The Spritz as a category encompasses so much more than the omnipresent orange cocktail. Its definition has morphed as it's moved out of its home country of Italy. In its most classic form, the Spritz is an aperitivo cocktail made with a bitter liqueur, prosecco and a splash of sparkling water.

These days, one of those components might be changed (for instance, using a sweet liqueur rather than bitter, or a still wine rather than sparkling) or omitted entirely. Additional ingredients or flavors are commonly added. The possibilities are infinite.

The takeaway is, you can feel free to throw all the old rules out the window. If the drink is boozy and bubbly and appropriate for late-afternoon imbibing, it's fair to call it a Spritz!

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🍷Wine Wednesday🍷

Analemma was founded by Steven and Kris in 2010, Analemma Wines was built upon the opportunity to lease one of the oldest vineyards in the Pacific Northwest: The Atavus Vineyard. With just twelve acres of history and a vision, the two set out to breathe life back into the old vines, ferment rare fruit and bottle a truly unique vinous expression of the Columbia Gorge.

The analemma is a figure 8 shape made by the Sun’s annual migratory path between the northern and southern hemispheres as seen from the Earth. This pattern is caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis and is a visual cue of the Sun’s movement through the calendar year. It can often be seen on globes and revealed on a sundial. Each location on earth has its own distinct analemma, acting as a fingerprint of place.

In 2017, Analemma received its Demeter certification & 2020 was the first officially certified release. Regenerative and conscious practices drive the treatment of the vineyards in addition to the 10 acres of orchards, various lavender plantings, cow pastures and gardens that come together to form the Analemma ecosystem.

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'Every Bottle Has a Story to Tell'

For those of you who are newer to our page we wanted introduce ourselves (and re-introduce ourselves to everyone else)!

We believe that every bottle has a story to tell. We hand select each bottle sorting through the sea of libations to find selections from families that are authentic, real and passionate. It is out pleasure to be your humble guide into the world of wine, beer and spirits.

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✨ Bodegas Parra Jimenez Gulp Hablo Orange Wine 1.0L 🍊

An orange wine that comes in a liter format? Now you're talking! This skin-contact gem from Gulp/Hablo is an organic, biodynamic, cloudy powerhouse.

A blend of equal parts Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc, a common combination for the white wines of the region, and here made into an orange wine via a week of maceration on the skins. Slightly funky with notes of tea & white flowers. Juicy and zippy on the palate. Touching on a bit of being herbaceous with a savory orange peel zing. You'll be surprised it finishes so fast. Aromatics of orange blossom and tropical jackfruit with moderately tannic dried citrus peels, tea and preserved apricots on the yeasty and textured plate.

Certified biodynamically farmed grapes, therefore no pesticides or insecticides used in the farming. Native yeast fermentation, aged in steel tanks, bottled slightly hazy without any fining or filtering and only a tiny degree of sulfites. All at a breezy 11% ABV, an orange for afternoon chilling. The wine is part of the importer’s Gulp/Halbo line of Spanish wines made of organic and biodynamic grapes from Spain’s central La Mancha region.

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2020 Vincent Paris Saint Joseph 🍷 + Lamb Burgers 🍔 . Perfect for a snowy night (in May) or a summer evening later this week.

Vincent Paris is a native of Cornas. He inherited most of his vines (some of which are 100 years old) from his grandfather and also rents vines from his uncle, the legendary Cornas vigneron Robert Michel. The biodynamically farmed vines, which are located in various parcels along the southeast facing Cornas slope, total approximately 17 hectares.

Vincent’s wines exhibit power, yet possess a determined freshness to them. His Granit 30 and Granit 60 take their names from the slope and grade in the vineyards and average vine age, respectively. His famed Geynale parcel is comprised exclusively of old vines planted in 1910. Vincent Paris is without a doubt one of the rising stars of the Rhône Valley.

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Snow, what snow? Grab an @untitledartbev seltzer while the weather is warm today, looks like it’s gonna be a big shift this weekend!

But don’t worry we’ve got you covered with those hearty red wines and mulled cider too. Oh Colorado, you keep us on our toes!!

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✨ Stillwater Extra Dry ✨ @stillwater_artisanal

This “sake style saison” is brewed with a portion of rice in the mashbill, contributing a smooth, light body and making this crisp 4.2% abv brew eminently drinkable. Try it with food—pairs especially well with the delicate flavors of sushi!

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Stellum Spirits is devoted to bringing American whiskey into the modern age with simple, elegant blends and single barrels selected with care and intention.

The identity of Stellum Rye is rooted in a tried and true 95% Rye Indiana mash bill. To enhance this classic style, they incorporate small amounts more barley-forward rye and choice barrels from both Kentucky and Tennessee. This brings a full, round mouthfeel and flashes of buttery sweetness to an otherwise spicy and tightly focused Rye Whiskey.

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