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WINE, SPIRITS, BEER & MORE

For oenophiles, beer lovers and aficionados of fine spirits.

Moraga Vineyards in Bel Air facing the Getty Center across the Sepulveda Pass

WINE OF THE WEEK

Wine label of Sequoia Grove 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay, our wine of the week
Sequoia Grove 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay
This food-friendly wine features fresh lemongrass, golden apple and baked bread aromas. Crisp and clean in the mouth, it reveals almond notes with hints of nutmeg on the finish.

FEATURED TOP 10 LISTS

The Dimple Pinch, on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Blended Scotch
Top 10 Blended Scotch
There are good reasons why blended Scotch accounts for about 90 percent of all whisky production in Scotland: it's typically well-balanced, inexpensive and easy to drink.

Top 10 Spring Beers
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the season's finest special releases, including Maibocks and other spring-style beers from domestic and European breweries.
Discover seasonal beers perfect for drinking during the spring!

See all of our top 10 wine, beer and spirits lists

BOOK REVIEWS

Cover image from Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age by Randall Heskett & Joel Butler
Divine Vintage
This eclectic and wide-ranging book written by a biblical scholar and a wine educator provides a window onto the obscure, yet fascinating subject of eastern Mediterranean wine.

NEW RELEASES

Read our reviews of the latest wine releases from around the world
May 2013 New Releases
Every month we review newly released wines produced around the world, from Connecticut to California's Carneros region. Our selections for the month of May include dry Rieslings and plush red blends.


TOP 10 BRUNCH WINES

Toast the weekend and warmer weather with one of these affordably priced bottles, including a crisp cava, a dry rosé and a sweet Moscato.

TOP 10 FRUIT BEERS

Made with real, fresh fruit using traditional brewing techniques, these refreshing beers are packed full of thirst-quenching flavor.