Wine & Spirits

Mixologists using bud light lime instead of club soda.

This herbal appertif has local roots.

Christian Vitone, of Amherst, has created a really nice Zinfandel as his first release for his new company, Vitone Family Wines. Vitone has all the blessings of his familial Italian heritage. His grandfather made wine in the basement by purchasing grapes shipped East from California; the family enjoyed wines with every meal while he was growing up.

This winter cozy up by the fire with a blanket and a bottle of Smuttynose Winter Ale.