Spirits Tasting VideosTasting Vermouth at FERM & FareSerge ZApril 26, 2024June 2, 2024 by Serge ZApril 26, 2024June 2, 2024 Tasting Vermouth side-by-side is rare in bars nowadays, but not in Bend’s wine bar FERM & Fare. Thanks to wine tasting being in fashion, there’s... Read more
SpiritsArarat Dvin Reserve BrandySerge ZJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by Serge ZJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024 As the rich and smooth flavors of the 15-year-old Ararat Dvin Reserve (brandy) from the Caucus region danced on our taste buds, we wondered how... Read more
SpiritsLaubade Armagnac 1980 Tasting NotesSerge ZFebruary 8, 2022January 2, 2024 by Serge ZFebruary 8, 2022January 2, 2024 The 1980 Laubade Armagnac was a part of the Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac Tasting with our wine club. Experiencing Laubade was a historic and sensual... Read more
Oregon Wineries WineriesHood Crest New Wine And Spirit Releases. September 2021 TastingSerge ZSeptember 25, 2021September 30, 2021 by Serge ZSeptember 25, 2021September 30, 2021 It's always fun to visit Hood Crest Winery in the Columbia Gorge wine region of Oregon, and a delight to speak with Tess Bard, owner... Read more