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750ml - Case of 6
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$35.60
A fresh and polished red with cherry and blueberry character and floral undertones. Medium to full body with fine...
750ml - Case of 12
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$24.00
Fine and elegant bouquet, mellow flavors with a velvety textures and lingering finish. Smooth, full bodied and well...
750ml
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$83.85
Smooth aromas of mature berry fruits and plum amount to a silky whole touched up by café mocha. A saturated palate...
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Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$244.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$86.78
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.95
This red is firm yet fresh, with orange peel acidity driving the bright cherry, herbal and licorice flavors. The...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$109.11
Color: Intense cherry red color and purplish along the edge. Lively and clean with creamy, tinted tears.
Nose: Fine,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2000
750ml - Case of 3
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$471.55
In the absence of a 2001 Unico, Vega Sicilia has re-released the 2000 Unico which I reviewed in Issue 189. The 2000...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$345.28
Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
Charbono Grappa Tempranillo 2000 2013
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
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.