This week our focus turns to Spain, specifically a high altitude Garnacha. We’ve chosen this wine for its “sense of place” as it is a complete expression of this Spainish grape. Because the grape must struggle to develop, it quite literally pulls the flavors of its environment into itself. The result is an authentic Aragon […]
Time is a funny thing. If you had told me five years ago that one of the most respected distilleries in the world would be from Taiwan I would have laughed. If you had then told me how many price jumps we would see in the world of whiskey I would have cried. Now with […]
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 […]