Drinkhacker

JULY 24, 2024

Though its a budget-priced bottling, the wine pours on layers of dark, black fruit, layered with spices and a late-game apple skin quality that evokes memories of mulled wine. A- / $30 The post Review: 2021 Booker Wines Harvey & Harriet appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Wine 98

Wine Bottling 98

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Lithology 2021 is a blend of 86% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, and 2% cabernet franc, sourced primarily from the eastern edge of Rutherford, with some Howell Mountain merlot and Oakville cab franc added to the mix. Their idea?

Wine 78

Wine Bottling 78

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 12, 2024

His 2021 cab-heavy blend is composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, and 6% Cabernet Franc — a heady recipe, to be sure. The wine is aged in new French oak for 18 months before bottling. The Chris in question is Chris Kenefick, the winemaker at Kenefick Ranch. Let’s give it a try.

Wine 90

Wine Bottling 90

Drinkhacker

MAY 13, 2024

Before bottling, the wine was aged for nine months in French Oak. This wine was a surprise, but a welcome one, and it could be the bottle that converts fans of Cabernet and other heavy reds into lovers of Pinot Noir. La Crema produces excellent Pinot Noirs from several different regions , but their home base is in Sonoma.

Wine 113

Wine Bottling 113

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Two new releases from Sonoma-based Three Sticks, both pinot noirs from the 2021 vintage — and both very different. B+ / $95 2021 Three Sticks Pinot Noir Sonoma Mountain One Sky Vineyard – The first vineyard-designated release from One Sky. Consider aging for a few years.

Wine 88

Wine Bottling 88

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The $60 set includes 100ml samples of three wines Los Carneros Chardonnay, Los Carneros Pinot Noir, and Fraternity Red Blend, all from the 2021 vintage. As they are also available separately, pricing below is for full 750ml bottles of each wine. A bit over the top, all around.

Wine 95

Wine Bottling 95

Drinkhacker

JUNE 9, 2024

While Daou ‘s lineup is increasingly ubiquitous (we just bought a half bottle of Daou Chardonnay on a recent no-frills Allegiant Airlines flight), it’s still cranking out ultra high-end wines at the top end. Soul of a Lion is its most luxe offering, and we recently sampled the new 2021 vintage release.

Wine 104

Wine Bottling 104

Drinkhacker

MARCH 7, 2024

2021 Herdade Do Esporao Reserva Red – Elegant with notes of blackberry and plum oscillating in and out with a touch of cinnamon peeking through after some rest in the glass. A- / $23 2022 Herdade Do Esporao Reserva White – Sunny and aromatic pouring out of the bottle and into the glass.

Wine 103

Wine Bottling 103

Drinkhacker

JULY 21, 2024

It checks all the boxes expected of a Chardonnay of this pedigree and reputation and is certainly a bottle worthy of special occasions and guests. It’s great now, but I can’t help but wonder if another year or two in storage would see this bottle evolve to higher level.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine 98

Drinkhacker

MAY 10, 2024

2021 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – The 2020 vintage featured a blend that was 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. This is big and brutish out of the bottle, so at minimum an hour of decanting or air should be allocated to allow to get some level footing.

Wine 52

Wine Bottling 52

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A full 54 bottle set of the Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Card Series is going for sale at Bonham’s Paris in November 2024. Bonhams have listed a 54 bottle collection that includes 13 of each of the hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs bottles as well as two jokers. In stepped the titular Ichiro, who purchased the casks back.

Bottling 98

Bottling Club 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Rather than scanning dozens of pages in a binder-sized menu, wine professionals can typically determine the quality of a list by singling out one specific section or bottle. We asked 10 top wine pros what bottles are a green flag when they sit down with a wine list to find out. I really like the Vigna Tonda and Attone bottlings.”

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Bottling Wine Bar 105

Drinkhacker

JUNE 15, 2024

2021 William Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast – Rich with chocolate on the nose, mellowing out with time to present aromas of black currant and baking spice courtesy of oak aging. It’s a bottle one would expect during drinks service in business class or one that could work well as a base for a nice white sangria.

