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. …
Winery – Chateau Musar Wine – Gaston Hochar Red Vintage – 2000 Varietal – CS/Cinsault/Carignan Approx 1/3rd each. Score – 95/100 Price – GBP £29.99 USD $44.04 This is a world class wine, showing perfectly and smack bang in the middle of it’s drinking window. Offering genuinely good value for …
Though not as widely known, Champagne Deutz stands shoulder-to-shoulder with well-known Champagne houses in terms of quality and tradition. Founded in 1838, Deutz has been a key producer in Aÿ, France ever since. Their NV brut is a blend of all three major Champagne grapes (38% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot …
The Tara Atacama collection by Ventisquero is inspired by the mystery and silence of the Atacama Desert—the driest in the world and provides a unique challenge for winemakers. Those challenges are taken head-on resulting in Tara, a line of extreme wines as complex as the landscape in which they originate. …
Winemaker: Merinda Kruger-Van Eck Wine: Perdeberg Winery Vineyard Collection Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Pinotage Price: GBP £11.99 USD $15.59 My love affair with Pinotage continues! It’s been a while, but I’m back in the saddle and couldn’t think of a better way to get back on the horse. There can often …
By living in such a big world, we as individuals are open to new experiences every day, especially when it comes to our taste buds. Wine in general takes us on a tasteful journey but it’s fantastic to find something that is especially unique. Cloudy Bay was created by David …
Distillery: Balcones Distilling Score: 93 Points Buy Now: www.masterofmalt.com This creamy delight unravels notes of stewed bananas, caramelized apples and a sweet indulgent vanilla. The palate brings forth an assortment of baked apples, dark caramel chocolate with a little sea salt and a rich mouthfeel that adds layers and layers …
Distillery: Balcones Distilling Score: 95 Points Buy Now: www.masterofmalt.com This dark wonder releases an instant charred and smoky nose with an abundance of raisins, stewed plums and molasses brown sugar. Deep and enticing in profile, the palate offers a peppery herbal element, teaming with milk chocolate and smoked ribs. The …
Spirit: Slow Hand Six Woods Cask Whiskey ABV: 57 (115% Proof) Ingredients: Organic malted barley and infused flavor from six woods: white oak, hickory, maple, mulberry, red oak and grape wood Score: 96 Points When you mature a whiskey in 6 different types of wood it’s either going to be …
On the hipster east side of LA, an old auto repair garage has been converted into one of the city’s current local hot spots and a can’t miss stop for delicious, culturally-inspired food. Salazar is a destination for patrons to enjoy a wide list of Mexican favorites like branzino and …
The brick and steel design of Yuzu Sushi + Robata Grill interior juxtaposes the sensual spirals of sauce and vibrant ingredients that make up each ceramic plate, a canvas that displays each work of art. Choosing the perfect wine to accompany such a feast is no small task, but Rachael …
Move over ‘Nice Girls’ – there’s a new chick in Brooklyn and she’s here to kick some booty. As a former combat actor, Mia Van de Water decided to hang up her gloves for grapes. In addition to teaching at the West End Grill Wine Program, this sommelier is happy …