For the Holidays we look feature a red and white from our friends at Clif Family Wines and a Limited Edition Ommegang Adoration Ale.

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Calabaza Blanca is a Belgian Biere Blanche (Belgian White Beer) is aged in large oak casks and refermented in the bottle, Calabaza.

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The month of June brings us some great choices that can hit the spot in the warmest of weather or on a beautiful 60 degree spring summer evening. After all we live in Ohio and we have no idea what mother nature will bring!

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With the Amgen Tour of California Starting Today, what better to feature then the Official Wine of the AToC.

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April's Corks and Caps features a fun little drink from the folks at Charbay and from the other side of the ocean a Saison from St. Feuillien.

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The Cleavage Creek look is distinctive and significant. The label of each bottle of Cleavage Creek wine features the image of an actual breast cancer survivor whose story is told on the Cleavage Creek website.

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This brown ale has a marked ruby brown colour with a generous and lasting head. It has a distinctive aroma reflecting the wide range of ingredients used in its production

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Another find from the folks at Clif Family Winery. The 2006 Climber Red is the 2006 release of the 05 award winning Climber

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This month we have a couple of "special treats" for our readers including Justin Isosceles, Paso Robles and a Koningshoeven Triple and Quadruple Trappist Ales.

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Follow Napa Valley's Route 29 north to Calistoga, and then just go a few more miles and you'll arrive at the pinnacle of the Napa Valley and Bennett Lane winery. Home of the Maximus wines

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This Month's featured wines are from Frank family Vineyards. The massive stone winery is considered an archetype of California's wine country; it appears on the National Register of Historical Places and is listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state of California.

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Not only is the sole proprietor of J Wines vineyard a woman, she is also a tri-athlete. Judy Jordan, Founder and President of J Vineyards & Winery and second generation vintner, honored her family's heritage with a similar, but different path.

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July brings us a wonderful Chardonnay from Rodney Strong and a refreshing American Pale Ale from Flying Dog Brewery.

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This months Corks and Caps come to use from Cycling Enthusiast Cycles Gladiator Wine and Avery Brewing Company.