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Reviews Gin, Spirits

Caorunn Highland Strength Gin, Speyside, Scotland

by Becky Sue Epstein
Becky Sue Epstein June 1, 2022
Reviews Italy, Reviews Wine, Reviews

2018 Notturno Drei DonĂ  Romagna DOC Predappio Sangiovese

by Becky Sue Epstein
Becky Sue Epstein May 31, 2022
Reviews US, Reviews Wine, US, Wine, Reviews

2019 Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

by Becky Sue Epstein
Becky Sue Epstein May 26, 2022
Reviews US, Reviews Wine, US, Wine, Reviews

2018 Ghost of a Chance Wines “Gangster of Love” Red, Sierra Foothills

by Bonfort's
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Reviews US, Reviews Wine, US, Wine, Reviews

2020 One Flock Sauvignon Blanc

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Categories Spirits Bourbon, Latest, Products, Spirits, Features
April 12, 2022

Rare Stash Bourbon #1 By Dustin Poirier

It’s a little known fact that if you are so inclined, and you have the right connections in whiskey country, and you just happen to be a UFC legend named Dustin Poirier, you might be allowed to taste through some barrels and bottle your own whiskey. … Read the rest
Cornelius Geary April 12, 2022
Reviews US, Reviews Wine, US, Wine
April 7, 2022

2017 Markham Vineyards Napa Valley The Altruist

Jean Laurent, the founder of what is now called Markham Vineyards, came over from Bordeaux in the 1850s, during the heady days of the California Gold Rush. Laurent’s legacy lives on here with a loyalty to Bordeaux style blended wines. The current own… Read the rest
Becky Sue Epstein April 7, 2022
Reviews Italy, Reviews Wine, Italy, Wine
March 16, 2022

2014 Fattoria Paradiso Vigna Delle Lepri, Sangiovese Riserva Bertinoro, Romagna DOC

Fattoria Paradiso sits in Emilia-Romagna,  a region of Italy that is just east of Tuscany, so it is not surprising that many of their great wines are made with the same grape as Chianti, Montepulciano and Brunello: sangiovese. In this case, the wine… Read the rest
Becky Sue Epstein March 16, 2022
Reviews Gin, Spirits
June 1, 2022

Caorunn Highland Strength Gin, Speyside, Scotland

This is a serious gin. For three reasons. First because the aroma immediately envelopes you in another time and place: a fantasy of being out on a Scottish hillside. Second, because the spirit is so lively, enticing and balanced, you might want to dr… Read the rest
Becky Sue Epstein June 1, 2022
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

Faustino Cava Brut Reserva Rosado

Lovely pastel red in color. Pleasing freshness and tight bubbles in the glass with a strawberry nose. Nice acid and more red fruits shine through. A fun and enjoyable cava. 90 Points
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

2018 Faustino VII Blanco, Viura, Rioja, Spain

Fresh and bright in color, with citrus, pear, and orange notes. Crisp and clean on the first sip. Serve slightly chilled for more depth and complexity. A great go-to blanco. 92 Points
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

2009 Faustino I Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain

Gorgeous deep ruby red. Well integrated fruit and oak on the glass.  Delicate, yet fully balanced and stylish mouthfeel. This is a remarkable wine, classy, refined, and layered with chocolate, tobacco, and spice. Plenty of life left. For the price, t… Read the rest
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

2006 Faustino Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain

Claret colored, with a full-bodied oak profile. This Rioja softened up and the fruit and spices shown through after 2 hours in decanter. Dry taste and complex tannins developed into a refined and exquisite wine. Drink now. 93 Points
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

2016 Faustino Crianza, Rioja, Spain

Ruby red in color with solid fruit notes. Cherry, plum, and ripe raspberries on first taste. Refined and well balanced with good acid. Over delivers for the price. 92 Points
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
Reviews Spain, Reviews Wine, Spain, Wine
July 29, 2020

2013 Faustino V, Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

Deep red color with ripe fruit on first nose. More ripe stone fruits, blackberries, and jam make this a well-developed and ready to drink now wine. 90 Points
Bonfort's July 29, 2020
News, Latest, Industry Insights, Wine, Insider Recon
September 2, 2019

Wine Industry Looks To Millennials For Growth

Wine Access, a leading online direct-to-consumer wine retailer, announced today the findings of a recent internal study of sales data that shows Generation X holds greater immediate purchasing potential than Millennials, despite greater industry focu… Read the rest
Bonfort's September 2, 2019
Brand Buzz, News, Latest, US, Wine
September 2, 2019

Beaulieu Vineyard Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Georges de Latour

Beaulieu Vineyard has celebrated numerous milestones since founder, Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande, landed in Rutherford in 1900. This week, Beaulieu Vineyard will mark another significant milestone with the official celebration of the winer… Read the rest
Bonfort's September 2, 2019
Brand Buzz, Latest, Products, New Releases
August 29, 2019

