Category: General
May
30
Wine Spectator’s Savvy Shopper Guide
By:Bruce Sanderson | Wine Spectator March 31, 2022 Savvy Shopper Affordable reds and whites from Bordeaux; New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs; West Coast Pinot Noirs and more. Globetrotting This selection of wines from around the globe represents distinctive styles from each region. The Côtes de Gascogne white from southwest France is a blend of Colombard and […]
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May
30
5 Tequilas to Sip this Spring
By: Rob LeDonne | Chilled May 2022 In Greek mythology, the Goddess of Spring is Persephone; a powerful figure who rears her head annually to greet a winter-weary world ready for blooming flowers and bright sunshine. To kick back and relax, perhaps Peresphone would celebrate the new season by sipping on a quality spirit. Lucky […]
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May
30
The 40 Best Bottles of Tequila for Cinco de Mayo
Written by: KIRK MILLER | Inside Hook May 4, 2022 We tested entirely too much tequila to identify the ideal bottles for sipping, shots and cocktails, including a few surprises There are thousands — yes, thousands — of tequila brands. And for good reason. Sales of the spirit continue to rise year to year, and agave spirits (which includes mezcal, […]
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May
30
Wine Spectator Wine of the Week – May 2, 2022
Written by: Wine Spectator May 2, 2022 WINE OF THE WEEK Ca’ Furlan Brut Rosé Prosecco Cuvée Mariana NV 90 points • $12 • 7,500 cases made, 7,500 cases Ballet slipper pink in color, this Prosecco rosé has a fine, lively mousse, with delicate accents of pickled ginger and orchard blossom enmeshed with notes of […]
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May
30
Love Pinot Noir? Five Other Styles to Discover
Written by: Gabriel Stone | Falstaff April 26, 2022 1. Gamay A genetic offspring of Pinot Noir, Gamay has always been somewhat overshadowed by its celebrated parent. Indeed, in the 14th century Gamay was forcibly removed from the Côte d’Or, but made a very successful home on the granite soils of nearby Beaujolais. Sharing Pinot Noir’s pale colour and […]
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May
30
12 Shades of West Coast Rosé Up to 90 Points
Written by: Aaron Romano | Wine Spectator April 18, 2022 It takes just one warm-weather trend to make wine lovers dream of sunnier days ahead, filled with barbecues, pool parties and beach trips. One of the best wines to pair with those activities is a cool, refreshing rosé. In this week’s selection, we’ve highlighted a […]
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May
30
Low Yields, Phenomenal Quality: 11 Mouthwatering New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs
Written by: Christina Pickard | Wine Enthusiast April 15, 2022 The world can’t seem to get enough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The best examples from the last two vintages, 2020 and 2021, exemplify this popular style through bright fruit, mouthwatering acidity and a slippery texture. These traits are particularly welcome after much of the under-ripeness seen in the difficult ’17 […]
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May
30
10 Marvelous Washington Reds at 90+ Points
Written by: Tim Fish | Wine Spectator April 11, 2022 Tasting Highlights’ wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors’ most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members. Thanks to the bountiful waters of the Columbia River and an abundance of sunshine, Washington is one of the […]
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May
30
10 Distinctive Golden State Values Up to 91 Points
Written by: Aaron Romano | Wine Spectator Apr 4, 2022 Tasting Highlights’ wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors’ most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members. When you have a budget for spending on wine, the last thing you want to do is sacrifice flavor. […]
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May
30
It’s Time For Spring Wines!
Written by: By Sara Lehman | Somm in the City | April 6, 2022 Spring is in the air, Earth Day is coming up this month, and you can see the flowers definitely want to bloom soon! I love spring because the weather is a bit warmer but not too hot yet and it’s such a lovely blossoming […]
