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Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year filled with great friends, spectacular wine and food and most importantly good health and time to enjoy all those fun things.
This week I’ll be talking to my friend David Bahre, founder/owner and distilling hero of Wheat State Distillery. In case you haven’t been keeping track, the distillery has moved from 37th St. North to a new, bigger and better venue in Old Town combined with Distillery 244. 246 N Mosley here in Wichita, Kansas.
David Bahre’s love and knowledge of grains and fine spirits combined into an obsession. After years of planning, he started building the distillery in January of 2013 and Wheat State Distilling officially opened in December of 2013. www.wheatstatedistilling.com
David is a Wichita native and self-professed nerd. Following a family tradition in agriculture, he received his bachelor’s degree in Grain Science and Milling from Kansas State University and is working on his Masters in Agribusiness from KSU as well. Wheat State Distilling is a family owned and operated business. David’s wife, Kim, a Wichita native and KSU grad as well, works along with him. Their daughter, the inspiration for Bella Bahre’s Bourbon, is a frequent sight at the distillery in addition to great friends and family who help out when needed. On Facebook @wheatstatedistilling
Later in the show I’ll be talking to Aleigh Wells manager and founder of Distillery 244 an upscale event venue. Aleigh says:
“Distillery 244 is proud to offer our event space for rental for your special event. Our newly renovated, 7,000 sq. ft. event space provides a unique atmosphere. Located in the heart of Old Town, Distillery 244 is within walking distance to many restaurants, night life, hotels and shopping. Our event space has unique concrete floors, exposed brick walls and garage doors. We can accommodate up to 480 people for a sit down dinner in our venue, with an additional 125 people in our Distillery. We also have the capability to close off part of our venue, for a smaller, more intimate gathering.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige
Brut Prestige is Mumm Napa’s signature sparkling wine. A classic blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. It is a relaxed, yet elegant, wine that earns sparkling accolades from consumers and critics alike. Brut Prestige features fine bright citrus, red apple, stone fruit and creamy vanilla aromas, with hints of toast, honey and gingerbread spice. Its vibrant flavors are balanced by fine acidity and a rich, lingering finish.
Critical Acclaim
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Wine Spectator – “Packs in a lot of complexity for the price, offering aromas of apple, fresh ginger and rubber. The flavors are crisp and layered, with notes of raspberry and spice. “
Yet another great choice for your New Years celebration.
Grab it by the case at Jacob Liquor Exchange East or West!
Treveri Cellars is a family-owned sparkling wine house that produces some of the finest handcrafted sparkling wines in the United States. 
100% Chardonnay from the Yakima Valley AVA made in the traditional method. Smooth, complex and crisp, showing green apple and a hint of brioche balanced by bright acidity and touch of yeast on the palate for a cool, crisp finish. This Brut forges old world methods together with new world fruit, making this wine one that shouldn’t be missed. Treveri Brut demands indulgence and brings clear perspective to your moment. The fresh and dry finish enhances this bubbly, and brings luxury to any occasion.
L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants is an illustrated history of dozens of landmark eateries from throughout the City of Angels. From such classics as Musso & Frank and The Brown Derby in the 1920s to the see-and-be-seen crowds at Chasen’s, Romanoffs, and Ciro’s in the mid-20th century to the dawn of California cuisine at Ma Maison and Spago Sunset in the 1970s and ‘80s, L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants celebrates the famous locations where Hollywood ate, drank, and played.
Then it’s all about Party Planning with Crystal McDonald from Xclusive Events. Xclusive Events is a widely recognized and leading organization that provides professional event services to all segments of an event. We specialize in delivering compelling event solutions for our clients. We are passionate about providing our customers with engaging and memorable experiences for their events. Xclusive Events gives a touch of class to every event and gathering.
2014 Tom Gore Vineyards Chardonnay
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is dark red in color with aromas of cherry and currant and notes of leather and tobacco leaf along with hints of dark chocolate and mocha from oak aging. This wine is fruit forward on the entry with a rich, round mouthfeel and fine, supple tannins leading to a long finish.
