Archive for May, 2018

Spirits & Wine Award Winners, Top Scoring Products, Beverage Industry Trends and Best Wine and Spirits Lists

Ultimate Wine Challenge

Wine Score: Cruz Garcia Real Red Sangria

Sangria is a Spanish red wine punch macerated with fruits like orange and apple, sugar and brandy for an extra kick. The Cruz Garcia Real Red Sangria showed all of the classic flavors of sangria in a ready to drink bottle, earning an impressive 95 Points and Ultimate Recommendation along with the Chariman's Trophy and Great Value awards in 2017's Ultimate Wine Challenge. 

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Producer Profile: Jameson

Jameson is known as an iconic Irish Whiskey with centuries of heritage behind its characteristic green bottles. With an expanding range of products the people behind the brand are keeping an eye toward innovation while staying grounded in the smooth flavor profile that has won over the palates of imbibers worldwide. As they look forward to new projects and upcoming limited releases, staying grounded in their own tradition is front and center.

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Ultimate Wine Challenge

Wine List: 3 Best Moscato d'Asti

Moscato d'Asti is a cheerful frizzante wine made in a lightly sweet style from the moscato grapes in northern Italy. At its best, the wine is juicy, bright, and exhibits flavors of delicate flowers, peach and apricot stonefruit, and fresh lemony acidity. These three high scorers were our top picks from 2017's Ultimate Wine Challenge.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirit Score: Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon

With an extraordinary score of 97 Points, Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon is 2018’s Chairman’s Trophy winner for the straight bourbon category.

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