December 21, 2017 – The French Paradox

Tasting notes: Cognac & Armagnac, December 22, 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by Alison Hill

Cassagnoles XO Armagnac Regular Price $36.99 Sale Price $32.99 This is a rarity…a winery has that also makes brandy. Made of 100% Ugni Blanc, all estate grown, this grape distillate spends 10 years in barrels and offers a great introduction to Armagnac. Round and polished, it’s also bold, nutty and plummy. Castarede VSOP Bas Armagnac[…]

My Favorite Wine…December 20, 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017October 30, 2018 by Alison Hill

Thomas Morey 2015 Maranges ‘La Fussiere’ Regular Price $36.99 Sale Price $29.99 As we know, French inheritance laws can sometimes crete huge rifts in families. So it was heartening that brothers Thomas and Vincent Morey amicably continued to work together for a few years before going their separate ways. Very little has changed beyond[…]