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Dec
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Great Holiday Gift Ideas 2016
Are you waiting until the last minute to do your holiday gift buying? You’re not alone. Last-minute shoppers represented 36 percent of the overall total. If you are among the many who have not completed their holiday shopping we have assembled a few, straightforward gifts ideas for you. Give the Gift of Wine If you are a BevX reader there is a good chance... read more
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Dec
Dec
Holiday Season Humor
Christmas begins about the first of December with an office party and ends when you finally realize what you spent, around April fifteenth of the next year. P. J. O’Rourke I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included. Bernard Manning In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the... read more
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Nov
Nov
Ho-Ho Hot Cocktails for Winter and Fall
When the snow is flying and the fire is roaring cozying up with a cool Margarita just seems wrong. Granted, I am a seasonal eater and drinker and I fully embrace this trait. I think that most of us crave a little warm up in the cooler months and what’s better for the body and soul than a tasty hot cocktail. Besides, we have... read more
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Sep
Sep
Montsant and the Famous Neighbor Strategy
When you are seeking wine values I suggest that employ the Famous Neighbor Strategy (FNS). The FNS is an easy one to follow. You find a wine appellation that you love but cannot afford to drink on daily, or weekly, basis. Chances are that these wines are also famous. Instead of waiting for a special occasion to enjoy this favorite wine you could look... read more
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Sep
Sep
Our Q&A Session with Rutte Gin
We taste and review a lot of great beverages every year. On special occasion we encounter a wine, beer, or spirit that is truly exceptional, standing above the crowd. This describes our first encounter with the Rutte Gins. Rutte is a craft distillery in the historic port city of Dordrecht, The Netherlands (the birthplace of Genever & Gin). Fortunately there are so many good to... read more