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It has an intense purple-red colour with purplish highlights. On the nose it has a very clean and intense aroma of...
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From white soils high in calcium carbonate, this wine is named after the 13th century church which stands in the...
750ml - Case of 6
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Aromas and flavors of ripe berries and dark cherries with licorice-tinged minerals. Full-bodied with a soft feel and...
750ml - Case of 6
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Drinks sweet and earthy with rich toffee, honey and marmalade followed by robust cinnamon sticks and clove...
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An exceptional coupling of our French and American Cellars, BHAKTA 2014 Bourbon unites two spirits in celebration of...
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Butterscotch and nectarines are playful and inviting aromas. What begins as delicate turns into a powerhouse of...
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Rated 96 - Named for the finery one would wear for special occasions back in the day, the six-year-aged bourbon has a...
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A touch of smoke with immediate notes of toasted oak and dulce de leche, background notes of cinnamon and clove....
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With a big aroma of fresh oak, toffee and leather along with light caramel and vanilla flavors and a clean finish,...
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With a big aroma of fresh oak, toffee and leather along with light caramel and vanilla flavors and a clean finish,...
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BLACK DIRT takes its name from the dark, fertile soil left by an ancient glacial lake that once covered Thousands of...
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Crafted from a distinct grain ratio, aged in new charred oak, and then hand-selected when its unique flavor is...
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An extremely expressive nose of baked apricot, candy plum, and nougat candy lead the way to this rich, but...
700ml
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Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
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Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
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There are aromas of orange zest, vanilla custard, and cornbread on the nose of this bourbon. Bold stewed stone fruit...
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Somewhat subtle aromatically, notes of caramel and apricot come through. In the mouth this overproof bourbon has...
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Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon is a small-batch whiskey and is the first Blue Run product with Bourbon...
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With Reflection II, Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon is looking to continue the tradition while emphasizing a...
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An austere nose reveals some cut dry grass, summer wildflowers, pear skin, and vanilla pastry cream. This is a...
Bourbon Corvina Blend Melon de Bourgogne White Zinfandel
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.
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing with a wide range of foods.