Dohba Mezcal was created by Maestro Mezcalero, Don Manuel Gonzalez in the Oaxacan Mixteca region of Mexico. The process starts with ripe pineapples of maguey espadin agaves, which are harvested after 9 to 12 years. They are cooked in ovens and ground using a process called “heartbreaking,” which ensures only …
Aperture Cellars is the opening that lets light into a camera. Through this lens, Jesse Katz and his photographer father Andy Katz search California to find “specific soils in which to create memorable [wine] journeys.” They make wines that focus on wine, life and soil. Chenin Blanc wines are well-known …
The Macallan Double Cask Whisky Series, 12, 15, 18, and 30 years, uses the traditional style of Macallan blended with American or European oak. This makes for a sweeter spirit with flavors of warm honey, citrus, and ginger. Each whisky in the Macallan Double Cask series is available for purchase …
Gordan and MacPhail have released a one-of-a-kind 1949, 72 year-old single malt scotch whisky from Milton Distillery. Milton distillery is no longer under that name, instead it is now called Strathisla, making this single malt the last to ever be released with the Milton Distillery label. Matured in casks from …
With wines made by the respected John Grochau, Red Electric Wines are fairly new to the Willamette Valley but are named after an iconic mode of commuter transportation from the Valley to Portland. From 1913 to 1929, the Red Electric train stopped in Newberg, Forest Grove, McMinnville, Sherwood, Carlton, Salem …
This is a serious gin. For three reasons. First because the aroma immediately envelopes you in another time and place: a fantasy of being out on a Scottish hillside. Second, because the spirit is so lively, enticing and balanced, you might want to drink it straight. And third, watch out, …
Produced in Romagna’s Predappio sub-region, this wine is a classic from Drei Donà .The family-owned winery is a member of FIVI , the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers, and they farm with organic principles. To increase their commitment to sustainable agriculture, the family is now introducing draft horses for work …
Have you ever had a great pair of boots that were so special you never wore them? With Jordan wines, I often hesitate to uncork them because I don’t want the experience to be over. But today this bottle caught my eye and demanded, “open me tonight.” So I did. …
Light straw in color with a bright nose with subdued white stone fruits. Solid fruit on the palate and well balanced, a crisp wine with perfect acidity. Slightly more restrained in comparison to other sauvignon blancs and a good alternative to the big green and grassy wines out there. Very …
Densely purple in color with blackberry fruit on the nose. A delightful blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah creates a well balanced and a thoroughly enjoyable wine, easy drinking and holds up well for a long time. Hints of dusted chocolate on the finish, rich and elegant and …
Casa Del Sol is a celebrity tequila that has been done correctly and thoughtfully. 11:11 Angel’s Reserve is their pinnacle creation, crafted by the triumvirate of actor Eva Longoria, and tequila nobility Alejandra Pelayo and Mariana Padilla, whose families lineages have created some of the most well known and impressive …
The mission statement of Costco says they aim “to continually provide members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.” When it comes to their 2022 Wine Advent-ure Calendar, all we can say is, “Mission accomplished!” Costco has exceeded expectations again with this year’s Wine Advent-ure Calendar, …
This wine is a new classic style: Prosecco Brut. It has a balanced aroma with some light florals, and a palate that is less fruity and more dry, with a fine finish. The wine is best savored in a white wine glass, not in a flute. As in other Bellenda …
Wine: Tempranillo Elaboración Especial Variety: Tempranillo Vintage: 2015 Country: Spain ABV: 14% Score: 93 A striking example of Rioja and a testament to Tempranillo production by Gonzales Byass. This special production showcases a divine and exuberant nose of black cherries, sweet vanilla cocoa and fresh tobacco alongside a dominant dark plum …
Wine: Finca Constancia Selección Variety: Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Graciano, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2013 Country: Spain ABV: 14% Score: 92 This full bodied, dense berry delight offers a plethora of ripe red berries, black berries and a delicate floral element on the nose. The palate is balanced by …
Wine: Beronia Rueda Variety: Verdejo Vintage: 2016 Country: Spain Score: 91 A pale golden hue sits in the glass, showcasing notes of ripened pineapple, pear and succulent apples. Floral aromas of blossom and jasmine begin to emerge over time as a slight salinity and minerality take hold. The nose is …
Many of our memories can be triggered by our senses and as much as we use our sight and hearing for a lot of them, the strongest most subtle ones are those that can send you years down the memory lane and drop you somewhere you forgot existed. David uses …
You’ve got the bar, the liquor, and the highball glasses. You’ve even memorized the cocktail recipes word for word, ingredient for ingredient. But, when you go to add ice, you have to use tiny, run of the mill refrigerator ice. Sure, it comes from an ice dispenser, but that’s not …
In the final episode of season 2, host Leiti Hsu and Sommelier Caleb Ganzer visit one of Brooklyn’s treasured hidden gems, Petite Crevette. For almost 40 years Petite Crevette has been a neighborhood staple for lively conversation, impossibly fresh and delicious seafood and the notable and notorious personality and commitment …