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Wine Wednesday Feature: Apothic Rose

May 22nd, 2013

Since this is a Limited Release, I would suggest that you try a bottle of Apothic Rose, soon. The Summer is here, and I am certain that this beautiful Rose won’t last long on shelves. Apothic Rose derives its vibrant hue from a historic winemaking practice called saignée, which means “to bleed” intense color from [...]

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Tini Tuesday Feature: Dawsonville Strawberry Moonshine Julep

May 21st, 2013

Looking for a feature cocktail for your Southern-sytle wedding. Look no further. DAWSONVILLE STRAWBERRY MOONSHINE JULEP 2 large, ripe Strawberries (washed, hulled and cut into ¼ in. pieces) 2 tsp. Sugar 3 fresh Mint Leaves 2 oz. Dawsonville Moonshine ½ oz. Lemon Juice Combine cut strawberries, sugar, mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Stir and [...]

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Wine Wednesday Feature: Hess Select

May 15th, 2013

Spring is almost over, but it doesn’t mean that things haven’t stopped blooming. Our Wine Feature, Hess Select, is introducing a brand new look and a couple new varietals, the Treo and Malbec. These are definitely some wines that should not be overlooked. Along with the launch of Hess Select’s reinvigorated packaging, they’re showing off [...]

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Tini Tuesday Feature: Cruzan Key Lime Blueberry Mojito

May 14th, 2013

Cruzan Key Lime Blueberry Mojito 8 blueberries plus more for garnish 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed key lime juice 2 tsp. sugar 8 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish 1/4 c. Cruzan Key Lime 1 c. ice 2 Tbsp. club soda key lime slice for garnish Add blueberries, lime juice, sugar and eight mint leaves [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro

May 8th, 2013

When I think of Mother’s Day, I think soft and sweet. So, this Wine Wednesday, I am featuring Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro. It may soon become your favorite wine. Moscato Allegro is California’s premier Muscat Canelli based wine. It is produced in the style of Northern Italy’s Muscat, including the traditional tall and sleek [...]

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Tini Tuesday Feature: English Infused French 75

May 7th, 2013

Try something a little different for Mother’s Day. Serve breakfast in bed with a French twist. English Infused French 75 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp powdered sugar 2 oz. Beefeater Gin 3 oz. Charles de Fere Blanc de Blancs lemon peel for garnish In cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, sugar, Beefeater, and ice [...]

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Wine Wednesday Feature: Luc Belaire

May 1st, 2013

Each bottle of BELAIRE is born in southeastern France’s region of Provence-Alpes-Cöte d’Azur, the stunningly beautiful home of the famed coastal cities of Marseilles, Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez, Antibe, Grasse, Toulon – and the world’s finest Rosé wines. Roughly 150 miles wide from the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera), Monaco, and French Alps along the Italian [...]

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Tini Tuesday Feature: Julep on the Wild Side

April 30th, 2013

The Kentucky Derby is May 3rd and 4th! Celebrate with the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep, during which almost 80,000 are served. Traditionally Mint Juleps are served in silver or pewter cups and held by the handle or rim in order for the cup to obtain optimum frost. If you don’t [...]

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Wine Wednesday Feature: Chateau d’Esclans

April 24th, 2013

CHATEAU D’ESCLANS The Summer is coming and it’s time for Rose. Let us introduce you to one of the most celebrated Rose makers in the world, Chateau d’Esclans. From their Whispering Angel to their Garrus, you will fall in love with them all. When it’s this good, you just have to indulge yourself.

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Tini Tuesday Feature: Clicquot Champagne Martini

April 23rd, 2013

Why not make it a “Three-Martini Brunch”? Make your brunch a little different, replace the mimosa with a Cliquot Champagne Martini. CLIQUOT CHAMPAGNE MARTINI 2 parts Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne 1 part Grand Marnier Chill Grand Marnier in a shaker and strain into martini glass. Top off with Veuve Clicquot, and garnish with an [...]

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