The Sweet and The Bitter: Ambrosia Aperitivo

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
If you’re new to embracing the Italian style of aperitifs, the new Ambrosia Aperitivo is a good place to start. It’s on the sweeter end of the bittersweet style, with an emphasis on aromatics and flavorings including blood orange, cantaloupe and a variety of botanicals. This drink was developed in

A Giant Steppe in Vodka

Gary Thomas
Features
2 min read
I am a ginhead, and have always been pretty dismissive of vodka -- until now, when a particular bottle came into my possession. It bore the name “Taiga Shtof” and came from Siberia. It also bore a hefty price tag. As you know, modern vodka is a triumph of marketing.

Is This the Ultimate Summer Red?

Fabian Jauregui
Features
4 min read
“Around here,” says the winemaker, as he pours me a glass of brilliant, shimmering ruby-red liquid, “we like to think there are actually 4 types of wine: red, white, rosé... and Schiava.” It was Matthias Hauser - the oenologist at Alto Adige’s Castel Sallegg winery – who brought forth this

It’s Not Unusual to Love These Single-Serve Wines

Fabian Jauregui
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Usual Wines is a direct to consumer brand that (currently) offers only online ordering, which, at first blush, is certainly a breath of fresh air in the traditionally behind-the-times wine industry. They offer single-serve wines in 187ml (6.3oz) bottles, the perfect size for an individual serving, especially for those trying