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This rich, new bourbon barrel aged California red from Chateau Diana delivers with a sweet whiskey accent and a touch of wood in their premium red blend. Although it does make a fun accompaniment to a grilled steak on a sunny weekend, it really excels as a festive conversation starter

Pamplemousse Rosé has a slightly sweet, easygoing grapefruit taste that is more approachable for entry level wine drinkers and sunny weather. With more people opting for relaxing dinners at home, the pink hued Pamplemousse Rosé, with its lower alcohol content (usually 8-10% ABV), is the quintessential couch wine. According to

Looking for that special Cinco de Mayo spirit that screams celebration? Try one of these innovative agave endeavors: Suerte Añejo Owned by a couple amigos from Boulder, Suerte’s Añejo pushes the boundaries of their Reposado, further aging it in charred American oak whiskey barrels for twenty-four months, twice as long as the

While some may be nursing their tequila hangovers this Saturday, the most renowned bourbon event of the year takes place—the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is the most famous horse race of the year, steeped in tradition, including a drinking one. The Mint Julep, the quintessential Southern cocktail, is synonymous with

With the resurgence in the cocktail movement, many drinkers looking for a more eclectic experience are turning toward more traditional recipes and ingredients. Bols Genever is such a spirit. While English gin is now most popular, back in the 19th century this malty Dutch version was a bestseller. Many of the

Everyone looks for that special bottle of wine for their holiday celebration. For Easter, you want something delicate and festive to support the changing season. These three rosés are perfect for the developing spring and wonderful matches for a roasted ham and other traditional Easter fare. Gerard Bertrand Cote des

On March 31st, the final four in Wyatt’s IPA Madness 2017 faced off for the title of Longmont’s Most Popular IPA. And the winner, decided by you the beer drinking public, is… MELVIN IPA! Congratulations, Longmont. You’ve got some good taste. Melvin was the GABF’s Small Brewery of the Year

This week local Longmont favorite Wibby Brewing releases their fifth canned beer, Lightshine Radler. Following the successful releases last year of Wibtoberfest and Moondoor Dunkel, the Lightshine Radler is Wibby’s take on the popular German radler beverage. A radler is basically the Bavarian version of a shandy, a mix of

With the arrival of spring, this is that time of year for a young man’s fancy to turn to…tequila. (I bet you thought I was going to say baseball.) With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, now it the perfect time to discover a new agave pleasure, and Código 1530

Looking for something a bit more daring than your ordinary bottle of tequila? Something that is more exciting for sipping and will really make your margaritas stand out? Try Sombra Mezcal. Sombra is Oaxaca region artisanal mezcal made from organic espadin agave and distilled in the traditional method. Mezcal, unlike