IS LIGHT DRINKING A LIFE CHANGER?
Generally speaking, alcohol consumption and liver disease do not go together but a recent study would say otherwise. A national team of scientists led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) who consume alcohol in modest... Read More
WINES THAT GET RESPECT
It’s one thing to be a best seller; it’s an entirely different thing to be respected. Sixty members of the global wine community recently nominated the wine brands they admire the most. For the second year in a row, Concha y Toro claimed top honors as the World’s Most Admired... Read More
CHAMPAGNE DREAMS GO POP
France’s sparkling wine industry may be in for some tough times in the coming years as up to a third of some Champagne vineyards were hurt by heavy frosts in April. Temperatures dropped to -3°C (26.6°F) in the Côte des Blancs with villages like Avize, Cramant and Chouilly the worst... Read More
DEREGULATING SULPHITES
When it comes to labeling on alcohol, there’s always controversy and sulphites are no exception. In 2OO9 the European Commission implemented mandatory registration of sulphite use and it has been hotly contested by growers’ organizations ever since. After three years of lobbying by European wine growers, who claimed the measure... Read More
HARPOON RICH & DAN’S RYE IPA
HARPOON RICH & DAN’S RYE IPA – Originally released as part of the 1OO Barrel Series to commemorate the brewery’s 25th anniversary, Harpoon is adding this beer to its year-round portfolio. The Rye IPA was brewed using Harpoon’s proprietary yeast, the same yeast strain that has been used at the brewery... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS SINGLE BATCH VERLOREN and NORSE LEGEND
SAMUEL ADAMS SINGLE BATCH VERLOREN and NORSE LEGEND – These are the two latest additions to the limited-edition collection of Samuel Adams brewers’ favorites. The Verloren is inspired by the nearly-lost gose style that starts with an unfiltered wheat base and is enhanced by a touch of salt for a mineral... Read More
VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 CUVÉE DE LA LUNA and SONOMA COUNTY ZINFANDEL
VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 CUVÉE DE LA LUNA and SONOMA COUNTY ZINFANDEL – The Cuvée de la Luna is a Bordeaux-inspired blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged 24 months in small French, Hungarian and American oak barrels, it has aromas of black... Read More
THE PERFECT PURÉE OF NAPA VALLEY
THE PERFECT PURÉE OF NAPA VALLEY – Perfect Purée has released three new flavors in its line of Beverage Artistry cocktail mixers: Thyme & Citrus, Thai Basil & Black Pepper and Chipotle Sour. They are packed in frozen, 32-ounce gable-top containers and can be stored frozen for up to two... Read More
MILAGRO TEQUILA UNICO
MILAGRO TEQUILA UNICO – This limited-edition micro-distilled joven blend was developed by Milagro Tequila founders Daniel Schneeweiss and Moises Guindi. The team spent more than two years alongside Master Distiller Pedro Juarez crafting this offering which blends a micro-distilled silver tequila with Milagro’s rarest and finest barrel-aged reserves. The resulting liquid... Read More
MOUNT GAY ECLIPSE NAUTICAL “G†LIMITED EDITION
MOUNT GAY ECLIPSE NAUTICAL “G” LIMITED EDITION – The second in a series of limited-edition releases dedicated to honoring the brand’s commitment to sailing, this collectible bottle features the nautical flag design of the letter “G”. Suggested retail is $17.99. Available from United Liquors.