Archive for March, 2018

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

Ultimate Wine Challenge

Wine Score: Cantine Aurora

Cantine Aurora Moscato and Cantine Aurora Dolce Stilnovo Rosso both received outstanding scores, of 96 Points and 97 Points respectively, as well as Chairman’s Trophies and Great Value Awards. Widely available across the country, they are two of the best quality dessert wines on the market.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Producer Profile: Tequila Cabeza

Tequila Cabeza is made in the town of Arandas, the highlands of Jalisco, by the Vivanco family, who have been growing agave on their estate for five generations. The product is a partnership with The 86 Co, a United States based spirits company. Simon Ford, the founder of The 86 Co., sheds some light on what makes Tequila Cabeza special in an ever rising sea of craft tequila.

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Ultimate Wine Challenge

Wine List: 5 Best World Rieslings

Riesling is one of the world’s most noble grape varieties, yet it remains underappreciated by many wine drinkers. These 5 standouts from our World Riesling category all scored over 90 Points and have a price tag less than $20.


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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirits Score: McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt

McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt comes with an Ultimate Recommendation and 97 Points. The impressive flavors and texture also won the Chairman's Trophy. A warming nose of smoke and peat is buttressed by subtle toasted oak. Toasted brown bread, subtle vanilla, and hints of savory herbs combine to make this a very complex whiskey on the palate with a peatiness that slowly fades.

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