Pura Still Releases 12-Can Variety Pack, 23.5 Oz Cans

The industry’s first zero bubbles spiked water is set to make a splash this season. Pura Still will release new 23.5-ounce single cans and a 12-can variety package now with more Blackberry, Mango and Mandarin Orange flavors. The new packages with mor… Read the rest
Bonfort's August 29, 2019
Brand Buzz, Categories Spirits Mezcal, News, Latest, Products, New Releases, Spirits
August 29, 2019

Caza Matias Releases Two New Expressions

The Sazerac Company, in close partnership with Casa San Matias, just released two new expressions of Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal to accompany the first expression released at the end of 2018. The newest expressions are named Ensamble No. 1 and Tobal… Read the rest
Bonfort's August 29, 2019
Categories Spirits Whiskey, Brand Buzz, Made In America, Spirits
August 21, 2019

Clyde May Gave A Damn

In our series, Made in America, we look at various alcohol brands that have become, or are becoming, icons in their category. How relevant is it to be an American brand in any consumer category and what does it matter? We love alcohol products, from… Read the rest
Natasha Swords August 21, 2019

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With demand for smoother, richer products rising, With demand for smoother, richer products rising, Persedo, a new Houston-based spirits technology company, today unveiled an intriguing answer: a proprietary polishing technology that removes harsh impurities and unwanted congeners from any class of spirit in minutes, for between 40 to 80 cents per liter of finished product. Link in bio.
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Need cocktail recipes for Halloween? Of course yo Need cocktail recipes for Halloween?  Of course you do!  Link in bio.
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A Napa classic turns 80! Congrats BV! #bonforts A Napa classic turns 80!  Congrats BV!
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So many great spirits, so little time. But lucky So many great spirits, so little time.  But lucky for you, we've tasted through thousands of spirits this year to give you the ultimate list of our Top 100 Spirits for 2020.  One that we've really fallen in love with is @tequilaartenom - trust us, you'll love it. #top100spirits #bonforts
We've almost reached the end of our Top 100 Spirit We've almost reached the end of our Top 100 Spirits for 2020.  It's really the ultimate list of spirits you should be trying - some you've heard of, some you haven't.  One you need to know?  Tamdhu Whisky @tamdhuwhisky
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Still thirsty? Of course you are! Bonfort's Top 1 Still thirsty?  Of course you are! Bonfort's Top 100 Spirits countdown continues.  Our quest for finding the best spirits in the world was a long and delicious journey. 
Another one of our favorites was Spirit Works Distillery - based in Northern CA, they are making some damn fine whiskey and other spirits. 
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Congrats to Penelope Bourbon, Cognac Ferrand, Pros Congrats to Penelope Bourbon, Cognac Ferrand, Prospero Tequila, Purity Vodka, and Sonoma Distilling Company Whiskey - the next 5 brands on the Bonfort's Top 100 Spirits for 2020. We tasted thousands of spirits over the past 6 months and have compiled the ultimate list for you to enjoy!  For the full list, link in bio. 
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Mr Black Spirits Coffee Liqueur - one of our favor Mr Black Spirits Coffee Liqueur - one of our favorite morning (and afternoon) drinks on the rocks.  Congrats on making our Top 100 Spirits for 2020!
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We're over halfway through our list of @bonforts T We're over halfway through our list of @bonforts Top 100 Spirits list! Some incredible spirits in this group, including one of our favorite Japanese Whiskys - Ichiro's Malt Whisky. Cheers!
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Did you know you can make some absolutely incredib Did you know you can make some absolutely incredible cocktails with Cherry Liqueur?  Heering Cherry Liqueur is one of our favs and featured on the Bonfort's Top 100 Spirits for 2020!
Four Pillars, it's Australian for Gin. #bonforts # Four Pillars, it's Australian for Gin.
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We'd like to officially change Sunday to Rumday an We'd like to officially change Sunday to Rumday and make Facundo Rum the drink of choice. 
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@donpaparum or as we like to call him, "The Don" i @donpaparum or as we like to call him, "The Don" is your new favorite Rum and featured on @bonforts Top 100 Spirits for 2020.  Link in Bio!
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D'USSÉ. Top 100 Spirits. Need we say more? D'USSÉ. Top 100 Spirits.  Need we say more?
@blackcowvodka - congrats! You are on the Bonforts @blackcowvodka - congrats! You are on the Bonforts Top 100 Spirits list! 
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Have you tried @balconesdistilling yet? They are f Have you tried @balconesdistilling yet? They are featured on the #bonforts Top 100 Spirits.  Check out the full list on our website - link in bio.
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@azuniatequila made it on our Top !00 Spirits list @azuniatequila made it on our Top !00 Spirits list!  Want to see the full list?  Link in Bio! #bonforts #top100spirits
Drum roll! Bonforts Top 100 Spirits list is out! Drum roll!  Bonforts Top 100 Spirits list is out!  Link in Bio!
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Bucket List item: The brainchild of celebrated As Bucket List item:  The brainchild of celebrated Asheville, North Carolina, chef Jacob Sessoms and Wicked Weed Co-Founder Walt Dickinson, Cultura is a “New Agrarian” restaurant located in the city’s South Slope neighborhood, set alongside Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium.  Link in Bio.
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