With daylight savings and temperatures rising, here in California we call this “Picnic Season”. Grab your blanket, pick up some cheese and gather your friends to enjoy these absolutely refreshing wines while hanging out in the sun. Bodegas Botani Moscatel Seco 2013 Malaga, Spain $18 93 Pts Zesty and full …
Cain Vineyard & Winery works hard to distinguish the Cain Cuvée series from typical Napa Valley red blends. Having worked with the same key growers for the past ten years, the Cain Cuvée is a reliably balanced blend combining an elegant body and hints of fruit with the depth and complexity expected when …
Whoever said you had to break the bank on Mothers Day? No one, that’s who! If you want some idea’s on how to spoil mom, but keep the costs down, Martini & Rossi have your back. With a selection of sparkles to celebrate in style, we’ve put together two signature cocktails …
By Michael Cervin Everyone in the wine world knows Riedel – the glassmaker who changed wine appreciation by creating stemware specifically suited to an individual wines’ characteristics. But what few people ever see is the process of their hand blown glasses. I recently visited the Riedel Factory in Kufstein, Austria …
When invited to a recent Yapp tasting for trade and press, it was a no brainer to attend. The supplier has a history of laying on great tastings, and this event was no different. In the Spring of each year they release their annual wine list. The book is packed …
For years now, Rajat Parr has been among the most highly regarded and well-known wine professionals in America. From his work with Michael Mina and his own restaurants to, now, finding acclaim as a winemaker himself, his many talents have served him, and the wine-loving public, well over the years. …
New Zealand Wine are celebrating Sauvignon Blanc Week. At Drink Me, we’re never one to miss out on the party, so we’re bringing you our top picks of the best Marlborough SB you can find in the UK for less than £10. There is a whopping 18k hectares of Sauvignon …
Many alcohol enthusiasts also happen to be aesthetically inclined. The wine and spirits industry has become a leader in fine design. Wineries and distillers have discovered that their target audiences (you and I) respond well to fine design, and even make purchases based on whether or not a bottle’s label …
This week we bring you more weird and whimsical facts about wine, beer and spirits for all of your alcoholic learning needs. Learn about the feat of wine, spirit shelf lives, historic beer facts and much much more! Like what you see? Just hover above and you can instantly share …
I hope everyone is enjoying spring weather. More sunshine typically means more White wine, so I hope my April Top 5 Whites installment provides some useful suggestions for UK readers. As per last month, I’ll be telling you exactly where you can find them, how much they go for as …
Milwaukee has always been known as a beer town, but there are plenty of people who prefer a nice glass of wine. The chilly Wisconsin weather makes it perfect for the hearty reds to warm your insides, while there are plenty of days to enjoy the crisp whites, including the …
“This road is littered with winemakers who have tried to make wine here,” says Greg La Follette, careening in a rickety pick-up through a winding and narrow dirt road with shear drops into the ravines below. We’re bouncing along the road to Manchester Ridge Vineyard, a place where La Follette …