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750ml
Bottle:
$98.82
12 bottles:
$96.84
Shows macerated black currant and blackberry notes, with dark charcoal and bay leaf lining the finish. This has good...
750ml
Bottle:
$63.95
12 bottles:
$62.67
This estate has produced an impressive wine for the vintage. It balances acidity, tarry wood flavors and ripe...
750ml
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$85.13
$94.59
Extremely perfumed with cocoa powder, nuts and hints of cherries. Medium body, lovely density of fruit and a soft and...
750ml
Bottle:
$86.95
12 bottles:
$85.21
93–95. Barrel Sample. A rich and structured wine, this combines both the ripeness of mature Merlot and a solid, dry...
750ml
Bottle:
$49.94
12 bottles:
$48.94
This is a 2013 with blueberry and currant aromas and flavors. Medium body, polished tannins and a juicy finish. Hints...
750ml
Bottle:
$78.75
12 bottles:
$77.18
Dense and silky with lots of flowers and black currant character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a long finish...
750ml
Bottle:
$50.19
12 bottles:
$49.19
The 2013 Haut Batailley wraps around the palate with lovely depth and nuance. A layered, resonant wine, the 2013...
750ml
Bottle:
$240.95
The thing that impresses here is the long finish of subtle currant, chocolate and walnut. Full body, silky tannins...
750ml
Bottle:
$36.94
12 bottles:
$36.20
Dark cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and game notes emerge from the 2013 Ormes de Pez. Broad and ample on the palate...
750ml
Bottle:
$34.94
This is one of the most immediately appealing 2014s from the appellation thanks to its very ripe black fruits, and...
375ml
Bottle:
$29.61
The fresh tobacco, olive, cedar and red currant notes are direct and focused, with a light tangy feel through the...
750ml
Bottle:
$70.20
12 bottles:
$68.80
Barrel Sample. This is a soft wine, with ripe blackberry flavors and ample acidity. Perhaps the fruit tannins are too...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$63.18
A perfumed wine, this is full of black fruits that are shot through with acidity. It is bright, soft and only hinting...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.61
Shows a toasty profile, with well-roasted tobacco leaf and charcoal notes coating a core of steeped plum and...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$378.16
Pretty density and flavor for Carruades in this less than perfect year. Shows tobacco, cream and chocolate aromas and...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$439.08
Pretty density and flavor for Carruades in this less than perfect year. Shows tobacco, cream and chocolate aromas and...
Red Bordeaux Red Rhone Blend Tequila Vidal Blanc 2013
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.