Suntory Whiskey Toki 86 proof Regular price: $39.99 Sale Price: $36.99 “Toki’ means time in Japanese. And Suntory’s Toki Whisky is a tribute to that. Its a blend of whiskies of varying ages from Suntory’s three main distilleries – Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita. The pairing of Hakushu American white oak cask malt whisky with Chita[…]
Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé NV Regular price: $22.99 Sale Price: $17.99 Fresh and lively, this lovely sparkling wine of 100% Pinot Noir is as charming as it is delicious. Bright and affable red berry flavors followed by crisp and clean acidity makes this a perfect aperitif. Antoniolo ‘Bricco Lorella’ Vino Rosato, Gattinara 2016[…]
Domaine Delalex ‘Marin’, Savoie 2014 Regular Price $22.99 Sale price $17.99 The grape here is Chasselas, which has a uninspiring reputation throughout France. But in the right hands, and with unhurried fermentation and an additional year in bottle, this wine shows very attractive peach and floral aromas, a rich and full mouthfeel and crisp and[…]
Chateau Vignol, Entre-Deux-Mers 2017 Regular Price $13.99 Sale price $10.99 This is a classic white Bordeaux blend of sauvignon blanc, sauvignon gris, sémillon and muscadelle. Bright, crisp and aromatic, it’s also defined by what its not. It doesn’t offer New Zealand expressive grapefruit flavors not Sancerre electric acidity and minerality. Instead, the wine is polished[…]
Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon ‘Morogues’ 2017 Regular Price $27.99 Sale price $21.99 A blend of 7 parcels from the highest slopes of the appellation. This location (cool yet sunny climate) and this soil (Kimmeridgian marl) give this wine a subtle, pure nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. The taste is racy and bright[…]
What makes a wine beautiful? Balance and complexity would be my answer. By balance, I mean that the fruit flavors are balanced by acidity, which enlivens your taste buds. Balance is also reflected in a moderate alcohol level (13% or so) and a supple texture. In other words, not big, bold and over-the-top. And from[…]
John F. Fitzgerald ‘Larceny’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon 92 proof Regular price: $26.99 Sale Price: $23.99 Larceny is gold and copper in color, with an aroma of tobacco, cinnamon, fresh bread and vanilla. It’s spicy in the front, mellowing into a dry finish with a resurgence of the spice and tobacco notes as you hold it[…]
Ameztoi Rubentis, Txakolina 2017 Regular Price $22.99 Sale price $17.99 The pink sibling of Ameztoi’s flagship white, this vibrant rosé is made from a mix of red and white indigenous grapes and is bottled with a little residual carbonation to give it a light spritz. Pierre Morin ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Sancerre 2016 Regular Price $29.99 Sale[…]
Domaine des Cassagnoles, Côtes de Gascogne 2016 Regular Price $10.99 Sale price $8.79 This crisp and bright blend of Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Ugni Blanc over-delivers. Tangy citrus flavors and mouth watering acidity (along with a screw cap) makes this a perfect poolside quaffer Château de La Greffière ‘Mâcon la Roche Vineuse’ Vieille[…]
Broadbent Vinho Verde DOC 2017 Regular Price $11.99 Sale price $8.99 The national beverage of Portugal, this is the wine to drink all Spring & Summer. Spritzy and bright, this wine emphasizes the lemon-lime flavors of trajadura over the melon richness of loureiro. Tartly refreshing, low in alcohol and inexpensive, you should always have a[…]