Mana Wines just launched their new wine brand on Maui, and you can find it at Foodland. But what you may not know about this new wine is that former Maui resident Ashleigh Hutchinson, 38, is behind the new startup. I met her nearly a decade ago when she built the popular Vineyard Dining Series at David Paul’s Island Grill in Lahaina. Since then she worked for JMD Beverages on … [Read more...] about Ashleigh Hutchison launches Mana Wines in Maui and the West Coast
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2016 MauiTime Bar Guide: Bloody Marys and Happy Hour Listings
For this year’s Bar Issue, we talked with 21 local bartenders about where they work, their favorite drinks and where they like to go out. Oh, and because we’ve been on a kind of Bloody Mary kick lately, we asked them for their thoughts on the ultimate Bloody Mary. Enjoy! (And please enjoy responsibly!) JUSTIN HERRMANN, Pi Artisan Pizzeria We have the most welcoming diverse … [Read more...] about 2016 MauiTime Bar Guide: Bloody Marys and Happy Hour Listings
We visit Maui’s only winery, which recently Paula Hegele rebranded as MauiWine
Everyone who knows me is aware that I’m a wine lover. I love tasting new wines, get excited about visiting wineries and adore dinner and wine dates with my friends. It’s been a few years since I visited the winery in Ulupalakua, but I recently learned two things. First, that they were now offering a new tour of the grounds called the “King’s Tasting.” And second, that they had … [Read more...] about We visit Maui’s only winery, which recently Paula Hegele rebranded as MauiWine
NOTW: Professional patients, sensitive wine negotiations and truly stupid crooks
THE PATIENT WILL SEE YOU NOW Professional patients now help train would-be doctors, especially in the most delicate and dreaded of exams (gynecological and prostate), where a becalming technique improves outcomes. One “teaching associate” of Eastern Virginia Medical School told The Washington Post in September that the helpers act as “enthusiastic surgical dummies” to 65 … [Read more...] about NOTW: Professional patients, sensitive wine negotiations and truly stupid crooks
Want to get wine smarts? Sign up for Da Vine Art Wine Class
Wineducation I've always want to learn more about wine, and its ever-expanding universe of grapes, terroir and climates. But like most people, my reason is simple: I just want to make a better choice at the store or restaurant. And for that, the new wine class at Da Vine Art is ideal. Maui boy Rodney Rodrigues is the teacher, and he's the most unassuming of grape geeks. He's … [Read more...] about Want to get wine smarts? Sign up for Da Vine Art Wine Class