The latest release from The Shed Distillery: an Irish gin with an exotic twist! This gin is distilled with more than 12 east Asian botanicals, gunpowder tea, and a hint of Sardinian citrus - one of the rarest citrus fruits in the world found only on the island of Sardinia. The mix of botanicals and gunpowder tea gives this gin a uniquely fragrant, spice cabinet meets citrus grove aroma. Flavors are a delightful meld of orange and grapefruit, which leads to a juicy and floral finish.
What's the best turn of phrase to describe this year's Raisins Gaulois, a vintage that combines the structure and depth of a cru Beaujolais with the unencumbered joie de vivre we've come to love and expect? Some options: seriously lighthearted; frivolousl...
Almost as good as the Vieilles Vignes from foudre, the 2016 Vacqueyras Cuvee Classique is just marginally less concentrated and deep. It's medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins and a fresh, zesty feel on the long finish.