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Made from old Tempranillo vines with a seasoning of Graciano (6%) and Mazuelo (1%) this Rioja spends 18 months in a...
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Bottle: $33.00
COLOR: Live cherry red of medium high and intense layer. On the edge you can see his youth. NOSE: Without moving the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.83 $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
This medium-bodied red features a creamy, well-meshed flavor range of baked cherry, mocha, dried thyme and black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $58.53
6 bottles: $57.60
#90 Spanish Wine Of 2022. A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
12 bottles: $27.38
A polished red, with kirsch and red licorice flavors accented by ground clove and pepper, dark chocolate and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.51 $21.68
12 bottles: $16.64
LOOK: Clean, bright and expressive ruby red of medium-high intensity with great fluidity in the glass. AROMA &...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.90 $38.00
Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, toasted oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textured and...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.85
12 bottles: $14.55
Color: Ruby red color with clean bright purple edge. Nose: High aromatic intensity of fruit compote assembled with...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
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Very classic character to this with toasted oak, hints of consomme, meat and dried lemon. Medium body with crisp,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.93
-90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazeuelo. -Grapes come principally from the ‘Rioja Alavesa’ zone....
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750ml
Bottle: $21.64
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The 2017 Tempranillo Zuccardi O hails from Santa Rosa, Mendoza and was aged for 24 months in barrels. Garnet red in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.85 $19.19
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Clean, bright, cherry red developing to maroon. On the nose, very intense. Well integrated aromas, sweet barrels and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $32.94 $36.08
6 bottles: $32.28
Intense cherry colour with purple hints. On the nose, fruit sensations (blackberries, blueberries, black fruits)...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $33.94 $34.80
12 bottles: $33.26
A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.94
Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, milk chocolate and clove. There is a nice...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $50.75 $56.39
I love the aromas of bark, mushrooms and wet earth with dark fruit. Turns to ink and black olives. Full-bodied with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $14.94
Smoky and toasty notes frame plum, forest floor and cola flavors in this firm red. Firm tannins and balsamic acidity...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $209.94
View: Violet red color, with intense blue hues, medium and bright layer. Nose: High intensity, fruity aromas such as...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.84 $20.40
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The wines are quite transparent with the character of the vintages, and this is the case for the 2017 Señorío de P....
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Bourbon Sylvaner Tempranillo 2017

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.

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.