Brat: Went here last time I was in London and didn’t like it. Luckily I gave it another shot because everything was insane this time around. Gargantuan toasted bread with whipped butter, grilled scallops with seaweed oil, oysters (don’t know what they did to them but so good). I started with a glass of Leclerc Briant … Continue reading
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. Luca Bosio Bel Colle Monvigliero Barolo: Barolo might be the perfect winter red — robust but subtle at the same time. Think earthy Piedmont mushrooms and long dinners, like the fun one I … 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. Domaine Carneros rosé: Always a fan, and they have these chocolate-covered caramels that are infused with their sparkling brut. The dash of Himalayan salt … 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 Blanco Ginger Cordial Local Mill River Honey Fresh Lime Angostura Bitters Topped with a Fresh Marigold! Lunazul tequila is 100% Blue Weber agave, meant to be a pure representation of … Continue reading
