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Mike Raven

Mike Raven is the Managing Editor of in the Mix magazine. He has over 20 years of experience in distributor management in Florida with Southern Wine and Spirits, Premier Beverage Company and was the CEO of Lion Wines and Spirits.

A Gentleman Named Jack

A Gentleman Named Jack

A look at the man and distillery named Jack Daniel’s.

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Striking Oil in California

Striking Oil in California

Olive oil that is…

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The E&J Gallo Winery Waitstaff Survival Guide to Wine

The E&J Gallo Winery Waitstaff Survival Guide to Wine

New training program

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The Florida Winefest & Auction

The Florida Winefest & Auction

18th Annual Shines at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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Campari: An Art Form for the Ages

Campari: An Art Form for the Ages

This classic drink has inspired artists for over a century. The ever-evolving art changes with the times, as does the new calendar featuring Eva Mendes. The complementing web site explains the story of how…”Once upon a time a world existed of fantasies and secret desires, and how it was lost, as she, the personification of passion, crossed over into the real world.

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Cooking with Spirit: Using Spirits in your Recipes

Cooking with Spirit: Using Spirits in your Recipes

…for that unique tasting dish

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Keep your Wines from becoming Middle Aged, Like Me

Keep your Wines from becoming Middle Aged, Like Me

Preservation Systems

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Celebrate Spain

Celebrate Spain

As you go through the process of creating your menu, which may include Tapas, Gazpacho, Zarzuela, Ceviche, Paella, Pollo รก la Riojana and the like, you will most certainly want to pair them with wines from Spain. Let’s take a tour of the country and I will show you a few of my favorites and the possible food pairings to go with them.

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