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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is in a wonderful spot for drinking right now. Blended with 15% Petit...
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A ripe and savory red with plum, black currant, blueberry and spice aromas and flavors. Full and silky. Drink on...
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Savoury notions of pine and undergrowth join lovely dark fruit on the nose, and American oak adds even more aroma by...
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Solo is a selection of the best Cabernet fruit from the estate vineyard in Stags Leap District. It is aged in about...
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a gorgeous, entry-level wine for the estate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha,...
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Inky ruby. Spicy and expansive on the nose, displaying intense black currant, cherry compote and smoky mineral scents...
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Ao Yun Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$329.19
This 2013 Ao Yun is a new star of China! The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La, at the edge of the Himalayas....
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Altagracia, named after Bart Araujo’s grandmother, is a Bordeaux-style blend vinified in the same manner as the...
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$215.18
One of the great efforts of recent years, and not surprisingly so, is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, a...
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$850.93
The flagship wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, comes from a magnificent hillside vineyard overlooking Lake...
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Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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This zeroes in on a rich, hedonistic core of wild berry, blackberry, plum and currant flavors, with a graceful,...
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Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$92.30
One of the best-run and now superstar wineries in all of Napa is Cliff Lede. Starting with their 2013 Cabernet...
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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Pure and hyperfocused, with gorgeous violet, cassis and plum puree notes streaming along, laced with hints of apple...
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Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
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The aromas to this are multidimensional and fascinating with black truffles, bark, cloves, black currants and citrus...
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The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes charging out of the gate...
Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvignon Tequila 2013
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.