Born from the vision of winemaking legends—Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi—Opus One is Napa’s answer to old-world excellence. The newly released 2021 vintage reflects that legacy with a depth and richness honed by an uncommonly dry year, which intensified concentration and flavor. This vintage opens with a dark …

Champagne Billecart-Salmon is always one of our favorite makers of astounding bubbly. Year after year their creations wet our lips and their newest release, Billecart-Salmon 2008 Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs is no exception. Named after the House’s very first chief winemaker, this 100% Chardonnay Grands Crus champagne takes …

VIK Vineyard offers visitors and imbibers an unparalleled wine experience in Chile’s Millahue Valley. Upon arrival at VIK Vineyard, guests are welcomed by an unmatched natural setting, only enhanced by the two visually arresting structures: Viña Vik retreat, and the VIK Winery. These exist in perfect harmony with the stunning …

Winery – Chateau Musar  Wine – Gaston Hochar Red  Vintage – 2000 Varietal – CS/Cinsault/Carignan Approx 1/3rd each.  Score – 95/100 Price – GBP £29.99 USD $44.04 This is a world class wine, showing perfectly and smack bang in the middle of it’s drinking window. Offering genuinely good value for …

Casa Dragones Barrel Blend, 100% Blue Agave Añejo tequila, achieves its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak, each selected for their individual flavor and characteristics. At the end of the aging process, both barrel styles are blended together to …

Though not as widely known, Champagne Deutz stands shoulder-to-shoulder with well-known Champagne houses in terms of quality and tradition. Founded in 1838, Deutz has been a key producer in Aÿ, France ever since. Their NV brut is a blend of all three major Champagne grapes (38% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot …

Winemaker:  Merinda Kruger-Van Eck Wine: Perdeberg Winery Vineyard Collection Vintage:  2015 Varietal: Pinotage Price: GBP £11.99 USD $15.59 My love affair with Pinotage continues! It’s been a while, but I’m back in the saddle and couldn’t think of a better way to get back on the horse. There can often …

The latest release from independent bottler Gordon & McPhail is one of the oldest malt whiskies in the world. Matured for over 70 years, this whisky was produced in January 1943 and laid down during WWII, during a time when most distilleries were inactive due to war rationing. From the …

Beaulieu Vineyard follows a meticulous winemaking process under the close eye of Beaulieu Vineyard’s winemaker Jeffrey Stambor, who has been working at the vineyard since 1989. The vineyard, which initially was founded on one ranch in 1901 has expanded to include 1,100 acres of estate vineyards. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard is …

The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection returns this season, showcasing six of the finest wheated bourbons and a standout rye whiskey. This year brings an exciting twist—an unexpectedly generous yield from the 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old barrels, offering connoisseurs a better shot at the rarest expressions. Here’s the lineup of 2024’s unicorn-worthy …

Opening the bottle, a super-fine frothy mousse pours into the glass. Earthy, bakery and a touch of cassis blossom in the aromas. The wine is surprisingly taught on the palate, with whisps of dark red berries, and a texture with both creaminess and steely acidity. This continues into the longish, …

I’m fascinated with this wine not only because Megan Hughes has nicely crafted a “chardonnay in the raw” but also because it gives us a glimpse into what sparkling wines were like centuries ago. Then, grapes were just pressed, left to ferment, and bottled. Very few steps. The result is …

Everyone who has tried this Champagne at my house has been charmed. As I was. And thrilled, having hurriedly grabbed the bottle from the shelf of a local wine shop. After selecting it, on the label I saw the stamp of approval from exporter Becky Wasserman & Co, so I …