We believe New Year’s Eve is hands down, the most festive night of the year. Any holiday that is synonymous with sparkles & Champagne is our kind of night. Which is why we went straight for the Champagne Taittinger Nocturne Sec Rosé Disco Edition to pop at midnight. Even Taittinger, a prestigious …
It’s our belief that Champagne always makes a perfect gift. Festive, elegant and always appreciated, it’s a gift that oozes class. Moët & Chandon has raised the bar with its Brut Imperial Golden Diamond Suit bottle ($45) — “the best dressed guest at every holiday party this year,” as the label bills …
Named after a word used in Chile to refer to a wise father or a father figure, iconic Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes released the inaugural Montes Taita, a single-vineyard, Cabernet blend that has been six years in the making. The limited production, super icon Taita was created in collaboration with Chilean soil scientist …
From critter labels to limited edition fine art labels, the most talked about design elements in wine are usually in reference to the label. With the release of Leo Hillinger’s Icon Hill 2009, Austrian winemaker Leo Hillinger instead chose to focus on the bottle as a way to accentuate the …
Drink Me Magazine Review 96 /100 This Belgian Lambic provides a swift, pungent kick to the palate. With a slightly sour funk that remains crisp and dry on the tongue, Oude Geuze makes it easy to understand why this particular style is sometimes referred to as “Brussels Champagne.” 6% ABV …
Hendrick’s carries a unique allure among gin drinkers. At once bold, delicate flavors linger as the lasting impression- a yin & yang that mixologists live for. That is, until Hendrick’s Quinetum arrived in the hands of a select few, subtly suggesting a third dimension. One that demands not only balance, …
The moment Left Hand Brewing Company discovered how to bottle nitrogen, a chain of enthusiastic fist pumps could be seen from Colorado to the coasts. Once limited to specialty craft beer bars with a special dedicated tap, Left Hand Brewing Co. Milk Stout Nitro successfully brought the cascading, pillowy pour to …
If you find yourself passing through Dubai and are looking for a lux way to spend $195,000, a Balthazar of 2009 Château Margaux could be a perfect memento. The first-ever Balthazar (equivalent to 16 bottles) of Château Margaux claims to be the world’s most expensive single bottle of wine to be sold in …
Wine has a fascinating way of both transcending boundaries and adhering to tradition. Case in point, California Square has launched a line of unconventional square bottles filled with classic CA wine. The brand challenges the consumer to shake up the common preconceptions of what wine should look like, in a …
Drink Me Magazine Review 95/100 Vanilla, indeed. But don’t be surprised when the black coffee flexes its muscles near the end. This viscous, slow-sipper is a perfect prelude to hibernation. Expect part beer, part milkshake, 100% unforgettable. 10% ABV. –BJ
When asked to describe his portfolio of wines, Jordan Kivelstadt, the gregarious and talented winemaker behind Kivelstadt Cellars, spiritedly describes them as “as eclectic as the people who make them.” While this sentiment is certainly reflected in the unique varietals and fresh take on the wine industry, his humble description …
You know the drill- new season, new beer. But the generalizations stop here. With the release of the New Belgium Accumulation White IPA, the boys at New Belgium Brewing Co decided to go against the grain for their Winter Seasonal. In lieu of the predictable toasty, caramel malts, clove and …