Binny's Blog

It's March, which means the Barrel to Bottle Crew is contractually obligated to talk about Irish spirits. Last year, we tackled some of Pat's favorite Irish whiskies.

Join Binny's in celebrating Women's History Month as we host Janet Trefethen, co-founder of Trefethen Family Vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.

The Scotch and Drambuie based delight known as the Rusty Nail got a 21st century update with the addition of the immensely complex herbal liqueur Green Chartreuse. The result is known as the Carthusian Nail. We must confess that we have “borrowed” this idea to create a St. Patrick’s Day friendly version we are calling the Brass Nail.

This is week 2 of our American Brandy series and we'll be joined by Tom Alberico from Laird & Co

The classic Grasshopper cocktail has roots in New Orleans, but it took our neighbors to the north to popularize the decadent ice-cream-based version. This is an adults only Shamrock Shake that packs the punch of a swift knock on the noggin with a shillelagh (in a good way!).

A sophisticated Irish influenced meal full of familiar flavors and perfectly suited for family or a small dinner party - oven roasted salmon with carrot sauce, parsnip puree and caramelized cabbage.  

The first part of a series of Monday evening tastings covering American Brandy!

Newly found sisters who had been raised thousands of miles apart, Robin and Andréa's love affair with wine was planted within them at an early age while growing up in two of the world's most iconic wine-growing regions.

A special Fat Tuesday virtual tasting with Michael Forsyth of Detroit City Distillery.

Join Jim Clarke of Wines of South Africa and Alicia, Binny's Wine Educator, as we take you on a tour of the Western Cape.