Quality winegrowing in America was in its infancy in the 1970’s. The Spurrier tasting in Paris in 1976 gave the first international credibility to California Cabernet and Chardonnay. Three years later, again in Paris, and the following year in Beaune, The Eyrie Vineyards 1975 Pinot noir brought international attention to Oregon, a wine region unfamiliar [...]
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Wine Wednesday Feature: Eyrie Vineyards!
February 22nd, 2012Tini Tuesday: Fat Tuesday Madness!
February 21st, 2012It’s Fat Tuesday – are you prepared? If not – get out your Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum and get ready! Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum is an aged rum combined with a unique mix of 9 spices, including allspice, vanilla, pepper, ginger, mace, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and juniper berry. When all these elements come together, they [...]
Wine Wednesday Feature: Sean Minor Wines
February 15th, 2012Do you love family-minded businesses? You know, the ones that love to say they are all about family? With so many family-owned wineries it’s hard to know who’s about the wine and who’s about the bottom line…Check out Sean Minor Wines…They are all about family and they named their business for their four children: Nick, [...]
Tini Tuesday Feature: The Chocolate Rose
February 14th, 2012The Chocolate Rose…think, mud bath for your mouth! Okay, possibly you don’t like having mud in your mouth…delicious chocolate mud bath sound better? Either way, don’t be alarmed when you see the ingredients for this mouthwatering cocktail…Features have been sold using this recipe and while the creator of the recipe would like to remain nameless, [...]
Cocktail Hour Video: American Harvest Southern Belle
February 10th, 2012Treat your friends to a southern beauty by American Harvest! Watch this video and learn how easy it is to make the Southern Belle!
Wine Wednesday: Rosa Regale…Just in time for V-Day!
February 8th, 2012You haven’t forgotten have you? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Empire has many products that will make this day divine, whether you’re celebrating or hating (you’ve all seen the movie, right?!), you need something fantastic to polish the evening off! Rosa Regale Rosa Regale has a delicate bouquet of rose petals and offers [...]
Tini Tuesday: Dewar’s “White Label” Smash!
February 7th, 2012This yummy cocktail will make you take a second look at whisky! Starring Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, this cocktail will brighten any afternoon or evening…especially if you like mojitos! Dewar’s “White Label” Smash 2 parts Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky 1-2 mixing spoons granulated sugar OR 3/4 parts simple sugar syrup 2 [...]
Cocktail Hour Video: American Harvest Bloody Mary!
February 3rd, 2012It’s cocktail hour at Empire…well, maybe not for another few hours, but we are in the mood to watch some cocktail videos to get ready for the weekend AND the BIG GAME! Don’t forget to stock up for your parties and if you need some ideas on what to serve, check out some of our [...]
Wine Wednesday Feature: Amalaya
February 1st, 2012A Wine Spectator “Smart Buy,” Amalaya 2009 Malbec Blend is produced from the fruit of Argentina’s signature grape, Malbec, with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat. Deep red, with purple tinges, this wine offers red fruit aromas of cherries and raspberries, with a subtle hint of vanilla. Highly Recommended by Decanter, “TOP [...]
Tini Tuesday Feature: UV Pink Lemonade
January 31st, 2012Feeling spring coming on? Get in the mood with the UV Pink Flamingo! UV Pink Flamingo 2 parts UV Lemonade 2 parts cranberry juice Splash of triple sec Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass.
