The Fifth Cup Liqueur: For holidays or anytime
Anderson Valley: Fantastic and Unique Gift Ideas from California’s Hippest Wine Region
The Anderson Valley flash and fabulous gift guide comes from no other than undiscovered gem in Mendocino County. This haven for top cool climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays as well as aromatic whites like Reisling, is also home to cheese, cider and gourmet spice producers, cutting edge restaurants and family businesses that showcase both the land and nearby Pacific Ocean.
Check out the whole well-made electronic guide but here are a couple top picks:
The gift of attending the annual White Wine Festival in February or Pinot Noir Festival in May. Both events are packed with wines, food and incredible stories of winemaking you won’t want to miss. This is true wine country.
Cheese samplers from Pennyroyal Farms with or without their wine sampler. Or try plant-based cheeses from Bewildered Pig – which may be the easiest way to experience this restaurant with in-demand reservations.
Chutney from The Apple Farm, Hard Cider from Gowan’s, a pasta making course with Chef Jason at Wickson’s, popular Piment d’Ville, any spirit you may wish from Mendocino Spirits, a stay at The Boonville Hotel or any of the many wine packs from family wineries means you can not go wrong in Anderson Valley for the Holidays.
Check out the guide at the Anderson Valley Winegrowers website.
The Fifth Cup Liqueur: For holidays or anytime
The Fifth Cup is a liqueur crafted from figs, apricots, dates, almonds and pistachios. Since Righteous Road Craft Spirits uses kosher sugar cane distillate for their two Fifth Cup liqueurs, owner David Hermelin released his liqueur with Kosher certification in 2001. Kosher spirits are often made from kosher, wheat-based distillate, …
Raj Bhakta and his Bhakta Spirits Bring on Aged Armagnac and Fun
Raj Bhakta and His Latest Chapter in Spirits Raj Bhakta holding court in a former classroom on the college campus he bought to house BHAKTA Spirits These ones are some of the oldest in the world and bear the name BHAKTA Spirits – and they live on a Vermont college …
Proof of Age: 2015 La Cave de Ribeauvillé Pinot Blanc AOC
Made by the oldest wine co-operative in France, this golden-rose colored wine proves the ageability of pinot blanc. The wine’s aroma of honey-ripe and dried apples brings the change of seasons into sharp focus: a gentle transition from late summer to early autumn. This wine has a lovely textured mouthfeel, …
Oxford Artisan Distillery Easy Ryder Rye Whisky
Oxford Artisan Distillery combined 9 carefully selected casks to create their seventh batch of rye whisky, Easy Ryder. This perfect for summer whisky, is a celebration of Oxford Artisan Distillery’s distilling method. The distilling process uses heritage grains that are free from pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides, ensuring the best quality …
Introducing Casa Dragones Barrel Blend
Casa Dragones Barrel Blend, 100% Blue Agave Añejo tequila, achieves its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak, each selected for their individual flavor and characteristics. At the end of the aging process, both barrel styles are blended together to …
Nickolls & Perks 225th Anniversary Single ex-Port Cask Whisky
Nickolls & Perks has released an exclusive single malt Ex-Port cask whisky in partnership with Bimber Distillery of London for their 225th Anniversary. Nickolls & Perks have released this whisky to celebrate their history of selling exceptional Port for multiple centuries. This whisky was matured for 5 years and 9 …
Dohba Mezcal
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 …
Patrón en Lalique: Serie 3
Patrón Tequila and Lalique have come together to create a remarkably unique bottle of tequila. Marc Larminaux of Lalique has designed the bottle to resemble the shape of an agave plant, which is used to make Patrón tequila. This bottle features a blend of Patrón extra añejo tequilas, aged in …
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Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar Red 2000: 95 Points
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 …
Chateau Bourgneuf Veyron 2013 Pomerol: 93 Pts
Wine: Chateau Bourgneuf Veyron 2013 Pomerol ABV: 13.5% alc. Score: 93 pts Imported By: Maisons Marques & Domaines Best Enjoyed: 2019 – 2027 Quiet, but this shows a nicely creamy and dense nose, with notes of cherry pastry creme and spice. The palate is well-concentrated, with mulberry and raspberry creme brulee alongside chocolate ganache. …
Armand de Brignac Demi Sec: 96 Points
Winery: Armand de Brignac Region: Champagne Variety: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier Vintage(s): 2009, 2010, 2012 ABV: 12.5% Score: 96 The nose gives layers of complexity, bringing forth a variety flavours that develop over time. Citrus intertwined with a creamy toffee and vanilla yogurt continue to …