Since 1970, the Schuchter family has been dedicated to bringing you a wide variety of fine wines, and now, craft beers.
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The wines of the Diamond Collection are made from grapes grown in vineyards across California. By carefully combining fruit selections with precise winemaking techniques, we are able to capture pure expressions of each varietal.
www.franciscoppolawinery.com

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Lager Heads Brewing Company was established in 2010. Taste the handcrafted Ales and Lagers! Stop in and enjoy the infamous wings and ribs and so much more. www.lagerheads.us

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We’ve got an app! World Class Beer is updated daily with new beer brands and locations starting with over 7,000 brands and almost 100,000 locations across the country. We’re not in every place with every brand yet, but we’re working on it! Beer Search, Beer Guide, Beer Suggestions and Beer 101.
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Suavecito Blue Agave is grown in the red soil of the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico. Suavecito needs to be distilled only once to produce a smooth and 100% authentic taste. Suavecito is rested in specially selected American Oak barrels to ensure that it’s 100% smooth.
www.suavecitotequila.com

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What could be more characteristic of Northeast Ohio than grapes and maple syrup? Blend them together with an expert hand and you’ve got a world-class taste experience. Produced by Auburn Twin Oaks winery in Chagrin Falls, Maple & Vine ($29.99/375ml) is a blend of Ohio Riesling, Traminette, Vidal and Vignoles highlighted by pure maple syrup…

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Wines from Alsace stand apart from wines made in other French wine regions. On the country’s eastern border with Germany, the area has been disputed throughout much of its history and has spent some time being part of each country. Germanic influence is strong and extends to the grape varieties grown, most of which are grown nowhere else…

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Aperitif: California Lovely aroma of pear, orange and maraschino cherry with honeysuckle notes; sweet and lush with delicate citrus and honey flavors.

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Aperitif: California Aromas of cherry and sweet spice with floral undercurrents; sweet berries and honey on the palate.

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White: Germany Loaded with mineral aroma backed up by crisp apple and spice; full of life, with bright, racy, zesty flavors that explode in the mouth.

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White: Washington State Crisp apple aroma with subtle creamy vanilla and tropical fruit notes; richly textured with luscious flavors of mango, pineapple and guava.

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White: Washington State Pineapple aroma with hints of toasty caramel; classic, balanced oaked Chardonnay style with full fruit and toasty roundness.

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Red: Argentina Deep, inky color and rich, concentrated ripe fruit aroma with some underlying earthiness; full bodied, with solid tannins and a peppery finish.

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Red: Australia Deep violet/magenta color and bold, juicy aroma with brambly eucalyptus notes; clean, bright and juicy with fresh, ripe berry flavor.

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Red: California Earthy aroma with notes of mushrooms, forest floor, clove and smoky berries; full flavored, with smoky, spicy red fruit and a lingering peppery finish.

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Warm butterscotch notes on the nose; rich, full and opulent mouth feel and flavor – almost chewy in texture with great balancing acidity.

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Seductive aroma of honey, minerals and tangerine with a petrol undercurrent; beautiful – crisp, bright and racy with great balance and ripe fruit.

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Luscious, sweet lychee and spice aroma with honey overtones; thick with rich, spicy Yellow Delicious apple flavor and a lingering finish.

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Bright Bing cherry aroma with a hint of smoke and tobacco; anise on the palate with solid tannins and peppery cherry flavor.

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Bright straw color with aromas of pineapple, lime zest and subtle minerals; bright, crisp lemongrass flavor and a pleasant mineral finish.

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Grassy, white grapefruit aroma with a touch of minerality; tart, crisp, bright and fruity with a clean lemon zest finish.

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Inviting, delicate burnt butter aroma with notes of pineapple, apricot and honeysuckle; big, fruity and lightly oaky on the palate, with pleasant mouth feel and pear/citrus flavors.

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A touch of earth, clove, red currant and cherry on the nose; dark chocolate notes on the palate with a hint of tobacco and tar; balanced smoky, peppery finish.

