Fabio Motta

Who are they? Fabio Motta’s winery is located in the Bolgheri DOC in the province of Livorno, Tuscany. Fabio began working harvests in Tuscany in 2001, soon earning his degree in Agriculture. By 20...

The Best Panettone

Panettone is recognized for its sweet, brioche-like bread texture. It’s airy, yet somehow moist, and always cylindrical in shape. The original classico is made with raisins and canditi: candied cit...

Bourbons and Ryes, Oh My!

American whiskeys make one helluva gift. Oozing American character, these drams range from the subtly sweet and smooth Bourbons to the dry and spicy Rye Whiskeys. Anyone on your list who appreciate...

Mayana Chocolate

Who Are They? Mayana Chocolate is run by Daniel and Tamara Herskovic, a husband and wife team who are as in love with chocolate as they are with each other. Daniel takes world class chocolate, adds...

Caleb Leisure

Who Are They? Caleb Leisure Wines is a small, one-person, natural wine project in Sonoma County, CA. Caleb was raised in the East Bay, studied English at UC Berkeley and was working on his Masters ...

Leopold Bros Apertivo

If you’re looking for a little something, something to bring your negroni from summer to winter — grab a bottle of the Leopold Brothers Aperitivo. While still giving you those hits of bitter citrus...

Lesuffleur Cider

When Benoit Lesuffleur told his parents he wanted to start using some of the family apple orchards to make cider they told him he was crazy. When he asked again, they just flat-out said no. The Les...

Mayacamas

Who are they / Where are they located? Mayacamas, named after the mountain range it sits on that separates Napa and Sonoma, has changed hands a few times over the years. John Henry Fisher, a German...

Legendario Domingo

For those of you who are mezcal-curious but not trying to drop $80 on a bottle you’re not even sure you’ll like — we now have all four expressions of the Legendario Domingo mezcals in hip-flask siz...

Xila

Who are they? After years on the Mexico City bartending scene, Hillhamn Salome decided she wanted to deep dive into her favorite spirit: mezcal.  In 2015, she founded Mexico’s first female-powered ...