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It’s International Chenin Blanc Day! This hard-not-to-love grape variety takes the cake when it comes to versatility. Founded in the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc quickly became a staple in not only France, but in many New World regions. You can catch Chenin Blanc readily grown in South Africa, California, and Canada. Keep reading to get to know your new favourite summertime white!

Raise a glass of this fabled spirit to the dads who deserve the world; or at least the state of Kentucky! At this point, anyone who is mildly into whiskey knows the classic names of Blanton’s, Maker’s Mark, Eagle Rare, and the sought-after Pappy Van Winkle. But, there’s more to sip than the famed producers. Join me in leveling-up your bourbon knowledge and...

Known as the greatest underdog story in the wine industry, the Judgement of Paris in 1976 cemented California’s place as an important wine producer, despite being written off as inferior due to its “New World” status. Now, 45 years later, Californian wines are as highly regarded as their European counterparts. The Build Up The event as proposed by Steven Spurrier, an Englishman who...

Cin cin! For today’s World Cocktail Week spirit, we’ll be focusing on the oft neglected Italian digestifs and liqueurs. Get those bottles out from the back of your cupboard and pour yourself una bevanda as you learn the delightful history as well as mixing suggestions for these Italian classics.

Get into the spirit of World Cocktail Week! Today, we’ll be toasting to tequila, the go-to liquor for shot takers as well as cocktail makers! Read on to learn more about its history, as well as what we’ll be mixing with it this week!