Dale DeGroff Introduces New Bitters. Jill DeGroff When Dale DeGroff, the pater familias of the craft cocktail movement, was working regularly behind a bar decades ago, he liked to use a strong, spicy liqueur called Pimento Dram to accent his drinks. But in the 1980s, the liqueur, made by the Jamaican rum distiller J. Wray & Nephew, disappeared from shelves in the United States. “When they pulled it off the American market, I just couldn’t find anything like it,” Mr.
DeGroff said. Now he has brought it (or something like it) back, but in the form of a bitters. The past few years have seen a bitters boom. “What I was looking for was a real versatile bitters,” Mr. On his Web site, he suggests several cocktails, original and classic, into which a dash or two of Pimento Aromatic Bitters might be dropped. For now, curious drinkers can order only a 250-milliliter collector’s edition bottle, priced around $19. South Africa's Chenin Blanc Wine Brands & Tasting Notes. South Africa’s iconic white wine has evolved into a multifaceted star, molded by the hands of inspired winemakers.
By Lauren Buzzeo Published: While the Loire Valley may be the viticultural birthplace of Chenin Blanc, the variety has found a second home in South Africa. Representing 18% of the country’s total acreage under vine, Chenin Blanc is currently that country’s most widely planted grape. Chenin’s popularity in the New World originally stemmed from its vigorous, high-yielding vines. The result was a reputation as a workhorse variety that offered a neutral experience, rather than one driven by terroir or complexity. “We have a long history with Chenin, and it really is the cornerstone of our industry,” says Chris Mullineux of Mullineux Family Wines. Today, South African Chenin Blanc is having a moment of reinvention and reintroduction to the world, proving itself a noble variety capable of producing world-class wines. Fresh and Fruity Three to try: Oaked Blended Sweet Aging Chenin Blanc. A Guide to Visiting Alsace - Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Web 2012.
France's oldest wine route is also one of the world's best. Published on Jul 11, 2012 By Roger Voss Nothing makes a vacation more memorable than good weather. Except for Michelin-starred cuisine, mountain-vineyard hiking, festivals in tiny villages frozen in Gothic-Medieval time and winemakers who love to pour their delicious wines. Expect all of that and more in Alsace, France's white wine capital and the second-driest spot in France. La Route des Vins d'Alsace (The Alsace Wine Route) is a pure wine exploration of the best places to visit in this eastern corner of France. If you have been to Napa Valley, you've had a taste of the geography. The Route des Vins celebrates its 60th year in 2013. Colmar The heart of the wine route is the medieval town of Colmar, from which you can make daily forays to visit the small villages that capture the essence of Alsace.
Colmar offers plenty of lodging options, like Hôtel Quatorze , a contemporary, 14-room boutique hotel inside a timbered shell. Bourbon Whiskey Punch Recipe. Fifth Group’s latest lures you to its beachy retreat with fresh oysters and coastal dishes (seafood sausage cassoulet, grilled North Carolina mahi mahi with goat cheese).
But its bottled cocktails, shochu house blends, and punch bowls chilled with giant blocks of ice set the hook. Beverage director Vajra Stratigos shares one of his secret punch bowl recipes, so you can mix it up at home. Your Money, My Looks Serves four to six Ingredients 6 oz. Aperol 3 rosemary sprigs 2½ oz. honey 2½ oz. hot water 5 oz. 1. 2.