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.
Oh, you smooth talker you. You wear them down and woo them with your good looks and charm, not to mention patience. Made by legacy Louisville, Kentucky distiller Tom Bulleit, this 10-year reserve barrel "high-rye" Bourbon is a special, rich and deep sipping experience, deep russet in color with oaky and smoky finish - perfect for BBQs in summer and casual roasted dinners in winter. Celebrate the wingmen and wing-women who helped you get lucky enough to seal the deal by gifting this limited release bottle.
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.
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
It's important to stop and celebrate life's milestones, big and small. Named one of the Richest Pours of 2016 by Forbes, this is an extra-aged tequila created to mark the 60th anniversary of Don Julio's first distillery in Jalisco, La Primavera. Produced in small batches, Don Julio 1942 is one of the most highly sought-after and exquisite Mexican tequilas. The process begins by hand-selecting Agave plants that take seven to ten years to mature. The Agave is then slowly roasted for 70 hours in traditional masonry ovens and double distilled in a special alambique. This limited edition Tequila is crafted from the finest Agave and aged until it reaches the most extraordinary levels of flavor and character - a tribute to Don Julio Gonzalez's epic journey and a fitting way to commemorate yours, at each step of the way.
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.
Even as a Westward pioneer, you would have been a gentleman, a scholar, and a fine judge of horses — today, you enjoy the rich smell of mahogany and leather-bound books. You're the people who still subscribe to print newspapers and magazines. A marriage of High West's award-winning bourbon, Vya sweet vermouth from Quady Winery in California, and Gran Classico bitter amaro from Switzerland, The Barreled Boulevardier is a complex and satisfying cocktail-in-one — named for Erskine Gwynne's The Boulevardier magazine and eponymous cocktail, whose contributors and fans included James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe, and Sinclair Lewis. Your wedding party is full of similarly fashionable, intellectual and cultured friends, worldly whiskey folk who would enjoy being gifted this unique bottle.
Having a million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion dollars. High rollers everywhere know this is the real deal, true blue Scotch for times that call for celebrating: startup wins, exits, IPOs, red carpets, and just generally being an everyday baller. A self-made man himself, Johnnie Walker took his $417 inheritance when his father died in 1820 and turned it into the High Street store that became the pinnacle of whisky blending innovation. Blue Label is the top shelf blend personally created by master distiller James Beveridge to celebrate the 19th century style of whiskies produced by Johnnie and his son Alexander Walker that originally made the House of Walker famous around the world. Smooth, gold medal winning, subtly sweet and an absolute game-changer in your whisky drinking experience. Plus, you know, for luck: something new, something old, something borrowed, something BLUE.
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
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. 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. 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.
Roses are red, violets are blue, great whiskey costs less than takeout for two. Macallan is the world's third largest-selling single malt Scotch whisky (behind Glenfiddich and Glenlivet), known for their rich, fruity "new make" Speyside style Scotch. The Double Cask series is the best of two worlds, a new take on the signature style of Macallan. It's exclusively sherry-seasoned whisky matured in a perfect balance of European and American oak to create a distinctive style that's sweet, honeyed, and rounded. The 12-year is harmonious in flavor and natural in color, delicate with vanilla, citrus and light oak over a rich and familiar backdrop of fruit, sherry, and wood spice.
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