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We are very honored to share with you the 2022 edition of the "World's Most Admired Champagne Brands" ranking by Drinks International. 

For the third year in a row, Louis Roederer ranked #1, based on the votes of more than 300 wine experts around the world.

As Giles Fallowfield from Drinks International puts it: “Louis Roederer has come top in the Most Admired Champagne Brands for three consecutive years, which no-other brand has done before, it is a fantastic achievement. This is no accident, it is the result of a lot of hard work, striving to improve every aspect of the business, constantly looking to make improvements both in the management of the vineyard and the winemaking.”

This distinction also honors the bold commitments made by the Maison family members who have presided over the destiny of Louis Roederer for more than two centuries.

Among these commitments is the pledge that Louis Roederer has made to Nature.

Throughout the seasons, we reveal her qualities and work her terroirs in the most respectul way, aiming to replicate this unique relationship in our wines - transmitting these values and philosophy in our communication towards our customers and consumers.

Full story: Drinks International 2022

COFFEE BEAN, MEET AGAVE

Your after-dinner and cocktail all in one: rich cold brew, creamy milk, and smooth Reposado.

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Don Julio Tequila Reposado
2 oz any type of milk
1 oz cold brew coffee

Steps:

Shake Don Julio Reposado and milk with ice. Optional: Add 0.25oz simple syrup for the sweet tooth.
Shake well and strain into a glass over ice.
Pour over cold brew coffee.
Top it off with shaved hazelnut.

Sip and share with friends!

Cheers!

Few pairings are as timeless as wine with pasta. But while traditional red sauce spaghetti and wicker-basket Chianti may always have a place in our hearts, Italian pasta dishes cover a wide range of styles with sauces that complement a variety of wines.

If you’re shaking up your weeknight dinner with a penne arrabbiata, carbonara or a cacio e pepe, we’ve got a cheat sheet of the best Italian wines to pair them with, from Sangiovese to Lambrusco and beyond.

Like us, do you love wine and chocolate, but have always been dubious about pairing the two? Some say it can’t be done – this Wine & Chocolate pairing guide will prove them wrong!
Remember: there are no absolutes.
As with food and wine pairings, only you are the arbiter of what works best. With that said…

Which wine with dark chocolate?
Try dark bittersweet chocolate with a Barolo – don’t ask, just try it. Another Italian favorite: a Recioto della Valpolicella. The sweet, fortified Grenache-based red made in Southern France, Banyuls, is also a match that works well, especially with richer or creamier chocolate desserts. And so is Maury, a similar style wine, generally less expensive than Banyuls – which, by the way, you should try enjoying with a chocolate lava cake.
Let’s not forget about Port, a tried and true classic; pair your chocolate with a Vintage-style Port, you won’t be disappointed!
Last but not least: Zinfandel! More specifically, late harvest Zinfandel. Case-in-point: Lodi’s annual Wine and Chocolate Weekend, which focuses on Zinfandel and chocolate pairings.

Which wine with milk chocolate?
For something less dense, go for a Brachetto d’Acqui, a bright semi-sparkling red of Piedmont, often described as a red version of Moscato d’Asti, with rose aromas and light fruity flavors. Enjoy it with an airy chocolate mousse to end your dinner.
Port doesn’t only make a great companion for dark chocolate, it marries beautifully with milk chocolate as well – a glass of ruby port or tawny port should be your go-to. Madeira and PX Sherry are also great options that are worth considering.
If you want to go white, think Muscat, Gewürztraminer.

Which wine with white chocolate?
Fun fact: white chocolate is actually not chocolate! It doesn’t contain any cocoa, but is made with cocoa butter instead. This characteristic makes it the most versatile chocolate pairings with wine. Contrary to milk and dark chocolate, white chocolate can be enjoyed with Champagne or other sparkling wine (again, think sweet, and focus on a demi-sec to avoid going too dry.
Gewürztraminer and Riesling’s exotic sweetness complement the typical nutty caramel and vanilla flavors of white chocolate. Oh, and try white chocolate with Ice Wine if you haven’t already.

Cheers!

Source: Coravin