Club 96

Club Wine Bottling 96

Drinkhacker

MARCH 2, 2024

Instead, bubbles are infused into the wine during bottling. Let’s see how it plays out in the bottle. B / $35 2021 Bryn Mawr Dolcetto Estate – 100% Dolcetto. B+ / $35 The post Review: Bryn Mawr NV Brut Rose and 2021 Dolcetto appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Wine 89

Wine Infusions Bottling 89

VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine Alcohol 98

Drinkhacker

APRIL 21, 2024

2021 Domaine Bousquet Cameleon Organic Cabernet Sauvignon – 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec, and somewhat surprisingly, that 15% stays quietly in the background and does a minimal amount of lifting. An engaging, affordable bottle that will do well with an easygoing weeknight pasta dinner. In other words: terroir.

Bottling 81

Bottling Wine 81

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

2021 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – Presenting a solid foundation of blackberry and dark cherry, this wine gains assistance from white pepper as it develops in the glass. This bottle holds promise with one to two years if stored away from sight, but it’s also ready to deliver presently if in a pinch.

Wine 101

Wine Bottling 101

Drinkhacker

APRIL 7, 2024

2021 Trapiche Medalla Malbec – Initially assertive with concentrated aromas of blackberry, raisin, and dark cherry, things eventually diminish with nuances of vanilla and toasted oak from aging in French oak barrels emerging and providing balance. Trapiche is certainly among them, maintaining its presence in the conversation year after year.

Bottling 85

Bottling Wine 85

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 13, 2024

A- / $48 2021 C.L. Considerably lighter in body than the 2020 bottling , the focus here leans more on strawberry and light raspberry notes than the dense currents and cherry notes of the prior vintage, with unusual secondary elements of orange peel and cardamom emerging. I did both. B / $48 clbutaud.com The post Review: C.L.

Wine 95

Wine Bottling 95

Cheers

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We’re always pushing our fans to try new things, so we figure it’s time we disrupt the spirits category by offering our iconic nacho cheese flavor in a bottle.” These limited-edition bottles are available next month for a suggested retail price of $65 per 750-ml.

Bottling 76

Bottling Vodka Tequila Gin 76

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 11, 2024

The Brora Iris 50 Year Old 1972 became the most expensive bottle of whisky from the Brora distillery when it sold for £400,000 ($483,080) at the Distiller’s One Of One Auction, hosted by Sotheby’s. Photo: Sotheby’s/Distiller’s One Of One The old record for the most expensive bottle of Brora whisky was £54,450.

Bottling 98

Bottling Whiskey Wine 98

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To clarify: This second edition of Old Fitzgerald’s bottled-in-bond release from 2023 was announced around November and didn’t arrive on our steps until January 2024. Tied with Spring 2021 for the youngest release in the bonded Old Fitzgerald library to date, this wheated whiskey is 8 years old, distilled in the fall of 2015.

Bottling 100

Bottling Whiskey 100

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Earlier this fall, Chattanooga Whiskey rolled out its second annual bottled in bond release for 2023. It’s a bit less balanced than the spring release, but still another engaging and well-executed bottled in bond from the crew at Chattanooga Whiskey. The particulars are below. 100 proof.

Bottling 91

Bottling Whiskey 91

Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Featuring a 25% glass weight reduction on its flagship 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging 2 , the elevated, redesigned bottle – housing the same award-winning Scotch – reaffirms not only Chivas Regal’s dedication to luxury, but also its wider commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

Bottling 52

Bottling Bar 52

VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Some praise it for its approachability and accessible $20 price point, while others argue that its most popular bottle carries over-ripe and oaky characteristics that don’t showcase a true expression of Pinot Noir. Check out some more site-specific bottles from around the world. Interested in learning more about the Pinot Noir grape?

