2018 Faustino VII Blanco, Viura, Rioja, Spain
Fresh and bright in color, with citrus, pear, and orange notes. Crisp and clean on the first sip. Serve slightly chilled for more depth and complexity. A great go-to blanco. 92 Points
Fresh and bright in color, with citrus, pear, and orange notes. Crisp and clean on the first sip. Serve slightly chilled for more depth and complexity. A great go-to blanco. 92 Points
Delightfully dark inky color. On first nose, dynamic fruit and earthiness. Well-rounded and velvety tannins and a hearty mouthfeel with a touch of acid. Lots of stone fruits, jam, and savory goodness. 92 Points
Deep and inky purple in color with lively fruit and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice on first sip. A smooth and polished finish make this a wonderful wine. An absolutely delicious and supple blend of 50/50 Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. 94 Points
Lovely deep black plum color with pepper and black cherry notes on first nose. A well-rounded and integrated blend of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and ready to drink out of the bottle, the mouthfeel is silky smooth and voluptuous with black fruits, leather and spice. 95 Points
This classically styled Gran Reserva offers big and bold oak. Deep black in color with a little fruit on the nose, the oak predominates and overwhelms any fruit in the glass. Explosive and tannic in the mouth with lots of acid. After sitting for a long while in the decanter, …
Deep red color and well-balanced fruit to oak on the nose. Deep and rich with a touch of sumptuous dust that gives it a lush mouthfeel. Traditional black fruits and berries create a well-structured and pleasing wine. Open and let sit for 30 minutes. 92 Points
Big and bold with a ton of oak on opening. It mellowed after sitting for 30 minutes. Stunning gold color, more oak, and layers of floral and fruit finally made its way out. 91 Points
Huge, black, and bold. Needed to be decanted for 2 hours and then softened greatly. A very big wine that needed some time to open up. The ripe fruit mellowed and evened out the tannins and acid. Dark berries, leather, chocolate coat your mouth. Superb and fun from start to …
Well oaked on the nose with a lush deep purple color. A big wine that shows wood, leather, and dark fruits, solid tannins and acid. Grips your palate and takes you for a nice long ride. You could decant for an hour for a smoother finish. 92 Points
The family behind Willett Distillery, the celebrated makers of Kentucky Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, will add a culinary component to their intimate guest experience. Located at the site of the historic family owned and operated distillery, The Bar at Willett will tell the Kulsveen and Willett story through imaginative dishes, …
Almost nine years ago, Ravi DeRossi and Sother Teague partnered to open bitters destination Amor y Amargo in the East Village. The bar opens its second location in Brooklyn. As with the original, the bar will not stock any juice or syrups, focusing solely on amari, bitters, vermouth, and spirits, …
By Dr. Jason Burke, Hangover HeavenPhoto by Anders Krøgh Jørgensen Football season is back, and that means gameday drinking is back as well. For many people enjoying an alcoholic beverage or two (or many more) goes hand-in-hand with their football watching experience. As a company that focuses on treating hangovers, …