With holiday celebrations in mind, one of the more interesting and festive libations to come across my desk recently is Frescobaldi Alie Ammiraglia 2017 ($25). It’s a beautiful wine that can run the gamut from aperitif to accompanying holiday turkeys or hams. This rosè-colored Tuscan IGT wine is named for Alie, the fabled Italian sea nymph - a symbol of beauty and se … [Read more...]
Ransom Old Tom Gin
Tad Seestedt started Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery as a labor of love in 1997, initially producing small batches of eau de vie, brandy and grappa. In 2007, he added gin, whiskey and vodka to the Ransom portfolio. While the Willamette Valley is known for its excellent wines, Seestedt is making Oregon a major name in distilled products, including his top-notch gins. If … [Read more...]
Disaronno Wears Trussardi
If you’re looking for a truly unique holiday gift for your favorite liqueur lover, here’s a great one: A limited edition bottle of Disaronno Italian liqueur, packaged in a special bottle designed by Italian fashion house Trussardi: Disaronno Wears Trussardi. The luxury fashion label and lifestyle brand, best known for its leather goods, has transformed the iconic Disaronno bot … [Read more...]
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!
Thursday, November 15th is the official 2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Day - the day when we celebrate the yearly release of France’s Beaujolais Nouveau wine. The arrival of the wine is noted with signs and placards that read: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé! Every year, at exactly one minute past midnight on the third Thursday in November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released to the wo … [Read more...]
The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn 2015
Many wine drinkers are very familiar with The Prisoner Wine Company, which produces the wildly popular red wine blend called The Prisoner - one of the best-selling wines of the past decade. Women winemakers are still, sadly, reasonably rare in the wine world. But not at The Prisoner Wine Company, where Chrissy Wittman serves as Director of Winemaking and Niki … [Read more...]
Fine Wines: E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2015
I have been a fan of the fine wines from the firm of E. Guigal in Ampuis, France, for many, many years. These wines from the Côtes du Rhône are of very high quality, yet are typically priced quite reasonably. They are consistently great bangs-for-the-buck. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, his son Marcel has led the family estate since 1961 and his son Philippe – Etienne’s g … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week : Black Widow Martini
With Halloween in mind, I’m turning my attention this week to a spooky looking, but delicious, cocktail called a Black Widow Martini. The recipe is from Tablespoon Kitchens and it’s a very simple drink to make, but one that looks stunning. This recipe makes four Black Widow Martini cocktails. Ingredients: ¾ cup pomegranate or grape juice 2 tablespoons coarse … [Read more...]
Wine Down @ Epic
Photograph by Photo by Raj Eiamworakul on Unsplash.Epic Casual Dining in Midvale is a terrific spot for wine lovers to gather, and that’s especially true on hump day, when the eatery invites guests to Wine Down. Each Wednesday, Epic offers a budget-minded prix fixe 3-course Wine Down dinner with wine pairings priced at a mere $45, including wine ($35 for food only). The W … [Read more...]
Western Standard Saloon Lager
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a launch soiree at The Rest for a new High West Distillery endeavor: Western Standard Saloon Lager. Yep, High West has gotten into the beer biz. And it makes sense. You see, High West has a lot of bourbon barrels on their hands. So, why not age beer in them? That’s precisely what Western Standard is: the first barrel-aged lager p … [Read more...]
2018 Shot Ski Event
Next Saturday, October 13th, the 2018 Shot Ski Event returns for its third year in Park City. Hosted by the Park City Sunrise Rotary Club and High West Distillery, the communal ski shot this year hopes to break Breckenridge’s record set last January of 1,266 participants and 422 skis. In 2017, the Park City ski shot used 476 skis end to end totaling 2,225 feet in length in o … [Read more...]