Wine 105

Wine Bottling Liqueur 105

Spiritsfully

JANUARY 18, 2022

2021 finally ended as planned and with it we hope some despicable trends. Why still heavy glass bottles? what do you think were the 2021 to leave behind? The post What we want to forget from 2021! What are we not going to regret? Let’s check that out. Useless packaging: who still needs cardboard boxes to buy whisky?

Vodka 52

Vodka Liqueur Wine Bar 52

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With a seemingly endless number of producers making dozens of varieties, finding a quality bottle of red wine for an affordable price can often feel like looking for the needle in a haystack. In fact, there are plenty of phenomenal bottles in the under-$25 price range from all over the world that deserve more attention. Rating: 90.

Wine 130

Wine Bottling 130

Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It probably doesn’t shock you to hear that thick glass bottles have heavy environmental footprints. Bonny Doon ‘s Carbon Nay, a Provençal-style rosé that comes in a bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard. A 12-bottle case of Carbon Nay is 24 pounds, whereas most cases of wine clock in closer to 40 pounds.

Wine 188

Wine Sustainable Sips Bottling Aperitif 188

BarLifeUK

MAY 3, 2024

As such, I am honoured to be able to support Equal Measures in some small capacity, by donating some of my most prized bottles of Tequila Ocho, some of which have been in my private collection for over 16 years, since we launched the brand.” Full auction lot listing Bottles 1. ABV, 700ml 2.

Tequila 214

Tequila Hospitality Bottling 214

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

18 The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey Cards Pair this midcentury-style deck of 50 whiskey cocktail recipe cards by prolific cocktail author Kara Newman with a bottle of the good stuff for a gift any whiskey drinker would appreciate. Either bundle it with a favorite bottle of booze or the 7-ounce capacity flask. . Bottled at 55.7

Rum 246

Rum Liqueur Wine Whiskey 246

Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Featuring a 25 percent glass weight reduction on its flagship 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging, the elevated, redesigned bottle – housing the same award-winning Scotch – reaffirms not only Chivas Regal’s dedication to luxury, but also its wider commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

Bottling 99

Bottling 99

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Debuting in France in 2021, Le Barteleur presents a line of premium classic bottled cocktails crafted with the finest natural ingredients, eco-conscious packaging, with an indefinite shelf life. With each bottle serving eight to ten drinks, Le Barteleur cocktails offer a professional-grade experience whether enjoyed at home or in bars.

Bartending 231

Bartending Bartender Bottling Bar 231

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 26, 2024

With around 300 different Blue Label bottlings, including limited editions and variant blends, Johnnie Walker frequently collaborates with traditional and contemporary artists to create distinctive, vibrant designs. Some releases are highly exclusive, with production runs as small as 100 bottles. ABV – with only 888 bottles produced.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This list features bottles that range from traditional producers representing their regions to new, up-and-coming winemakers pushing the boundaries with lesser-known grapes and techniques. As part of this work, VinePair’s tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. The 50 Best Wines of 2024 50.

Wine 134

Wine Bottling 134

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, I’ll share the unique stories behind each bottle, from exclusive collaborations to record-breaking auctions. Let’s dive in and see what makes these bottles so special. Becoming a member opened the door to exclusive bottles and experiences. An innovative force looking to digitalize the world of whisky collecting.

Club 98

Club Bottling Tequila Scotch Whiskey 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As part of this work, VinePair’s tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. There’s a sense that because of the sheer scale of annual production (19 million bottles a year) that it can’t be balanced or just good. Its flagship bottle is superbly balanced, with ripe fruit, lively bubbles, and bright acidity.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling Alcohol Brandy 105

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 9, 2024

2021 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Richaven Russian River Valley – I refuse to apologize for my unabashed fandom for Merry Edwards; there’s arguably no one doing pinot noir better in California today than this quality-driven Sonoma operation. As I said in my review: Impossible to put down, and one of my favorite Merry Edwards bottlings ever. $80

Wine 85

Wine Bottling 85