Time Magazine reported this as “The best Cognac you’ve never heard of,” and I’d second that. A Fine Champagne Reserve, the nose unravels with hints of coffee beans, spices, apple and rancio, while the palate takes a mellow meander through fields of violet and punchy anise.
This month's roundup includes Ardbeg's latest limited edition whisky, a rare Chichibu, and a Glen Moray matured entirely in Madeira casks amongst others.
Rosé season is officially upon us, and with a bevy of bright new arrivals to sample—including a new Dolce & Gabbana rosé—this summer staple is more fashionable than ever.
In these times of multiple distractions, one thing I have been able to focus on is the wine I’ve been drinking while sheltering in place—mostly because I live in 670 square feet of space and what little room I had for storing bottles seemed to shrink over the past couple of months.
When the pandemic hit, all of my favorite local watering holes in New York were either closed or limited to off-premises takeout service. Fortunately, I live with my own personal bartender.
It was quite a shock to go from being an economist living in large cities in the U.S. and Europe to living in a rural area in South America, not even being able to speak Spanish.
Nestled into a little nook of the Loire Valley, Savennières—all 156 hectares of it—is the spot where, traveling west, Sauvignon Blanc submits to Chenin Blanc, the only variety authorized for the tiny appellation.