Wine Spotlight: Gary’s Selection

Introducing New Wine Selections by Gary Cummins, Cooper Wine Consultant Benanti Winery (Sicily) An iconic estate, Benanti is in part responsible for the growing popularity of the Etnean wines. Their aim is to express this distinctive terroir through Etna’s unique indigenous varieties, producing wines of typicity, longevity and character.  Volcanic Read more…

Gary’s Thanksgiving Picks!

Selection by Gary Cummins Sensual “Organic” Pinot Noir Rose for your Thanksgiving feast or anytime! 2020 Gerard Bouley Sancerre Rose “Sibylle” (Loire Valley – France) Only 200 cases a year are made of this gorgeous Rose, crafted from 35-40 year-old Pinot Noir vines on the steep clay hillsides of Chavignol. Read more…

New Jolie-Laide Selections Just Hit~

At Cooper Wine & Spirits we’re BIG fans of Scott Schulz (stranding) and his Jolie-Laide wines.  In fact, in July, Scott hosted Kevan, Sharon and family to a generous afternoon of tasting, learning and sharing in his new digs in Healdsburg, CA.   The wines showed perfectly and the experience was Read more…

Tequila vs. Mezcal

What are the differences between Mezcal and Tequila?   Facts to know about Mezcal Mezcal is ANY agave based spirit native to Mexico. Tequila can only be Blue Agave.  Mezcal can be made from over 30 – 50 different varieties some of which only grow wild.   Only 8 Mexican States Read more…