CASTELLO DI RADDA CHIANTI CLASSICO
This Chianti Classico has hints of violet, balsamic notes, and graphite. Harmonious, with an aftertaste of fruit and ripe plum, savory, slightly tannic, mellowing with time. Suggested retail is $22.99. AVAILABLE FROM from M.S. Walker.
GIN MG OVERPROOF
This hand-crafted, London Dry wheat gin is produced in copper pot-stills at MG Destilerías in Barcelona, Spain and distilled with juniper grown at the family’s estate and coriander. There is a strong presence of juniper berries on the palate and a spicy touch from the coriander. 102.2 proof. Suggested retail... Read More
FORTEMASSO BAROLO CASTELLETTO
Clear and pervasive, with delicate notes of violet, spices, and hay. Harmonious, full and slightly dry, with a persistent and complex finish that leaves a pleasant licorice aftertaste. Suggested retail is $69.99. AVAILABLE FROM from M.S. Walker.
DOGFISH HEAD COCKTAILS
Dogfish Head Brewery & Cocktails has released Passion Fruit Citrus Vodka Mule and Pineapple Orange Rum Mai Tai RTDs (both 12% ABV). Suggested retail for a four-pack of 12-ounce cans is $13. AVAILABLE FROM from Atlantic Beverage, Burke Distributing and Commonwealth Wine & Spirits.
THE BUSKER IRISH WHISKEY SMALL BATCH SINGLE POT STILL
This small batch offering is double-aged in Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks at the Royal Oak Distillery. The limited-edition whiskey has leathery tobacco notes, soft lingering spice and autumnal fruits such as figs, sultanas, prunes and damsons. Suggested retail is $49.99 for a 700ml bottle. AVAILABLE FROM from M.S. Walker.
KILLINGTON DISTILLERY SPIRITS
Vermont-based Killington Distillery is located in the heart of the Green Mountains. The Maple Cask Bourbon is aged with 100% locally sourced maple syrup and bottled at 90 proof. Complex notes of maple, vanilla and oak make it complex enough to drink it neat or as an addition to any... Read More
MEILI VODKA
This environmentally conscious and sustainably produced vodka from Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson is now available. Meili uses pure mountain spring water — needing zero treatment or filtration, combined with hand-selected grains from their local farms in Montana. Packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled glass bottles, no two are the same.... Read More
WINE . . . ROMAN STYLE
It’s well-established that the Romans liked their wine. In fact, it’s believed that many drank as much as a liter a day each! But what did it actually taste like? Did it bear any similarity to what we consume today? Recent research is shedding new light on its flavor, aroma... Read More
FRENCH WINE EXPORTS DOWN IN 2023
France’s wine woes continued in 2023 as exports of wine and spirits fell last year from a post-COVID peak as inflation clipped consumer demand and distributors in the lucrative U.S. market cleared existing stocks, industry group FEVS said. Wine and spirits are one of France’s biggest export earners. The sector... Read More
FIVE NEW MASTERS OF WINE
Congratulations to the newest vintage of Masters of Wine! The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced five new MWs have joined its membership, including four in the UK and one based in Italy. EMILY BRIGHTON MW, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN MW, ROBERT MATHIAS MW, DROR NATIV MW, are UK-based and... Read More