The 1998 Gran Reserva 890 is more or less the same blend and vinification as the 1995 with just a little more alcohol (13%). It has impressive intensity on the nose with lifted dark cherry and briary notes. It has very fine delineation... Read More

2001 is a great vintage for all the wines from La Rioja Alta but the long-awaited 2001 Gran Reserva 890 is otherworldly. 2001 was a slow maturing vintage which produced smaller grapes especially in the old vineyards on the slopes... Read More

The younger wine here is the 2020 Vi¤a Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva... Read More

Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark fruits in the center. Full-bodied with a wonderful balance of fruit and fine tannins as well as mineral, fresh bark... Read More

No 2018 was produced, so after the 2017 I tasted last year, we jumped to the 2019 Viña Ardanza Reserva, produced with a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. It fermented destemmed in stainless steel and aged in American... Read More

100% Macabeu from an organically farmed vineyard of 24-year-old vines planted on clay at 316 meters elevation in Santes Creus. The grapes were harvested by hand and macerated on the skins for 8 days without disturbing the cap,... Read More

Umbrian winemaker Roberto di Filippo saw the potential of the Danube Delta when he began La Sapata. Aligote finds itself at home here, with plantings up to a century old. This wine shows incredible tension and freshness with green... Read More

Excellent freshness, with aromas of lemon rind, fresh apricots, crushed stones and hints of nutmeg. It’s medium-bodied, crisp and bright. Drink now.

Tasting notes can vary by batch, but here is a general flavor profile.

Aroma: Expect notes of bright citrus, such as orange peel and lime juice, along with herbaceous notes of oregano and fresh-cut grass.
Palate: The agave flavor... Read More

Colour: Brilliant ruby red.
Nose: Typical Pinot finesse, with aromas of red berries and hints of liquorice.
Palate: Lacy on the palate, with elegant tannins, great finesse and perfect balance.

Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood.

HOPPY REFRESHER: SPARKLING HOP WATER

Crisp, zingy, and hoppily refreshing. This sparkling beverage is made using everything Lagunitas knows about hops. Chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops, for a big splash of flavor... Read More

A rare autochthonous variety that originates in the West Georgian region of Guria. A pale red ruby in color, this wine has notes of bay leaves blended with pomegranates, ending with the aromas of figs. Distinctive light red wine... Read More

ANTONIO GALLONI 94 POINTS

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint has a deep garnet-purple color and sings of wild blueberries, Morello cherries and red and black currant jellies with touches of dried mint, chocolate box and cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

WINEMAKER NOTES

“Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc 2022 shows vibrant aromas of honeydew melon, tangerine, green and yellow apple, lime and Asian pear. The texture is creamy and complex, with grapefruit, jasmine and Bartlett pear... Read More

The 2019 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon is a barrel sample with a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a little coaxing to unlock pronounced blackcurrant preserves, Black Forest cake and stewed plums scents with hints... Read More

“I was raised by my dad. John Daniel, Jr., in the grand family tradition of Inglenook. He was, like Gustave Niebaum before him, a leader, an innovator, and the producer of legendary wines. Our flagship wine at Lail Vineyards,... Read More

Laird's Apple Brandy Single Cask Selection is praised for being a complex and delicious spirit that drinks smoothly despite its high proof.

Nose: The aroma is described as having notes of spicy clove, pepper, and baked apples... Read More

LOOK at the platinum color; the body and texture. FEEL the viscosity and the quality of the liquid and notice how the aromas stay on your hands. SMELL the top notes of cooked agave, sweet potato, cinnamon and a hint of dulce de... Read More

LALO High Proof Blanco Tequila is a limited-edition release that offers a bold and authentic tequila experience. Crafted from 100% mature Highland agave, this expression is bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV), delivering a robust and... Read More

Focused fruit and a firm structure give this wine a powerful and rather tight expression at this stage in its maturing process. Black cherry, cranberry and espresso flavors are alluring and concentrated, but need time to realize... Read More

Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz vineyard, which we believe was planted in 1843 by vigneron Christian Auricht. Escaping war and persecution in Prussia, Auricht travelled to his new homeland, finding Freedom in the Barossa... Read More

In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavour. Laphroaig is best savoured neat, or with a little cool water. Roll it... Read More

Unforgettable flavours from our classic 10 Year Old whisky find harmony with the sweetness and complexity of Oloroso sherry to create Laphroaig® 10 Sherry Oak. Finished in European sherry oak casks for a particularly memorable... Read More

CÀIRDEAS 2025

Introducing the latest instalment of our much-loved Càirdeas series, Lore Cask Strength.

Made by marrying five of our all-time favourite casks, each with its own story to tell, this is a cask-strength... Read More

From the distillery:

If you bottled the story of our legendary whisky, you’d get Laphroaig® Lore. Every sip tells the tale of the distillers, blenders and master craftspeople through the centuries. This whisky is created... Read More

Historically, since the beginning of the 20th century, this cuvée had gone under the name of “Blanc de Blancs”.

