Bordeaux: The Art of the Blend Gary Cummins, Cooper Wine Consultant What is Bordeaux? The word “Bordeaux” has multiple meanings; Bordeaux is the name of a city, the ninth largest in France. Bordeaux can also refer to the municipal region around the city. And, of course, Bordeaux refers to a wine Read more…
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…
Inspired by the Hunters Moon of last Wednesday night, our Cooper team is pleased to offer some must-have Halloween treats! Selection by Gary Cummins Scary Good Chenin Blanc 2020 Division Villages “L’Isle Verte” Chenin Blanc Columbia Valley Willard Vineyard Several years past, while traveling in France, our host for an Read more…
Inspired by the Hunters Moon of Wednesday night, our Cooper team is pleased to offer some must-have Halloween treats! Selection by Gary Cummins Call me Crazy (Caz= crazy in good way- translation from French) 2019 Maz Caz Blanc Costieres de Nimes (France) Celebrated and sensational winemaker Michele d’Arpix Read more…
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…
The Producer: Ardbeg has been called “as close to perfection as makes no difference,” by whisky connoisseurs. Proof then, that Ardbeg truly deserves its incredible reputation. It’s a whisky that’s worshipped around the world. In the past ten years, six different Ardbeg expressions have won prestigious titles including World Whisky Read more…
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…
Molise, the second smallest wine region in Italy after Aosta Valley, sits on the Adriatic side of Italy between Puglia and Abruzzo. In a region based on agriculture there are less than 20 wineries, with Di Majo recognized as a leader. Di Majo Norante uses only estate grown grapes, Read more…
Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey Finished in Martinique Rum, Madeira & Apricot Brandy Barrels NEW at Cooper Wine & Spirits Hot off the press! – news from the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Barrell Craft Spirits wins 8 Double Golds including Barrell Seagrass! Seagrass highlights the grassy oceanside notes we Read more…
Spanish Wine Mix & Match Special Ego Bodegas, Goru Verde – Jumilla, Spain 100% Monastrell same grape as Mourvdere At the foot of the mountains of Tobarra in southwest Spain is where the Jumilla D.O.P. begins. The altitude is high, the region gets crazy hot but the nights stay cool Read more…