Bunnahabhain – “The Mouth of the River” Featuring: Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhá The Bunnahabhain (Boo-nah-ha-venn) distillery sits on the northern coast of Islay on the shores of its namesake bay, which gives literal meaning to the translation of Bunnahabhain, which means “mouth of the river”. Founded in 1881, this distillery Read more…
Jolie Laide, Trousseau Gris Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Russian River Valley 2019 Jolie-Laide is a one-man operation based in a Sebastopol winery. Winemaker Scott Schultz makes only 500 cases of wine a year under his own label between roughly 6-8 wines. The name Jolie-Laide translates loosely to “Pretty-Ugly”, a French term Read more…
In July 2017, Moet Hennessy (LVMH) bought the small craft distillery, Woodinville Whiskey Company, Woodinville, WA. The distillery was built from the ground up in 2010 by two long-time friends, Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile. Their goal was not simple one, but rather ambitious. They wanted to create the greatest Read more…
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 1. Casey Cameo IPA – 6.8% ABV A Hazy IPA made with Nelson and Motueka hops. Starts with a hit of resiny pine that quickly gives way to a pillowy soft, sweet fruit party. Dank and tropical. Come get you some!! Cooper’s Price – $6.99 (500ml Read more…
Monday, Apr 13th, 2020 1. Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Napa Valley When much of Napa sees the summer fog, our Allomi Vineyard is often on the flip side, enjoying a bit of heat, which is just the thing for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pope Valley is less well known than Read more…
Monday, March 30th, 2020 1. Capcanes La Nit De Les Garnatxes Panal (Sand) Montsant, Spain 2016 A very exciting new project from Montsant’s most important cooperative, located near the RENFE train station in the village of Marça, this is a new series of mature vine Garnacha planted to different parcels. Read more…
Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th, 2020 1. Arcan Rias Baixas Albariño Cooper’s Price $16.99 The Arcan Albarino is made by Adega Pombal a Lanzada, a small family winery in Rias Baixas. The winery is named for the longest stretch of beach in the region, La Playa Lanzada, which the Read more…
Friday, February 28th, & Saturday, February 29tth, 2020 1. Redemption Bourbon Cooper’s Price $25.98 Redemption was created by two founders, fans of Rye, who were passionate about bringing the spirit back to its dominant role among American spirits. Although the brand consists of Rye and Bourbon offerings, Rye is the Read more…
Friday, February 21st & Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 1. County Line Anderson Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir Cooper’s Price $21.99 Eric Sussman is an established winemaker in the North Coast, California. He studied agriculture at Cornell, spent several years working in Yakima Valley, and immersed himself in old-world traditions of Read more…
Friday, February 14th & Saturday, February 15th, 2020 1. Granbazan Rias Baixas Albariño Cooper’s Price $18.99 Granbazán farms 17 hectares of Albariño vines in Val do Salnés, the sub-region of the Rías Baixas which is centered around the town of Cambados. Val do Salnés is the site of the oldest Read more…