Winter is not all about full-bodied reds. Try any of these staff pick whites from around the world for a surprising alternative. Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling $13.96 Thirsty Owl began its run in 2001 when Tedd Cupp purchased 150 acres of land from pioneers of the Cayuga Wine Trail with some of the oldest vinifera vines in the Finger Lakes. Aromas of green...

Malagousia, “Microcosmos”, Dom. Zafeirakis $18.96 If you’re into powerfully aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Zibibbo (aka air freshener wines), you should get to know Greece’s Malagousia. As soon as you pour the Microcosmos Malagousia, you’ll be seduced by the pungent aromas of peaches and roses. The palate is brisk and has good weight....

It’s hard to imagine ringing in the new year without Champagne, but we’ve included options from Champagne and well beyond in this list of sparklers from elsewhere in this list of sparklers ranging in price from $8.96 to $254.99. Prosecco, Mia $8.96 This bright, fresh, and dry Prosecco truly over-delivers. It’s the perfect choice for any spritz or...

Do your friends know the difference between raicilla and mezcal? Can they list more than three types of amaro? Here’s a great list for the adventurous spirits drinker. Song Cai Distillery Vietnamese Dry Gin $34.96 This is the ultimate project of passion and local sustainability. Daniel Nguyen, started this company after working for Vietnam’s Ministry...

Are you searching for a failsafe Champagne to whet your appetite or a stimulating digestif to cap off a festive night? Check out a few of our staff’s favorites below. Chablis, Dom. de Genèves $21.96 Here, stainless steel aging locks in a wonderful aromatic nose with everything I love about cool-climate whites. Crisp and light, but with strength and...

Talented New York winemakers and distillers make highlighting our home state easy work. Some of our top-selling aperitifs and digestifs come from within the five boroughs, check out our recent staff picks below. Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling $13.96 Thirsty Owl began its run in 2001 when Tedd Cupp purchased 150 acres of land from pioneers of the Cayuga...