Review: Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Hazy
The latest limited edition brew from Lagunitas is a natural line extension, pushing the iconic Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ wheat ale into the hazy IPA world: “a special dry-hopping of Cashere, Citra & Mosaic on a bed of Centennial and Chinook” hops — and bottled without being filtered, leaving it, of course, hazy. The beer isn’t…
9 Sublime Sweet Wines You Must Try in 2019
ADVERTISEMENT If you’re a true wine admirer, then you’ll affirm that wine exploration doesn’t necessarily favor the sweet toothers – if there is such a word! As most conventional wines are not sweet, its a bomber for the cake lovers. But sweet wines are not meant for dessert pairing only, as many assume. A good…
Review: Jaja Tequila – Blanco and Reposado
Is this the first tequila brand — or any spirits brand — to be born of a meme? Jaja Tequila — pronounced “ha ha,” for reasons that will soon make sense — is a new brand masterminded by Elliot Tebele, better known on social channels as meme merchant @fuckjerry. Tebele’s got millions of followers, and…
Review: 2018 Scaia Garganega/Chardonnay and Rosato
Scaia is a second label of Italy’s Tenuta Sant’Antonio, a project designed by its Castagnedi brothers to create “a new style of fresh wines as a contemporary interpretation of the great and traditional Valpolicella wines.” Below you’ll find thoughts on a pair of new releases from Scaia, a traditional white blend and a classically pink…
Review: Copper & Kings Gin – The Ninth A Symphony in Orange and The History of Lovers
Louisville’s Copper & Kings seems to release something new on a clip of about one product per week, and today we’re looking at the operation’s return to gin, with two special releases on our tasting table. We’ll describe each in turn along with our review. Both are 90 proof. Copper & Kings Gin The Ninth.…
Review: 2016 Robert Hall Merlot Paso Robles
Robert Hall is a fairly large producer in the Paso Robles region of California, with a focus on everyday wines. This budget merlot punches right at its weight class, offering a blunt and simple wine that feels built specifically to sell for $9 per glass at your local Chili’s. Weighty up front with notes of…
Review: Tommyrotter Vodka, Gin, American Whiskey, and Aged Gin (2019)
I’m not in love with the name “Tommyrotter,” but the proprietors of this Buffalo, NY-based craft operation remind us that the name refers to the Tommyrotters’ Club, “a band of rebellious artisans in the early 20th century who broke rank from the Arts and Crafts Movement to pursue their individual truths and create for creation’s…
Review: Wines of Bannister, 2019 Releases
Bannister Wines is a small production label focused on chardonnay, pinot noir, and zinfandel from specific vineyard plots in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Founded by Marty Bannister, a wine industry veteran, she began her own label in 1988 and handed it off to her son Brook in 2010. Today we look at a range of…
