Three Unique Wine Regions To Visit

There is a wine movement called the "Other 46" which basically says that states outside of the major wine producing states of California, Oregon, Washington and New York are able to produce great wine as well and deserve the same level of recognition. I thought it might be fun to share some of the leading areas in this "Other 46" movement since these areas are producing high quality wine, often at a much cheaper price than the states we know well already.

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The Essential Irish Beer Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, then the most obvious beer to drink is Guinness. However, Ireland has a rich heritage in different stouts, ales, and porters as well.
Branching out from the usual pints will give a taste of some of Ireland’s smaller breweries. Another perk? You’ll leave your trip with some impressive beer knowledge to share with your friends in the pub back home.

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How to Make a Martini

Should a martini be shaken or stirred? If you don’t hang around bars much and happen to order the martini, then you may have heard the barkeep ask you this obligatory query. The great debate about martini has perplexed the modern man so much that some of them has resorted to drinking chocolate or milk-flavored cocktails. Some men beg to differ.

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A Look At The Chinese Wine Industry

Seriously, China?

When most wine enthusiasts think of wine-producing countries, places like France, Spain and Italy are likely the first to come to mind. However, China has a long-standing history with wine, dating back thousands of years and is considered one of the world's leading wine-producing countries.

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Wines To Look Out For In 2013

Wine lovers should be happy about the selection of wines that are available in 2013. There are some great wines that have been getting a lot of buzz from the media. Many of these select wines have blends that are incredibly appealing to the taste buds. Others may have been aging and 2013 is the year that these wines are ready. People that have a wine cellar may have been keeping their eyes on a few of the following.

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Mixology With The Volcano Vaporizer

Many people are using the science behind vapor to create a new level of alcoholic beverages. The Volcano Vaporizer is being used to infuse cocktails with various flavors. This expands the possibilities of what can be done to drinks and gives the opportunity top enjoy numerous flavors in classic liquors. It is a great way to add natural flavors into alcohol without adding sugar or other chemicals.

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Huge List of Cocktails and Recipes for Christmas Parties

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People are really getting more and more excited everyday knowing that Christmas is just a week behind. Maybe a lot of you already have a menu for the upcoming holiday. But do you already have a choice of cocktails and other alcoholic drinks? Well then, to help you out on thinking what cocktails you should make on that day, I've listed some of the Christmas cocktails you can make.

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Beer Types 101 - The Different Types of Beers

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If you're not a beer drinker, you'll have a bit of a hard time choosing one. The different types alone can make anyone's head reel in confusion. Then there are also the different brands to choose from, which makes everything all the more confusing. However, to make everything easy for you, here are the two different types of beers.

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