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A very pretty wine now with cedar, mushrooms and dried red fruit. Medium body, fine tannins and a subtle, polished...
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A beautifully balanced, rich wine, this has great tannins, a dense, firm texture and luscious blackberry fruits. It...
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Croft Port Vintage 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.78
#13 of Top100, 2013. Effusively juicy, rich and concentrated, showing plenty of snap to the crisp and well-spiced...
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Cvne Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$72.95
#5 ENTHUSIAST 100 2019. This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of...
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Dow Port Vintage 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$152.61
Powerful, refined and luscious, with a surplus of dark plum, kirsch and cassis flavors that are unctuous and long....
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Ferreira Vintage Port 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$69.94
This hugely rich yet approachable wine shows power and boldness. All the elements are there, linked by firm tannins...
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Fonseca Port Vintage 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$79.95
The Fonseca 2011 is typically more forthcoming on the nose compared to the bashful Croft: a strident bouquet with...
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Graham Port Vintage 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$82.95
The 2011 Graham’s comes from the five quintas that have been the source for many years (Malvedos, Tua, Vila Velha,...
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$59.99
I tasted three breathtaking wines, starting with the 2011 Crianza which is, year in, year out, one of the best...
750ml - Case of 12
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$71.87
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$65.76
Lovely dried red fruit, such as plums with just a hint of prunes. Cedar, walnut and leather undertones. Full-bodied...
750ml - Case of 6
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$174.38
#36 Spanish Wine Of 2022. Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory...
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Quinta Do Noval Port Vintage 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$94.95
The 2011 Vintage Port hasn't been seen in a while. It begins our mini-vertical this issue. Showing rich and gorgeous...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
750ml - Case of 3
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$115.03
Gloriously dark fruit on the nose; carrying on to the palate submerged in fine oak, pepper spice, dark chocolate &...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$91.95
Gloriously dark fruit on the nose; carrying on to the palate submerged in fine oak, pepper spice, dark chocolate &...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$129.19
Color: Intense cherry red color and purplish along the edge. Lively and clean with creamy, tinted tears.
Nose: Fine,...
Japanese Whiskey Port Blend Tempranillo 2011 750ml
Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.
The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.
Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.
While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.
Port wine is Portugal’s great gift to the world. Coming from the ancient harbour capital city of Porto and the surrounding Douro Valley region, Port wine has been made by Portuguese vintners for at least four hundred years, although viticulture has been continually happening in the area for well over two thousand years. Port is a fortified wine, meaning it is a wine which has been bolstered by the addition of grape brandy. Originally, this was used as a method of preservation, allowing the delicate Portuguese wines to survive the journey by sea to trading partners in the UK and France. However, the wonderful taste and unique character the fortification process lends to the wine soon became massively popular, and before long, this new wine style was a hit all across Europe.
Unlike some other fortified wines, Port is made by adding brandy before the wine itself has completed its fermentation. The result of this is that plenty of the grapes’ natural sweetness is maintained in the barrel, meaning it is exceptionally smooth and rounded on the palate. Port comes in many different styles - Tawny Port wines are prized for their richness and mellow character, Reserve and Late Bottled Ports are full of fruit flavor. Vintage Port is a complex, wonderful thing - capable of standing up to some of the finest wines in the world when it comes to depth of flavor and fascinating features.
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.