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Winery Profile: O.Fournier, Ribera del Duero

O.Fournier, which opened a winery in Mendoza, Argentina in 2001, purchased the property in Ribera del Duero in 2002. O.Fournier is owned by brother and sister José Manuel Ortega Gil-Fournier and Natalia Ortega Gil-Fournier. Their logo is an Argentine ostrich that was derived from a sacred native cave painting. Inside the ostrich (which represents earth) is a cross (which represents the Southern Cross, or the sky) and together they create unity.

16 March, 2014

Relaxation In The Thermal Waters of Acqui Terme, Italy

While Acqui Terme is in the heart of Piemont, Italy, surrounded by some of the most famous vineyards, Acqui Terme is also known for its hot sulpher springs. After all, the name "Acqui Terme" means "Thermal Waters." The hot sulpher springs, which bubble up at 167°F, date back to the Roman town Aquae Statiellae. You can head into the center of town where the little pavilion known as La Bollente ("the boiling source"), designed by Giovanni Ceruti in 1870, is a central attraction to locals and visitors alike.

La Bollente, Acqui Terme, Monferrato, Italy

The natural thermal waters rise up from underground in two places in Acqui Terme - The Bollente, which feeds the spa at the Grand Hotel, and on the other side of the Bormida River at the Lago delle Sorgenti (Lake of Hot Springs).

14 March, 2014

Spirit Profile: TINCUP Whiskey

At a recent dinner held by the USBG, we had the pleasure of meeting Jess Graber, TINCUP master distiller and founder of Stranahan's Whiskey. Shortly after moving to Colorado in 1972, Graber, a self-proclaimed whiskey enthusiast, wasted no time and began distilling. Having a great love for whiskey and a deep appreciation for the state of Colorado, Graber proclaims, "I was proud to give my state a whiskey of its own."

10 March, 2014