American Brandy
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Germain-Robin Anno Domini 2005 Alambic Brandy
- $350
An initial aroma of yellow fruit and spice; after further air contact a stunning bouquet of tobacco leaf, tea leaves, burnt orange rind, combed cotton and grapefruit emerges. The palate entry is gently sweet and grapy; by midpalate the taste becomes intensely raisin-and-guava-like. Concludes with incredible finesse and tropical fruit lushness.
— P.P.
(12/31/2004)
Germain-Robin Single Barrel Viognier Brandy
- $140
The nosing passes find lovely aromas of spice, orange rind, orange blossom, and black tea leaves. The delicious entry is honeyed and remarkably fruity (baked banana/baked peach/baked pear); the midpalate is silky, semisweet, with melded flavors of peach, pear, grapefruit, and caramel. The finish is round, ripe, savory and altogether splendid.
— P.P.
(12/1/2008)
Germain-Robin Coast Road Reserve
- $72
This sophisticated and sippable American brandy can hold its own against fine Cognacs, but at a much gentler price. It has a deep amber color and big, resonating tones of toffee, figs and allspice. A drop of water releases still more toffee. Made with a blend of Pinot Noir brandies, aged on average seven years. Previously sold as Shareholder’s Reserve, now with a…
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
Etude XO Brandy
- $150
From Etude Wines comes this rich, highly aromatic wine lover’s brandy. Made with a blend of brandies aged on average over 20 years in French oak casks, look for Sherry-like dried fruit and honey flavors, finishing with a lingering and lightly boozy caramel note. Sipping brandy.
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
Paul Masson VSOP Grande Amber Brandy
- Best Buy
- $14
It’s hard to say which is more surprising, the fact that this blend of American brandy and French Cognac yields such a Cognac taste-alike, or the remarkably gentle pricing. It has a copper penny color, boozy hazelnut fragrance and a dry flavor with a powerful finish of allspice, espresso and cigar tobacco. Good value.
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
Osocalis XO
- $99
From a small family-run distillery, this blend of “older” California brandies has a vibrant golden-orange color and a sweet apples-and-honey note. On the palate, creamy citrus flavors finish big and rich, with caramel, ginger and cinnamon notes, and a soft texture. Pair with a fruit dessert, like apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Come to think of it, this brandy…
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
Etude Pinot Noir Brandy
- $150
This 100% Pinot Noir brandy, from Etude winemaker Jon Priest, warms gently all the way down the gullet. A warm scent of caramel and candied oranges precedes a relatively dry palate, which shows fruit laced with leathery notes, finishing with crème brûlée, nutmeg and cardamom. Well-balanced, with just a little puckery tannin. Although it would be a shame to mix this…
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
Charbay Brandy N0.83
- $350
Master Distiller Miles Karakasevic has created a dry and sophisticated California brandy, distilled in 1983 (hence the name) and aged for 27 years in French oak barrels. It has an enticing floral and vanilla-bean perfume and intriguing flavors of Port-like red fruit, tart lemon peel and a toasty oaky note smoothed over by almonds and brioche, finishing with a…
— K.N.
(12/31/2011)
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