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Enjoying old wines: Consistently age-worthy is the word

Jun 15, 13

When it comes to racking now and tasting later, well-aged red wines require consistency. Erratically produced wines, especially those that don’t come cheap, are no fun when consumed years down the road. So, there is one way to improve your odds of success when the cork’s finally popped. Stick with a consistent producer, from...

Celebrate National Iced Tea Day with recipes from Three Olives

Jun 10, 13

Posted by Amy Martin in Cocktail, Cocktails

Did you know that today is National Iced Tea Day? Cool off with an Iced Tea Cocktail with one of these recipes from Three Olives Vodka. First, a little background on Three Olives: Inspired by the classic vodka martini served with a garnish of olives, Three Olives launched as a nonflavored vodka brand in 1998 and became a pioneer of...

Different and interesting: Peterson’s Carignane Red Blend

Jun 05, 13

Posted by Tom Peiffer in Wine

When it comes to trying wines that are just a tad out of the mainstream, those made using the Carignane grape are spot on. Carignane’s are easily recognized for their nice fruit bouquets, but with a little blending they can also get plain wild. One of these from the 2010 vintage is now available for the taking at Phoenix area...

When wine is cheaper than beer

May 27, 13

Posted by Tom Peiffer in Featured, Wine

One of the most amusing debates over the perfect beverage to consume with Italian cuisine is the Wine versus Beer banter. There is always someone who says that beer and pizza is a match made in heaven. Then there’s the wine with spaghetti discussion. But one debate that often gets glossed over is the “which one costs you...

Mill Avenue’s Gringo-Star Street Bar

May 24, 13

Posted by Dennis Eckhoff in Drinks, Featured, Tempe

Mill Avenue’s Gringo-Star Street Bar mixes some very of-the-moment trends with vintage fun in hopes of becoming the newest day-drinking destination for Tempe’s youthful crowd. Gringo-Star has co-opted elements of the modern street art scene, the “food truck revolution”, and the booming wave of 90s nostalgia to create a...

Beat the heat with some cool summer cocktail classes at El Chorro

May 21, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Cocktails, Featured, Paradise Valley, Restaurant Events

Here’s a newsflash: Summer is coming… and it’s sure to be a scorcher. Obviously, this comes to no surprise to any of us. While Arizona has all but completely bypassed spring, the temps are creeping up and soon enough there will be nothing but 100 degree temps in our future until early October! Valley residents are...