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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $29.84
12 bottles: $29.24
Vibrant and balanced, with flavors of nectarine, candied orange peel, slivered almond and oyster shell set on a lacy...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $14.94
12 bottles: $14.64
A dense and flavorful white with cooked apples, lemons and hints of pie crust. Layered and delicious. Drink now.
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $14.30
12 bottles: $13.59
A fresh and fruity sparking wine with a light cherry and lemon character. Medium body, fresh acidity and a lean,...
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WA
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $20.85
12 bottles: $20.43
An elegant pale yellow color with a fine and aromatic nose with citrus and red currant fruits aromas. The palate is...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $41.94
12 bottles: $41.10
The NV Cuvée Prestige is a lovely introduction to these wines. Warm, toasty and open-knit, the NV Cuvée Prestige is...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $40.32 $42.44
12 bottles: $32.68
A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $57.17 $60.18
12 bottles: $52.61
As with the (previously reviewed) resposado and joven expressions, Ilegal’s anejo is also mellow and elegant,...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $35.24 $37.10
12 bottles: $30.69
Restrained, mellow, balanced, elegant —not something usually expected from the mezcal category. The aged mezcal has...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $12.59 $13.25
12 bottles: $10.45
Soft citrus and fresh white flower aromas create a breezy nose reminiscent of a summer afternoon. Flavors on the...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $14.94 $15.84
Attractive aromas of sweet spices, smoke and seaweed. Some roasted nuts. Hints of Iberico ham. Medium-bodied with a...
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Rapid Ship
Red
375ml
Bottle: $21.90
12 bottles: $21.46
Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and...
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Case only
Sparkling
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $43.32
This impressive NV champagne shows what generosity and charm pinot noir is capable of in champagne. Impressive depth,...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $31.94 $34.04
12 bottles: $30.40
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier from 100 villages in all, and including 30% reserves from 10 vintages...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $42.04
12 bottles: $38.00
Dry, while still full of fine fruit, this is a young Champagne. Its freshness is balanced by the tangy, mineral...
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Rapid Ship
Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $24.99
This is lovely, the aromas and flavors run long into the finish with notes of light butter biscuits, subtle cooked...
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93
Sale
Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $64.64 $68.04
12 bottles: $62.70
This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, from the majority of...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $44.80
12 bottles: $41.80
This is soft and creamy in texture, with a subtle, mouthwatering quality that enlivens rich notes of saffron, baked...
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90
Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $34.04
12 bottles: $33.36
An elegant Champagne, with pretty hints of elderflower and graphite on the nose accenting ripe nectarine, salted...
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90
Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $44.95
12 bottles: $44.05
A beautifully layered if extremely subtle and restrained nose speaks softly of yeast, citrus and green apple scents...
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92
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $34.56 $38.40
The first impression is as invigorating as a sea breeze. I love the interplay of mirabelle, grapefruit and lychee...
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Champagne Blend Mezcal Tempranillo 375ml

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

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.

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.