If this was in a glass and you didn't know what it was, you might think to call the Rochester Fire Department. This beautiful Mezcal hailing from the terrain of Oaxaca blends smoke, satin, and salt. The agave used is not the... Read More
The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame.... Read More
Rare eau de vie made from a precious source of black currants grown on a farm in heart of the Hudson Valley right near the Branchwater Farm itself. The black currants for this brandy were grown by Greg Quinn, who, in 2003, single-handedly... Read More
The inaugural release of Branchwater Pear Brandy comes from Bartlett pears grown in the Hudson Valley. Five tons of pears were hand-sorted and cleaned for quality, then crushed, fermented and distilled. This yielded 1,000 half... Read More
Tout Terriblement Maceration is skin macerated orange wine (and we mean orange!) from 100% Gewurztraminer. Aromatic, with integrated tannins. Notes of slightly tangy orange peel with aromatic spices, crunchy acidity and a long... Read More
In 1875, the botanist Dottore Francesco Peloni developed in the mountain region Bormio, Lombardy the original recipe for the Amaro Braulio. The ingredients for the use of this unique Amaro are exclusively fresh herbs and spring... Read More
A ripe and robust Cabernet Sauvignon that charms with layers of mocha, fresh berries, blackcurrant and subtle black pepper, toasted oak and rich vanilla. Round and luscious with a hint of spice, soft tannins weave into a smooth... Read More
This memorable Chardonnay opens with rich notes of vanilla bean and almond, balanced by a soft minerality and a hint of tropical fruit. Those creamy notes linger and join with savory oak, then lead to a long, smooth finish.... Read More
This Pinot Noir is all about that juicy red fruit. Think cherries and raspberries with a touch of cassis. Delicate hints of cedar and bay leaf balance the sweetness of the fruit, creating an enduring bouquet. That luscious fruit... Read More
Brendan bottled his first vintage in 2017, crafting wines aged in neutral oak and stainless steel to preserve clarity and terroir expression —honest, transparent wines that speak clearly of place. This Chenin Blanc opens... Read More
This Saumur Rouge comes from a young south-west vineyard of Cabernet Franc in Brézé, in the lieu-dit La Ripaille. Known for his hands-off and terroir-focused approach, American-born Brendan Stater-West crafts wines... Read More
Simply put, aquavit is a dry, caraway/dill/anise infused vodka. Brennivin ONLY uses caraway. Aquavit translates into “Water of Life”, same as eau de vie. Iceland is famous for their soft, alkaline glacial water, leading... Read More
This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. While each lot is handled separately and in a completely uniform fashion in the winery, each contributes vastly different expressions which ultimately harmonize... Read More
Have you tried red Vinho Verde before? While many associate it with a white, slightly spirtzy, refreshing wine, about 15% of the production is in fact red! Made from the indigenous grape Vinhao, “Explosivo” is an organic... Read More
In the industry, this type of wine is known as the porch pounder. It's just ridiculously easy to drink! This light and slightly effervescent white wine has aromas of green apple, citrus, and a salty minerality. This is a great... Read More
Very few dry wines from the Island of Madeira have been imported into the US, so this is an exciting find! Arnsburger (a crossing of two Riesling clones) and Verdelho fermented in stainless steel from Madeira's volcanic soil,... Read More
Broadside Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits attractive aromas of ripe blackberry and red cherry, framed by a touch of oak. It's supple and open-knit on the palate, with a juicy core of fruit and light structuring tannins,... Read More
This cuvée is a blend of the younger vines found in the various crus. There is never excess here, no attempt to showboat or to flaunt an image of power. Balance is the key element in faithfully rendering a Barolo of great... Read More
The 2020 Rocche di Castiglione from Brovia is gorgeous. Embodying the finesse the site is celebrated for, it boasts enticing scents of wild rose, iris, perfumed berry and botanical herb. Sleek and elegant, the smooth palate offers... Read More
The Brovia 2021 Barolo Villero has that powdery or chalky element that I love so much from this site. It's like crushed chalkboard, and it frames other more fragrant aromas of sambuca, aniseed, blueberry and lilac. This wine... Read More
In what is already a broad and boundry breaking portfolio, this unassuming release may in many ways be the most interesting in the Bruichladdich stable. Using barley grown on local Islay farms and harvested in 2011, the spirit... Read More
Distilled, matured and bottled on the island of Islay, Port Charlotte 10 Year is made with 100% Scottish Barley. This heavily peated scotch is balanced with Bruichladdich's signature floral style and features a BBQ smokiness... Read More
An elegant, composed and stylishly vibrant spirit that showcases the absolute finesse, purity, definition and elegance of organically grown barley. Opens on a light almond note with a twist of candied lemon. Followed by the magical... Read More
Established as a whisky of uncommon quality and strong tradition. It is created using traditional skills and methods of distilling perfected over centuries. It's quality is still measured according to the uncompromising standards... Read More