Region: California Vintage: 2017 Winemaker: Marshall Stuart Grape: Viognier ABV: 14.5% SRP: $26 487 cases Winner! Viognier is a tricky grape and Lorimar gets it just right here. Redolent of jasmine and honeysuckle, it’s a grape classically described in white floral notes. I personally really love viognier, especially with Indian food …
A refreshing can of beer makes the perfect addition to any summertime activity. Bonfires, camping trips, hikes, and beach days- canned beverages are not only safer to throw in a beach bag than glass bottles, but who wouldn’t enjoy a refreshing beer on a hot summer day? It’s that time …
Region: Temecula Valley, CA Vintage: 2014 Winemaker: Marshall Stuart Grapes: 95% syrah, 5% petite sirah ABV: 15.5% SRP: $48 443 cases With a change of the musical note on the label, this red is the first entry into Lorimar’s line-up that is a Temecula Valley-designate wine. So we now can get …
The contemporary popularity of the craft cocktail owes its success to the great distillers and bartenders dedicated in their pursuit to make exceptional drinks that not only stun the palate, but also create a unique experience. Many consumers are empowered with the knowledge and tools to make great cocktails at …
The summer season can mark the mark the beginning of our favorite cocktail season, but sometimes being creatures of habit works against us. In this case, as soon as it starts heating up outside we may reach for our favorite sangria recipe or our favorite mojito, but that kind of …
Region: California Vintage: 2015 Winemaker: Marshall Stuart Grapes: 40% grenache, 30% syrah, 30% mourvèdre ABV: 15.8% SRP: unknown 600 cases This GSM blend nearly reaches 16% alcohol, which starts to get dangerously close to Port and other fortified wines in terms of alcohol by volume. That said, I think it was a pretty tasty, …
The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky has been teaching the history of Kentucky and other parts of the United States through exhibitions, artifacts and live performances since 2004. Originally the museum focused on historic arms, but has since re-branded itself to cover a much wider scope of Kentucky’s history. …
Region: California Vintage: 2015 Winemaker: Marshall Stuart Grapes: 75% cabernet franc, 10% malbec, 8% zinfandel, 7% petite sirah ABV: 14.6% SRP: $42 703 cases Another highlight from the Lorimar line-up! While cabernet franc is often a secondary blending grape among the “big five” from Bordeaux, in this blend it gets to be the …
Despite differences in language and culture, Stephen and Jeany Cronk’s passion for wine led them to sell their southeast London home and move to the small village of Cotignac in 2009. There, in the famed rosé-making region of southern France, they founded Mirabeau en Provence. Nine years later, their wine …
Region: Provence, France A beautiful assortment of flavours striking harmonious chords of strawberry, blackcurrant, gooseberry and nectarine. Everything you love about Provençal rosé wrapped up in a sparkling surprise. Refreshing and sophisticated with a dash of elegance, this is the perfect entertaining wine and will work perfectly with everything from chicken and seafood to creamy and fruit-based desserts.
Region: Provence, France Grape: Grenache & Syrah This delight emits perfect balance of fresh ripe apricot, nectarine and peach alongside refreshing tropical notes like pineapple and kiwi. Wonderfully well-rounded and full of flavour and character. The plush texture gives a vibrant mouthfeel, while the combination of both tropical and ripe stone fruits offers a …
Winemaker, Marshall Stuart started out his career in 1988, working with Carl Key at Keyways Winery in Temecula, California. While working there he completed his Bachelors Degree in Winemaking, Viticulture and Enology at University of California, Davis one of the most renowned viticulture and enology programs in the world. In …