Claret colored, with a full-bodied oak profile. This Rioja softened up and the fruit and spices shown through after 2 hours in decanter. Dry taste and complex tannins developed into a refined and exquisite wine. Drink now. 93 Points
Ruby red in color with solid fruit notes. Cherry, plum, and ripe raspberries on first taste. Refined and well balanced with good acid. Over delivers for the price. 92 Points
Deep red color with ripe fruit on first nose. More ripe stone fruits, blackberries, and jam make this a well-developed and ready to drink now wine. 90 Points
Delightfully dark inky color. On first nose, dynamic fruit and earthiness. Well-rounded and velvety tannins and a hearty mouthfeel with a touch of acid. Lots of stone fruits, jam, and savory goodness. 92 Points
Deep and inky purple in color with lively fruit and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice on first sip. A smooth and polished finish make this a wonderful wine. An absolutely delicious and supple blend of 50/50 Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. 94 Points
Lovely deep black plum color with pepper and black cherry notes on first nose. A well-rounded and integrated blend of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and ready to drink out of the bottle, the mouthfeel is silky smooth and voluptuous with black fruits, leather and spice. 95 Points
This classically styled Gran Reserva offers big and bold oak. Deep black in color with a little fruit on the nose, the oak predominates and overwhelms any fruit in the glass. Explosive and tannic in the mouth with lots of acid. After sitting for a long while in the decanter, …
Deep red color and well-balanced fruit to oak on the nose. Deep and rich with a touch of sumptuous dust that gives it a lush mouthfeel. Traditional black fruits and berries create a well-structured and pleasing wine. Open and let sit for 30 minutes. 92 Points
Big and bold with a ton of oak on opening. It mellowed after sitting for 30 minutes. Stunning gold color, more oak, and layers of floral and fruit finally made its way out. 91 Points
Huge, black, and bold. Needed to be decanted for 2 hours and then softened greatly. A very big wine that needed some time to open up. The ripe fruit mellowed and evened out the tannins and acid. Dark berries, leather, chocolate coat your mouth. Superb and fun from start to …
Delicate fruit on first swirl with a lighter ruby red color. Well balanced with solid blackberry and stone fruits. Excellent finish, very supple, and elegant. For the price point, an excellent red. 93 Points
Well oaked on the nose with a lush deep purple color. A big wine that shows wood, leather, and dark fruits, solid tannins and acid. Grips your palate and takes you for a nice long ride. You could decant for an hour for a smoother finish. 92 Points
Bright floral with melon fruit notes jump out at you. Delightful, well balanced body with excellent acid and structure. A refreshing and thoroughly pleasing wine. 93 Points
Product: Bar Keep Apple Bitters Score: 89 Points Pure apple cider enriched with cinnamon and dry spice notes. The apples notes start out with a flush of concentration before fading into a bittersweet finish. These bitters are 100% organic.
Spirit: Ixá Añejo Tequila Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Type: Organic 100% heartland blue agave Score: 97 Points Like pure comfort wrapped up in a bottle, the Ixá Añejo offers sumptuous aromas of toasted oak, butterscotch and toffee syrup. There’s an incredible fresh tobacco that rolls out of …
Spirit: FRUITLAB Hibiscus Liqueur Ingredients: 100% organic hibiscus flowers, herbs, tea, citrus, cane sugar ABV: 20 (40% Proof) Score: 92 Sweet meadow fruits ooze from the glass with concentrated floral notes such as jasmine and rose petals. As if a basket of fresh meadow berries has escaped the bottle, this …
“Feeling like you need a lift? The Mixology Group and Drink Me have just the remedy for you! The Black, No Sugar is a simple twist on the modern classic, the Espresso Martini. A simple serve utilising two incredible new ingredients, Black Cow Vodka and Mr Black Cold Press Coffee …
The Mixology Group and Drink Me have joined forces to bring you an exclusive series of DIY cocktail tutorials. Never be afraid to explore the world of the drink – join us throughout 2016 and put your mixology skills to the test with our user-friendly imbibe guides. Drink on! Start …
Start the week with a little booze history from our friends over at The Atlantic. From fermented mare’s milk to agave sap, check out the world of the imbibe.