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It had a somewhat perfect taste that I wasn’t quite expecting. Yeah, it was totally crisp and refreshing, but it was also bold and boisterous. The taste wasn’t like any rosé I’ve had in the past. Unsure whether or not it was the show or the flavor, I had another sip and realized it was, in fact, the flavor.

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It was a pretty heated episode so I didn’t really register that I was bringing my first sip of a full glass of Usual’s rosé to my mouth until I audibly gasped. I had the chance to try out both their rosé and brut bottles on a night that my roommate Nina and I were bingeing a few episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. Current options include red, rosé, brut and brut rosé, so there really is a bottle for every kind of wine lover. Usual Wines fills each ultramodern, beaker-shaped bottle with a single serve heavy pour of wine that’s way too easy to fall in love with. And to be quite frank, after having just a couple of sips, this bitch is sold. Usual Wines was kind enough to send me a couple of bottles in order to satisfy my thirst. Maybe an Instagram ad? I’m not sure how, but, the modern-looking, beaker shape of the single-serving bottles had me intrigued. Though I had been on my wine-tasting quest since January, I only found out about Usual Wine at the beginning of October. But so far nothing has compared to my new go-to solo sipper Usual Wines. I discovered bottles I now love, bottles I now hate and bottles that kind of fall somewhere in between.

I went through a variety of new bottles accompanied by way too much reality television. Upon quarantine’s fast arrival and the soft opening of the brand new wine shop 50 feet from my apartment, subbing better wine for my OG $7 choices was almost too convenient. So, when Janucame about and the world was filled with excitement for the new year and unaware of the hellish world to come, I typed up a little resolution list in my Notes app:Īnd, well, it’s safe to say I’ve done one of those things. I don’t even want to get started on the Franzia hangovers. Don’t get me wrong, slapping the bag is a fun pre-COVID party trick I stood by, but, boy oh boy - the hangovers. Now, I look back on those days with a mix of fondness and self-disgust. To be quite honest, I was literally known as the guy that would bring Franzia white zinfandel boxed wine to parties in college, not even bothering with a glass bottle. I am a wine lover through and through, but during my early twenties, I rarely delved beyond my go-to bottom shelf wine brands like Sutter Home, Yellow Tail and Barefoot. I made a pact to myself at the beginning of this year: no more drinking crappy wine. Each product is curated by our editors who want to help you discover cool finds you didn’t know you needed.

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This rare wine is only expected to be around for a limited time, so whether you’re planning to snag the bottles for yourself or stock up for Christmas gifts, you won’t want to delay adding it to your cart.Spy Finds is a weekly series that unveils the coolest, under-the-radar products that you haven’t heard of until now. Elevate your holiday experience, whatever that might look like, with a truly special wine,” Matt Dukes, CEO and cofounder of Usual Wines, told Best Products. It’s bold, rare, absolutely delicious, and makes an awesome gift. This 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is the type of wine that made me first fall in love with the Napa region. “We are excited to offer our first luxury, limited-edition wine, Usual Reserve, just in time for the holiday season. So this is your chance for an extra special red that will add a memorable touch to your holiday table. The price might seem a bit steep, but Mount Veeder has been producing some of the most expensive cabernet sauvignons since the 1860’s. It’s available in a six-pack for $120 and will begin shipping the week of Nov.

6, you can shop the Usual Reserve exclusively on Usual Wines’ website. The Usual Reserve is served in its signature minimal, sustainably manufactured bottles that will make for sleek sipping.īeginning on Nov. There’s no added sugar, preservatives, or sulfites, and the brand prides itself on making wine the natural way.

It’s a rare vino that features blackberry compote, baker’s chocolate, and eucalyptus notes. Usual Reserve 2016 is a bold cabernet sauvignon that comes from Mount Veeder in the Napa Valley region.

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