12/2007 MANGUIN N1 LIQUEUR AUX PLANTES D’ABSINTHEWe sipped this liqueur straight and found it extremely smooth. Our eyes popped when we saw it was 55% alcohol –110 proof– and designed to be consumed the same way as absinthe, cut with
11/2007 HINE VSOP COGNACOne word- incandescent. This cognac was hot; it just burned going down. It tasted like 100 proof, not 80 proof. We were shocked that such a well-known name, HINE, was found on a bottle containing liquor that
5/2007 LAURENT-PERRIER CHAMPAGNE ULTRA BRUTThis bubbly is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. As soon as it hits your tongue you catch a citrus note. And holey cow is it dry- goodness! The makers note that “no
12/2006 POMMERY GRAND CRU 1995 CHAMPAGNEFifty-some bucks a bottle for this bubbly and OH HOW IT WAS WORTH IT! Nearly all the bubbly one tastes has a rough edge- a slight boozyness, a note that is a bit overwhelming… Not
12/2006 POMMERY BRUT ROYAL CHAMPAGNEOne can always count on POMMERY to provide a delicious glass of bubbles. POMMERY BRUT ROYAL retails for $39 a bottle or so and offers many tiny bubbles, a slightly fruity flavor, and a soft, dry
12/2006 GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAUGuess what we had with our Thanksgiving turkey? Mmmm- light, fruity, with a hint baking spices. A good batch of Beaujolais, for sure. (Rating ****) To see if our retailer carries GEORGES DUBOEUF, click SHOP FOR