August 30, 2011

OR-GThis new spirit is a blend of premium French vodka and natural persimmon, papaya, mango, and lime juices.  Suggested retail is $29.99 for a 1L bottle, $24.99 for a 75Oml, $14.99 for a 375ml, and $3.99 for a 5Oml.  Available from United Liquors.

LAKE SONOMA WINERY 2O1O RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAYThis Chardonnay was made with grapes that were whole-cluster pressed and the clear juice was barrel fermented in small French oak barrels.  An additional five months of barrel aging with frequent stirring of the fermentation lees contributed smooth texture and understated oak nuances. ... Read More

RIAZUL TEQUILA This line of 1OO% blue agave tequilas includes Añejo, Blanco and Reposado expressions.  Aged in French white oak barrels formerly holding cognac or brandy, the Añejo is aged for two years, longer than any other tequila in its class, and has caramel, agave, mild clove, almond, butter, vanilla,... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS 13th HOUR The latest in a series of brews from the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection, this Belgian Stout combines the roasted chocolate and coffee flavors of a stout with the spicy character of a Belgian ale aged in oak.  The brew gets is name from the mythical... Read More

CHATEAU de LAUBAD “SIGNATURE” ARMAGNACThis Bas Armagnac brandy is handcrafted using Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche grapes from the largest single-estate vineyard in France.  Suggested retail is $34.99.  Available from Ideal Wine & Spirits Company.

WILD SHOT MEZCAL This new mezcal from country star Toby Keith is a 1OO% green agave spirit, complete with a worm at the bottom of the bottle.  Suggested retail for the Silver is $46.99 and $49.99 for the Reposado.  Available from United Liquors.

ALLURE MOSCATOThis pink California Moscato has bright and fresh flavors of peach, apricot and mint.  Available from United Liquors.

THE DALMORE ASTRUM Put in casks in 1966, Astrum has aged 44 years in American white oak and was finished in sherry casks.  The nose is intense, with notes of apple and pear that lead to exotic spices and a finish with floral hints.  Only 5OO bottles have been released... Read More

Mionetto Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCGThis new Prosecco from Mionetto is being released in time for the holiday season.  It has a luscious palate with apple, pear and tropical notes.  Suggested retail is $19.  Available from MS Walker.

SINGLE OAK PROJECT BOURBONThe second release of the Buffalo Trace “Holy Grail” project is now available.  This expression will explore three variables that affect the taste of bourbon: recipe, grain size and char level.  Some of the bottles contain bourbon made with rye and others with wheat.  The barrels themselves... Read More