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Wine Score: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin

Zinfandel makes a full bodied and cozy wine for cooler weather. With big juicy flavors and plenty of spice, it can stand up to hearty stews and roasts that hit the spot in winter. What’s better than a delicious Zinfandel? How about a high scoring wine that also won a Great Value award for its incredibly friendly price point. At just $15 per bottle and a score of 92 Points, the Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin from Lodi California wine comes highly recommended by our wine judges.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirits Producer: Los Vecinos Del Campo Mezcal

It seems like there’s a new brand of Mezcal entering the United States every week! The opportunity to have your spirits blind tasted alongside other established brands by world class spirits judges has its benefits. Los Vecinos Del Campo submitted two mezcales to the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and both earned high scores of 94 Points, with the Espadin also winning a Great Value award.

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Benefits Of Entering Ultimate Wine Challenge 2019

ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE has set the platinum standard for contemporary wine competitions. Award-winning journalist, author, educator F. Paul Pacult chairs a truly world-class selection of judges, leaders in all aspects of the wine industry. Now accepting entries, all samples are due by April 17th.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirit Score: Plantation Pineapple Rum

In the world of flavored rum, there is one that stands out: Plantation Pineapple. With the high score of 95 Points and a Chairman’s Trophy at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 this rum impresses the USC judges year after year. Made by both infusing and distilling with pineapples the flavor is rich and layered throughout.

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