< Previous60 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Champagne Moët & Chandon’s Specially Yours program provides a simple way to personalize gift boxes online in just a few clicks. Upon purchasing a bottle of Impérial Brut or Rosé Impérial, visit moetpersonalization.com to begin the customization process. When adorning the front of the box, you have the option of choosing from a bank of suggested words, or you can choose your own message up to 16 characters. This year, you don’t have to worry about giving a gift that’s been done before – you can spread holiday cheer in a way that is Especially Yours. Wine offerings include: Moët Impérial Brut (SRP: $44) is the Champagne • House’s flagship wine, with a golden straw yellow color and a lively palate with bright fruity aromas of apple, pear, white peach and citrus. Moët Rosé Impérial (SRP: $60) is distinguished by • its pink and amber color, its lively bouquet of red fruits and a palette that is intense with juicy berries. Moët & Chandon’s Each holiday season, we rattle our brains to find unique and thoughtful gifts that showcase our love for our friends and family, but far too often, our ideas can be complicated, time consuming, and farfetched. With it being harder to celebrate in person this year, and 1 in 4 Americans reporting that they won’t be traveling to see family, sending personalized gifts has more appeal than ever. As such, Moët & Chandon set out to provide consumers with a new, easy solution for gifting their loved ones Moët & Chandon’s Specially Yours customizable gift boxes. @azfoothills #azfoothills 61 Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition SRP: $160 Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of Joseph Krug to offer the very best champagne every year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Krug Grande Cuvée is the fullest expression of champagne, and is the first, unique prestige champagne to be re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage. Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition is a blend of 198 wines from 11 different years, the youngest is from 2012 while the oldest dates back to 1996. Krug Rosé 24th Edition SRP: $300 Krug Rosé is an unexpected Rosé champagne combining distinction and boldness. Krug Rosé 24th Edition is a blend of 22 wines from 7 different years, the youngest of which is from 2012, while the oldest dates back to 2006. This champagne expresses a broad palette of elegant fruit and spicy notes with astonishing breadth and depth. La Grande Dame 2012 x Yayoi Kusama Limited Edition Bottle - SRP: $195 Available on ReserveBar.com and select retailers Veuve Clicquot champagne’s collabo- ration with world-renowned Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is this season’s must-have. The vintage champagne adorned with Kusama’s signature polka dots is a perfect gift for the art + wine lovers alike. For background, La Grande Dame (meaning “The Great Lady”) is a champagne created in honor of Madame Clicquot, who trailblazed the industry with her innovations and audacity as a female entrepreneur in the early 1800s. As a modern-day La Grande Dame and iconic name in the design and art world, Yayoi Kusama infuses her signature dots and artistic style into these limited-edition pieces – serving as a beacon of hope, joy, and inspiration during these times of uncertainty. Champagne62 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Tequila Cincoro was released to create the new gold standard in tequila and will be doing the same for the 2020 holiday season with the launch of a limited edition 1.75L bottle of awardwinning Cincoro Añejo, which is brand new for the holiday season and will be available on Shop.Cincoro.com for $349. Whether purchasing as a gift or sharing with loved ones at your own holiday gathering, this is the ultimate gift for spirits lovers! Cincoro Blanco Tasting Notes: Smooth, white and black pepper, citrus (lime), dried mango, light grapefruit For: Everyday sipping + cocktails, gift for margarita fans SRP: $70.00 Cincoro Reposado Tasting Notes: Black pepper, vanilla bean, crème brulee, white chocolate For: Thanksgiving + Holiday entertaining with friends, gift for whoever likes a glass of wine with dinner SRP: $90.00 Cincoro Anejo Tasting Notes: Caramel, butterscotch, crème brulee, bitter orange, cooked agave For: An evening by the fire with family or a loved one, gift for your favorite whiskey sipper who is looking for something new NEW: Now available in a 1.75L size, which is perfect for your next holiday gathering or gift for the Spirit Lover in your life SRP: 750mL: $130.00 / 1.75L: $349.00 Extra Anejo Tasting Notes: Cooked agave, dry fruits (fig and prune) light coffee, white chocolate, leather For: Celebrating an anniversary or new engagement, gift for the person who has it all SRP: $1,600.00 AVAILABLE IN 32 STATES AS WELL AS ONLINE ON SHOP.CINCORO.COM, CINCORO CURRENTLY OFFERS FOUR AWARDWINNING EXPRESSIONS BLANCO, REPOSADO, AÑEJO AND EXTRA AÑEJO.