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Sake
Sake is a wonderful Japanese wine made from rice. I usually enjoy it by itself—sometimes warm, sometimes cold. We have our very own Texas...
Dig Deeper
Organic is more than a trend. In the vineyard, organic essentially means no added sulfites and no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The process for...
The Standards
Every summer in New Orleans, the best and brightest of the cocktail world congregate at the tales of the cocktail conference to ruminate upon...
Refreshing Cocktail Alternatives
Shaking off the winter gray, spring blooms with gatherings of friends and family, celebrations of fine weather and outdoor activities. As we put together...
Shame is a Universal Experience
Falling victim
to the recession;
losing your job and
the pride that comes
with work; not having your romantic
interest in someone reciprocated or hearing your partner...
Punch Hits Back
For many, the thought of punch may conjure up images of ginger ale-and-lime-sherbet-laced church lady delights (per- haps with champagne, depending on your denomination)...
Wine’s Label-Conscious World Doesn’t Always Connect The Palette andThe Palate
Wine production
– it’s a long-romanticized labor of
love and a practice
in persistence, but
ultimately it’s a
business with a bottom line. That’s why
every label, no matter...
Designing Cocktails
Most imbibers have never given much contemplation to the idea of “cocktail design.” Cocktail design, however, is all around us. Every time you read...
