by Nicole MacKay | Jan 31, 2022
Monte Creek Living Land Sparkling 2020 Subtle, this wine is not. Monte Creek Living Land Sparkling 2020 is a knock-your-socks-off aromatic bomb in part from the portion of La Crescent, a hardy grape developed for cold climates in 2002, sometimes used to enhance a...
by Nicole MacKay | Jan 29, 2022
Road 13 Chip Off the Old Block Chenin Blanc 2020 Road 13 Chip Off the Old Block Chenin Blanc 2020 continues to be one of the most exquisite expressions of the grape. Ripe stone fruits fill the glass, exuding peach and nectarine. A tangy salinity quality leads to laser...
by Nicole MacKay | Dec 31, 2021
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Organic Carmenère 2019 It’s no secret that there’s an overwhelming number of certifications for wineries to choose from. I give major props to @vinatarapaca for outlining their sustainability/commitments on their website. I’d love more info...
by Nicole MacKay | Dec 31, 2021
San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2019 This wine is a collaborative project between Viña San Pedro and Chile’s Indigenous Buchahueico Community in the Malleco Valley. Each family owns 2.5H of grapes and is trained to tend the vines from bud break to harvest. The concept...
by Nicole MacKay | Dec 31, 2021
X by Glenmorangie 🍸 Why buy? It’s a new offering from one of the world’s greatest whisky brands, but with one major plot twist. It’s specifically made for mixing. 🤓 Aged in ex-bourbon and new charred oak casts, X was crafted in partnership with mixologists to create a...