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Calvados Lelouvier Hors d'Age sits at the far end of the range, aged more than 12 years in oak. That kind of time matters in Calvados, where extended barrel aging slowly turns youthful apple-and-pear distillate into something deeper and more integrated. This isn't about the bright immediacy of a you...
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We are happy to introduce Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW )'s sixth vintage of its “The Sly One” (TSO) Pinot Noir. The Sly One has earned its nickname this vintage as veteran BevXers and long-time fans of TDW associate the Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard with Chardonnay. Clearly, this vineyard is also home to...
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Gin can be a polarizing spirit. The blend of botanicals may please some and turn others off. It’s rare to find a Gin that hits so many preference points, never turning the volume up on any one flavor, but still exudes personality and depth. Great Lakes Rehorst Gin achieves harmony with complexity...
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Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) has released its third vintage of its “The Sly One” (TSO) Chardonnay, along with a spoiler alert — it’s amazing. While it’s the third vintage, you could easily say it’s the first. The Sly One moniker is not a vineyard or technique identifier. It’s actually an...
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Frequently Belgium Wit (white) beers are named for the town from which they hail like Blanche de Bruxelles or Blanche de Bruges among others. Blanche de Chambly takes its name from the Quebec town where the great Unibroue beers are made. The label features Fort Chambly the XVII century stone fortres...
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Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) has released its fourth vintage of its amazing Rosé de Ville — the youthful sidekick to their Pinot de Ville. This charming Rosé of Pinot Noir is made with the saignée method — a winemaking technique of “bleeding off” a portion of juice after a brief period of sk...
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Troon’s Syrah is more balanced and restrained than most New World Syrah, with moderate alcohol and an ideal balance of acidity — it’s certainly made in the mold of the Rhône Valley but has some characteristics of Burgundy. Troon’s 2023 Syrah is a blend of three of the four Syrah clones grow...
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We're excited to present the third vintage (as reviewed at BevX) of We Know Jack Zinfandel! Like many brands in California, it started with wine enthusiasts—vineyard owners who sold their grapes to experienced winemakers. Eventually, they were tempted to craft their own wine from some of their har...
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How can this be the 14th commercial release of the delicious Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir? Where has the time and the rosé gone… Like most of TDWs’ rosé wines, this Rosé of Pinot Noir is made with the saignée method — a winemaking technique of “bleeding” off a portion...
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We have been a fan of the Troon Vermentino since first tasting their 2014 vintage — now they have perfected the craft. Troon Vineyard's Vermentino is not styled in the mold of either French or Italian Vermentino; it has developed a unique style that is 100% Troon. It was clear then, and remains ce...
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We are enjoying the third release of Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rambling Fox Pinot Noir. The first rambler hailed from the Sonoma Coast, while the next two (including this one) were sourced from the Grant Family Vineyards in the Anderson Valley. The Anderson Valley is a tremendous growing region for...
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Ayinger’s Brauweisse is the perfect expression of Bavarian Weissebier. It’s made with just five ingredients: malted wheat, malted barley, water, yeast, and hops. The grist bill is roughly 60% wheat, which shines through in the beer’s aromatics and flavors, marrying ideally with their tradition...
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Stop the presses, spring/summer 2026 just got better. Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) has introduced a new rosé, and it’s magnificent. “The Sly One,” a cheeky moniker from TDW, has previously been used for select Pinots and Chardonnays, but now the family has expanded it to rosé as well. It’s al...
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We have just been introduced to another fantastic wine from We Know Jack! Previously, we have been blown away by the great Zinfandels (red and rosé) from the wine brand with the humorous name, but now we know their Syrah. Owners Mark Zuckerman and Lori Hunt, together with wine whisperer James MacPh...
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This charming and delightful Bourbon is distilled in Milwaukee at Great Lakes Distillery from Wisconsin-grown grain. Dirty Helen Barrel Strength is the pinnacle of the trinity of Bourbons, all built from the same mash bill of 69% corn, 19% barley, and 12% rye. The high barley content is evident on t...
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