August is often our warmest month, but after the temperatures in June and July I’m hoping for a reprieve. However, whatever the weather, August is a f
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by John B. Donovan Greetings friends. I’m back and I’ve missed you all. In this section “Sips & Tips,” we’ll highlight a couple of wines each mont
Read MoreAs I sit here writing this article in early September, the weather is cold, grey, and wet, so PERFECT for this article. But you will read this in Octo
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The restoration of the original Potosi Brewery has breathed new life in Potosi’s downtown along with plenty of hometown pride. The building has underg
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For the last 12 years, a “little” event has been held at the end of March in Galena: The Wine Lovers Weekend. In its 13th year, The Wine Lover’s Weeke
Read MoreNormally this little column addresses fun stuff like parties, alcohol trends, wine, and such. This month, however, I want to draw attention to the eff
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Portugal is on the westernmost edge of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered to the east by Spain and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Many peop
Read MoreThe Mocktail Serving mocktails doesn’t exactly cause a human stampede to the bar… and in the past anyone who saddled up to the bar and ordered a Shirl
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Nowadays, making your own wine and beer at home is as easy as ordering a starter kit online. For those interested, plenty of information can be found
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Galena Brew Fest is being held August 10 at Chestnut Mountain in Galena. The entry fee is $25. This gets you 24 sample tickets and a glass ($5 designa
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