Tasting: Uncle Val’s Gin

  While some of us get to travel to exotic locations this summer, others of us can only dream of far away beach vacations and island paradises. For those of us stuck at home this extraordinarily hot summer, we’ve put together a simple drink to at least help you feel like your toes are tucked… The post Mixology: Pineapple Rum Punch appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Friday May 31 5-7pm Feeling a little tired going into the weekend? We’ve got what you need this Friday – Ice Coffee with a Kick! Come on down and try some drinks we’ll be mixing up with Els Iced Coffee before that long drive home. The post Tasting: Els Iced Coffee appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Saturday June 1st 1-4pm We’ll be mixing up some cool cocktails this Saturday. It’s supposed to be in the high 80s and humid so take a break from mowing the yard, organizing the garage, or whatever you’re doing and learn how to make some refreshing cocktails to help you beat that heat this summer.… The post Tasting: Beat the Heat Cocktails appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Friday June 7th 5-7pm Whether you’re an exacting aficionado of obscure flavors, styles and techniques or someone who simply savors a couple cold ones with friends, we bet you’ll love Yee-Haw Beer. Born in Johnson City, TN this beer is considered locally brewed (being from TN) and often dispenses with fancy names (which we… The post Tasting: Yee-Haw Beer appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Friday June 14th 5-7pm Surrounded by lush vineyards, the McManis Family Vineyards winery is located on a 40-acre site near the town of Ripon, in California’s abundant northern interior. Constructed in 1998, the large-capacity winery is dedicated to producing high quality wines with “small winery” methods. The post Tasting: McManis Wines appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Saturday 6/15 2-5pm Testamento Wines hail from Argentina. You can find them in our New World section back near the coolers. We’ll be tasting several wines from this winery, some from their classic line and some from their estate line. Be sure to stop by and check them out! The post Tasting: Testamento Wines appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Friday June 21 3-6pm Located in Dry Creek Valley and home to Ferrari-Carano’s Villa Fiore Wine Shop & Tasting Room, the Estate Winery was built in 1981 and focuses on producing Ferrari-Carano’s stellar white wines. At Ferrari-Carano, we harvest our grapes at night, when temperatures are the coolest, giving us crisp and intense fruit… The post Tasting: Ferrari Carano appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.

When: Saturday June 22nd 1-4pm The spirit of J.W.Kelly’s original bourbon, born in 1866 in Chattanooga TN, is captured by marrying 5-, 6-, and 8-year-old aged barrels of bourbon, hand selected by the JWK crew. This Old Milford Straight Bourbon Whiskey is handcrafted in 3,000-gallon pot stills to give it bold and unique characteristics. The post Tasting: JW Kelly Whiskey & Big O Ginger Liqueur appeared first on Riverstone Wine Spirits & Brew.