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Old Tom style Gins are popping up with greater regularity these days. We love the broader palate and lush texture of this style of Gin but often have issue with the wood dominating the subtle flavors that make Gin unique. Ransom has deftly managed the oak in their Old Tom Gin as the wood is merely a...
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Griffo’s Scott Street Gin is named for the street where Griffo Distillery can be found in Petaluma, CA (in the heart of Sonoma County). Griffo’s Gin, like their Vodka, is created with a corn-based mash bill. They prefer corn for their Gin as it gives the spirit a soft and round texture. This is...
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From package to aromatics and of the course the taste the Molinari Sambuca extra is thick with authenticity. Molinari is the world's #1 selling Sambuca. Created in 1945 by Angelo Molinari and since that fateful day the recipe has remained a closely guarded family secret entrusted to just one family...
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Laird’s has returned to their roots to create a straight Apple Brandy bottled at 86 proof as they had done prior to prohibition. No fewer than eight varieties of American-grown apples are used to create this beautiful spirit. Seventeen pounds of fresh, tree-ripened apples are needed to produce eac...
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This wonderfully balanced and vibrant Rum is made primarily with both molasses and fresh cane juice. It's aged first in American white oak (Whiskey) casks and then finished in French oak Cognac barrels. Rubirosa is made at the Dominican's largest Rum distillery from an old recipe that has been out o...
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Troon Vineyard has dropped the “fluid” (from their historic Druid’s Fluid) and replaced it with wine. The subtle name change marks a not so subtle change in philosophy for the wines. The older versions were made from purchased grapes while the new Druid’s red and white are a reflection of Tr...
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Troon Vineyard has dropped the “fluid” (from their historic Druid’s Fluid) and replaced it with wine. The subtle name change marks a not so subtle change in philosophy for the wines. The older versions were made from purchased grapes while the new Druid’s red and white are a reflection of Tr...
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The 2021 Esprit de Tablas is a charming and nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape tribute created in Paso Robles by Tablas Creek. This is Tablas Creek’s flagship red blend and it never fails to impress. It's crafted with a blend of 35% Mourvèdre, 26% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 7% Vaccarese, 5% Cinsaut, and 4% C...
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The 2021 vintage marks the seventh vintage of The Tongue Dancer Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir — but it’s a bit more complicated than that. Loyal BevX readers and fans of Tongue Dancer wines know the Putnam Vineyard Pinot to be synonymous with their “Pinot de Ville” designation as it was from 20...
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The great Patelin de Tablas Rouge is made with a unique blend of 54% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 13% Mourvedre, 3% Counoise, and 1% Terret Noir. We have watched the makeup of this wine change through the years (this is our ninth vintage reviewed). Through the years the portion of Syrah has dipped but in 20...
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When Tongue Dancer Wines introduced their Pratt Vine Hill Chardonnay last year we really hoped that they would create a follow-up release. Spoiler alert — they did. The 2021 vintage is a bigger, more opulent wine but still shows incredible balance and a generous dose of acidity that made their ina...
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Troon Vineyard has gone all-in on Syrah and they are setting a standard for Syrah on America’s west coast. 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 Rhone Valley. All...
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The 2021 vintage marks the seventh edition of their lovely Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay — somehow this still feels like a new wine but it’s not. We have reviewed all of seven of them witnessing an amazing record of success. Having a consistent history with this wine causes us to eventually com...
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We have been a fan of the Troon Vermentino since first tasting their 2014 vintage — now they are flirting with perfection. It was clear then, and remains certain now, that the climate and soils in Oregon's Applegate Valley is ideal for growing grapes like Vermentino. Troon Vineyard's Vermentino is...
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This wonderfully balanced and vibrant Rum is made primarily with both molasses and fresh cane juice. It's aged first in American white oak (Whiskey) casks and then finished in French oak Cognac barrels. Rubirosa is made at the Dominican's largest Rum distillery from an old recipe that has been out o...
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