For drinkers who find traditional juniper-heavy gins too assertive but want something more nuanced than flavored vodka

the pot still's signature oily texture carries toasted oak and a gentle nuttiness that holds everything in balance

Gifting someone interested in exploring Eastern European spirits

The decision to eliminate malolactic fermentation — unusual among prestige cuvées — gives Cristal 2016 a crystalline tension and mineral intensity that few Champagnes can match

Roasted pineapple amplifies the rum's tropical foundation

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2018 other-whites For drinkers who find traditionalRidge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2018 is a Sonoma County field blend of Zinfandel and supporting red varieties, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 93 points by Jeb Dunnuck and named a Wine Spectator Value Pick of the Week at 92 points, this vintage represents one of Ridge's most critically praised Three Valleys releases. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Sonoma County, California Vintage: 2018 Producer: Ridge Vineyards