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Deep magenta color and spicy brambleberry aroma; light style with plenty of spicy berry flavor and a finish reminiscent of white pepper and plums.

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Bright, deep ruby color and cherry/berry aroma with a hint of tobacco; light bodied with bright cherry flavor accented by clove and black licorice.

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Rose petal aroma with overtones of bergamot tea and red currant; solid tannins and spicy flavors of red currants, cranberries and cinnamon.

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by Gary Twining

Advances in technological research, production knowledge and modern winemaking processes now make it possible to achieve quality and consistency in even the lowest-priced wine. This expansion of technique has many purists asking: Is wine a natural product, or should we allow manipulation in the winemaking method? The question and point of the argument is:…

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When we American’s refer to “cider” we usually mean the kind that’s pressed at orchards in the fall and consumed right away. But in many parts of Europe, “cider” means a fermented beverage, drunk much like beer. And like beer, cider can have many different styles and appearances, from pale and mild to dark and full bodied. Unlike…

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By Gary Twining

I love to watch movies in which the actors blind taste wine. They are handed a glass to evaluate and with a quick sip state, “Oh, a lovely Lecheneaut Nuits-St.-George “Les Prulier” 1971, showing maturity but stunningly complex.” I wish the process were that simple.

Blind tasting is identification of the provenance, varietal,…

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Bright, aromatic florals with honeysuckle, lycee and spice notes; pretty and floral on the palate, with a hint of sweet orange and lemon/lime zest on finish.

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Jammy aroma with cinnamon, clove and a note of chocolate; pleasantly fruity, juicy and full of bright berry flavor with chocolate and vanilla notes.

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California Cabernet over $14.99

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Complex, elegant aroma of smoke, cigar, cassis and earth with a note of mocha; lush, velvety fruit, powerful yet restrained, with balanced tannins and full body.

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Spicy clove aroma with a hint of rose petals; well balanced, clean and elegant, with juicy ripe fruit and a bit of blackberry tartness; luscious dark chocolate and cherries on the finish.

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Floral, clove and cinnamon notes on the nose with a hint of dried fruit; full flavored and well balanced, with good acidity and ripe, concentrated black fruit. Delicious.

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Rich, concentrated dried fruit aroma with notes of leather and tobacco; spicy cassis flavor with notes of black licorice, clove and black tea. Nicely balanced and well made.

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Earthy, brambly, black fruit aroma; berry patch flavor – lots of blueberries– with a leather backbone and firm tannins.

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Enticing aroma of rose petals and subtle spice; full, bright, smooth, ripe and velvety with a vivid, lasting finish.

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Ripe fruit, deep color, pleasant black raspberry preserve aroma; concentrated fresh berry flavor, smooth tannins – an all-round pleasant wine.

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Earthy macerated cherry aroma; full bodied and very juicy with a touch of black tea and spice; smooth and balanced.

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Rich, concentrated aroma of black figs and prune plums; juicy and jammy – a big boy with port-like body and full mouth feel.

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Concentrated aromas of dried fruit and leather; brawny, big and tannic, with leathery, peppery spice and plummy, black cherry flavors.

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Hints of blueberries, mocha and eucalyptus on the nose; medium bodied and well balanced, with vibrant boysenberry flavor underscored by new leather.

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Pleasing aroma of black licorice, boysenberry, black tea and a bit of graphite; firm tannins and tart smoky berries on the palate with a hint of chocolate on the finish.

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Warm, exotic aroma with rich notes of spiced apple and a citrus undercurrent; full, smooth tangerine flavor and long, buttery finish.

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The makers of St-Germain elderflower liqueur want you to start mixing. The Can-Can Cocktail Competition, in conjunction with Martha Stewart Living, runs through December 1, 2012, so get busy. You don’t have to be a professional bartender to enter – though bartenders are welcome too – you just have to come up with an original way to enjoy…

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Grand Cherry Sidecar

2 oz Grand Marnier Cherry
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz simple syrup

Shake with ice and strain into sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and cherry.

French Gimlet

2 parts gin or vodka
1 part St-Germain
½ part freshly squeezed lime juice

Shake with ice and…

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