USA
The United States boasts a dynamic beverage industry, with a thriving craft beer scene that has transformed the landscape of American brewing, producing everything from hop-forward IPAs to rich stouts. The country is also known for its world-class wines, particularly from regions like California’s Napa Valley and Oregon’s Willamette Valley, as well as innovative spirits, including bourbon and rye whiskey from the American South. Additionally, the rise of artisanal distilleries has led to a resurgence in the production of unique liquors and flavored spirits, reflecting the diverse flavours and cultural influences found across the nation.
Langa Cellars 2018 Contado Cabernet
$19.99A brooding crimson red, this deliciously dry Cab presents a complex bouquet of berries with hints of chocolate. The palate rounds out with spice and vanilla and ends with a smooth lingering finish. The subtle texture and finish partner remarkably well with slow food without overpowering its taste.
Pavette 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
$29.99Beautiful and elegant like the peacock it takes its name from. Rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Malbec for freshness. Bask in bold dark fruit such as blackberry, cassis, plum, and black cherry accented by slight leathery, earthy notes.
Pavette 2022 Chardonnay
$31.99Pale straw color with wafts of brioche, pink lady apple, and baking spice notes. An unctuous texture of pineapple fruit flavors with great length showcases the value in this tasty Chardonnay.
Grgich Hills 2018 Chardonnay
$101.99This gorgeous Chardonnay opens with fresh, citrus aromas of meyer lemon and lime followed by juicy, ripe peach, with underlying notes of honeysuckle, herbs and vanilla. The 2018 vintage showed above average natural acids in the wines, which, along with lower sugar levels, make the 2018 vintage white wines exceptionally fresh and vibrant. Take a sip, and you’ll find that this 2018 Chardonnay, Napa Valley exhibits extraordinary balance of citrus fruit on the front palate with minerality and depth of flavors on the mid-palate. The aftertaste is harmonious and lingers well beyond expectation.