Wine: Chateau de Chantegrive Blanc Graves 2012 Region: Bordeaux Variety: 50 Semillon / 50 Sauvignon Blanc ABV: 13% alc Score: 90 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2020 Aromas of lemon oil and leesier notes that are just a touch creamy and reminiscent of bread dough. That leesiness comes through on the herb-flecked …
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is instantly recognizable. Just the words are enough to plant an image of their distinctive bottle in your head and their signature taste on your tongue. They’ve established themselves so well that it might be a bit jarring to see their label on a cider, but …
There’s nothing better than uncorking a nice bottle of red wine after a long, hectic day. Whether that day is filled with crying children, horrible bosses, or just the daily stressors of life, we have found 5 different red wines that will make you forget about all your problems. These …
Heineken wants to open your world. Since 1864 Holland’s number one brewery has championed markets worldwide. It was actually the first international beer imported to the United States after Prohibition. But with the launch of its new non-alcoholic lager Heineken is not only changing the color of its label—from its …
Wine: Chateau Doisy-Vedrines 2012 Region: Sauternes Score: 93 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2026 Classic notes of honey and freshly unearthed mushroom are framed by hints of honeysuckle, and roll into a palate both bright and sweet, with pineapple, white peach, nectarine, and lemon marmalade. Excellent now, and will show even more depth with …
L.A.’s favorite distillery is back at it again, changing the barrel aging game with the addition of their Slow Hand whiskey. Over at Greenbar Distillery, the distillers have elevated the flavors in traditional barrel aged whiskey to new heights by thinking of the wood itself as a central ingredient to …
With a heritage as rich and complex as the flavors in its newest cognac, Blue Swift, Martell is no novice in the world of crafting quality spirits. After 300 years of history, passion and dedication to expertise, Martell has established a brand enjoyed by royalty, in Hollywood, and across the …
Heartcrafted. To the winemakers of Napa Valley’s own Ca’Momi this means creating a wine that is full bodied, big hearted, and crafted with love, devotion, and commitment to all things soulful. They have built their winery on a foundation of passion, authenticity and obsessive dedication to quality. Ca’Momi embraces the …
Los Angeles evokes the Southern California spirit of movies, music, surfing and, of course, eternal sunshine. And, if you are planning to hit the top tourist spots during your visit, you’ll need a well-earned break from the hustle and bustle of L.A. crowds and traffic. Stylish Norah restaurant in West …
Twin sisters Joyce and Raissa de Haas founded Double Dutch in London in 2014 and are committed to creating elevated soft drinks to add to your favorite cocktails (or mocktails). While refreshing tonics like Cucumber & Watermelon, Cranberry, and Pomegranate & Basil were at the top of their menu for …
The Gin Act of 1751 was the start of the gin revolution for taste palates of sophisticated drinkers. Prior to 1751, gin was available to every man – poor and wealthy. The London government attached the libation as a disruption; a catalyst for crime and disorder. Following multiple regulations against …
Wine: Dubard Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé NV Variety: 50 Merlot / 50 Malbec Score: 87 pts Best Enjoyed: Now Distinctly nutty and yeasty aromas lean in the direction of fresh-baked pastry dough and graham crackers, and turn to a palate brighter than that nose implies, the raspberry and cranberry lending it lift. It …