VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Inside those cases are some of the most coveted bottles made stateside, which means the AVA gets constant attention at the bottle shop and on wine lists. But among those prolific brands, there are still lesser-known wineries and vineyards producing bottles that punch above their weight. Here’s what they said.

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Good Spirits News

JULY 12, 2024

Released as single cask expressions, the whisky is bottled at 47.8% Released as single cask expressions, the whisky is bottled at 47.9% Bottled at 57.45% ABV, it’s available beginning July 2024. Bottled without chill-filtration at 59.6% Bottled in 375ml-sized bottles at 95 proof (47.5%

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz. At the same time, the Campari Group started bottling Aperol with the memorable 3-2-1 recipe on the back label. In the early 2000s, approximately 500 cases (around 6,000 bottles) of Prosecco were landing on U.S.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

I awarded each bottle of non-alcoholic bubbles that I list here with anywhere between 1 – 10 Bubbles. Lovely as an aperitif. 10 Classico from Lyre’s Available in 250ml cans and 750ml bottles (the “Grande”), Lyre’s Classico is “an Italian-inspired sparkling with a crisp, dry finish.” Good, active bubbles.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 1, 2025

2021 Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay – Initially a bit oak-forward, this wine eventually settles into a groove that showcases a mix of tropical fruits and coconut, followed by an expressive punch of lemon curd that gives the finish of the wine a bracing acidity. Pleasant as an aperitif, but a bit tough to pair with.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Its not necessarily a bad thing there are tons (and tons) of phenomenal bottles worth checking out in each of these categories. The riservas and even the classic bottlings can also age incredibly well, and at their modest price point, offer amazing value. But I’m talking about red wine from across the entire state.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. Of the five expressions available, we most preferred the aperitif alternative, which is a suitable swap for Campari.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

No matter how many bottles of gin , bourbon , or tequila your collection boasts, you can say goodbye to most of the worlds most iconic cocktails without these relevant supporting actors. On the other hand, pick up a bottle of, say, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and a list of iconic, historical cocktails awaits.

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VinePair

MARCH 10, 2025

Driven in large part by millennial and Gen Z consumers, the non-alc sector has exploded in the past decade, and innovative products are making their presence known on bottle shop shelves and bar menus alike. In fact, some retailers have even had to implement a one-bottle-per-customer limit in order to ensure equal access. In 2023, St.

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