Gregory Alonzo on: Unique Swiss Wines
The tradition of wine and viticulture is very old in Switzerland. Dating back to the Roman era, highly prized wines were being produced throughout the
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Spain’s Noble Grape
I love the city of Burgos. This is the historic capital of Castile and the home of the legendary, El Cid Campeador Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a Castilian
Gregory Alozno on: Swiss Eaux-de-vie
Located in northwest Switzerland on the Rhine River is the beautiful city of Basel. I love this area where the Swiss, French, and German borders conve
Gregory Alonzo on German Red Wines?
Red wines from Germany? Isn’t it too cool there, even for Pinot Noir? Not at all. In fact German red wines and not only thriving, they are becoming
Gregory Alonzo asks, “Why German Wines?”
The city of Stuttgart is unusual for a German city. The country’s sixth-largest city spreads across rolling hills, valleys, parks, and of course, vi
Gregory Alonzo on: German Grape Brandies
Berlin is a thrilling city that pulsates with excitement. It is a city of culture whose orchestras and museums are renown throughout the world. Cultur
Greory Alonzo: Spirits from the Duchy of Bukovina
For many of us in the West, the Carpathian Mountains have long been associated with Gothic horror stories. My brother, Jojo, has long been a fan of th
Gregory Alonzo’s Favorite Cocktail: “Horse’s Neck”
I was first introduced to this cocktail in Singapore. I was in the renown Tiger Bar in one of Singapore’s historic landmarks, the Raffles Hotel. My
Gregory Alonzo: Legendary Vodka Dynasty
A thin cover of snow veiled the west Ukraine city of Lviv. Now that winter slowly gave way to spring, I once again found myself on the road. A scan
Gregory Alonso on: Rye Renaissance
Our founding father’s certainly appreciated quality liquor. Most did not follow the colonial custom of drinking rum. Benjamin Franklin brewed beer.
