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PU Award Winner, Sunday’s Best: Mazzocco
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Mazacco.png"/><p>For the second day in a row a Wilson family winery takes our top honors. We also did serious damage here with the number of cases we ordered. Sawyer Wils
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PU Award Winner, Saturday’s Best: Soda Rock
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Soda%20Rock.png"/><p>You will occasionally find a winery that wrecks your itinerary. It’s so good (Le Cuvier in Paso Robles), you blow off one or more later on your list.
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Roth Estate
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Roth.png"/><p>I think we can all agree that whenever you are going out for a full day of wine tasting some winery must be the first one. Right? On Saturday, Roth Estste w
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Foley Sonoma
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Comedian.png"/><p>It seems our trip revolved mainly around wineries from two families: Foley and Wilson. This was the third and final stop on the Foley tour, which was we
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de Lorimier – Like Home
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/de%20Lormier.png"/><p>Dina and I were married at de Lorimier in 2006. The first wedding they ever booked and the second they ever hosted. We, of course, had to stop for n
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Cab Is King at Lancaster
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Lancaster.png"/><p>Lancaster is the second of the three Foley family wineries we visited… and the best. They also sport a cave and an out-of-place looking modern home at
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Sunday: Picturesque Cast
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Cast.png"/><p>We began our Sunday tour of the Dry Creek Valley at one of the northernmost points: Cast Wines. Because it is so far north the valley is being pinched close
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Frank Family – Calistoga
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Frank.png"/><p>I know, I know, this blog is about the Sonoma County Wine Road but upon arrival a day early we couldn’t help venturing to the dark side — Napa Valley — to
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Coppola – A Lot of Fluff and One Gem
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Coppola.png"/><p>Our final stop on Saturday in the Alexander Valley was at Francis Ford Coppola‘s winery. The grounds are grand and reminiscent of the hotel in The Shinin
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Tax Stamps – BIB – & Other
Until 1985, the government required distillers to put tax strips draped over each bottle neck and cap to signify that tax had been paid. Because so many people are hunting and discovering old bottles and dusties, here’s a little information that might help you date a bottle. Of course, the Green Bottled in Bond tax strip states the Season and year the whiskey was put in the barrel and then the Season and year the whiskey was put in the bottle. “Tax strips are the blue (if exported), green or red strips that go up the side of the neck and over the cap and will either say U.S. Internal Revenue or Bureau of ATF. If it says ATF on the strip then your bottle is from 1977 – 1985. If it mentions the IRS then it’s pre-1977. We can break it down to smaller chunks fo time thanks to tax strip changes over the years. 1934-1944: Weight/Proof Marks on ends, no “Series” near Eagle’s feet. Upper-left edge reads “US Internal Revenue” 1945-1972: Words “Series” and “111″/”112″ added near Eagles feet. Upp
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The Differences Between Soju, Shochu, and Sake, Explained
It’s no secret that Asian spirits are on the rise. And the growing presence and popularity of AAPI-owned and -operated bars and restaurants have introduced many American palates to spirits like Korea’s native soju and Japan’s shochu and sake. But despite their rising prominence stateside, the three spirits are still often confused. But these centuries-old beverages are worth getting to know. Not only do they originate from vastly different countries, but they’re each made through their own distinct distillation methods and carry their own flavor profiles. What’s the difference between sake and shochu? And how does soju play into things? The article The Differences Between Soju, Shochu, and Sake, Explained appeared first on VinePair .
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What Bartenders Should Know About Cutting People Off
Last Call – for You… People sometimes get to the point where more alcohol just isn’t going to do them any good. They wobble; they lose fine motor control; their speech is slurred. It may be a question of driving; it may be a question of retaining the ability to stand up; it may be … Continue reading What Bartenders Should Know About Cutting People Off The post What Bartenders Should Know About Cutting People Off appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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Should Bartenders Work Catered Events vs. Work at Bars?
