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Review: 2019 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Goldrock Estate and Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon

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Both are from the (current release) 2019 vintage. 2019 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Goldrock Estate – An intense Sonoma Coast pinot, filled with notes of graphite and minerally slate, informing a subdued core of plum and blackberry. Somewhat unexpected, but solid all around.

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L’Aperitivo Nonino is Girl Power in a Bottle

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The distillery’s 2019 release, L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink, highlights the prowess of Nonino’s third-generation female distiller, Silvia Milocco Nonino. Though a diehard cocktail lover, Francesca Nonino left us with one dare—to find any other aperitif that tastes this good neat.

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Campari Buying Courvoisier

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The acquisition stands to make Cognac the fourth major leg of Campari Group, according to the company, along with aperitifs, bourbon and tequila. Courvoisier, along with Henessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. The post Campari Buying Courvoisier appeared first on Cheers.

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Review: Doladira Aperitivo

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Doladira’s creator, Meredith Erickson, first teased an early version of the product as a Rhubarb Elixir in her 2019 cookbook, Alpine Cooking , but its popularity with readers inspired her to refine it and bring it to the masses. In fact, Doladira reportedly has a whopping 60% less sugar content than the leading aperitifs.

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Review: Wines of Charles Krug, 2024 Releases

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The wine is a touch on the sweet side, but this helps the wine work both as a summery aperitif and as a deft pairing with seafood or pasta dishes, while some brighter acidity on the finish helps keep things lively and approachable. As versatile a California chardonnay as you’re likely to find at this price.

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In the Limelight: Apple

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At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. The Big Apple.’

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Gin Trends in 2024

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The bar’s Fleur de Lis cocktail (shown atop) “is a light and refreshing aperitif that combines the crispness of Bombay Sapphire gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower,” he adds. Pernod Ricard, which owns the Black Forest Monkey 47 gin, bought the Canadian gin brand Ungava in 2018 and the Italian gin line Malfy in 2019.

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