Ask for a sample of either the Sparkling Raspberry or Sparkling Almond. We were lucky to sit next to new friends Anna and Linda who requested a sample from their server. I gotta say, they are both yummy, but that Sparkling Almond, has a slight resemblance to Almaretto, without being heavy– its crisp, but sweet taste lingers on the tip of your tongue.
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Discover the best wineries, wine bars, and beer joints. Enjoy a perfect blend of fine wines and craft brews, savoring unique flavors in vibrant atmospheres. Ideal for a delightful and memorable tasting experience with friends or loved ones.
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Military Wine Discounts in Napa: Free Tastings for Service Members
We walked into V. Sattui expecting to pay $15 each for a wine tasting. Surprise, surprise… V. Sattui comps the $15 tasting fee for active duty military personnel (and me too). Turns out the weekend was full of comps because V. Sattui isn’t the only one in Napa Valley that appreciates servicemembers with free or discounted pours.
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Daegu Breweries You’ll Love: Best Beer, Cocktails, and Late-Night Vibes
The last time we were here all you could get was OB, Cass, Hite and bottled Budweiser, Heineken or Corona. All that changed in April 2014, when the government loosened restrictions that had prohibited microbreweries from operating because they couldn’t match mandated quotas. Now there’s a real trend to microbreweries…
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Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Nolaebang in Korea
You’re having a great time already and a few of your friends ask you to go to Nolaebang with them. Sure, let’s go. Nolaebang is the Korean karaoke bar and they are just as common as the coffee shops and make-up stores found all over South Korea.
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What You Need to Know About Booking a Hotel Near Patong Beach
Don’t take anybody’s word for it. Patong Beach is a lot of good-natured fun. I booked my plane tickets three months before my hotel. And I changed the reservation after reading more about the location of the various beaches and proximity to nightlife. We decided we wanted to be within…
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Cheongdo Persimmon Wine Tunnel: A Unique Taste of Korean Tradition
The Gam Wine Tunnel opened its doors in 2006 in Cheongdo and is the world’s FIRST persimmon wine cellar. Cheongdo is lined with bright orange persimmon trees and small family farms. The persimmon is dried, made into juice and wine. I love wine, but I think I prefer the dried fruit option the best.
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How to Taste Wine for Beginners: Sip, Savor, or Spit?
Wine tasting notes may seem complicated. But it’s not– go for what you like. Ultimately, it will help you to select wines you’ll actually drink and enjoy at home. If not, you can always buy wines with a pretty label. Or just stick to bottles labeled red or white, sweet or dry.
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Wine by the Case: The Story of My European Wine Obsession
I noticed a bottle of Riesling from my stomping ground– Mosel Valley It cost $70. I couldn’t believe my eyes. This was something I drank for less than $10 when I lived in Germany. I dusted it off and put it back on the shelf where it belonged. I love wine, but I ain’t crazy.