Born from the vision of winemaking legends—Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi—Opus One is Napa’s answer to old-world excellence. The newly released 2021 vintage reflects that legacy with a depth and richness honed by an uncommonly dry year, which intensified concentration and flavor. This vintage opens with a dark …
A beautiful example of high mountain fruit, the 2014 offers a deep and complex nose that shows the high-quality fruit at its peak flavor. Deep black in color, the fruit shines through with a well-balanced but subtle wine with character. Impressive and balanced tannins, with dark stone fruit, blackberry and …
By Cornelius Geary Beautifully golden in color with hints of vanilla, orange and spice on the nose. On first sip you are rewarded with a rich, thick texture that coats your mouth. Lush notes of vanilla, chocolate and more spice, but the cooked agave shines through on the finish. An …
March is a time of freshness and newness in Sonoma County, where a highly successful summer concert series tackles a full production of a Broadway musical, a luxury hotel emerges from a complete rebranding and redesign, and new restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting experiences are just waiting to be discovered. …
Intense oak floods the glass with an opulent aroma. If you like big, oaky chardonnay this is the wine for you. Fruit forward with beautiful straw color and clarity, the wine over delivers with a lush viscosity that encapsulates the palate. Layers of rich fruit includes gooseberry and melon. A …
In wake of the sad news of Peter Mondavi’s passing (peacefully and surrounded by family), we thought it would be a fitting tribute to re-publish the Interview we conducted with this unquestionable wine pioneer. We at Drink Me thank Peter for his wisdom, love and passion to an industry and way …
Pardon the exhausted cliche, but Jean Charles Boisset is the embodiment of the American dream. Coming into a modest French wine-producing operation at birth, he eventually became the president of one of the most important wine groups in the world; his career has traced the development of wine domestically and …
Martin Miller’s Gin began during the gin doldrums of the mid-1990s. Now, as the Pied Piper of the gin renaissance, Martin Miller’s Gin is found in more than 40 countries and is growing in popularity at a sensational rate. What started you on your journey to make the world’s best …
An Interview with Tito Beveridge Tito Beveridge managed almost singlehandedly to change the way an entire category of alcohol is perceived. Still, for all of the success of Tito’s Vodka, it wasn’t always a guarantee that he’d make it. Publisher Cornelius Geary sat down with Beveridge in San Francisco to discuss …
An Interview with Heidi Barrett For all her fame and acclaim – winner of the first multiple 100-point scores for a Napa winemaker, the original artisan behind the cult-status Screaming Eagle, owner of her own brand La Sirena, and a very busy consulting career – Heidi Barrett is the most …
From luxurious, rare bottlings crafted by well-known names, to tiny, passion-fueled niche products pushed to market by perseverance, the 2014 Drink Me Magazine Elite 150 singles out the 150 most exciting and memorable beers, wines and spirits from the past year. Led by Brian Freedman, Drink Me Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, the team …
Once disregarded as a sweet, amateur alternative to beer, the recent hard cider movement has emerged as a serious craft niche. To prove this point, look no further than Mendocino County, CA where desperate searches and frenzied requests for the super local Boonville Cider House Bite Hard Cider can be heard …