A FINE 6OOO-YEAR-OLD WINE
THIS TAKES THE concept of “old world” to a whole new level. Researchers have found traces of 6OOO-year-old wine on ancient pottery recovered in a cave in Sicily. It has long been thought that wine production developed in the region in the Middle Bronze Age, between 13OO and 11OO BC. ... Read More
HAPPY DAYS FOR THE AMERICAN WINE MARKET
THE US WINE MARKET, the largest in the world, continued to show strength in 2O16. The segment grew 2.4% to 341.1 million 9-liter cases led by a 6.6% upsurge in the consumption of total sparkling wines, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2O17 Wine Handbook. A strong economy, employment and wage... Read More
A TRUE UNDERGROUND CRIME
IT READS LIKE the screenplay of an Oceans 11 movie. A group of thieves reportedly used the Paris catacombs to dig into a private cellar and steal 25O,OOO euros (US $296,5OO) worth of wine in a brazen heist. French police have said around 3OO bottles were stolen from the cellar... Read More
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
by SANDY BLOCK, MW CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE: Prior to visiting the Rhône Valley for the first time in the 198Os this legendary name (“new castle of the Pope”) had me envisioning majestic towers of fortified granite, gleaming marble hallways, and medieval era turrets. Imagine the shock as I found myself navigating through... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS BREWING THE AMERICAN DREAM PACK
Sam Adams has collaborated with five separate craft brewers to create this limited release. Those involved are part of the Sam Adams micro-lending and coaching program for craft brewers and small food and beverage business owners. The Pack includes ThreeNinety Bock (Roc Brewing Co., Rochester, NY); Desert Kaleidoscope IPA (Bosque... Read More
NARRAGANSETT BANCOFT UP OR DOWN ALE
For the latest release in the “Hi Neighbor Mash-Up” series, Narragansett Beer is partnering with Rhode Island’s Bancroft Tennis Company. For generations, Bancroft produced state-of-the-art wooden racquets across the street from the new Narragansett Brewery at The Guild. Brewed with Cascade hops for mild floral and citrus flavors, it’s then... Read More
VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND
There are two whiskies now available from the Virginia Distillery Company: a flagship Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky and a Chardonnay Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky. The flagship is made from 1OO% malted barley. Whisky from Scotland is married with whisky produced at the distillery in Central Virginia. The Chardonnay Cask... Read More
DON Q PIÑA
Destilería Serrallés in Puerto Rico has extended the line with its fifth flavored expression. It was made from rums aged one to one-and-a-half years in American white oak barrels and infused with 1OO% natural pineapple juice. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14. AVAILABLE FROM M.S.Walker
HIRSCH SMALL BATCH 8 YEAR OLD HIGH RYE STRAIGHT BOURBON
Anchor Distilling has released this blend of two mash bills, one with 21% rye and another with 36% rye. The oak barrels in which it aged are a #4 char around the base and a #2 char at the head. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $52. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon... Read More
JIM BEAM VANILLA
The latest addition to the Jim Beam flavored portfolio blends Madagascar vanilla bean liqueur with Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. It has hints of oak and caramel bourbon notes with a sweet vanilla aroma. Other flavors include Apple, Kentucky Fire, Honey and Red Stag by Jim Beam... Read More