“Longitude” originates exclusively from the Chardonnay grapes grown on the Côte... Read More

This cuvée is produced from the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes picked in Vertus, where the two varieties grow together in the same plot of old vines. It’s made by macerating the berries for a few days, a technique... Read More

Tasting Notes: Glou Glou is the kind of light red that tastes like sparkles and bright, summer fruit. It has enough acid to stand up to your favorite pasta and tomato sauce, with intense berry notes that can perfectly complement... Read More

Our first wine of the vintage is always Slipper Sippers. Nouveau as a style of winemaking originated out of Beaujolais, just south of Burgundy where they make wines from Gamay Noir using the technique carbonic maceration. In carbonic... Read More

51% Chenin Blanc, 32% Grenache Noir, 12% Carignan, 4% Viognier, a carbonic co- ferment wine that we made in several tanks, each with a different varietal mix. We changed up our winemaking on this with the 2023 vintage. While we... Read More

This armagnac is aged for 38 years and has a palate of dried figs, vanilla, and subtle spice. Made in Gascony at Domaine de Marquet, it reflects Laterrade's dedication to quality and tradition. Good for sipping neat, this... Read More

The latest rendition of Laurent-Perrier's NV Brut is showing nicely, wafting from the glass with scents of almond paste, iodine, white peach, warm biscuits and mandarin. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with... Read More

The latest iteration of Laurent-Perrier's NV Brut Cuvée Rosé is showing brilliantly, bursting from the glass with notes of smoky red berry fruit, apples, blood orange, pomegranate and warm biscuits. On the palate,... Read More

The latest iteration of Laurent-Perrier's NV Brut Cuvée Rosé is showing brilliantly, bursting from the glass with notes of smoky red berry fruit, apples, blood orange, pomegranate and warm biscuits. On the palate,... Read More

A blend of the 2012, 2008 and 2007 vintages, the NV Brut Grand Siècle #26 won't be released for another four or five years, but there is a great deal to anticipate, as it's a stunning young wine in the making. Unfurling... Read More

83% Syrah, 17% Grenache
The hyper-expressive dark fruit of blackberry, blueberry and fig is cloaked in rich sage, black pepper, clove and cola. Aspire elevates with a freshness shining through, in the dark crimson glass. French... Read More

2020 Audacious

41% Grenache, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah
Showcasing a deep cherry red and magenta core, the nose expresses delicate red fruits of currant and strawberry, assisted by structured graphite, cassis and blackberry... Read More

2020 Beguiling

86% Grenache, 14% Syrah
This engaging wine exemplifies its brilliant light ruby shade with a breath of garigue, red cherry, cranberry compote, and dry-roasted fennel seed. A fresh floral lift, and touches of delicate... Read More

Ruby red Intense and persistent reminding red fruits, cherries, flowers of roses and violets Pleasantly fresh, savory, warm alcohol Body and soft to taste. --Vivino... Read More

Le Chiuse Brunello is a clear wine, bright garnet red in colour. It has an intense persistent fragrance, pure and full-bodied. Various fragrances can be recognize, from forest fruits to light vanilla. To the taste the wine is... Read More

The organic Le Chiuse 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is shy to open and will require more time in your cellar before it hits its optimal drinking window. In its current stage, it shows dark fruit, smoky asphalt and wet stone. The... Read More

For many it is the little brother of Brunello di Montalcino, but for us Rosso di Montalcino is a wine of distinct personality. Coming out in the second year after the harvest, it is the youngest of our wines, meaning that it is... Read More

The wine-making process for this red wine is the same as the Brunello, the grapes and type of vines used are again of 100% large Sangiovese, but without the need of ageing. It has a shining, clear appearance and is ruby red in... Read More

Bottled in December, the bright ruby 2022 Rosso Di Montalcino leaps out of the glass with poppy lift in its effusive aromas of red cherries and wild red berries, licorice candies, and pressed flowers. Easygoing and approachable... Read More

Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Dome has a drop dead gorgeous perfume of violets, black forest cake, rose hip and red jelly with touches of lavender, spice cake and earth.... Read More

The Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur 2014 is a blend of 67% Merlot (now including young vines planted in front of the château by Vincent Millet and the late Mme. Gasqueton) and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Because of the high... Read More

The second wine of Calon Ségur, this has many of the same tannins and firmness of the the senior wine while showing layers of Merlot that gives a ripe, opulent edge. Acidity and freshness are there, revealing themselves... Read More

Colour: Star-bright pale ruby

Serving suggestion: Bardolino is, by its very nature, a fine wine for all the meal, exalting the characteristics of all cuisine from boiled meats to roasts.

