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750ml - Case of 12
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$44.95
Very involved and inviting aromas of smoky toasty oak, beguiling black fruit and pastry tied into a lifted herbal...
750ml
Bottle:
$18.94
12 bottles:
$18.56
• A blend of local reds including Albarín Tinto, Carrasquín, Mencía, and Verdejo Tinto. • Fermented with...
750ml
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$41.94
3 bottles:
$41.10
Celebrating the natural richness of powerful Alicante Bouschet, this wine is dense and concentrated. Its juicy black...
750ml
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$271.08
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The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is a dark, exotic beauty. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and menthol make a strong...
750ml
Bottle:
$21.68
12 bottles:
$21.25
This medium-to-full bodied red is infused with fresh blueberry and raspberry flavors, backed by a spine of fresh...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$47.92
Intense aromas of plum, baking spice, leather and tobacco on the nose. Savory and warm on the palate with a long,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$42.14
Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
750ml
Bottle:
$36.94
Perfumed aromas of black fruit, graphite, violets, pine cones and sandalwood. It’s full-bodied with firm, polished...
750ml
Bottle:
$24.00
12 bottles:
$23.52
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, and Malbec. Aged for 18 months in used French oak.
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Abreu Red Blend Cappella 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$584.04
96-100 The 2015 Cappella should be close to perfection when it is finally released in several years. Inky...
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Abreu Red Blend Las Posadas 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$651.82
A big version, with broad-shouldered currant and fig paste notes, wrapped in tar and roasted mesquite accents. The...
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Almaviva Puente Alto 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$186.25
Blackcurrant, flower, lead-pencil, and iodine aromas. Medium to full body with firm, polished tannins. Very young and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$502.74
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$403.19
Deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard offers up a compelling...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.72
Sweet blackberries, brambleberries and cigar tobacco with fresh flowers. Some cedar and mahogany, too. Full bodied...
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Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2015
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$235.95
A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity....
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Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.95
A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity....
Bourbon Garganega Red Blend 2015
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.