Ask a sommelier what they like to drink, and chances are the answer will be a classic wine and a favorite spirit. Once in a while, though, I taste a spirit or cordial that completely, unexpectedly, blows me away by its complexity and character. ...
Last week’s brutal, scorching heat sent me in search of a cold beverage- one that’s like a cool breeze from the inside. I wanted to be transported to a shady garden, to doze away the hottest part of the afternoon. While I can’t just hop a ...
Summer is officially here. Well, according to the temperature outside it’s been here for a month already. So while you’re firing up those grills and eating lighter, why not splash your glass with a Texas Rosé? McPherson Cellars Winery ...
Nothing beats the heat of the Byron Nelson like a refreshing beverage, and lately I’ve surrendered to a British invasion known as the Pimm’s Cup. Pimm’s No. 1 is a fusion of gin, herbs and fruit extracts invented by London oyster bar owner ...
Sommeliers recommend wines for a living. A good sommelier listens to a guest and suggests something that not only meets but exceeds their expectations. But when we wine professionals are choosing for ourselves, what do we like to drink? You can ...
It’s Kentucky Derby time, which can mean only one thing of any real importance: Mint Juleps! Forget the Run for the Roses. Forget big hats. But don’t forget the mint and the bourbon, because the Mint Julep is one of the great American ...
When you discover an everyday wine you can pair with pasta or pork loin, a wine you can open and serve with confidence, you’ve hit the jackpot. The Jade Mountain La Provençale is just that sort of wine. It’s crafted from a blend of grapes ...