Sensory characteristics: A fragrant, harmonious,... Read More

100% Erbaluce planted in the ancient Maggiorina system of vine training, these white grapes are interplanted with 50-100 year old Nebbiolo and Vespolina in the volcanic soils of Boca. The volcanic mineral, saline notes are very... Read More

Consists of Nebbiolo (85%) and Vespolina grapes. This wine requires full maturity and is treated in the barrel for 3 to 4 years, and can then be stored for decades. The mineral composition of the porphyritic soil together with... Read More

Violet, hay, wild herb, camphor and sanguine notes recalling rusty iron lift out of the glass on the fragrant 2019 Boca from Le Piane. Linear with racy tension, the youthfully austere palate offers tart red cherry, cranberry,... Read More

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows delicate aromas of blue flower, redcurrant, cranberry and potting soils. It has all the basic components of a classic Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from across the estate vineyard holdings... Read More

The Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli has medium-plus concentration and pretty aromas of cherry fruit, redcurrant, crushed mineral, watercolor paint and a generally riper bouquet, certainly when compared... Read More

This is one of three black-label special selections made by Le Ragnaie. The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli has a tonic and bright character with dark fruit flavors, blackcurrant and tarry smoke. The wine feels... Read More

One of three single-vineyard wines released by Le Ragnaie, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli reveals fresh and saturated fruit flavors of dark cherry, pressed blueberry and mild spice. You feel the soft richness... Read More

Le Ragnaie is the greatest thing to emerge in Montalcino so far this century. It may be the greatest thing to emerge in Montalcino since the rise of Soldera, with whom they have much in common: an uncompromising adherence to tradition... Read More

The Le Ragnaie 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli (with 4,400 bottles created) comes from a celebrated site on the north side of the appellation at 300 meters in elevation. Montosoli is characterized by very special... Read More

Fornace is Le Ragnaie’s southernmost and warmest vineyard, sitting lower in elevation compared to the estate’s cooler, high-altitude plots. The 2020 vintage brings power and generosity, but winemaker Riccardo Campinoti’s... Read More

Vintner Riccardo Campinoti says he makes the wines that I want to drink. The Le Ragnaie house style is classical, prizing transparency and freshness. His 2020 Brunello di Montalcino (with the white label) represents a blend of... Read More

This wine kisses the sky with fruit from bush-trained vines planted in 2012 at the highest point of the appellation (above 600 meters in elevation). This is a wine to watch in the future, especially as these vines grow older.... Read More

The Le Ragnaie 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento (with 3,700 bottles made) is very pretty in this vintage with tart cherry and lifted aromas of cola, garden herb, blue flower and blood orange. This is usually my... Read More

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento is a very special wine that opens up a whole conversation about the altitude and the Sangiovese of the cool climate. The area has sandstone soils with views that extend as... Read More

The character of this wine is more accessible and open-knit. The Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Petroso is less ethereal but more grounded, with an obvious delivery of fruit (and more primary intensity) framed by caramel,... Read More

Le Ragnaie is known for its elegant, terroir-driven wines that stand out in this Tuscan powerhouse category. Le Ragnaie Ragnaie Vigna Vecchia Brunello di Montalcino is fresh on the palate with notes of crunchy cherry, orange peel,... Read More

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino VV bursts from the glass with a mentholated freshness, as dusty dried flowers and red currants are offset by a mineral thrust of crushed ashen stone. This is soft and enveloping, yet nearly juicy... Read More

All four Brunello wines are fermented in concrete without selected yeast followed by a long maceration of up to 90 days and three years in large Slavonian oak botti. All wines are bottled unfiltered and certified organic in the... Read More

Fragrant and fresh with black cherries, balsamic, herbs and spices. Medium-bodied, it is round and smooth on the palate, to a lengthy, bitter cherry finish. Elegant now, it will continue to gain in complexity with a few years... Read More

This is an outstanding wine from Le Ragnaie. The Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V. V. 2020 shows an inescapable mineral definition. The fruit comes from the estate's oldest vines, planted in 1968 on sandstone soils (with quartz... Read More

Nedjma is Tony's take on skin-fermented white wine. About one-third of the fruit in this blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay macerates as entire bunches for 10 days in stainless steel tanks, while the other two-thirds... Read More

#15, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025

COCKTAILS: Delicious cocktail recipes made with Leblon Cachaça, Maison Leblon Reserva Especial and Cedilla Liqueur de Açai.

This extraordinary and distinguished hand-crafted single malt is Tobermory Distillery’s signature smoky expression.

TASTING NOTES: This wine displays fragrant aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and apple laced with a hint of toasted almond. The palate reveals focused flavors of nashi pear and melon with a seam of salty minerality showcasing... Read More

Legendario Domingo Cupreata is made with wild agave Cupreata in Apango, Guerrero. It’s made by the Alcaraz Family. It has aromas of cedar, green pepper, cloves and tobacco. On the palate, there’s green flavors and... Read More

Legendario Domingo Cenizo is made with Maguey cenizo (Agave duranguensis) in Nombre de Dios, Durango by the familia mezcalera Colón. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven, milled with an electric shredder, fermented... Read More

Legendario Domingo is made with agave Espadin. It has mature citrus aromas that mix nicely with the presence of sweet cooked agave. Those aromas are met with a fruity flavor derived from the tropical fruits of the region, which... Read More

San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold Medal

THE LEGENDARY GOLD STANDARD IN OVERPROOF RUMS Called for by name in many of Trader Vic’s and Don the Beachcomber’s classic tiki drinks recipes, Lemon Hart 151 is the legendary “Gold Standard” sought after... Read More

One of four vineyard designates in the winery's lineup, this is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas boast notes of graphite, savory herb, black cherry, anise and espresso. The palate explodes with dark, rich, creamy, seamless... Read More