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Review: 2020 Eleven Eleven XI Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District

Drinkhacker

A layer of tannin nestles in to what could otherwise have been something of a monster in the fruit department, adding a little bitterness and some much-needed acidity to temper the blackberry and blueberry notes that settle in for the long haul. The enduring finish is touched with notes of allspice and a shot of cherry juice.

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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty

VinePair

Buried in its menu behind husk and nib fizzes and sours, the back-page Bologna Negroni features cacao-infused wine and Campari which wrestle with the weight of Bolognese sauce-infused vodka — all of it swirling around an ice block piled high with Parmigiano Reggiano. I’ve changed the recipe five times since then,” Hamada says.

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This Private Equity Company Is Quietly Becoming a Pacific Northwest Wine Powerhouse

VinePair

The sky is falling , or at least that’s the sense one gets when reading wine industry news over the past year. Every morning, my email inbox cues up yet another dirge of reports on grape gluts , government bailouts , bankruptcies , and generational reckonings for wine and alcohol in general. Charles Smith Wines is an iconic brand.

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Where to Enjoy Vermouth Around the World

Imbibe Magazine

Amor built its reputation on stirred, bitter-oriented drinks, and this cocktail destination has 20 or more bottles of aperitif wines open at any one time. In 2020 La Fuerza also opened Roma del Abasto, a historic Buenos Aires bar serving pizza and empanadas, and last year opened an extension of their eponymous bar in Mendoza.

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Tasting Virginia’s Best Wines, 2023 Releases

Drinkhacker

Periodically we visit the wines of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley , and up and coming region that celebrates its finest bottlings each year in the form of the Shenandoah Valley Cup. The six wines below took top honors in 2023’s competition, and we’re happy to share our opinions as well. Gummy and acidic on the finish.

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GSN On The Road: Canadaigua’s Rose Tavern Hermann J Wiemer Wine Pairing Event

Good Spirits News

The Rose Tavern in Canandaigua, NY recently hosted a seasonal wine pairing dinner event with the Hermann J. During the evening the head chef came out to describe the preparation and story of each course, then Fred and Thera would describe the wine and the intention behind the pairing. Wiemer vineyard.

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Taste Test: Session IPAs

Imbibe Magazine

Lil’ Heaven Crushable IPA It can be hard to deliver the hoppy bitterness of a traditional West Coast IPA in a lower-ABV package, but this offering from Connecticut-based Two Roads does just that. It has less bitterness than hardcore hops heads might crave, but the dry finish is undeniably refreshing. Two Roads Brewing Co.

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