Abadia da Cova is located in the craggy region of Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, northwestern Spain, just north of Portugal. Among mountains, monasteries, forests, and canyons, there are high-altitude vineyards where Abadia da Cova... Read More
Abadia da Cova is located in the craggy region of Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, northwestern Spain, just above Portugal. Among mountains, monasteries, forests, and canyons, there are high-altitude vineyards where Abadia da Cova produces... Read More
Cachaça (ka-sha-sa) is a Brazilian rum categorized by age, white (prata) and gold (ouro). However, it is distinct from most Caribbean and Latin American rums because it's made of freshly pressed sugarcane juice instead... Read More
Agnes and Rene Mosse make some incredibly interesting wine on their 17 hectares of organic vineyards in the Loire. Named after a 1968 Jazz album by Archie Shepp, The Magic of Juju is a blend of 40% Chenin, 30% Sauvignon, and 30%... Read More
Agnes Paquet makes a whole variety of red and white wines all over Cotes de Beaune, but her sparkler is one of the most exciting wines to come out of Burgundy for a while. She even turned Aligote, not the most thrilling varietal,... Read More
Eigashima Shuzo is one of Japan’s oldest family-run distilleries with 100 years of whisky-making experience. Known for its clean air and water, the city of Akashi is the only distillery in Japan situated close to the sea.... Read More
Akita Brewing Company likes to keep it as old-school as the century-old soaking basin and steaming vessel for rice. While they incorporate modern advances, they refuse to take shortcuts or increase volume at the cost of quality.... Read More
Italy produces a surprisingly large amount of sparkling wine with a combination of Moscato, Prosecco, Lambrusco, and other Spumante/Frizzante. Most of it is meant for daily consumption and is priced between $10 and $20, but an... Read More
Foillard's Côte de Brouilly from southern Beaujolais is a silky, supple mouthful of dark berries, pink citrus acids, and a streak of minerals. Chillable.
Located across the Rhône River from Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, the region of Tavel is unique because it produces only rosé. The wine is so distinct that it has gained a following of notable like popes, kings,... Read More
Grüner Veltliner is the most widely planted grape in Austria, so there's lots of it, especially in Niederösterreich, where they range from gulping Heuriger (tavern) wines to high-end expressions, rivaling the finest... Read More
Hey! is what you need when craving a serious white wine. Made by Amos Bañeres with 50/50 Macabeu/Xarello from 4.5 hilly acres near Vilafranca del Penedès (7 miles from the sea), Hey! gets about a week of skin-contact... Read More
Chile liqueur might seem a bit gimmicky at first glance, but it comes from a long tradition of menjurjes or concoctions and home brews made of ingredients from the garden. In this case, the main ingredients are poblano peppers... Read More
Sfumato Rabarbaro might be a tongue-twister, but if you say smoky rhubarb, we'll know what you mean. Sfumato's recipe departs from other Amari that rely on neutral alcohol infused with gentian or quinine for the main bittering... Read More
Stephen Hagen grows six clones of Pinot Noir in addition to Pinot Gris on his 20.5 acres of chemical-free farm and vineyards. The Farm's Pinot selection includes Juel, Passiflora, Luxuria, and Perpetua Rubrum, which are priced... Read More
Aperol was already famous, but now everyone knows about it after the second season of White Lotus on HBO. If you watched it, you might have noticed the characters drinking Aperol Spritz in nearly every scene. What else is there... Read More