In 2007, Stéphane Regnault took over his family plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côtes des Blancs) and started making close-to-the-heart Champagne on 10 acres of certified organic & biodynamic vineyards. Chromatique is... Read More
The Combe line is an experiment in growing unusual varietals in the dry climate of Ballard Canyon. Usually found in Arbois, France, as a blending component, Trousseau is light and mildly interesting. However, it reaches new heights... Read More
Another hit from Stolpman, this blend of 40% Pinot Gris, 34% Tocai Friulano, 18% Gewürztraminer, and 8% Orange Muscat is a savory Orange wine without being too funky, weird, or overpowering. Old-vine Santa Barbara fruit is... Read More
Apparently, the emu likes some people and not others. We like some California Pinots and not others. We like Strangeways very much. It's a serious value from winemaker Alison Crowe, who sources from as far north as Napa and... Read More
Gin can be made anywhere as long as there’s access to neutral spirit and botanicals, which can be shipped from around the globe to any distillery. Stray Dog, on the other hand, relies on local juniper, wild foraged botanicals,... Read More
We don't usually review fizzy canned cocktails, but Suerte is pretty good. Made in Mexico with all-natural ingredients like high-quality Suerte Tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice, this carbonated Margarita is not-too-sweet,... Read More
First of all, Pisco is not rum. It's a delicious Chilean/Peruvian brandy that deserves more attention. Suyo comes from the Mala Valley of Lima, Peru, right on the Pacific coast. The No. 1 edition is made with local Quebranta... Read More
Any winemaking region can produce vermouth. Spain has made excellent Vermut since the 19th century, and its first regional classification is pending for Vermut de Reus of Catalonia. But the Basques have their own twist, with the... Read More
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
Situated on the central-eastern coast of North Island, Hawke's Bay is the second largest region after Marlborough (South Island). Te Mata (named after a mythical giant) was established in 1896 by the Chambers family and boasts... Read More
