Dolin Rouge Vermouth
As mentioned before, sweet vermouth has a ton of uses like Manhattans, Rob Roys, and Negronis. In case that list seems short, you
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France
Marius by Michel Chapoutier 2014
It isn’t by accident that Michel Chapoutier is a name I remember, but rather something I owe to Jay McInerney. In his book, A Hedonist
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Trader Joe’s Blanc De Blancs Brut
Champagne is made from three grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Where two of these grapes are red, Pinot Noir and Pinot
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Gerard Bertrand Languedoc 2011
When it comes to France, one of the best areas to seek out values from remains Languedoc-Roussillon. The wines from this region are
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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015
There’s something of an interesting happenstance that the release of the first crop of Beaujolais, happens to be so close to Thanksgiving. The
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2013 Les Dauphins Côtes Du Rhône Reserve
Rosé is supposed to be a refreshing style of wine, made by pressing red grapes, and not letting them rest on the skins
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Depréville Brut
Derby season is upon us, and this wine features horses (at least on the bottle). It’s dry (like not sweet) which is how
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Charles de Fère Reserve Brut Blanc de Blancs
Welcome to the post holiday buzz, which of course means it’s time to get ready for the next buzz, sparkling wine on New
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2010 Domaine De Fontsainte Rouge
Kermit Lynch is one of my favorite importers, if only for the unique and occasionally off-beat wines he brings into the country. While
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2011 côté EST
Last year, 2009 côté EST was a great find, full of fruit, acid, and body for under $10. Made from Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, and
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