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National Water A Flower Day

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Have you ever considered that flowering plants, provide practically all the plant-based food that humans and livestock consume? Or that the fermentation processes your favorite beers and wines go through convert sugar from flowering plants, like fruits and grains, into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Without flowers our world would be dull, in more ways than one. Today is National Water a Flower Day! Celebrated annually on May 30th, when flowers are in full bloom, it aims to remind us all to keep them hydrated and abundant. Join us tomorrow for our Special Tasting with Devil’s Backbone to sample their Hibiscus...

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Free Weekly Tasting Lineup - May 29th, 31st, & June 1st

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Wine Tastings May 29th, 5-8pm Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay Paxis White Blend Paxis Red Blend Matchbook Wines Tinto Rey Red Blend June 1st, 12-5pm Join us as Scott from Country Vintner pours our Wines of the Month! Two from Greece for our Wine of the Month Club and two from Italy for our Connoisseur Club Members! Ktima Pavlidis Thema White Gaia Notios Red Suavia Monte Carbonare Soave  Zenato Ripassa Superiore Beer Tasting May 31st, 5-8pm Join us for a special tasting with Byron from Devil's Backbone Brewing! Earned Run Ale Brut IPA Bright: Tangerine Sparkling Ale Pear Lager Trail Angel...

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Memorial Day Weekend Menu Ideas

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On the last Monday of every May, we observe Memorial Day to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. In true American fashion, we've turned the long holiday weekend into a time to celebrate those men and women, often in the form of cookouts! Memorial day provides a feasting frenzy for any foodie, below we've picked some awesome recipes for an effortlessly delicious Memorial Day Menu. We've even listed the ideal drink pairing with the main dishes so you can take your party to the next level!

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National Rescue Dog Day - Shop for a CAUS

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Every year on May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day is observed to bring awareness to all the sweet pups eagerly awaiting their furever home in shelters across the country.  According to estimates from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), "Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats." While the number of animals euthanized in shelters has decreased since 2011 because, "Approximately 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year", there's still a major need for pet rescue and adoption. Companies like CAUS are dedicated...

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2019 Mother's Day Gift Guide

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It's our turn to spoil mom! Check out below some of our top picks for Mother's Day this year! Home Goods Heaven We all love to make our houses feel like home, and more than likely there’s something about Mom’s house that makes it unique. Whether it’s the smell or the decorations, it’s special. Twine and Viski by True Brands create products that are as beautiful as they are useful – something any mother can be ecstatic about. Twine features elegant, rustic home goods and Viski features a collection of fine barware and accessories. Browse our selection of products from...

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