What’s better? You probably have a regular gig with a local dive (small neighborhood bar) that pays the rent. It’s nice to have a home port that you can rely on. As an adjunct to that, there are other opportunities that don’t involve regularly working for a paycheck from someone else. You could provide an … Continue reading Should Bartenders Work Catered Events vs. Work at Bars? The post Should Bartenders Work Catered Events vs. Work at Bars? appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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The Grand Rehearsal + Video
For us, being a part of someone's big day is just as important as perfecting our cocktail recipes, choosing the right glassware or finding the perfect bow tie-vest combination. Yes, we enjoy making cocktails, but we also just love going above and beyond for our clients. We take personal pleasure in becoming a small part of each couple's story.
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Go Inside the Historic Breweries and Intimate Izakayas in Fushimi, Kyoto’s Under-the-Radar Sake District
Kyoto is best known for its wildly beautiful architecture, like the Fushimi Inari Shrine and Fushimi Castle, also known as Momoyama Castle. Travelers who dig a bit deeper into the city’s Fushimi district, however, discover another key aspect of its cultural identity: sake. As legend has it, Fushimi sake is especially good because of its water. Expert sake production began with Gekkeikan, a brewery helmed by the Okura family since 1637. The article Go Inside the Historic Breweries and Intimate Izakayas in Fushimi, Kyoto’s Under-the-Radar Sake District appeared first on VinePair .
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Sommelier Kim Prokoshyn Comes Clean About Her ‘Forever Wine’ and Love of Mezcal Margaritas
Like most of us who studied the humanities in college (hello, postcolonial studies), Kim Prokoshyn didn’t turn her art history degree into her career. At least, not directly. Prokoshyn is head sommelier at Scampi, a southern Italian restaurant that opened near Manhattan’s Union Square last December. Prior to that, she worked with mentor Patrick Cappiello at NYC wine destinations Rebelle and Pearl & Ash restaurants. The article Sommelier Kim Prokoshyn Comes Clean About Her ‘Forever Wine’ and Love of Mezcal Margaritas appeared first on VinePair .
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Top 5 wines and wine visits
The post Top 5 wines and wine visits appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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Spring Fling with a Cocktail
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Spices You Should Consider Adding to Your Cocktails
For many years, adding spices to cocktails was an art form known only among a select few. Today, bartenders across the country are using spices to elevate the flavor of their cocktail creations.
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Garnishes
A garnish has a two-fold purpose in alcoholic drinks. One is to enhance or compliment flavors, and the other is to enhance the visual look of the drink. When you get right down to it, it is wild to think that a floating piece of fruit skin can justify the price of an expensive drink, but … Continue reading Garnishes The post Garnishes appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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Why You Should Never Pour Your Own Sake
All drinking culture is rich with tradition. Unspoken codes and customs find us clinking glasses, buying rounds, and tapping the bar before taking a shot, regardless of our surroundings. The primary ritual to keep in mind when drinking sake, the Japanese beverage in the midst of an American renaissance, is to never pour your own glass. The article Why You Should Never Pour Your Own Sake appeared first on VinePair .
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Toasted Macadamia Nut Orgeat. Plus Video
First off...holy sh*tballs - it's been way over a month since our last blog post! Sorry guys! Don't want to sound like I am making excuses here, but Mikey and I have been so busy with events and classes, we have had zero time to get our cameras out and shoot.But it's not all bad news people - over the last month, we put some new recipes up to the test, and now lots of good stuff will be coming your way.
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Team Building with a Shaker
We all know that team building activities promote harmony and create good working relationships that can be so vital to a company's efficiency and productivity. The problem here is that the typical office team building ideas tend to bring out more sighs that smiles among co-workers, and it can often feel like a child's play rather than a grown-up's activity. But, put a cocktail glass in almost any adult's hand, and immediately, attitudes begin to shift.
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Love Bird – Craft Valentine’s Day Cocktail
In today's busy world, it seems like Valentine's day has a way of quietly sneaking up on us every year, leaving us somewhat unprepared to do something special for our better halves. And while chocolate-covered strawberries, roses, and a copy of 50 Shades of Grey are perfectly acceptable valentine's day gifts, we thought you might want to set the mood with something a little less cliche this year.
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