With April showers under our belt and leaning in to May, this is always an exciting time to see what’s new and interesting in the line-up of beverage offerings this year. Want to know the hottest tequila you should be sipping on Cinco de Mayo? What crazy concoction will the craft brewing Canadians think of next, eh? Looking for delish alternatives to last year’s Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec options? You will find out the answers to these questions, and more, as Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie highlights a handful of selections that will be sure to add some interesting conversation to your next social gathering. UNO, DOS, TRES TEQUILA The evolution of tequila has left behind the dreaded worm and unnecessary additives, making it a cleaner, leaner, healthier spirit to imbibe. The visionary behind 123 Organic Tequila, Master Distiller David Ravandi, took this one step further in making sustainability a hallmark of his brand. Each hand numbered bottle is crafted from...Read More >
Who wants to deal with the sticky mess of mixing cocktails out of the boot of your car? Not interested in lugging an entire collection of bottles to your tailgate in order to make just one drink with so many different ingredients? No coolers or glass allowed for your next adventure ahead? There is an easier, more convenient way to have a similar experience without the hassle. Canned cocktails are a most apropos way to enjoy a pre-made mixed drink without having to go to a bar to have someone make them for you. You can pretend to be your own mixologist on the road, then you have several partially used bottles left over that you probably won’t ever use again. These alternative libations make them more than ideal for your tailgating success. The only clean up required is the recycling of the can that the beverage comes in after consumption, and this leaves your other hand available for the...Read More >
Winter travels typically take you to warmer climes. Perhaps somewhere to enjoy the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean, the arid, dry heat of the deserts of Arizona, or at least lounging poolside at some swanky resort in South Florida. What does Team Epernay do instead? We head to the Motherland of Champagne. It is one thing to travel to far off wine destinations in the bucolic fall or warm summer, but we thought of this adventure more like when people ask us, “What’s it like to live on Nantucket in the winter?” You try to describe it, but the words never really convey the message you want to share. Visiting Reims at the end of January was magical. First of all, it was very easy to get there by taking the TGV high-speed train directly from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport in Paris. We were greeted by a light dusting of snow, very rare in this region, although it...Read More >
Ever feel like you miss out on the hippest charity events of the summer season because you are so busy working? Want to know a quick + easy way to give back to the community of Nantucket without adding another committee meeting to your list? Donating to the causes you care about shouldn’t be hard or stressful. Whether donating time, money or knowledge, the process should be engaging and exhilarating. This not only benefits the charities themselves, but it can also be deeply rewarding for you too! This is the concept behind our Cheers to Charities program that we initiated in 2018. We host a wine tasting, you make purchases of anything and anytime during the two-hour event, we donate 10% of sales (not just profits) to our host charity of choice for the month. Simple, sustainable and savvy! Want to learn more about the exciting First Thursday Giving events that were hosted by Épernay Wine & Spirits in 2018? ...Read More >
