Wine

Situated in the heart of Languedoc, in the foothills of the southern Cévennes, close to the famous city of Pézenas, the vineyards of Fontès spread over a mosaic of terroirs (schist, basalt,clay-limestone). The vines, cultivated on terraces also benefit from the influence of a Mediterranean micro-climate, which contributes to the production of high-quality wines. Official…

Cathy and Daniel Laffite use only native Mediterranean grape varieties, matched perfectly to their domaine’s soils, to make superb wines. This is a more Grenache-heavy blend that includes 20% Carignan, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. The 2012 Côtes du Roussillon “Cuvée Jean Pull” is a big, fruit-loaded effort that shows abundant charm and texture. Black…

Young winemakers Sylvia and Martin Hugl have produced a surprisingly intense and concentrated Gruner Veltliner, showing zesty citrus notes of grapefruit and gooseberry, with hints of lentil and white pepper—classic GV character. The palate offers exotic tropical fruit and a firm mineral backbone. The Hugls cultivate 50 acres of south-facing hillside vineyards in northeastern Austria;…

From our cellar to your palate, we are proud to present the 2005 Le Dome Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux. Carefully aged in perfectly controlled conditions, this wine is just reaching the beginning of its drinking window, with a long life still to come. In this week’s video, Eb explains the provenance of this unique, limited…

From one of the pre-eminent breweries in the world, Ayinger’s Fest-Märzen is one of the finest beers available in any style. Its copper-amber color is topped by a gorgeous, creamy white head that clings to the side of the glass. The spicy, nutty malt aroma and full, rich flavor  reflect the autumn barley harvests that…