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Discover when particular wines should be served and how to serve them. ·           Preparation of the bottle For the wine to cool down (rose, white), the difficulty is to keep the bottle lower than room temperature. Get is out at the last moment, put it in an ice bucket ½ hour in advance it will be soon enough. We can also put the bottle for a little while in a refrigerator. Don’t leave a bottle in a refrigerator for several days. To establish the right temperature for the wine, from the wine cellar to the table, in particular red wine (55-59), the best way it is to bring the wine room temperature early in the morning. It is worst to bring a bottle to apartment temperature (60-70) is higher than wine temperature should be for drinking. A bottle which is too hot will be dominated by alcohol, unbalanced and it will lose all its characteristics. How you choose to open a bottle Everyone agrees generally today that in most cases wine may be drunk s...

Casamigos Tequila George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman bring you Casamigos, a small batch, ultra premium tequila made from the finest, hand-selected 100% Blue Weber agaves, grown in the rich red clay and cool climate of the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Our Blanco rests for two months. Our Reposado and Añejo are aged, seven and fourteen months respectively, in the finest American oak barrels which have been carefully reconditioned after being used to age premium whiskey. Our refined process ensures a smooth mouth feel with no unnecessary additives and is gluten-free . Available at Ensminger Liquor Store

Talisker Storm Limited Edition Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml Whisky Advocate's "Highlands/Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year" (2013) The new American release of Talisker Storm is finally here -- a non-age statement expres ... sion featuring a marriage of both young and old Talisker whiskies. Still bottled at the trademark 45.8% ABV, the fruit of the Talisker is front and center, with soft vanilla and malty goodness, but the finish is much more peaty than the other Talisker malts. That's not to say smokier, but rather peatier -- earthier, saltier, and more briny. The finish is surprisingly un-storm-like, making this whisky one of the more ironic releases of 2013, but that's not to say it isn't delicious. Fans of the distillery will be pleased with the extra punch, but those looking for sheer power should stick to Islay. The Storm is a punchier version of Talisker, but it's a mere blip on the weather radar for big peat fans. For fans...

GROUNDWORK GRENACHE This wine flaunts the diversity and elegance of Central Coast Grenache, leading with aromatics of raspberry cobbler, white pepper, Moroccan dates, tart cherries, cocoa powder, brown sugar and Provencal lamb stew. In the mouth are subtle shadings from blood orange, eucalyptus, fresh ground espresso roast, thyme, forest floor and grilled venison. A pleasant, dusty herbaciousness rounds out the palate, recalling rosemary, sage and tarragon. It is a wine with ... the complexity of offerings twice its price. GROUNDWORK GRENACHE BLANC A lively nose of jasmine, honeysuckle, snap pea, thai sweet basil and belgian farm ale spicing, leads in to a luxurious, viscous palate. There are flavors of ginger ale, cucumber water, candied grapefruit, wild strawberries and junmai sake, that are have depth in saline-rich minerality. Finishes with elegance, marked by acidity that can handle diverse food. You can find this one at Ensminger Liquor Store - more information

Syrah may not be as well-know as other reds but it is a great choice to pair with lighter spring foods. Tonight I tried the 2009 Owen Roe "Ex-Umbris" Columbia Valley Syrah. 93 points Wine Spectator and #25 in Top 100 Wines of 2011: I person ... ally won't give that much :) The color is very dark, no bouquet, powerful and round in your mouth, green pepper and blackberry. I love the bottle and in general you are going to please everyone with this wine. You can buy it at Ensminger Liquor Store