TRENTO SPUMANTE – BUBBLES FROM THE MOUNTAINS
By HARVEY FINKEL Everyone likes fizz. That’s clear from the hundreds of millions of bottles of bubbly wine made, sold, drunk, and splashed about in celebratory mania worldwide. Some is plonk, but here and there are pockets of production of high-quality Champagne-method (now usually called classical-method) sparkling wine, some that... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – THE FRENCH MARTINI
By PINK LADY Here we are in February, the longest short month on the New England calendar. If you’ve been abstaining for dry January, welcome back! We’ll usher you into the fold with an easy drinking classic from the Sex in the City era, the French Martini, a.k.a. Flirtini –... Read More
EL GRINGO TEMPRANILLO
This Spanish red has aromas of black cherries and strawberries. On the palate juicy berry flavors are smoothed out with light vanilla and milk chocolate and roasted coffee bean. Full-bodied with firm and velvety tannins and a long finish. Suggested retail is $16.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
RAMPUR DOUBLE CASK INDIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
This non-chill filtered expression is crafted by maturation in handpicked American Bourbon barrels and European Oak sherry casks. Delicate balsamic vanilla notes from the American white oak compliment the full-bodied aroma. Rich caramel, dried dark fruits and spicy tonality from European oak add to the depth. Suggested retail $99.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus... Read More
CHATEAU MOYA
This wine from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation is comprised of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose it has wooden, toasted and spicy notes along with ripe red fruits that are present throughout. On the palate, it has a frank, very round onset with a beautiful... Read More
CHATEAU AUGUSTE BORDEAUX AND BORDEAUX ROSÉ
The Bordeaux rouge is well-balanced, well-structured medium-to-full bodied. Rich with soft flavors are present with fresh black fruit and soft integrated tannins. The Bordeaux Rosé is vibrant with mineral-accented strawberry, red currant, and tangerine scents. Suggested retail for each is $18. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company.
THE GLENROTHES 40 YEAR OLD
This release from Edrington is aged in sherry-seasoned and ex-bourbon oak barrels. The resulting single malt is resinous and rich in sweetness, with a spicy edge and naturally deep ruby color, the company says. With aromas of orange oil, peach, cedar wood and almond, it has flavors of sultanas, cinnamon... Read More
OUTRYDER 7-YEAR-OLD STRAIGHT AMERICAN WHISKEY
Wyoming Whiskey is releasing this expression in January. Distilled with a mash bill of rye, corn and malted barley it is the only Bottled in Bond whiskey from the distillery and only 577 4.5-liter cases of Outryder will be available. The remaining stock will be released in 8-, 9- and... Read More
CLYDE MAY’S 11-YEAR-OLD CASK STRENGTH ALABAMA STYLE WHISKEY
Bottled at cask strength this limited-edition release has aromas of citrus, peach and cedar with rich spice, apple and oak on the palate. Finished with notes of zesty orchard fruits and hints of pepper. 3000 bottles available. Suggested retail is $120 for a 750ml. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
PUTNAM NEW ENGLAND SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
Boston Harbor Distillery has released this bottled-in-bond single malt. Aged in 53-gallon new American oak barrels that were seasoned and heavily charred, it has a complex character with flavors of coffee, toffee and chocolate finish. It’s made grain-to-glass on location mashing in 100% two-row malted barley and pure water from... Read More