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 …

Aldi’s highly sought-after Holiday Magic Wine Advent Calendar is back in stores and “WOW!” Aldi really upped its game this year! Aldi first pioneered the Wine Advent calendar concept back in 2018.  The product has sold out almost immediately every year and tons of other retailers jumped on the bandwagon, …

Let’s face it, a weekly trip to Target is usually one of those routine things we all do to satisfy our basic shopping needs… pick up some toilet paper, cereal, food for the dog, milk, etc… the basics.  Of course, on “special occasions” you might head to Target to pick …

David Frost is a world class golfer who grew up in a winemaking family in South Africa and now he makes wine to boot at David Frost Wine in South Africa. When you were a kid, do you remember plucking a blade of bright green grass, and absent-mindedly chewing on …

This wine is a combination of ancient land and modern technology. It’s from the more upscale line of wines called Vinea Domini, a division of the Gotto d’Oro wine cooperative in the province of Lazio. This is near Rome, in the center of Italy, a region where wines have been …

Coffee and wine have much in common. Their aroma, flavors, and level of intensity—mellow to strong—draw people to pour a cup or glass. Finding pleasure in both coffee and winemaking influenced Scott Burr to launch his 100% Kona-grown Carta Coffee Merchants. Burr grew up with his hands purpled from sorting grapes …

Penelope Bourbon is one of our favorite bourbon producers, crafting small batch, beautifully elegant expressions year after year. Their newest masterpiece is Architect, a blended straight whiskey coming in at 104 proof, non-chill filtered with their signature four grain mash bill paired with two styles of French oak staves provided …

This wine turned out to be a great choice to crack open on a Monday: relaxing and energizing at the same time. And it’s a screw cap, to further simplify life. La Crema Winery has been around for over 40 years, so they know what wine consumers are looking for. …

It’s a little known fact that if you are so inclined, and you have the right connections in whiskey country, and you just happen to be a UFC legend named Dustin Poirier, you might be allowed to taste through some barrels and bottle your own whiskey.  Rare Stash is the …

This is the time of year to go full-on Italian for lunch or dinner: a glass of this white wine with the first asparagus of the season, cooked till barely crunchy, dribbled with local extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with a fine layer of chopped, hard-boiled eggs. Served outside …

If you’ve never heard of Geodesy wines, the most important thing you need to know is that the company was founded with a purpose: to support young women in agriculture.  After having established and run an award-winning sparkling wine company — J Vineyards & Winery — for 30 years, Judy …

‘Tis the season for a daily celebration of wines from famed viticultural regions around the world as you countdown to Christmas Eve. We’ve done the hard work for you, and assembled a definitive list of the best and brightest wine Advent calendars that will make each day a festive joy. …