Drinkhacker

MARCH 23, 2024

This is an incredibly well-balanced and clean Chardonnay that could easily be enjoyed as an aperitif with friends on a cooler evening. A- / $70 baldaccivineyards.com The post Review: Baldacci 2021 Proprietary Red Blend and 2022 Chardonnay Carneros appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Aperitif 100

Aperitif Wine 100

Drinkhacker

APRIL 15, 2024

2023 Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley – Outstanding balance here in a sauvignon blanc that melds various styles with aplomb, mixing lemon curd with a gentle grassiness, some slightly floral notes developing as the more citrusy qualities of the wine let off the gas just a bit. The jammier qualities of the wine, driven by a 14.9%

Wine 91

Wine Aperitif 91

Cheers

DECEMBER 28, 2023

To close out 2023, we asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate their favorite wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

Wine 101

Wine Aperitif Bottling 101

VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Your friendly neighborhood wine shop is the perfect resource for fleshing out your wine wish list, as well as making other people’s wine wishes come true. Unsurprisingly, several are seeking Champagne , and there’s even a dessert wine in the mix. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co.

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Aperitif Bottling 105

VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

Sommelier 131

Sommelier Wine Aperitif Bottling 131

VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Just as easy to make as they are to enjoy, Spritzes are typically made with a liqueur, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water, creating something that’s not quite wine but not quite a cocktail, either. A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz. Their first move?

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Bitters Alcohol Bar 105

Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

By Isabel van Zuilen, Founder of Sobertopia Since I love bubbles, here’s an overview of over 40 non-alcoholic sparkling wines I’ve tried and tested myself, including my reviews, my bubbly rating, and where you can get them! Why only bubbles… My favorite drink while still drinking alcohol was sparkling wine, preferably pink Champagne.

Wine 52

Wine Alcohol Bottling Aperitif 52