Archive for June, 2018

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

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Wine Trend: Eastern European Wines

Eastern Europe has been making high quality wine for longer than its better known Western European neighbors. Because of tumultuous political borders and social turmoil, many of the regions were not able to focus on commercial winemaking and promotion until relatively recently. Luckily, many of the traditional winemaking techniques as well as grape varieties are alive and well and being passed down to younger generations.

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Wine List: 9 Best Roses

Rosé is a category of wine that continues to grow with all wine drinkers. Loved for its freshness, versatility, and range of styles, any occasion pairs well with rosé. From four different countries and offering a visually stunning range of pink hues, our top scoring rosés in 2018 scored between 91 and 95 Points. 

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Wine Score: Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 Champagne

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 Champagne is 2018's Chairman's Trophy winner for the Champagne category. This offering from the iconic Champagne house is a benchmark example of what vintage Champagne should be, garnering an impressive 96 Points and an Ultimate Recommendation, as well a Tried & True Award for consistent quality year after year. 

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Spirits List: Best Blanco Tequilas

Blanco Tequila is loved for its pure agave characteristics, without any wood aging to change the color or flavor. The preferred choice of many agave spirits lovers, blanco tequilas have the ability to communicate their distinct flavor of place, or terroir, through crisp and fresh sips. Our top 4 scorers of 2018 stood out among the long list of high quality blanco tequila entries. 

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