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Cocktails make life worth living. Martinis and Cosmos are the answer to celebrations, special occasions, or days when you just need to treat yourself. But if you don’t have time to go to a bar or buy the ingredients to make it yourself, then you miss the opportunity to enjoy …

When we think of a white Bordeaux, how much do we really know about the forgotten sister of the hunky, full bodied red?  It turns out, not as much as we thought.  Once upon a grape, the white Bordeaux was just as popular as the red, if not more so. …

Wine: Les Hauts de Smith Bordeaux Rosé 2014 Score: 89 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now   Lovely raspberry and wild strawberry notes on the nose, with a hint of minerality that is echoed on the palate, as is that red-berry fruit. At nearly three years of age, there is a savory …

A classic drink serves a certain standard of excellence—excellence in memorability and power. Cousins, Nicholas Browne and Tim Walker, are bringing back a most deserving classic with their timely re-launch of Nicholson Gin, one of London’s oldest and most celebrated brands. First founded back in 1736, the company gained momentum …

Founded in 1994 Ridgeview Winery has been creating their world class sparkling wines for over 20 years. Their stunning and masterfully cultivated vineyard is located at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex. There, they produce globally renowned English grapes, known for their super-acidity, the hallmark of a good …

The highland distillery of Glenmorangie is adorned with prestige for many reasons. It is home to the tallest whisky stills in Scotland and has earned a mountain of awards over the years. Both are interesting and impressive but many would say their greatest feat is the innovative spirit they have …

At some point or another, we’ve all stood in front of a bottle of mezcal and felt confused about why it isn’t called tequila. They are very similar, with some key differences. Mezcal must be made from 80% to 100% agave, and be produced in Mexico, while tequila can only …

Wine: Chateau Cambon la Pelouse 2014 Region: Haut-Medoc Variety: Sauvignon Score: 88 pts Best Enjoyed: Now- 2020 Nicely spiced dark currants and dark cherries, with notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, pencil led and leather. On the palate, this is quite savory, with sasparilla, scorched earth, and a background layer of cherry skin and graphite.

Photo Credit: CIVB Is there such thing as an everyday, affordable, yet decent Bordeaux wine?  The simple answer is, yes there is.  A more complicated answer would be:  yes there is if you know where to look.  Bordeaux, as many wine enthusiasts will state, arguably has some of the best …

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 …