Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky santabarbaraPairs with: Glazed pork belly, fresh sashimi, light fruit tarts, or creamy white chocolate Good for: Lounging on a quiet, sunlit afternoon, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated anchor for an elegant cocktail party Cocktails: Coffey Grain Manhattan, Whisky Highball with a twist of lemon, or a classic Old Fashioned I am from: Miyagikyo (Sendai), Miyagi Prefecture, Japan The Story: Perfected by Masataka Taketsuru, the founding father of Japanese
Why you'll love me: Ripe stone fruits with hints of almonds
the iconic coq (rooster)
and red currants with a savory minerality
jammy fruit for a gorgeous
or winning over the ultimate "wine skeptic" with a pour that tastes like pure
The Story: Cantina de Sorbara is a cooperative venture of winemakers in Emilia-Romagna
with a dark cherry and blackberry fruit profile and a silky finish
lingering citrus-driven bitterness
it reveals a deceptively supple
highly vibrant sparkler that trades simple sugar for a bone-dry
a wine: Michel Chapoutier falls in love ten times per day
Why You'll Love Me: Aromas of white orchard and tropical fruits leap from the glass mixed with hints of toasted almond
