The Mother-in-Law's Day Collection
18 products
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.
It's raining. Your Seamless delivery just arrived. The next obvious step is to crack open this Finger Lakes Dry Riesling. Empire Estate's dry style brings about a burst of acidity layered with ginger, lemon and lime zest that finishes like biting into a Summer peach - proving that Riesling doesn't have to be sweet. All of that acid and aromatics are the perfect pairing to wash away any number of items from Thai food to designer salads. New York state wine and delivery; If that's not an empire state of mind we don't know what is.
When the humidity is so thick and oppressive you could cut it with a knife, the best way to cool down is with a batch of Aperol Spritz - like jumping straight into the cold waters of a fountain on a piazza. With its bright, gentle, bitter-sweet taste of orange and rhubarb, the classic and lively Italian aperitif with the secret recipe is a favorite all across Italy on hot summer afternoons and at garden parties, a cherished ritual of mixing with prosecco and soda and Aperol in the biggest balloon of a wine glass you can find. Modern bartenders have taken to serving Aperol year-round, too, by mixing it into winter cocktails like Hot Toddies or spiced aged-rum ciders or mixing it into spring refreshers like Pimm's Cups and champagne or gin punches.
As soon as warm weather rolls around, you're donning Nantucket reds and critter-embroidered flip-flops and salivating for a gin & tonic — probably because you've been stealing sips from this iconic green bottle as long as most of your friends have been collecting sea glass the same color. A classic in every home bar of every WASP household across the world, nothing says summer quite like a Tanqueray & Tonic. The sophisticated spirit, brought to the masses from Holland in the 17th century by Colonial importers then masterfully distilled down to the driest of the dry, needs only some tonic water & a wedge of lime to start working its medicinal magic. The Tanqueray & Tonic was originally created to ward off malaria as well as meddlesome relatives!
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
The royal duchess of European orange liqueurs, Grand Marnier is a sweet, fruit-forward liqueur made from Cognac brandy blended with distilled essence d'orange and sugar. A favorite of bartenders and bakers alike for more than 150 years, Grand Marnier is a must-have in your home bar for classics like Manhattans, Margaritas, Old Fashioneds, Sidecars and Mimosas. No doubt, you'll also find yourself borrowing it in the kitchen for decadent brunch and holiday dishes, like duck l'orange or roast chicken with orange glaze, or desserts like cakes, candies, chocolate mousses and infused creams.
Cool as a cucumber no matter how dysfunctional the family gathering, you enjoy a stiff cocktail as uniquely stoic. One of the original small-batch gins, Hendricks is known for being a smooth, light, and refreshing cocktail gin infused with just a whisper of cucumber and rose petals. Make up a pitcher of Tom Collins or Gin Fizzes for 4th of July at the beach house or if the bridal shower is projected to be as tense as a Tenenbaum reunion and enjoy its velvety medicine.
Global impact is important to you, including knowing who made your spirits and how they were made. Belvedere, literally "beautiful to see" in Polish, is made from only locally sourced raw ingredients — Dankowskie Rye from the Mazovian plains and proprietary well water — through rigorous regulation and a character commitment to both the environment and humanitarian causes. There's a reason that deep-thinking celebrities like Bono and John Legend have flocked to partner with this premium vodka. Stock this socially responsible spirit in your bar for each and every occasion to drink while doing good, whether you're mixing up batches of something classic but ready to party, like a pitcher of Cape Codders, Bloody Mary's, Sea Breezes, or Sex on the Beach on a sunny summer day, or just a simple vodka martini at the end of a long day of hard work and volunteering.
Luna Nuda, or naked moon, is your new spirit animal in a bottle. Based on centuries of Italian winemaking heritage, this family-owned winery follows the waxing and waning of the moon to create grape greatness. This pretty-in-pink wonder is made with Montelpulciano grapes creating an excellent structure along with fruity aromatics and acidity. Its strawberry bouquet bursts with an Italian accent that says - sei bello! Who knew wine could be so flattering?
Luna Nuda, or naked moon, is your new spirit animal in a bottle. Based on centuries of Italian winemaking heritage, this family-owned winery follows the waxing and waning of the moon to create grape greatness. This red blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and an indigenous grape, Lagrein. This full and dark red has deep cherry flavors with licorice and dried fruit.
Luna Nuda, or naked moon, is your new spirit animal in a bottle. Based on centuries of Italian winemaking heritage, this family-owned winery follows the waxing and waning of the moon to create grape greatness. Their Pinot Grigio isn't your average RHONY bottling. It's grown in Alto Adige, Italy - the ultimate terroir for Pinot G. - expressing stone fruit flavors with hints of herbs and almonds. We'd proudly crack this open at any outdoor gathering or, you know, because Wednesday.
Luna Nuda, or naked moon, is your new spirit animal in a bottle. Based on centuries of Italian winemaking heritage, this family-owned winery follows the waxing and waning of the moon to create grape greatness. Their Prosecco is as crisp and refreshing as it is elegant with ripe apple and floral notes. Serve it up at your next viewing party or alongside your favorite Pad Thai.
