2. "Wet Wednesdays" at Bardessono in Yountville, all summer long. Charbay cocktails were flowing, the sun was shining and the pool was inviting - lots of beautiful people everywhere. We hope they decide to repeat this program in twenty-ten!
3. Pouring cocktails for Francis Ford Coppola's big 70th Birthday Bash. Marko was making Martini's, the BBQ was roasting, the movie stars were about (hellooo Kirsten Dunst :) and we were most excited to participate in Francis' festivities (third birthday he's requested a Charbay Martini Bar).
4. SF. Chefs. Food. Wine. Awesome. Yes this is the brilliant SNL starlet, sipping some Charbay Tequila...
The bay areas finest restaurants, bars, bartenders and consumers all came together in one huge tent covering the entire Union Square to eat and drink their way through. Amazing wineries were represented, with a healthy focus on local distilleries. Scott Beattie was there promoting his book "Artisanal Cocktails", and we were there all weekend long... Premiering our newest Release - Charbay Tequila!!
5. Charbay Tequila Blanco Launch! Miles & Marko are the first US distillers to distill their own tequila in Mexico. The result has gotten us many wonderful
write-ups, quite note-worthy is this one: "... One of the most graceful and understated blancos to come my way…”, from Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal. Luckily, we aren't the only ones that love it! Everywhere from your local hangout to the most high end restaurants are featuring it, including Mozza (Mario Batali) in Los Angeles, Martini House in St. Helena, Border in Napa... You get the idea... Word is, for those of you in the know, that Pancha's is even bringing it in :)
6. The First Annual Wine Club BBQ - what an amazing turnout! We BBQ'ed all kinds of food, I made gibonitza (quite the hit, if I do say so myself!), a traditional Serbian dish, the wine was flowing and all 80 or so people had a wonderful time. Started off the afternoon with an amazing port blending seminar hosted by Marko K and Mark R. We even had friends (thank you Kai & Chef Daniel!) show up with amazing lasagna and wasabi cheesecake, omg. Thanks to Jonny Marrs for all the yummy BBQ, Joh - Carrera and Jen for the wonderful bar-tending skills! And to Chris Hylton for that AMAZING jalapeno/tequila granita (recipe in earlier post). Had such a great time with everyone, thanks so much!
7. Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival - held at Northstar. I don't think we are the only ones that think this was the best one yet - and that's saying alot since Marko has been pouring Charbay at this event 
for 13 years! Headed by Judy Laverty and her amazing crew, dozens of wineries pair up with local restaurants to serve amazing pairings to the thirsty people that come from miles around. And as an enthusiastic vendor, I can say we do not disappoint. This year we focused on Charbay Tequila Blanco at the Charbay Annual Launch Party... To our best attended Tahoe launch as yet. We event sent everyone with a gift, signed for by Marko himself :) We also poured martinis for a private event, started of "Blazing Pans" with a Charbay bar and poured for the Grand Tasting. Thanks to Joh & Carrera for all your help - and the amazing staff at Northstar, you guys rock! See you later this year!
8. Aman Resorts presents CA Wi
nes & Charbay Spirits, Beijing. Oh. My. Goodness. Wow. Wow. Wow. Let me just tell you (I'm sure you've already heard it, but bear with me - I can't help myself)... The people at Aman know how to "do it". I don't know how to describe "do it" besides this: the staff couldn't be more lovely, the buildings are amazing, indoor pool, indoor theater (it was fun watching Bo Barrett's character in "Bottle Shock" while he was at Aman with us), secret door to the Summer Palace, Forbidden City (thank you, Obama, for visiting the next day. We very much appreciate you clearing out the entire city for us.), the Great Wall, live glass blowing factory, live
paper-cutting, cult wine dinners, Charbay in the bar 24/7, and did I mention how fantastic the Aman staff are? I can't actually call them staff anymore, because they are now friends :) Not to mention that we had 10 MAJOR Napa Valley rockstar winemakers there with us, all of which had never been together in one room before. Go figure. Must travel to Beijing to hang out with local winemakers. Ok. Done. I can't wait to go back... Thinking the Green Tea Vodka will be very well received in China... Guess we'll have to see for ourselves!
rakasevic is named "Master Distiller" by Miles himself. It took 26 years for Marko to earn that title... As 13th generation in his family making wines and spirits, he's made his whole family proud. To garner the title of "Master Distiller" in the Karakasevic family, one must source and bring to 
market a spirit that has been distilled and packaged by oneself. Marko's thesis: Doubled & Twisted Light Whiskey. He couldn't have been more on target - this stuff is amazing. Distilled from bottle-ready IPA, aged for one day in barrel, bottled at 99 proof, amazing stuff. I should tell you too, that Doubled & Twisted is an old distillers term for the best part of the distillation. Call us, we'll tell you more about it :) Only 135 cases for the world. Yes, I am married to a Master Distiller. And I like it alot!