@azfoothills #azfoothills 63 Vodka Double Cross Vodka is a premium vodka brand out of Slovakia. Each batch is distilled and filtered seven times using their unique filtration process which utilizes both activated charcoal and diamond dust. Double Cross is crafted with estate-grown winter wheat and 100% Tatra Mountain spring water resulting in a bright, yet smooth vodka with a soft, round mouth feel. doublecrossvodka.com Lolea is a premium frizzanté sangria out of Spain. The company uses only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients to craft their iconic frizzanté wines; including hibiscus, strawberry, cinnamon, cherry, and carda- mom. Each batch is vegan, gluten-free, and contains a low ABV, mak- ing it perfect to sip on throughout the day. Each bottle is best served chilled, over ice, and topped with fresh fruit. lolea.com Gin Tod & Vixens Dry Gin 1651 Tod & Vixen’s Dry Gin 1651 is made by The Vale Fox Distillery in Lagrange, NY. A 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Winner, the gin was created by three top bartenders, the late great gaz regan, Leo Robitschek and Jeffery Morgen- thaler specifically for optimal use in classic cocktails. Distilled on a Forsyths gin still from 100% wheat neutral spirit, botanicals include juniper, coriander, angelica root, red rooi- bos tea and fresh orange peel. With non- chill filtering and an ABV of 48%, the resulting gin is robust and flavorful. ($39.99) 64 AZFOOTHILLS.COM So this Thanksgiving, why not put the wine away and offer something different? Haykin Family Cider has four suggestions which would pair nicely with the turkey and green beans: Jonathan 2018 Vintage:100% Jonathan • apples - Ela Family Farms, CO - This apple is intensely flavored, with a powerful combination of tart and sweet. It is one of America's classic heirlooms, discovered in 1826 in Woodstock, NY. It ferments white-wine like, with baked apple character, juicy fresh plums, and minerality. It is bright and refreshing, yeasty yet fruit forward. 7.4% ABV Dabinett 2018 Vintage: 100% Dabinett • apples - CiderView Orchards, WA - A famous English apple used exclusively for cider-making, not for fresh eating. Dabinett is bolder than most with big tannins, evoking dark chocolate, English breakfast tea, plums, burnt caramel and baked apple character. It is rich, thick and golden. 7.9% ABV Ashmead's Kernel 2018 Vintage: 100% • Ashmead’s Kernel apples - CiderView Orchards, WA - A seedling planted by Dr. Ashmead in England around 1700, Ashmead's Kernel is excellent for both eating and cider making, immediately evoking the character of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc, with notes of honeydew and lemon spree candy. It is boldly tart, fruity and aromatic. 7.3% ABV And for those that can’t stray away from their favorite Red, they have a varietal for you: Niedzwetzkyana 2019 Vintage: 100% • Niedzwetzkyana apples - CiderView Orchards, WA - Niedzwetzkyana is an ancient apple originally from Central Asia and is one of the earliest red-flesh apples to exist. The apple’s interior is a striking shade of crimson. A strong red wine character introduces a bursting palate of tart cherries, cranberries, light baking spices, prominent tannin, barrel aged mouthfeel, minerality and a long creamy finish. 