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This one has a big personality with aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant, nuanced by notes of celery seed, black...
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A clean, simple Gavi with sliced apples and hints of stones and white almonds. Crisp, dry and light on the palate...
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Tightly focused and refined for a Zinfandel, this version packs in deep flavors of black cherry, licorice and roasted...
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Dynamic and generous, this Zin combines old-school briar with sleek suppleness, serving up stylish flavors of...
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Pale straw yellow in colour, clear and bright, with greenish tinges. Fresh and floral nose, good intensity and...
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Eye: Garnet core, pink rose rim.
Nose: Kumquat, exotic spice, wild strawberries, raspberries, Rainier cherry. Time...
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Lemons, sliced apples, wet stones and apricots on the nose. Creamy, medium-bodied and fresh, with deliciously clear...
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A complexity of honeydew melon, apple, pear and acacia with a salty mineral crunch, racy acidity and an almond...
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Eight Spur Zinfandel displays loads of blueberry and strawberry flavors, with hints of cinnamon, tobacco leaf, and...
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Our old vine zin has a wide array of strawberry and plum aromas followed by black cherry and vanilla flavors with a...
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Light and clear with a heavenly bouquet reminiscent of almond trees in blossom. Dry and harmonious with a final...
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The Cortese grape always makes for etched and sharp white wines with a strong salty mineral component. That's exactly...
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Black-purple in color with aromas of blackberry, hints of plum, cherry and chocolate. Flavors of sweet blackberry,...
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A sleek and vibrant claret style of Zin, offering appealing cherry and raspberry flavors laced with cracked pepper...
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Handcrafted by Ehren Jordan, former head winemaker at Zinfandel specialist Turley Wine Cellars for 18 years!...
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Colour: Straw-yellow with typical greenish hues.
Nose: Wide, delightful, wildflower, almonds scent, white and yellow...
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A fresh, simple but attractive Gavi here with sliced apples, pears and nectarines. Scented, pure and floral on the...
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Soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Heavenly bouquet reminiscent of Almond trees in bloom. Lush...
Bourbon Cortese Zinfandel 2022 750ml
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.
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.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.