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Category: Wine and Spirits

Wine and Spirits

  • Wine & Women

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    Division Winemaking Company https://www.divisionwineco.com Kate Norris Co-Owner and Winemaker… ….the most mystical, magical thing about wine is that it’s a moment in time captured in a bottle. Kate norris Division Winemaking Company an award winning urban winery in Portland, Oregon, US makes approachable and balanced wines with great price to quality value. Kate lived in… Read more

  • “Fly”

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    “Fly” a single from saxophonist Mindi Abair whose music ranges from jazz to blues. She has played with Gregg Allman, Aerosmith, Smokey Robinson to name a few of her collaborations. Mindi is a two time Grammy nominee – 2014 for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, and Gerald Albright. Then in 2015 received another… Read more

  • Ever Wonder about the History of a Bottle Wine?

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    Chilean Wine – Qu Chardonnay 2021 https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/irene-paiva The winemaker of the Chilean Qu Chardonnay 2021 above discusses in Naked Wines communications the process used to document history of the vineyard’s wine. Picture above of various boxes demonstrating the care, history, and wine’s legacy of Viña l. The winemaker describes how each box represents the history… Read more

  • Engaging Sips

    COCKTAIL The Paloma (Spanish for “dove”) is a tequila-based cocktail. This drink is most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice,[1] and a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option. Wikipedia https://www.spoon.com/pages/paloma-cocktail MOCKTAIL This grapefruit Paloma mocktail packs a zesty citrus punch with… Read more

  • Just Add Wine …

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  • Festive Holiday Treats

    Spanish treats during the holidays – Tapas and Tempranillo! (Grateful – La Tienda and Antonio Diez Martin, Spain – NakedWines) Read more