Category: Cheers Tastings
The Top-Reviewed Wines of 2015
As 2016 approaches, we look back at the best wines reviewed by our national operator/retailer panel in 2015. The panel this past year tasted and rated sauvignon …
Beer Reviews: A Lineup of Lagers
For our second round of National Beer Panel reviews, we asked panelists to taste and rate lagers. These reviews include brief tasting notes, ratings and information about ABV …
Merlot Magic
Wine panelists review the popular red We asked members of our panel to taste and rate their favorite merlots. As always, these selections include brief tasting …
Wine Reviews — Bouquet of Fine Rosés
Rating System (92-100 points) A top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship. (86-91 points)A very good wine and an excellent …
How ’Bout These Apples: Hard Cider Tasting
Hard cider is having a renaissance: It’s now the fastest growing category of adult beverages sold in the U.S., increasing 66% in 2013, according to the …
Whiskies of the Emerald Isle
It’s hard to believe that Irish whiskey was a declining category at one time and rarely used in cocktails besides an Irish Coffee. Irish whiskey is …
A Roundup of Marvelous Malbecs
We asked members of our national wine panel to start 2015 by reviewing some of their favorite malbecs. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, …
The Best Wines of 2014
Our national wine panel recommends wines throughout the year, typically by varietal or season, and provides brief tasting notes, ratings and the wine’s retail price (which …