Drink the Bottles

  Underground Cellar Delivered More Than We Expected: Our First Mystery Red Wine Purchase One of the best parts of being a wine enthusiast is discovering bottles you may never have picked up on your own. Whether it's an unfamiliar producer, a hidden gem from a renowned region, or a wine that simply wasn't on your radar, there's something exciting about expanding your palate through new experiences. That's one of the reasons Underground Cellar immediately caught our attention. Before we begin, we'd like to be transparent with our readers. Underground Cellar recently partnered with Drink The Bottles and provided us with a promotional code that covered the cost of this order in exchange for editorial and social media coverage. Although we did not purchase this shipment out of pocket, the collection we selected retailed for $29 per bottle —a total of $174 for six bottles—and our experience reflects exactly what a customer would have received through the same promotion...

  Summer and citrus have always gone hand in hand, but this June, New York City is taking things a step further. From June 15-22, National Pallini Lemon Week is bringing a celebration of Italian flavor, cocktail culture, and creative culinary experiences to the city, highlighting one of Italy's most beloved exports: limoncello. For many, limoncello evokes memories of leisurely meals along the Amalfi Coast, where the bright yellow liqueur is often served chilled as a digestif after dinner. Yet in recent years, limoncello has found new life beyond the traditional after-dinner pour, becoming a versatile ingredient in refreshing cocktails, frozen treats, and modern aperitivo culture. At the center of the celebration is Pallini Limoncello, a family-owned Italian brand that has spent generations perfecting the art of capturing the essence of sun-ripened lemons in a bottle. Pallini's story dates back to 1875, when the family began producing spirits and liqueurs in Italy. Today, Pallin...

I am really digging this 2016 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sangiovese and think it is drinking very well right now.  This is definitely a great Chicken Parmesan pairing now or you could hold it for 5 years to enjoy more depth and less brightness.  This wine is slightly peppery with berries and a bit of funky, wet earth on the nose.  In the mouth, this light-to-medium wine shows off some gorgeous dried cherry bits, hints of candied apples and vanilla.   There's a suggestion of cedar box towards the end and I think it would be great to taste this vintage again in 3 years to see where that goes.  This is a very flavorful wine and one that I think is best enjoyed with the aforementioned meal.  Great value! ABV:  15.0% Sonoma Coast, California Suggested retail price:  $25.00 Drink The Bottles score:  89/100