Drinkhacker

JUNE 10, 2024

Tornatore’s Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco is not the same thing as this wine , which is bottled only under its DOC identification of Etna Bianco. The main difference (by my reading) is that Pietrarizzo spends two extra months on the lees before bottling — and in oak barrels instead of stainless steel. A point of clarity.

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Wine Bottling 87

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.

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Wine Bottling 106

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 88

Bottling Wine 88

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.

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Wine Bottling 52

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.

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Wine Bottling 93

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.

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Wine Bottling 85

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 92

Wine Bottling 92

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

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.

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Club Wine Bottling 86

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 101

Bottling Vodka Tequila Gin 101

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.

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Wine Infusions Bottling 79

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.

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Bottling Wine 73

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 76

Bottling Wine 76

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 90

Wine Bottling 90

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.

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Wine Bottling 84

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 89

Bottling Whiskey 89

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.

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Bottling Whiskey 81

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?

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Vodka Liqueur Wine Bar 52

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.

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Bartending Bartender Bottling Bar 235

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Whether you’re partial to the refreshing and chillable versions or the deep, fuller-bodied bottles, we have you covered. We tasted wines across the spectrum and compiled a list of the top bottles for you to seek out. This bottle from Paso Robles is definitely on the more fruit-forward side, bursting with black raspberries and cherries.

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Wine Bottling 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The bottles on this gift-friendly list run the gamut from Finger Lakes Riesling with laser-like acidity to rich and round Napa Valley Chardonnay. Whether you want to impress a Riesling fanatic or convert a skeptic, this bottle can do it all.

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Wine Bottling 98

Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse. Surprisingly straightforward but perfectly drinkable.

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Wine Infusions Bitters Bottling 102

Drinkhacker

JUNE 25, 2024

So today we’re enjoying three of the fab four: a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Sauvignon Blanc, all readily affordable and listed for the sensible asking price of around $13 per bottle. Allowing this to chill well isn’t the worst approach to take with this bottle, especially as the summer months start to heat up.

Wine 92

Wine Bottling 92

VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

is globally the most important market for Champagne, with export volume exceeding 33 million bottles and a value of nearly $1 billion in 2022, a small reduction from 2021’s numbers. imports increasing by over 50 percent year-over-year to exceed 1 million bottles, according to the report. 2 Moët & Chandon 594 486 -18.2

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Bottling Wine 105

Drinkhacker

MAY 19, 2024

2021 Sonoma-Cutrer The Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Valley – The Cutrer is always a bold experience from Sonoma-Cutrer, and this aggressive release is no different. Sonoma-Cutrer’s early 2024 releases are here, as we take a fresh look at two chardonnays and a pinot noir from this Russian River Valley icon.

Wine 90

Wine Infusions Bottling 90

VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

This release marks the first time Michter’s has offered an iteration of its US*1 Toasted Barrel Straight Bourbon since 2021. The limited-edition expression is bottled at 91.4 Given the impressive accolades Michter’s has been receiving lately, this bottle likely won’t linger on shop shelves. proof and will retail at $110 SRP.

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Whiskey Bottling 104

Cheers

JULY 12, 2024

After resting for 14 months, the final blend was assembled and left to rest and evolve in the bottle for six additional months. Sonoma-Cutrer Winemaker’s Release 2021 Les Plus Haut Pinot Noir is 14.47% ABV. Les Plus Haut aged in a mix of new, one-year and two-year old French oak barrels.

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Wine Bottling 108

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 3, 2024

Some countries find themselves with a glut of bottles in surplus, while others are pulling their vines due to an overcrowded market and low demand. The world of wine is currently seeing some interesting shifts in 2024. No country feels immune to change and Argentina is no exception.

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Wine Bottling 94

Cheers

APRIL 23, 2024

As with past pacts, Blood Oath Pact 10 comes bottled at 98.6 And like its predecessors, each bottle of Pact 10 comes in a commemorative fire-branded wooden display box. A limited supply of 17,000 (3-bottle) cases will ship to retail this month at a suggested price of $129.99 proof (49.3% per 750-ml.

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Whiskey Bottling 109

VinePair

MARCH 11, 2024

In 2021, the U.S. being home to over 11,000 wineries, American drinkers have no shortage of options when it comes to great bottles — and their consumption habits prove it. In 2021, Americans drank over 935 million gallons of wine, according to new data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

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Wine Alcohol Beer Bottling 128

VinePair

MAY 2, 2024

Chardonnay can be produced in a youthful, fruity style that’s ready to be drunk soon after bottling. Complex, barrel-fermented bottles are capable of aging for years. This bottling from the winery’s oldest vineyard — planted by vineyard manager John Kaiser in 1984 — shows an impressive depth.

Wine 98

Wine Bottling Alcohol 98

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu was released in 2015 in the iconic 24-sided bottle that has become synonymous with the brand, representing the 24 observed lunar seasons in Japan. The bottle is beautifully adorned with screen-printed chrysanthemums and cranes, exuding the essence of Japan. How Rare Is The Whisky?

Bottling 91

Bottling Whiskey 91

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

After the blend was composed in 2021, the producer laid it to rest for two years in oak barrels handcrafted at Silver Oak’s cooperage. As a part of the collaboration, the Wiederhoeft show’s invites were etched onto bottles of the newly-released 2020 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab. percent Cab Sauv, 2.1 percent Merlot , 1.4

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Wine Bottling 68

Cheers

DECEMBER 28, 2023

96) Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2021 (CA) More than 50 years farming the famed Carneros region decidedly gives you a leg up in producing world-class wines. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay 2021 (CA) Kristen Barnhisel works her magic with chardonnay. Unless noted otherwise, prices reflect a 750-ml. What a treat! ($800). 41.99) (96) J. solid value.

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Wine Aperitif Bottling 101

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 1, 2024

And yet prices on all of these wines are kept to just $20 a bottle. 2021 High on the Hog Red Wine Paso Robles – 25% Grenache, 25% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah, 14% Petite Sirah, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Mourvedre. B+ / $20 2021 Bull by the Horns Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles – A surprisingly tame (13.9%

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Wine Bottling 87

Cheers

JUNE 24, 2024

bottle (unless otherwise noted). FIVE STARS (94) Catena Altamira Paraje 2021 (Argentina) A huge mouthful of black current and violets, silky and lush. 27) (93) Ironstone Pinot Noir 2021 (CA) It would be unfair to describe this as their entry-level wine, as it overdelivers for the price. 28) (91) J.

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Wine Bottling 97

Cheers

APRIL 24, 2024

Drawing inspiration from the French Alps, this limited-edition bottling from the French brand is filtered at “sub-freezing temperatures,” the company says. L bottles, with pricing at the discretion of the venue. . The brand had launched Grey Goose Essences , infused with real fruit and cold-distilled botanicals, in 2021.

Vodka 102

Vodka Nightclub Infusions Bottling 102