8.1% ABV The above vintages retail for $12 for 375ml, $18 for 750ml, with the exception of Niedzwetzkyana which retails for $16 for 375ml, $25 for 750ml Haykin Family Cider is vegan, gluten- free and kosher with no added sugars or flavorings – simply apples and yeast. The finished result is a delicious, high-end product that has been likened to a grower champagne. Cider HAYKIN FAMILY CIDER IS AN AWARDWINNING SMALL BATCH CIDERY LOCATED IN AURORA, CO. WITH TINY BUBBLES, THEY PRODUCE A SPAR KLING WINELIKE CIDER IN A VARIETY OF SWEETNESS LEVELS. ELEVATING THE APPLE LIKE WINERIES TREAT GRAPES, THEY HIGHLIGHT THE FLAVOR AND COMPLEXITY OF INTERESTING AND UNIQUE APPLES. EACH OF THEIR APPLE VARIETALS ARE US GROWN AND HANDPICKED BY THE CIDER MAKER, DANIEL HAYKIN. Whisky Starward Starward Australian Whisky is a distinct new style of whisky that utilizes the unique climate, terroir and raw materials of Aus- tralia. Starward Solera is a limited-edition offering that is a twice distilled single malt whisky, fermented with brewer’s yeast for an extra flavorful craft finish. Matured in carefully selected Apera casks, an Aussie fortified wine similar to Sherry, the distillery recoopers, shaves and chars their barrels before filling them. The result is a remarkably fruity and beautifully composed whisky with a com- plex, bright and juicy flavor profile, per- fect for holiday sipping. ($69.99) For more information, visit : www.haykinfamilycider.com@azfoothills #azfoothills 65 Wine Benchland Select is a special blend of five clones of Cabernet Sauvignon from two superior vineyards in the gently sloping western benchlands of Rutherford and Oakville. The 2017 vintage boasts aromas of dark blackberry, boysen- berry, and mocha, leading onto the palate of dark fruit, roundness, and texture. Con- centrated flavors of ripe blackberry and fig dance with firm tannins for rich blackberry and dark chocolate finish. Enjoy this deli- ciously bold red with hearty stews, steaks on the grill, or fire-roasted vegetables. (SRP: $149.99) 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon A deep and luxurious Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of ripe boysenberry, dark cherry and cassis, coupled with scents of sweet oak and herbal spice, introduce plush, deeply concentrated, black fruit flavors bolstered by bright acidity and well-structured tannins. This full and bold wine will warm you up on any winter night and makes a perfect pair to a hearty holiday dinner. (SRP $76.99) available nationwide 2018 Napa Valley Chardonnay Known for their Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars’ iconic wine is the perfect winter vari- etal for white wine lovers. This wine has a pretty, floral nose with fresh citrus, orange blossom and white peach, but the real treat is in the mouth. The viscosity coats the palate; it is weighty on the tongue yet well-balanced with acidity. (SRP $39.99) available nationwide For the wine connoisseurs and collectors: To accompany a hearty holiday roast or Thanksgiving tur- key dinner or to bring as the perfect housewarming gift, try these classic Cakebread wines: www.cakebread.com/ find-our-wines gggWHEN ROBERT MONDAVI FOUNDED HIS ICONIC WINERY IN 1966, HE FOREVER CHANGED THE COURSE OF THE AMERICAN WINE INDUSTRY WITH HIS VISION FOR NAPA VALLEY. 66 AZFOOTHILLS.COM 2018 Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Caber- net Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley Prepare to be dazzled by this wine, with its harmonious integration of decadent fruit, refined structure, and exotic spice components. In the glass, the wine possesses a dark plum-purple hue. Intriguing aromatic notes of Mexican choco- late, nutmeg, brambly fruit, spear- mint, and violets swell from the glass in concert. ($89.00) g 2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Carneros With crisp acidity and tight struc- ture, this pinot noir exhibits heady aromatics and refined silkiness. With a swirl of wild dark cherry and ripe, red plum aromas layered with hints of dusty cocoa and dried herb complexity, this is an expres- sive red wine. Try a glass this fall alongside hearty fall dishes like pork chops or pot roast. (SRP $28) 2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This cabernet delivers mouth filling, deeply intense blackberry fruit across the palate with clove and cardamom spice. Complex and dusty tannins add structure to the juicy fullness of the fruit making this your reader’s new go-to red this cold weather season. A Napa Valley classic, this wine easily complements hearty fall fare like roasted beef or sirloin steak. (SRP $36) g Wine g@azfoothills #azfoothills 67 If celebrating at home, opening an entire bottle can seem wasteful for one person – but a Ruffino mini can come in handy (187ml - $4.99) and it also makes a great stocking stuffer! The standard bottle is the ideal size to bring as a hostess gift or even send to a distant friend via Drizly while you pop bottles vir- tually (750ml - $13.99). And finally, a magnum of any- thing