Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right. F. Scott may as well have been writing about the historic French house of Ayala, because this is a non-vintage sparkler to stock by the case. You know, just in case you need a Champagne tower. On a Tuesday. Scoring #77 out of Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2011, this is a super-solid sparkler suitable for any and every occasion. It's light and fresh, driven by Chardonnay with hints of green fruit and almonds. Uncage that cork on your first NYE together or just your first morning as a married couple, we won't tell. Champagne secrets and all.
If you want to rose all day like a true grand dame of California wine country, then this dry, Pinot Noir-driven rose is your picnic basket bestie. Named for the matriarch of the Wagner family, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, the latest label in the storied Napa Valley wine empire (makers of Caymus and Conundrum, among many others) is quickly becoming known for its Pinot Noir. Oeil De Perdrix means "eye of the partridge" in French, and is also the term they use in France for pale-copper-colored rose wines like this one from the Wagner family's newer vineyards. This refreshing, summery wine isn't produced every vintage, and was only made in very limited quantities, so stock up now before the sun sets on it forever like the last day of summer vacay.
This resealable can of dry rosé from The Drop has a little spritz to keep things fresh. That's exactly how this cheeky can will make you feel - fresh and full of sunshine. Even though you're no commitment-phobe, these cans come with the unbeatable convenience of resealable technology. Throw a pack in your beach bag or order a case for your upcoming bachelorette party. Each can equals 1.5 glasses of wine, no bottle service necessary.
When you're feeling like royalty but your bank account is feeling more like a pauper, drink this big-bang-for-your-bucks Italian red made at a real life castle. Critics say it's one of few wines in the world that offer this level of quality for the money. Bianchi is one of the first Italian producers to take white grapes out of his Chianti, making this vintage a celebration of all that red fruit in what critic Antonio Galloni called "a regal expression of sangiovese." Stock up by the case when times are flush to enjoy when they're not so much — for richer or for poorer, right?
Every wine lover needs bottles in their collection that are versatile and a pleasure to drink while you wait for your prime bottles to age to perfection. Chappellet's affordable red blend from the Pritchard Hill region of Napa Valley, legendary for Cab-based blends, is that bottle. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it's a smooth, supple, textured red with a complex array of aromas and flavors that go perfectly with everything from Asian takeout to burgers and fries, classic roasted dishes and pasta to BBQ and stews.
The icon that is Cristal is a bottle truly fit for a king...or a Tsar to be exact. The origins of this famous sparkling wonder started in 1876 when Tsar Alexander II asked Champagne Louis Roederer to essentially "up their game" and make something fitting of his stature. They proceeded to create a wine so luxurious and of such high quality that its reputation still precedes itself nearly a century and a half later. The 2009 vintage is no different with nearly unanimous 95+ point critical applause. Its great depth and richness, along with a beautiful balance of ripe fruit and crisp texture, are something to truly behold and treasure.
Ratings:
97 Points, CELLAR SELECTION Wine Enthusiast
97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
96+ Points Vinous
97 Points James Suckling
Dom Pérignon Rosé is a tribute to Pinot Noir. To work with Pinot Noir continually requires excellence and humility. In that regard, Dom Pérignon Rosé is a paradox to the point of contradiction as it is the perfect balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Although it took over ten years to reach the light of day, the color of Dom Pérignon Rosé dares to express all the tension between youth and maturity, between exhibition and restraint. Dom Pérignon Rosé keeps the Pinot Noir promise by making it sing out loud, on a clear, vibrant and fragile note.
You're the stylish friend everyone envies because you're also so low-maintenance. Say an emphatic "Bye, Felicia" to messy party cleanup with these everything wine glasses: 4 universal, 4 for big, bold, juicy reds, and 4 for white. They're the right kind of glass for every wine, every time and come with a zero-party-foul guarantee, no hand washing required. Here's hoping your guests are as cool.
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Champagne in the membrane, always and forever. Just toss that ham in the frying pan, like spam — your besties don't care what you're cooking as long as there's QT on the menu. Have the whole squad over any night of the week because these guys are break-resistant!
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Roses are red, violets are blue, wine flights for 4 at home cost less than a dinner out for 2. Embrace JOMO with your favorite double date couple and rack up a memorable multi-course menu, even if all the food is from the crockpot. These wine glasses are everything: 4 universal, 4 for big, bold, juicy reds, 4 for lighter reds and whites, and 4 for Champagne. They also come with a zero-party-foul, "unbreakable" guarantee — plus zero hand washing required. To infinite nights in together, and beyond.
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And now, your adventure begins. Long before the Roman empire, the proud and free Picts ruled the part of Scotland where Glenmorangie Distillery now sits, cultivating the sweeping beauty and natural bounty of the environment and celebrating it through art. The Signet pays special homage to that sacred Highland heritage by recreating the treasured Pictish Cadboll Stone — one of the most significant pieces of early European sculpture — for its label. As hushed and journeyman as an ancient ceremony, Glenmorangie whisky has no manual or recipe: it's passed from generation to generation by the Men of Tain, who craft the spirits by hand, eye, knack, and feel, slogging up Morangie hill to gather a secret mix of heather and juniper designed to remove the sharpness of the copper stills. A blend of Glenmorangie's oldest whisky — distilled over thirty years ago when malting still occurred on site — and spirit matured in a selection of the world's finest casks, this undoubtedly is the richest whisky in their Prestige Range.
Just like Ron Swanson, you know Lagavulin by it's official name: "Mother's Milk." One of the most awarded and critically acclaimed Single Malts of all time, Lagavulin has been known for its slow distillation and pear-shaped pot stills since 1816. Sitting on the coast of Kidalton, "in the hollow by the mill" as it translates in Gaelic, Lagavulin is known for being less peaty than neighbors like Laphroaig — partly because it's aged in bourbon barrels, so it has more of that vanilla, honey, and fruit. Offered by Diageo and part of its Classic Malts lineup, the 16-year is Lagavulin's entry level bottle and a collector's favorite. Do like they do on the floor of the malting room every September and open this bottle while listening to some live music, gently dancing the night away and singing right along.
Maybe you've watched Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette one too many times, or you just love a sure thing when it comes to Champagne. Either way, this elegant bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose has been the benchmark for sparkling rose for more than 40 years, and comes corseted in its own rose gold cage lingerie so win-win. Winning. Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown on 10 different "crus" or villages, it's the perfectly racy, indulgent way to celebrate your first New Year's Eve together.
We pray that all of your pain be Champagne from the House of Louis Roederer. This iconic sparkling mecca created a name for itself with its flagship bottle of Cristal. Brut Premier is the perfect example of that quality of indulgence with an everyday celebration accessibility. This bottle is characterized by crisp acidity and mineral texture layered with floral overtones. Pop it open to celebrate everything from a new job to a new fried chicken delivery spot around the corner. It pairs beautifully with either.
Ratings:
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
92 Points Wine Spectator
"Pretty darling, I love the way you soften my life with your love." Romantic lyrics sung sweetly across a firepit by your crooning partner on guitar, the proud flush in your cheeks on a crisp, fall night in the backyard with friends. New Zealand winemaker Kim Crawford gets that mood, and this campfire-infused Pinot Noir from his newly acquired boutique "Someone's Darling" winery in the Central Otago region is the perfect finessed and slightly fruity bottle — as discreetly sappy as the Loveblock of your relationship.
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