Tomato liqueur might sound a bit unusual, but it bears remembering that tomato is a fruit, and thousands of varieties have developed since the Aztecs cultivated it 2500 years ago. We love tomatoes in every form, and now is our... Read More
There's an entire universe of Eaux-de-Vie: nearly every fruit --including tomato-- is turned into brandy, but if we're honest with ourselves, Calvados is head & shoulders above the rest. Then, there's the added historical... Read More
Lillet Blanc has been on store shelves for almost 40 years, and most people are still shocked to discover it is one of France's premiere Apéritifs. Hailing from Bordeaux, Lillet is a recipe of local wine, orange peel,... Read More
Duffau Bas-Armagnac is Cognac's country cousin with so much more character and rusticity. Starts with a gorgeous amber/copper/caramel color and a slightly vegetal nose of butterscotch, vanilla, and wood. The palate continues... Read More
The aromas of dried flowers, baked apples and macerated cherries open on a structured but delicate palette giving a finish that is perfectly robust and subtly peppery.
With their expansive vineyards in France's Southwest region, the Grassa family produces lots of white wine from traditional grapes like Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, Manseng, and Folle Blanche. Incidentally, some of the same... Read More