Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, Author at Cottages & Gardens

Bring on the Smoke, Fire and Highland Park Loki

Angostura releases the world most expensive rum, and verticals of rare vintages from Domaine Cazes, Bodegas Roda and Chateau Lagrange.

Yes, it's big. But Total Wine & More offers more than sheer volume

This latest branch of the fine wine and liquor giant, opened up in Norwalk in December, making it the company's 89th superstore across 14 states. Offering 8,000 different wine brands from around the globe, 2,500 beers and 3,000 different spirits.

Distilleries are Bubbling Up In and Around New York City

Since Governor Andrew Cuomo's two year reign in office, the number of micro-distilleries in New York has increased more than 200 percent, with 12 of New York's 28 brand-new distilleries based in Brooklyn alone.

At Bobo with Jean-Charles Boisset

Winter drinking at its best—BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Camus Cognac.

Try this liquid gold

The Balvenie is the only single malt scotch still crafted the traditional. But not much needs to be said for this humble giant, a sip will speak for itself.

Prepare a delicious cheese board paired with the perfect bubbly

Jason Donnelly, fromage expert from Murray's cheese shop, offered valuable insights into different cheeses. He showed us how to create a great board of chèvres.

What type of wines will your family and friends fall in love with?

From the life of the party to the nature lover, we've paired the perfect bottle for every type of character on your list this season.

The perfect bottle for your favorite drink enthusiasts

What to give your favorite tippler this season? Get a whiff of Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur to Camus Cognac. We've got every spirit covered.

The Highs and Lows of Different Spirits

When the tequila is flowing, did you ever notice how wild the night gets? How rum seems to bring on tropical island abandon? Is there any substance to these sweeping characterizations or is it just folklore?

Hamptons International Film Festival

Hiff’s twentieth year brings out celebrities and scores of exciting films

Fairfield County Cocktail Crawl

Taste testing some of the area's delicious drinks and best bar bites. Find out who made the list!

Three New York women restaurateurs turn up the heat

Alison Price Becker named her French-American bistro Alison Eighteen elegantly after herself while Laura Maniec went for a more funky name when she opened Corkbuzz, a Union Square restaurant wine bar. Donna Lennard was an antiques dealer before opening...

Wine connoisseur Jean-Luc Le Du checks out Long Island's best

On a recent summer Saturday, master sommelier and James Beard Award-winner Jean-Luc Le Du played hooky from his Manhattan wine shop, Le Dus Wines to check out the very best vintages on the North Fork.

Little known gems of Loire Valley and Burgundy wines

Over the years, my love affair with all things French has brought me to some of the most seductive wine regions in France. From Bordeaux and Côtes du Rhône to the northern corner where Champagne is produced...

La La Land in the Hamptons

Summer Wrap-Up: Exotic Animals, Cindy Sherman and Eva Longoria

Beyond the G&T

A gin and tonic is the very essence of summer. But in the past few years, several distilleries have been producing top-notch, small-batch gins that deserve a lot more than a splash of tonic.

Perfect Pairings

We’ve hit the town taste testing delicious duos of local eats and drinks. Check out where we went and what we ate!

The New Amped-Up Gin & Tonic

A gin and tonic is the very essence of summer. But in the past few years, several distilleries have been producing top-notch, small-batch gins that deserve a lot more than a splash of tonic.