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David Frost is a world class golfer who grew up in a winemaking family in South Africa and now he makes wine to boot at David Frost Wine in South Africa. When you were a kid, do you remember plucking...
Surrounding the Italian capital city of Rome is a wine province we don’t hear much about: Lazio. Which is surprising, when you think about it. Wines have been produced in Lazio for over 2,000 years. Farmers have persevered, growing grapes...
With his background in winemaking and food science, Scott Burr started Carta Coffee Merchants to explore the many flavor profiles of 100 percent Kona coffee. His broad product line ranges from light to dark roast, citrus, fruity flavors to more...
This wine is a combination of ancient land and modern technology. It’s from the more upscale line of wines called Vinea Domini, a division of the Gotto d’Oro wine cooperative in the province of Lazio. This is near Rome, in...
Penelope Bourbon is one of our favorite bourbon producers, crafting small batch, beautifully elegant expressions year after year. Their newest masterpiece is Architect, a blended straight whiskey coming in at 104 proof, non-chill filtered with their signature four grain mash...
Densely purple in color with blackberry fruit on the nose. A delightful blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah creates a well balanced and a thoroughly enjoyable wine, easy drinking and holds up well for a long time. Hints...
Casa Del Sol is a celebrity tequila that has been done correctly and thoughtfully. 11:11 Angel’s Reserve is their pinnacle creation, crafted by the triumvirate of actor Eva Longoria, and tequila nobility Alejandra Pelayo and Mariana Padilla, whose families lineages...
This wine is a new classic style: Prosecco Brut. It has a balanced aroma with some light florals, and a palate that is less fruity and more dry, with a fine finish. The wine is best savored in a white...
Champagne Billecart-Salmon is always one of our favorite makers of astounding bubbly. Year after year their creations wet our lips and their newest release, Billecart-Salmon 2008 Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs is no exception. Named after the House’s very...
Cocktails featuring coffee are nothing new. A bracing Irish coffee with whiskey may be welcome in winter. A Dublin Iced Coffee with cold-brew, Guinness stout, Irish whiskey and heavy cream sounds enticing on a warm day. Espresso martinis featuring espresso,...
San Francisco institution Izzy’s is bouncing back from a harsh two years and welcoming in friends and family on National Prime Rib Day (April 27) so there’s no better place to dive into a premium cut of 21-day-wet-aged beef, decant...
Coffee and wine have much in common. Their aroma, flavors, and level of intensity—mellow to strong—draw people to pour a cup or glass. Finding pleasure in both coffee and winemaking influenced Scott Burr to launch his 100% Kona-grown Carta Coffee Merchants. Read More
This wine turned out to be a great choice to crack open on a Monday: relaxing and energizing at the same time. And it’s a screw cap, to further simplify life. La Crema Winery has been around for over 40...