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In the 19th century, it was a common practice of the time to “hermitage” the wines. Bordeaux chateaux would add...
750ml - Case of 12
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$26.75
Deep aromas of violets, blackberry, and forest. Leather and black currant on the palate with hints of black pepper....
750ml - Case of 12
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$48.95
A classic Paso Robles style wine, with a bouquet of blackberries and crushed flowers. Subtle notes of mint and...
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Bodegas Caro Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$76.34
95-96 This is a special project with only 10 barrels of 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc. It's...
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Cardinale Red Blend 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$218.83
A brilliant wine from winemaker Chris Carpenter and the Kendall-Jackson family, this blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon...
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Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2013
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$222.49
The 2013 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Malbec from the La Pirámide, Adrianna...
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Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$324.54
In the 19th century, it was a common practice of the time to “hermitage” the wines. Bordeaux chateaux would add...
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Clos Mogador Priorat Gratallops 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$120.92
The wine shows an opaque black-purple color and an intense,
complex bouquet of ripe fruit, wild herbs, toasted bread,...
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Colgin Cariad Proprietary Red 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$500.81
The 2013 Cariad Proprietary Red Wine, a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit...
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Colgin Red Blend IX Estate 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$756.30
Another perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68%...
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Continuum Proprietary Red Blend 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$251.24
Impressive purity of fruit and definition with blackcurrant, oyster shell, blueberries and slate. Graphite, too. Very...
750ml - Case of 6
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$60.20
Readers looking for a great intro into this estate, as well as a terrific value, should check out the 2013 Cotes du...
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Dominus Red Blend Othello 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$64.30
This is a pretty third wine of Dominus, showing freshness and richness at the same time. Full-bodied, juicy and rich...
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Favia Red Blend Cerro Sur 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$161.02
The other proprietary red wine Favia is known for is the 2013 Proprietary Red Cerro Sur. What a gorgeous effort with...
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Inglenook Red Blend Rubicon 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$163.26
An aromatic and complex red with currant, white-chocolate and rose-petal character. Full-bodied, tight and polished....
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Jonata Red Blend Todos 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$91.28
Lastly, the entry level 2013 Todos Proprietary Red Wine is a smokin’ wine that’s made from 78% Syrah, 15%...
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Joseph Phelps Red Blend Insignia 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$312.64
The 2013 Insignia (their 40th vintage) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot,...
Muscat Chenin Blanc Irish Whiskey Red Blend 2013
Known as Moscato in Italy, and Moscatel in Portugal and Spain, Muscat is one of the oldest continually cultivated grape varietals in the world. It originally came out of the Middle East, and was picked up by the ancient Greeks, who brought it to Italy and elsewhere in their empire. Because of its astounding age and continuous use, it has long since been mutated and crossbred to produce dozens of subspecies, and it is known by lots of synonyms and regional names. Because of this, it is fair to say that there is no ‘true’ Muscat grape. The most popular - and oldest - varietal within this group, however, is Muscat Blanc au Petit Grains, which is grown with great results most notably in France and South Africa.
Known for its light and fruity character, Muscat of Alexandria is the second oldest of the Muscat grapes, and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean. The grape is prized for its versatility - indeed, almost every imaginable type of wine style, from dry to medium to sweet and sparkling, can be made from this varietal. Generally speaking, though, Muscat grapes have a relatively low acidity which make them unsuitable for ageing, meaning the vast majority of Muscat wines are drank very young, wherein they can express their best features.
Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.
However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.
Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.