Archive for November, 2017

Florida retailer Magnum Wine and Tastings filed suit yesterday against the state of Missouri, claiming the state law prohibiting out-of-state retailers to ship to consumers while allowing in-state retailers to do so is unconstitutional. If this sounds ... Read more

With the classic Kir Royale as inspiration, bartenders are taking sparkling wine cocktails in unexpected directions. Here are recipes for six variations. Read more

This take on a classic Manhattan cocktail becomes a Royale by serving it with a small side of Champagne. Find out how to make the smoky cherry garnish, too. Read more

Need a cocktail for a party? This hibiscus punch serves 12. Make it a few hours in advance, then add sparkling wine (like Cava) right as your guests arrive. Read more

The classic Sidecar gets the Royale treatment with sparkling wine. Since the cocktail has two French ingredients, Cognac and Cointreau, choose Champagne. Read more

Landing somewhere between a Caipirinha and a classic Royale cocktail, the Da Hora is an elderflower liqueur-based drink finished with Cava. Read more

It's a classic tiki drink but you don't normally see a Jungle Bird served as a sparkling cocktail. Light and dark rum meet Prosecco in this updated classic. Read more

A nod to Seinfeld, "No Learning, No Hugging" is a drink resembling a Sloe Gin Fizz, but served with a side of sparkling wine. Read more

@easleywinery @EasleyWinery  Easley Winery began as the dream of Jack & Joan Easley in the late 1960’s. Making wines as a hobby in their basement in Indianapolis, Jack and Joan dreamed of growing grapes and making wine in Indiana. After working with friends, Jack and Joan successfully lobbied the Indiana government so wine could be made […] Read more

Though known for witbier, Belgian-style brews offer myriad options. From Bourbon-barrel quadrupels to woody Trappists, take a journey to the dark side. Read more