floral nature of eaux-de-vie is highly desirable in a Cognac
quite complex and mineral nose with flint notes and discreet white fruit and cassis aromas
The Old Fashioned is a handmade creation of Mitchers small batch Bourbon
underscored by subtle umami notes
Masses of fruit and charm but a dry wine that went superbly with a lobster Louie at Manhattan very kindly supplied by wine writer Ray Isle
Muri-Gries, Lagrein 2024 Wechsler floral nature of eaux-de-vie isThis 100% Lagrein is part of the classic line of the Muri Gries winery. Lagrein is an indigenous South Tyrolean grape variety, thought to be related to Syrah. In the glass, it impresses with its deep, purple red colour, showing its concentration and expressiveness. On the nose, it unfolds a multi faceted bouquet of dark forest berries, ripe plums and sour cherries, accompanied by floral notes such as violets. Spicy notes of cloves, black pepper,