Wine: Gran Reserva Winery: Beronia Vintage: 2009 Region: Rioja Varieties: Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo The nose immediately emits scents of thick oozing brambles, with stewed dark plums, blackberries and a fragrant black pepper. Reenacted on the palate, you can expect to experience a stunning velvety texture, full of deep dark …
Situated along the white sands of the Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen sits a luxury resort fit for kings and queens. The Viceroy Riviera Maya Luxury Resort is adults-only and nestled right into the surrounding tropical forests. With their full service spa, award winning restaurant and lounge, prime beachfront …
Las Vegas is known for its luxurious hotels, glitzy casinos, for being a bit weird and wonderful, and of course, the never ending flow of alcohol and cocktails. The entire strip is filled with watering holes, ranging from upscale lounges to crowded bars, catering to kinds of audiences, but what …
Stewed apples with a caramel glaze hit the nose immediately bringing forth a freshly baked apple crumble and a sprinkling of Demerara sugar. There’s a vibrant, sweet-acidic balance on the palate, oozing with more of those freshly baked apple crumble notes. A little lime zest and lemon rind …
An incredibly refreshing and fruit forward rosé that showcases the lighter side of Bordeaux. The nose offers a voluptuous fruit basket of strawberries, pears, nectarines and light tropical fruits. Immediately on the palate more of that rounded freshness mingles playfully with a light and dry character. Juicy cantaloupe, fresh …
The American Bar at the celebrated London landmark, The Savoy, is debuting a new cocktail menu. The new menu is called Coast To Coast and will take guests on a sensory journey across Britain from south to north. The new menu offers vivid details of landscapes, folklores, history, and distinctive …
Winery: Matua Winery Region: Marlborough, Central Otago Variety: 100% Pinot Noir ABV: 13% Score: 90 Points The moment the cap is removed, layers of freshly ripe meadow fruits begin to emerge, led by a distinct strawberry and red cherry that seem to ooze from the glass upon being poured. Upon …
Winery:Matua Winery Region: Marlborough, Central Otago Variety: 100% Pinot Noir ABV: 13% Score: 92 Points A lovely representation of Pinot Noir rosé with distinct Marlborough qualities. The 2016 offers a great strike of balance between fruit and acidity, offering lighter fruits such as strawberry and red cherry on the nose. …
Winery: Matua Winery Region: Marlborough, Central Otago Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc ABV: 13% Score: 94 Points A fantastic representation of Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region. An immediate nose of refreshing lime, freshly cut grass and ripening honeydew melons. There’s a mild salinity and wet stone that hit the mid-palate, …
Wine and cocktails, it’s a notion that some find a little confusing, but find the perfect balance of flavors and you’ll be incredibly satisfied with the result. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine by itself, but when you have fussy friends or just can’t decide between a …
Rosé sure has been on a journey over the past couple years and unsurprisingly continues to grow from strength to strength. While Provence and the Rhône are producing some great stuff, the climate and terroir of New Zealand makes it a true contender for some phenomenal rosé which is taking …
It’s a pretty bold statement for a winery to declare they were the ‘first’ to do something, especially nowadays when everyone seems to find some claim to fame. But Matua has something a little special up it’s sleeve, after all, they were the pioneers of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand, …