What a better way to use “retired” barrels than to make functional furniture from them.” We agree.
Bob Buhl of Chelan, Washington has been woodworking for over 30 years and being surrounded by the beautiful vineyards of the Lake Chelan AVA he finds himself with no shortage to access of used wine barrels. Bob created Bare Wood Works and began to make creative, unique furniture using the mellowed oak from previously used wine barrels to include benches, seats, patio drink coolers, and even chandeliers. Have a design of your own? Let him know and he’ll make it. Visit his website with more information on his work and how to contact him. Continue Reading »
by JJ Bagley
The Edison in Los Angeles has established itself as one of American’s top bars, with bartenders flying in from around the country to participate in the incredible Radio Room. Discover the passions behind the creators of the Radio Room and get the skinny on who these star mixologists are in the Issue 7 cover story. Continue Reading »
Tsillan Cellars Winery is a world class winery from top to bottom. I tasted a lot of great wine on my trip to Lake Chelan, but Tsillan really rocked my world.
Mutineer Magazine has learned that the Lake Chelan AVA will become official as of tomorrow, April 29, 2009. I had the pleasure of spending some time in this idyllic wine region last week to do a piece for the Wenatchee World newspaper, and let it be known, THE LAKE CHELAN AVA IS MOST CERTAINLY AND UNDENIABLY THE REAL DEAL. This region is poised to do some incredible things, with aromatic white wines using local grapes and similar in style to France’s Alsace region. The local red wines are pretty awesome as well, telling us one thing for certain: this region means business. Do yourself a favor try these wines now, then get on the mailing lists while you still can. Continue Reading »
99.9% of the time, spitting is a bad thing. I recall spitting on the track in high school, and the gym teacher made me scoop up the dirt and do push-ups. If you want to start a bar fight, spit in some dudes face and it’s game on for sure.
HOWEVER, in wine, spitting is a crucial tool to avoid DUI’s, drunk dials, and fist fights that could start for a myriad of reasons beyond spitting in someone’s face (like getting crazy with someone’s girlfriend in a bar…sorry TK). Continue Reading »
