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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $15.99
Deep ruby-purple in color, this wine boasts exquisite aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plum and spice. It is well...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $18.29
Food-friendly and downright yummy this is a complex wine with lots of layers and notes of earth, leather, red fruit...
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Red
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $6.18
Nice sour cherries with a streak of white pepper and violets. Medium-bodied, but fleshy. Ripe, almost creamy tannins...
WA
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90
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $34.52 $38.36
6 bottles: $27.43
Leather, black plum and cassis aromas carry the nose of this wine. The full-bodied palate brings jammy blackberry and...
WE
91
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90
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $14.40
The Astica Malbec offers a pure, fruit driven example of Argentina’s signature grape. Medium in body with juicy...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $23.37 $24.60
6 bottles: $15.00
Black violet color. Aromas of blackberry jam, mulberry preserves, black tea, dark chocolate, orange blossom, and...
BTI
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $73.00
3 bottles: $71.54
Red berry, botanical herb and forest floor aromas appear in the glass along with a floral whiff of violet. Firmly...
WE
93
WA
92
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $478.95
3 bottles: $469.37
Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines, freshly cut ripe strawberries, cherries and flowers follow through to a...
JS
98
WA
95
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $604.20
3 bottles: $600.00
Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins. This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas. Very...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $1194.95 $1310.44
Roses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and...
JS
98
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97
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $120.54
The 2020 Barbaresco is gorgeous. Bright and focused, with terrific depth, the 2020 has a lot to recommend it. Red...
VM
92
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
UBC
91
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90
Red
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $10.90 $12.13
Aromas of plums, dark cherries, blueberries, tar and crushed stones. It’s medium-bodied with round, velvety...
JS
91
Red
375ml
Bottle: $48.79
12 bottles: $47.81
Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and...
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95
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.09 $22.20
6 bottles: $13.00
This bright red wine with violet touches mixes delicate notes of berries with plum and cherry marmalades. The...
Red
375ml
Bottle: $20.80
12 bottles: $20.38
There is a rustic, iron-like, rugged quality to this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine that will mellow somewhat...
JS
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $124.66
Very attractive aromas of dried strawberries with dried spices, such as cloves, as well as hints of hazelnuts. It’s...
VM
93
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $183.46
Conterno’s 2017 Barolo Ginestra is a wine of gravitas and pure power. All of the muscle of Ginestra comes through...
VM
95
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $99.79
6 bottles: $97.79
You can't beat this value. The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does...
WA
94

Irish Whiskey Malbec Nebbiolo 1.5Ltr 375ml

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.