The Beverage of the Week - Archives
Previous Beverages of the WeekGonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Jerez-Xeres-Sherry NV
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September 1 to September 7, 2010
Tio Pepe is great with Tapas pairing well with fish, shellfish, salty ham, and hard cheese. This style is finally catching on in America thanks in part to the popularity of Tapas restaurants and Spanish cuisine. It’s long overdue.
Robert Oatley Chardonnay Mudgee 2008
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August 25 to September 1, 2010
The Oatley wines represent the new and coming face of Australian wine. Their wines focus on balance and complexity with relatively low alcohols and great balancing acidity. These are tremendous food wines that have wide appeal with the established wine lover and the novice as well.
Ravenswood Zinfandel “Vintners Blend” California 2008
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August 18 to August 24, 2010
By the early 1980s every serious Zinfandel lover on the planet knew the name Ravenswood. Joel Peterson’s wines were winning awards at a rate on par with a new Duran Duran video being released (a gratuitous early 80s reference for my contemporaries).
Mount Gay "Extra Old", Barbados Rum
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August 11 to August 17, 2010
Mount Gay proudly carries the moniker of 'the world's oldest rum distillery.' With more than 300 years of history Mount Gay has become synonymous with its home island of Barbados and the entire rum world.
Whitley Neill London Dry Gin, England
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August 4 to August 10, 2010
Whitley Neill London Dry Gin was created by Johnny Neill in Warrington, England just three years ago. Neill comes from a long line of distillers and brewers who have operated in the region for more than two centuries. Neill's Gin is produced in a relatively small and independent distillery utilizing antique copper pot stills that create a round and lush spirit....
Galante Cabernet Sauvignon “Blackjack Pasture” Carmel Valley 2005
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July 28 to August 3, 2010
At Galante Vineyards all of the wines are made with estate grown fruit. They have built a strong statewide reputation for their Cabernet Sauvignon. Galante produces three unique Cabs all from estate grown fruit in the Carmel Valley. While we enjoyed all three Cabernets the "Blackjack Pasture" stood out.
Goose Island Sofie, Chicago - USA
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July 21 to July 27, 2010
Goose Island is Chicago's greatest regional brewery growing from a single brewpub on Chicago's north side in 1988 to now being bottled and sold in 15 states as well as the UK.
Pietra Santa Chardonnay “Signature Collection” Cienega Valley 2008
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July 14 to July 20, 2010
Chardonnay is undeniably the most popular white varietal sold in the USA. We see more than our share of Chardonnays. Since BevX was founded we have awarded just three Chardonnays with our highest Five-Star award. Needless to say, we were impressed with this “Signature Collection” 2008 Chardonnay.
Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion
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July 7 to July 13, 2010
We absolutely love the Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion. It’s one of our favorite flavored Vodkas. Why? Well, it tastes great and pure being unmistakably grapefruit and in a good way. Further, it’s made by a “real” brand and distillery that has been crafting fine Vodka for decades, and last but not least, it’s under $20 a bottle!
Semental Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico)
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June 30 to July 6, 2010
One relatively new brand, Tequila Semental (founded in 2007) has caught our eye. Tequila Semental is the creation of proprietor Efrain Lopez Gurza with cooperation of master distiller and blender Valente Arellano (no known relation to the famous bullfighter of the same name.)