NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — One of the most iconic whiskies in Bruichladdich Distillery’s modern history, Yellow Submarine, has resurfaced as part of the progressive Hebridean distillery’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new limited edition Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III pays tribute to the distillery’s irreverent early years when a wayward Ministry of Defence submarine was discovered off Islay’s coast in 2005,…
The new vintage debuts in international markets, showcasing the elegance and altitude-driven character of Chianti Classico terroir GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, Italy, /PRNewswire/ — Marchesi Frescobaldi announced the release of Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, the newest vintage of the estate’s iconic wine, now available in international markets. Produced from vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico,…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
Edition Five – The Impex Collection was just released! We usually get to taste the latest spirits from Impex Beverages at whisky events, but we missed both President Sam Filmus and Vice President Chris Uhde at one recently. They were gracious enough to offer samples of their new Edition Five for review. These are the…
I’m always both thrilled and cautious when I have wine samples from a new-to-me winery to review. Today it’s samples from Hamilton Family Wines. I received a press release from their public relations agent – and a handwritten note from Greg and Lindsay Hamilton – ahead of the wine so I knew a few things….
From Wismettac Asian Foods I’m reviewing a Junmai Daiginjo Sake – a very finely milled sake rice, a strawberry-flavored Nigiri sake – unfiltered and milky in appearance, and a rice wine with natural Yuzu juice – think of lemon-orange and other citrus fruit flavors. All are brewed and bottled by Homare Sake Brewery Co. All…
We’ve been fans of wines from the Rockpile AVA for a long time. There is just something about the rich balanced flavor and structure of the wines from this region, primarily Zinfandels and Petite Sirahs. But only recently have we gotten a better understanding of the history of this AVA. Located at the far west…
Today I’m pleased to share this news below from Frey Ranch Distillery, regarding their brand-spanking-new Uncut (aka cask strength) Rye. I am also happy to have received a bottle for review. Sharing below some bullet points from the news release, my review, and then the full release: My Review (Evaluated in the Neat tasting glass…
One of the bottles I received for review from the recent Bar & Restaurant Expo included The Deacon, a blended scotch whisky from both Islay and Speyside, so there’s a bit of distinctive peat. It’s distributed by Sovereign Brands. I had tasted it at a past Expo and liked it then, so I looked forward…
Mark Newman, a pal of mine of many years, who was with Apogee 21 Holdings Inc at this year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention, presented me with four organic Rose wines from Chateau d’Astros in Provence to review. They were all wines I’d never had before so I welcomed a chance to review…