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6 bottles: $107.74
Intense herbaceous, mineral, earthy tones, light smokes, forest breeze, long-lasting lingering in the mouth.
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $100.89 $106.20
A sweet nose, an intoxicating range of flavors that include vanilla, coco, nougat and toasted oak, extending through...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $105.83 $111.40
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $87.18
6 bottles: $73.84
The highest proof spirit released by El Buho, the Arroqueño is a rare agave used by the Jimenez Mendez family to...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $84.92 $89.39
6 bottles: $83.06
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.35 $43.39
The flagship mezcal of El Buho’s line, the espadin has a light roast and smoke to its nose. Medium in body with...
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $99.99
6 bottles: $97.99
A velvety and bright expression, the Jabali has strong baking spice on the nose with light citric notes. White...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $89.94
6 bottles: $88.14
This special batch of mezcal is made exclusively from Espadín agave planted 10 years ago by the Jimenez Mendez...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $119.94 $122.40
Barril is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca,...
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Cuishe (pronounced varyingly “kwee-sh” or “kwee-shay”) is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of...
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Spirits
750ml
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Madrecuishe is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca,...
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750ml
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Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha) is among the most widespread varieties in Mexico, with examples turning up and even...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $134.94
“Pechuga” translates literally to breast, but it implies heart and soul as well. Pechuga mezcal is a spirit...
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750ml
Bottle: $127.94 $133.20
Crafted from massive agave, harvested at over 25 years of age, Tepeztate grows at high elevation and loves to...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $57.94 $58.80
12 bottles: $55.86
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Spirits
750ml
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The Tepextate maguey plant is a slow growing species. It grows patiently on sunny slopes, reaching maturity only...
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750ml
Bottle: $79.94 $85.20
It is a very small wild type of maguey found in the mountains so in order to produce mezcal a lot of magueyes are...
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750ml
Bottle: $49.97 $52.60
› Sustainably cutlivated wild agave › Open air fermentation for 4 days › Double distilled in 200L copper pots...
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Barbera Cortese Mezcal Savatiano NV 750ml

For centuries now, the beautiful red grapes of the Barbera varietal have been grown in Italy, where they are prized for their unusual high acid content and low tannins, brought about by their thin skins. The Barbera grape varietal thrives in warmer climates, and has had some success overseas in the new world, where its strongly aromatic flavors of intense hedgerow fruits make it a favorite with wineries and wine drinkers looking for a grape which offers plenty of interesting characteristics. Interestingly, the differences between young and aged wines made from this varietal are quite significant, with younger bottles holding a plethora of berry flavors, including blueberry and raspberry notes, and oak aged wines made from the Barbera grape being much loved for their ability to become extremely complex and spicy, and picking up vanilla flavors from the wood they are barreled in.

The Cortese white wine grape varietal has been grown in and around south Piedmont, Italy, for at least five hundred years. Its delicate nature and moderate acidity have made it a favorite with people around the world, and it is most commonly served alongside the excellent seafood and shellfish dishes of the part of Italy it is traditionally grown in. Cortese grapes are easily identifiable by their lime and greengage flavors, and their generally delicate and medium bodied character. Cortese wines are also notable for their freshness and crispness, again, making them an ideal match for seafood. Whilst colder years often produce harsher, more acidic Cortese wines, practices such as allowing malolactic fermentation can solve any such problems and still produce delicious white wines made from this varietal.

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.

Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.

However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?