The bay areas finest restaurants, bars, bartenders and consumers all came together in one huge tent covering the entire Union Square to eat and drink their way through. Amazing wineries were represented, with a healthy focus on local distilleries. Scott Beattie was there promoting his book "Artisanal Cocktails", and we were there all weekend long... Premiering our newest Release - Charbay Tequila!!5. Charbay Tequila Blanco Launch! Miles & Marko are the first US distillers to distill their own tequila in Mexico. The result has gotten us many wonderful
write-ups, quite note-worthy is this one: "... One of the most graceful and understated blancos to come my way…”, from Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal. Luckily, we aren't the only ones that love it! Everywhere from your local hangout to the most high end restaurants are featuring it, including Mozza (Mario Batali) in Los Angeles, Martini House in St. Helena, Border in Napa... You get the idea... Word is, for those of you in the know, that Pancha's is even bringing it in :)
6. The First Annual Wine Club BBQ - what an amazing turnout! We BBQ'ed all kinds of food, I made gibonitza (quite the hit, if I do say so myself!), a traditional Serbian dish, the wine was flowing and all 80 or so people had a wonderful time. Started off the afternoon with an amazing port blending seminar hosted by Marko K and Mark R. We even had friends (thank you Kai & Chef Daniel!) show up with amazing lasagna and wasabi cheesecake, omg. Thanks to Jonny Marrs for all the yummy BBQ, Joh - Carrera and Jen for the wonderful bar-tending skills! And to Chris Hylton for that AMAZING jalapeno/tequila granita (recipe in earlier post). Had such a great time with everyone, thanks so much!
7. Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival - held at Northstar. I don't think we are the only ones that think this was the best one yet - and that's saying alot since Marko has been pouring Charbay at this event 
for 13 years! Headed by Judy Laverty and her amazing crew, dozens of wineries pair up with local restaurants to serve amazing pairings to the thirsty people that come from miles around. And as an enthusiastic vendor, I can say we do not disappoint. This year we focused on Charbay Tequila Blanco at the Charbay Annual Launch Party... To our best attended Tahoe launch as yet. We event sent everyone with a gift, signed for by Marko himself :) We also poured martinis for a private event, started of "Blazing Pans" with a Charbay bar and poured for the Grand Tasting. Thanks to Joh & Carrera for all your help - and the amazing staff at Northstar, you guys rock! See you later this year!8. Aman Resorts presents CA Wi
nes & Charbay Spirits, Beijing. Oh. My. Goodness. Wow. Wow. Wow. Let me just tell you (I'm sure you've already heard it, but bear with me - I can't help myself)... The people at Aman know how to "do it". I don't know how to describe "do it" besides this: the staff couldn't be more lovely, the buildings are amazing, indoor pool, indoor theater (it was fun watching Bo Barrett's character in "Bottle Shock" while he was at Aman with us), secret door to the Summer Palace, Forbidden City (thank you, Obama, for visiting the next day. We very much appreciate you clearing out the entire city for us.), the Great Wall, live glass blowing factory, live
paper-cutting, cult wine dinners, Charbay in the bar 24/7, and did I mention how fantastic the Aman staff are? I can't actually call them staff anymore, because they are now friends :) Not to mention that we had 10 MAJOR Napa Valley rockstar winemakers there with us, all of which had never been together in one room before. Go figure. Must travel to Beijing to hang out with local winemakers. Ok. Done. I can't wait to go back... Thinking the Green Tea Vodka will be very well received in China... Guess we'll have to see for ourselves!
rakasevic is named "Master Distiller" by Miles himself. It took 26 years for Marko to earn that title... As 13th generation in his family making wines and spirits, he's made his whole family proud. To garner the title of "Master Distiller" in the Karakasevic family, one must source and bring to 
market a spirit that has been distilled and packaged by oneself. Marko's thesis: Doubled & Twisted Light Whiskey. He couldn't have been more on target - this stuff is amazing. Distilled from bottle-ready IPA, aged for one day in barrel, bottled at 99 proof, amazing stuff. I should tell you too, that Doubled & Twisted is an old distillers term for the best part of the distillation. Call us, we'll tell you more about it :) Only 135 cases for the world. Yes, I am married to a Master Distiller. And I like it alot!Bring it on 2010, we can only imagine what adventures you hold for us!!
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