Abrams Gresh on November 26, 2014
These days, we all want to do what we can for the environment, and when we remember to bring our canvas bags into the grocery...