When I first decided to touch on the topic of French wines I thought it was a great idea and I slowly came to realize I might have lost my mind. It is such an infinitely complex topic hindered by French ‘rules’, classifications and labels that seemingly tell you nothing … but here goes… There is […]
I must begin this email with a confession. When I first came to Vine & Table I was not what you would call the biggest tequila fan. Sure, I had taken part in the usual college dalliances. I’ve had my fair share of shots and Margaritas, but I never considered tequila a sipping spirit in […]
Mark your calendars, spirits lovers – the 11th Annual Indy Whisky & Fine Spirits Expo is set for Friday, October 18th! As usual, the event will be held at Montage at Allison Pointe. As in past years, three levels of tickets are available: VIP ($165); General Admission ($80); and Designated Driver ($50). I strongly encourage […]
Denis Lynch – Vine & Table Spirits Buyer– We are always on the hunt for great whiskey and the opportunity to bring exceptional barrels of well-matured bourbon to our customers is a primary focus for us. So when the opportunity presented itself to pick a barrel from the Joseph A. Magnus Distillery in Washington D.C., […]
Viognier is a delicious aromatic grape that varies in profile from region to region. It is a lost step child that barely registered on the radar 50 years ago. Its origins point back to Northern Rhone but there is some additional evidence that Croatia may be its birthplace- this is also the birth place of […]
Every once in a while a vodka will force us to sit up and take notice, which is exactly what this bottle from The Street Pumas did. But don’t let the comical label fool you, because inside is a full liter of serious spirit that deserves your attention. Why? Firstly, it was sourced by our […]
A Southern Provence grape varietal takes center stage today. Overlooking the Saint-Tropez peninsula sits Chateau Minuty, considered the leader of Rosé in Provence. Owned by the same family for more than 80 years this exceptional winery is currently run by two grandsons of Gabriel Farnet, who began production in the early 1930’s. They oversee every […]
A creamy and delicious classic Italian dish that is ready in under 30 minutes! The creamy sauce is full of flavor and earthy mushrooms. Add garlic bread straight from the oven, open a few bottles of wine, invite the friends and you have an awesome evening in the making. Click here to download recipe My wine […]