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Whether it’s a springtime picnic, backyard barbecue, or an afternoon in the sun, bring along a Namazake to enhance the season.
What makes Namazake Unique?
“Nama” means fresh and refers to “unpasteurized” sake. Pasteurization is the second to last step in the sake brewing process and kills off any remaining yeast and enzymes left in the bottle post-brew. In the creation of a Namazake, this step is bypassed, and you are left with a fresher, livelier and more fragrant ..read more
Enjoy this delicious, crisp wine still or sparkling, and make it the perfect counterpart to a beautiful day.
Where does the pink come from?
Rosé’s beautiful color happens when the skins of the grapes are left in contact with the must (grape juice) for a short period of time before the juice is fermented into wine. And remember, regardless the shade of pink, Rose wines should always be served well chilled.
Do the different shades differ in taste?
Yes, ..read more
Happy Halloween Eve! Let us help get your online costume parties started right with our friends at Casa Noble Tequila and their Buried Treasure Cocktail!
Whether you are dressing as a pirate or not, this craft tequila is going to be one to treasure even after the spooky season ends!
This triple distilled certified organic tequila is aged in new French oak barrels; hand selected by their 7th generation Master Tequilero to better yield the distinctive vanilla and fruit ..read more
Introducing… High & Dry Mulled Hard Cider, a Mollie Stone’s and South City Ciderworks perfect Fall brew!
This is our second collaboration with the San Bruno based Cidery and we are excited to present a limited edition of our take on a Mulled bone dry cider.
This dry cider is infused with dried orange peel and mulling spices to bring out citrus, cinnamon and cloves notes. With the nutmeg removed it allows the cinnamon to shine. A crisp, white ..read more
It’s Mezcal Week and we are serving up some facts about this on the rise elixir with our new friends at El Silencio! Like Tequila, Mezcal is made from agave but there are several things that make this a one-of-a-kind spirit worth adding to your home collections. Also, make sure you read all the way to the end of the article to raise the bar on your home cocktail game with a Mezcal recipe fit for a Queen.
It’s ..read more
We are proud to be celebrating this Tequila Day with our friends at Casamigos! Now is the best time to #treatyourself to this small batch and ultra-premium tequila brand.
Tequila-filled nights with friends is how this label was born. Casamigos was founded by longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Michael Meldman, and this weekend is the perfect occasion to bring this House of Friends (Casamigos) into your home!
Their tequilas are only made from the finest hand-selected 100% ..read more
Introducing… High & Dry Hard Cider, a Mollie Stone’s and South City Ciderworks perfect Summertime Sip!
This is our first collaboration with the San Bruno based Cidery and we are excited to present our take on the classic bone dry cider. With zero sugar and light acidity, this cider highlights its two core components of fresh-pressed West Coast apples and white wine yeast. A crisp and refreshing finish makes this cider perfect for pairing with food or for enjoying ..read more
As the weather begins to warm up let’s get creative with your next ice-cold drink!
It’s time to break out those summer bartending tools! Check out our new favorite summertime drink recipes that you’ll want to make all season long.
We can’t think of a more refreshing warm weather combo than peaches and orange blossoms – and Ketel One agrees with their Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka!
This drink is sure to appeal to those who enjoy lush, ..read more
Here’s a toast to you for making it through another week.
It’s time to put your at home bartending skills to use! Check out these easy drink recipes you can make with just a few ingredients you may even have already!
Missing those brunch Mimosas, us too! Luckily our friends at Seedlip have a delicious and non-alcoholic solution, their Minosa! – Yum!
What you will need:
2 oz. of Seedlip Grove 42 1 oz. of Clementine Juice Cold SodaPour Seedlip Grove 42 ..read more
My first taste of saké was in 1973, I was just starting out in the wine industry with my family’s wholesale distribution company. It was Kiku-Masamune saké and while it was not love at first taste, I did continue to learn more about saké and have been an aficionado for decades.
The origin of saké is unclear, but certainly dates back over 1,200 years in Japan. Saké is made with rice, ..read more