Wine: Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux Rosé 2015 Vignobles Dourthe Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 34% Cabernet Franc / 16% Merlot ABV: 12.5% Imported By: Thienot Score: 84 Points Best Enjoyed: Drink Now The nose here is very subtle, with a whiff of wild strawberry, cherry, and mineral, but not giving much beyond that. …
Created amid the rich 1970s culture in New York City, Smith & Wollensky has heralded the name of one of the finest steakhouses across the world. Maintaining exemplary standards for their in-house butchered, USDA Prime dry-aged cuts, Smith & Wollensky London meats are considered some of the best in the …
The hot weather this time of year can make us all crave something crisp, sweet, and refreshing. There’s nothing better than enjoying a glass of white wine out on the patio or by the pool. Let us help you refresh your taste buds this summer by trying these top 5 …
Wine: Chateau du Cros Blanc 2015 Region: AOC Bordeaux Variety: Sauvignon ABV: 13% alc. Score: 89 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Lovely aromas of grapefruit pith, kumquat, and freshly cut grass, and a palate of white grapefruit as well as a floral note alongside lime and sweet spice.
Dim sum is steeped in tradition but it can still hold surprises. Much like the humble soup dumpling, the pillowy package contains a savory sip of broth. Din Tai Fung, a dim sum restaurant in Glendale, California adds its own twist by incorporating BYOB to its traditional tea service, and …
Wine: Chateau de Pez St.-Estephe 2013 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 91 pts Imported By: Maisons Marques & Domaines Best Enjoyed: 2020 – 2030 Subtle nose, with a creamy note to the cherry pastry creme and spice, but otherwise, this is fairly quiet right now. On the palate, this is shutting down and looks ready …
The first ever Vinexpo space, dedicated to organic and biodynamic wines in Bordeaux, France, was held in June 2017. This is a major milestone in both the farming and wine production industry, yet not everyone is happy with this progression. Agricultural lobbyists still push the pesticides, throwing tantrums and jumping …
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 …
Brooklyn is both inside the city yet also outside, on the other side of the East River. Perhaps that is why this borough is so quick to embrace dichotomy. The fiery oven of Lucali Pizza runs all day trying to keep up with the demand, but even its heat can’t …
Wine: Chateau Barreyre 2014 Bordeaux Superieur Region: Bordeaux ABV: 14% alc Score: 87 points Best Enjoyed: Drink now Subtle and earthy, with currants and cherry skin that brighten up noticeably with air, and lead to a palate defined by red cherry and a hint of flowers, as well as shaved led pencil.
Wine: Chateau Tour des Termes 2012 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2023 Copious tobacco, cedar, and graphite aromas are joined by dark currants and violets, and turn to a palate bright with acid and anchored by cherry skin and mineral, as well as red and darker currants.
Wine: Chateau Poujeaux Moulis-en-Medoc 2010 Score: 91 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2019 Gorgeous nose, with lifted aromatics yet still somehow anchored. Aromas of sandalwood, balsamic, dark currants and black raspberries, melted black licorice, and a hint of Indian-spiced meat. On the palate, this is lively yet clearly at the end of its …