Was in Venice recently and learned about Select—described as something between bitter Campari and sweet orangey Aperol, but to me was extremely close to Campari. The slight differences: Select was created in 1920 in Venice (not Milan, where Campari is from), has 17.5% alcohol (not Campari’s 24.5%), and is a proprietary blend of 30 botanicals like juniper and rhubarb which …
Most people think of party wines and spritzes when they think of Prosecco. But Prosecco took on a different hue on a recent trip to explore Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG wines, which make up about 20% of all Prosecco production and have stricter production rules. It’s a mouthful to say, but rather than lots of Italian …
In other sport GOAT news, David Beckham gave Lionel Messi a Methuselah (equal to 8 bottles) of 2008 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino for his 37th birthday. Voted the World’s Best Winery of 2023, Catena makes some truly incredible wines. Made from the best vines on the estate, the Zapata grapes are hand-picked and the production is low. According …
Have as much fun learning about wine as you do when you’re drinking it! We share what wines you should drink for each month’s biggest events, whether it’s for the Super Bowl or the super moon, the premiere of Stranger Things or the finale of Succession, Tuesday night values or Saturday night splurges. So sign …
The grapefriend wine totes have arrived!!! They’re totes amazing (get it?), and not just because they hold wine. I lug a lot of wine around. A lot. To friends, to dinners, to events, away for the weekend. I was tired of trying to find bubble wrap or random pieces of cardboard (liquor store style) to stuff in …
Because even if the 4th is over, you still need sparklers. Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé (Carneros, California) $48Raise a glass to Eileen Crane, the founding winemaker of Domaine Carneros, who helped define American sparkling wine and recently passed away. Just as Madame de la Pompadour introduced bubbles to Versailles, Eileen’s impact on American sparkling … Continue reading
We are in peak pink mode! Here are the rosés you should be pouring on repeat. 🍑 Maison Lorgeril Ô de Rosé (Languedoc, France) vibe: Summer in a bottle deets: Probably my fave rosé right now. Grenache, Syrah, and a splash of Viognier give this southern French rosé loads of juicy peach, ripe strawberry, and sunshine energy. Dangerously easy to … Continue reading
The pink has begun pouring, and it requires a passport. First up, Argentina. I haven’t actually been for a few years, but got to travel there through my glass thanks to Domaine Nico. Their sparkling rosé ($43), made from 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, is packed with copper minerality, strawberry and puckery pink grapefruit. It’s … Continue reading
When people think of Morocco, it’s usually all Saharan sand dunes, cinnamon and cumin in tagines, or zellij tiles in stunning palaces and riads. Wine? Not so much. But last month I found myself sitting next to the olive trees at Villa Volubilia sipping a rosé-like Gris made from grapes I’d never heard of, and thinking this … Continue reading
All you might know about Georgian wine is that they make skin-contact orange wine (which Georgians call amber wine). But there’s way more than that. Quick caveat before we begin: we’re talking Georgia the country, not Georgia the state. The one between Europe and Asia beneath the Caucasus Mountains. No, you don’t know anyone who’s … Continue reading
It’s full-on fireplace time (or just under-blanket time if you don’t have a fireplace), and that’s prime time for a lush red. Want to be the first to get the monthly newsletter recommendations? Woo hoo, sign up here! Continue reading
Yes, we’re getting more daylight each day, especially after Daylight Savings today! But it’s still nowhere near summer lengths, so let’s add some sparkle to our winter evenings with these great bubbles. Want to be the first to get the monthly newsletter recommendations? Woo hoo, sign up here! Continue reading
It’s wine’s season to shine—here’s what to serve, what to bring, what to gift! bring the bubbles This year’s Champagne Pommery Apanage limited edition World Collection box was inspired by the Kashmir region and makes for a pretty gift (to a favorite host). But the Champagne is so good you might just want to save it all for yourself. … Continue reading
Had this excellent cocktail at Mooncloud in the Berkshires, where the drinks are only rivaled by the great 90s soundtrack. The Battle of Jalisco has: Lunazul tequila is 100% Blue Weber agave, meant to be a pure representation of the agave. It’s clean, citrus, peppery—and great for cocktails. Want to be the first to get the monthly … Continue reading
The cooler days are now here, and you’ll need to have some red on hand. Chateau Pegau’s Cuvée Maclura Côtes du Rhône ($22) brings out blackberry and black pepper notes in this blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and 10% Cinsault. So good with comté cheese: nutty and creamy but sharp at the same time. They say … Continue reading