brings an air of celebration with it and this year, even the smallest celebrations could use the pomp and circumstance a magnum of Ruffino Prosecco can bring (1.5L - $29.99). In all sizes, upon popping the cork, Ruffino Prosecco ex- udes aromas of apple, pear and citrus, with hints of wisteria. A crisp, clean, delicate efferves- cence greets the palate, fol- lowed by intense flavors of apples and peaches, rounded out with a lingering finish of fruit and floral notes. Wine aficionados are enjoying their beverage during the pandemic and it shows! A recent survey indicates that the sale of boxed wine has increased globally over the past few months, up as much as 77 percent! And there is no sign of it stopping. Box wine is one of the fastest-growing categories in the wine industry with more premium brands now available that are a match to the bottled variety. In the age of COVID-19, it’s a safer way to serve wine and eliminates the need to share a bottle. You’ll feel like a fine sommelier as you host your holiday parties (even the pared down kind) while reducing your carbon foot- print with Wine Nook. For every Nook pur- chased, one tree is planted! Wine and cocktails on demand have never been easier. Enjoy a fun pop of color with Wine Nooks in a variety of styles to suit your decor. Each nook fits any three-liter box wine bag or fillable bag with your beverage choice, preserving wine for up to six weeks. Simply store it in the fridge. Box wine is eco-friendly and affordable. Many are turning to box wine, including cou- ples planning their wedding, instead of bottled wine since they get more bang for their buck, it’s better for the planet, and the wine tastes great. Boxed wine also holds nearly 4 times as much wine as a typical bottle. Choose from a variety of styles and sizes in different wood grains. Prices start at $59. Wine g For more information, visit: www.winenook.com g WINE NOOK HAS GIVEN BOX WINE A MAKEOVER. THE COMPANY HAS TAKEN SERVING WINE TO A NEW LEVEL WITH ITS WOODEN BOX WINE AND COCKTAIL DISPENSERS. JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, THE PATENTED NOOKS ARE EASILY TRANSPORTABLE AND THE ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE AND MODERN DECOR. THEY MAKE A LOVELY HOLIDAY OR HOSTESS GIFT THAT CAN BE PERSONALIZED WITH A CUSTOM ENGRAVING. 68 AZFOOTHILLS.COM FLEXIBLE SHELVING SYSTEM IN PRODUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME BØRGE MOGENSEN’S A design gem from the furniture treasury of Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen finally sees the light of day at Carl Hansen & Son. Designed in 1953, the simple and stylish BM0253 shelving system is a great example of Børge Mogensen’s unit furniture. Carl Hansen & Son is expanding its Børge Mogensen collection with a flexible storage system that has never been in production before. In collaboration with Børge Mogensen’s family, Carl Hansen & Son has given life to the furniture designer’s forgotten drawings. The result is an expandable shelving system that can be rebuilt, built on and adapted to individual storage needs and changing room sizes. Børge Mogensen, one of Denmark’s most important furniture designers, left behind an extensive and multifaceted design legacy, and Carl Hansen & Son’s collection of furniture classics already includes a number of his functionalist furniture pieces. The flexible and multifunctional shelving system is the embodiment of simplicity with its veneered shelves of varying sizes and a wooden cabinet, all of which can be assembled using a frame made of cylindrical metal bars of different lengths. The shelves and cabinet module can be combined according to your needs, and the blend of open and closed modules creates a rhythmic and transparent expression. @azfoothills #azfoothills 69 PRODUCT INFO RRP: From $1,005 excl. VAT for a combination of three shelves with the dimensions 31.1 in x 14.5 in, eight bars (9.8 in) and four legs (7.9 cm). Dimensions: The shelving system’s shelves, cabinets and bars can be combined in a wide range of configurations. The shelves are available in 31.3 in x 14.5 in and 59 in x 14.5 in. The cabinet is available in 59 in x 14.5 in x 17.7 in. The lengths of the bars are 13.8 in, 9.8 in and 3.9 in. Material: Oiled oak, white-oiled oak and oiled walnut. The cabinet doors are also available in painted MDF in the colours grey, maroon, blue and green. The bars come in grey or black powder coating. Next >