Optimist Botanicals
Non-alcoholic spirits that defy conventions.
Category: Vol. 26 No. 04
April 2022
Henri Bardouin Pastis
Over a century of production has not dimmed the freshness of Henri Bardouin Pastis. The American appreciation for bitter aperitifsContinue Reading
The Dozen – Livermore Pioneers
The Wente family, now in its fifth generation, draws attention to this East Bay wine region.
Countdown to the 2022 Santé International Wine & Spirits Competition
We hope you will consider submitting your wine, spirits, and RTD brands to our 2022 competition. Judging will take placeContinue Reading
2019 Crossbarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Concentrated aromas of mature black fruit, with notes of caramel, dark chocolate, and toasted caramel. Ripe black cherry and plumContinue Reading
2019 Crossbarn Moon Mountain District Sonoma County Cabernet Franc
A big beautiful wine, with concentrated aromas of black currant, plum clove, and toasted oak, over hints of cedar andContinue Reading
2019 Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
This unoaked Sonoma Coast Chardonnay speaks to the dedication and expertise of the Paul Hobbs team after four decades ofContinue Reading
The Dozen – Spanish Gold
Riojas come at a very affordable price.
Santé Wine & Spirits Competition Accepting Early Bird Entries
Receive $15 off every item. Use coupon code earlybird. Coupon expires May 15th. Santé Magazine, a leading digital hospitality magazine, isContinue Reading
What Labor Shortage?
Here’s how your restaurant business can swim in revenue and cost savings— even when the labor pool is shallow.
The Dozen – Out of the Fog
Piemonte Nebbiolos are hard to grow but lovely to drink.
Jefferson’s Pritchard Hill
Cabernet Cask Finish Recommended Alcohol %: 45.1Country: U.S.A. Region: Crestwood, KY This rye whiskey is rich and full-bodied, with a nose of amber, blackberry,Continue Reading
BROCKMANS TWIST ON GIN & TONIC
1.5 oz. Brockmans Gin | Premium Neutral Tonic | Pink Grapefruit Peel | Two Blueberries Fill a chilled glass withContinue Reading
Jefferson’s Straight Rye Whiskey
Recommended Alcohol %: 47Country: U.S.A. Region: Crestwood, KY Finished in cognac casks This rye whiskey has a nose of cinnamon and honey, with aContinue Reading
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Gin and Tonic Canned Cocktails Shine Bright
Gin and tonics are ideal candidates for the canned cocktail craze with gin’s many flavor profiles and a variety of sparkling tonic waters
The Dozen – In Rioja’s Shadow
Ribera del Duero and Rueda look for more attention from the Jane Corkpullers.
Praying for Earth
April is a holy month, with Ramadan, Vaisakhi, Mahavir Jayanti, Pesach (Passover), and Easter, to name a few. It isContinue Reading