ESSENCE OF ENOLOGY
Forget grappa, Yakima, Washington-based AprèsVin decided to take the pomace (leftover wine grape remains) of its region and turn it into artisanal varietal grape seed oils and gluten-free grape seed flours. The family-owned operation is the first company in the United States to produce varietal-specific oils and flours, like Chipotle Merlot and Blood Orange Riesling oils, Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Seed Flour and more. Prices vary || apresvin.com
FLAVOR HANDBOOK
Portland-based Jeff Alworth has good taste. In his new book, “The Beer Bible,” Alworth divides the drink into four major categories—ale, lager, wheat and tart/wild ale—and dissects it throughout this 600-page, in-depth homage to suds. The print includes infographics, tasting notes and recommendations for hopheads and malt lovers alike. $11 for paperback, $23 for hardcover || jeffalworth.com
COUPE WITH CLASS
Originally the go-to glassware for Champagne, the coupe glass was presumably inspired by Marie Antoinette’s bosom. The Leopold™ Coupe Glass is an elegant and unique piece of art, much like the voluptuous queen of France. This wide-mouthed rendition invites imbibers to sip anything from bubbles to a craft cocktail in 18th century, aristocratic fashion. $42 for set of 6 || cocktailkingdom.com
DRINK SAFELY
Smart phones now provide for smart drinking with the Alcohoot breathalyzer device. App-based with an FDA-registered, law enforcement-grade fuel cell sensor built in, this accurate device plugs into a phone’s headphones jack and allows consumers to track alcohol on a conscientious level. The app tracks results, orders taxis and locates nearby watering holes. $100 || alcohoot.com
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
As patriotic and authentic as the bourbon it carries, the Great American Flask is comprised of pure, lead-free and rust-proof solid copper, made in the same handcrafted and ravishing fashion since 1819. An American birch wood and cork stopper keeps up to nine ounces sealed tight and ready to slip into a boot, pocket or purse. $200 || jacobbromwell.com
