DOMAINE NICOLAS-JAY PINOT NOIR-OREGON GRAND CRU
by HARVEY FINKEL Great Pinot Noir is probably the rarest of wines. Especially outside of Burgundy. So it was when my old friend Peary Spaght, grand sénéschal of the Massachusetts Tastevin, reported with unreserved enthusiasm from touring Oregon of Pinots new to me, I paid close attention, and quickly and... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – THE ANGEL FACE COCKTAIL
by PINK LADY Many of us start the new year full throttle with resolutions, often including a non-alcoholic spell, and if you are teetotaling this month, we salute you! When the time comes to return to a winter warmer by the fire, classic cocktail style, we recommend the Angel Face... Read More
TOMASELLO MOSCATOS
This line of Moscatos includes Blueberry, Cranberry, Peach and Raspberry flavors. They are made from a blend of 100% fruit wine and Moscato grapes. This blend combines the fruity and delicate characters with the spicy perfume of Moscato. Lightly sparkling. Suggested retail for each is $10.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine... Read More
PIZZOLATO CHIANTI
This well-balanced red wine has a crisp, dryish full body and a medium-long black pepper and caramelized squash finish. Organic, vegan, and Non-GMO certified. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company.
CÎROC WHITE GRAPE
This is the latest addition to the Cîroc portfolio which includes Apple, Black Raspberry, Red Berry and French Vanilla flavors, among others. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $34. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
FERRAND 10 GENERATIONS COGNAC
Released as a tribute to the ten generations of the Cognac family, this is a Premier Cru de Cognac, Grande Champagne Cognac made from only Ugni Blanc grapes distilled on lees in 25-hectoliter pot stills before aging in French oak casks, of which 20% are Sauternes barrels. Suggested retail for... Read More
ISLAY MIST 8-YEAR-OLD SCOTCH WHISKY
The Islay Mist 8-year-old is a unique blend of whisky distilled at the Laphroaig Distillery that is blended with Speyside malt. Aged in Bourbon Casks for 8 years, the result is a smooth smoky peat flavor profile. The blend has aromas of sea air, peat, and light smoke. On the... Read More
ST. ELDER PAMPLEMOUSSE and BLOOD ORANGE
These are the two newest additions to the St. Elder line of artisanal liqueurs. On the palate, the Pamplemousse offers refreshing notes of citrus with the balance of fruit and sweetness, while the Blood Orange delivers a bittersweet, citrus-forward profile. They join the brand’s Natural Elderflower Liqueur in the portfolio.... Read More
EGAN’S CENTENARY IRISH WHISKEY
Egan’s Irish Whiskey has released a limited-edition expression to commemorate 100 years since the passing of co-founder, Henry Egan. A blend of single malt and single grain whiskies, the complex character of single malt whiskey is balanced with sweet notes of vanilla from the grain whiskey. Blended in XO Cognac... Read More
KLEOS MASTIHA
New in the U.S., this spirit is made from Mastiha – a sap from a tree indigenous to the Greek island of Chios. The trees only grow in 24 villages in the southern part of the island. It’s a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product, which the ancient Greeks considered... Read More