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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.85 $23.00
6 bottles: $13.87
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $147.00
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
With Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Teroldego, it’s a unique Italian twist on a rich, bold blend.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
A lusciously sweet red wine with pronounced cherry and raspberry notes.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $199.94
One of the most complete, layered and elegant 2013s from Cayuse is the 2013 Syrah Walla Walla Special #5, which is...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $83.49
6 bottles: $81.82
91-93 Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Pungent floral and black pepper flourishes complement smoke-inflected dark berry...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $339.00
3 bottles: $336.00
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $281.01 $295.80
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $32.79 $34.52
6 bottles: $30.80
A very elegant, mid-weight Bordeaux blend with delicate red-fruit and fresh-sage aromas and just a hint of bell...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $32.79 $34.52
6 bottles: $30.80
Brimming with redcurrant and blackcurrant aromas, together with notes of mint and sage and a touch of spice. On the...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $25.80 $27.16
6 bottles: $16.66
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $188.60
Sleek and polished, with a bold cascade of blackberry confit, singed garrigue and warm fig, this is delicious and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $124.60
Appropriate to this wine's name, a vein of singed earth trails from nose to finish, mingling into delicate notes of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $115.00
A beauty, offering a dark and alluring core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit inlaid with a graphite edge and...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $268.60
Glass-staining violet. Powerfully scented blackberry, cherry liqueur, exotic spice and olive scents are complemented...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $24.13 $25.40
6 bottles: $15.84
Berry, plum and spice characters and a soft, generous finish.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $29.60 $31.16
6 bottles: $20.00
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $435.00
In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $435.00
Screaming "Granite!" at the top of its lungs, the 2015 Saint Joseph Le Clos comes from an east-facing parcel located...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $142.20
Shows aromas of fresh black cherry and blackberry that are pure and expressive, accented by wild herbs, cedar, iron...
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Bourbon Gelber Muskateller Italian Red Blends Syrah 1.5Ltr

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.

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.