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750ml
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$49.10
6 bottles:
$48.11
This shows crazy aromas of blueberry, jasmine, elderberries, minerals and nutmeg. Medium-bodied with lots of crunchy...
750ml
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$380.88
$423.20
A dense and fruity red with chocolate, dark berry and cedar character. Full and chewy with a flavorful finish. This...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.87
Love the aromas of flowers and strawberries with cherries that follow through to a medium body, firm and silky...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$733.28
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.45
Aromas of woodland berry, damp soil, new leather and crushed thyme form the nose along with a whiff of iris. Linear...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.95
Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberries, blueberries and violets follow through to a full body, firm and silky...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.95
The 2014 Sammarco was bottled in August and will be released in January 2019. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.77
Aromas of plums, flower and hints of asphalt follow through to a medium body, juicy and savory fruit and a flavorful...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$70.95
Sexy blueberry, spice and black pepper. Mushroom. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Extremely long and just starting...
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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$87.95
Very pretty texture of lemon rind and fresh tannins with fresh plum and peach undertones. Sweet tobacco. Turns to...
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Orma Toscana IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.62
Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$197.70
From a cooler, more challenging vintage, the 2014 Ornellaia is nevertheless a beautiful wine. Based on 34% Cabernet...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.95
Bright red. Delicate nuances of quince and poached pear complement perfumed violet and lily of the valley aromas on...
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Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.21
The 2014 Il Carbonaione is one of the truly exceptional wines of this challenging season. Lithe and aromatic on the...
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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$206.95
Parallels to the red wines of Burgundy abound in discussions of Poggio di Sotto. The Sangiovese wines released from...
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San Giusto A Rentennano Toscana Percarlo 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.46
The 2014 Percarlo is one of the most refined young Percarlos I can remember tasting at San Giusto. A silky, polished...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$269.95
Aromas of red berry, blue flower, menthol, exotic spice and a whiff of French oak take shape on this impeccably...
Italian Red Blends Macabeo Rye Whiskey Sangiovese 2014 750ml
Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.
In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.
Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.