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$29.41
$30.96
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$23.65
Cask aromas of charred wood, tobacco smoke, and clove waft out of the glass. Rich and full-fruited, showing date,...
375ml
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$9.99
$10.52
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$7.57
The Christian Brothers VS Brandy is distilled using the same time-honored pot still production method used with fine...
750ml
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$15.29
$16.10
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$11.70
The Christian Brothers VS Brandy is distilled using the same time-honored pot still production method used with fine...
375ml
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$10.66
$11.22
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$8.24
The Christian Brothers Grand Reserve V.S.O.P. Brandy is an exceptional blend of American and European Brandies extra...
375ml
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$24.74
$26.04
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$18.70
Introducing CÎROC VS Brandy – a dedication to distinction - our brandy is crafted with passion, process, and...
750ml
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$43.78
$46.08
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$34.77
Introducing CÎROC VS Brandy – a dedication to distinction - our brandy is crafted with passion, process, and...
750ml
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$37.81
$39.80
Made in the style of the regional brandies of France, our American Pot Still Brandy is distilled from the wonderful...
375ml
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$23.75
$25.00
Aged for a minimum of 2 years in French Limousin oak, our Apple Brandy is complex enough to be enjoyed neat in a...
700ml
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$34.96
$36.80
Aged for a minimum of 2 years in French Limousin oak, our Apple Brandy is complex enough to be enjoyed neat in a...
700ml
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$46.80
Our Reserve Apple Brandy, Aged 8 years, is a worthy competitor to the best Calvados, the regional French apple...
375ml
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$23.56
$24.80
Allow this slivovitz, made from Italian blue plums, to open up in the glass for more flavor. The soft, warm scent...
700ml
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$44.00
Allow this slivovitz, made from Italian blue plums, to open up in the glass for more flavor. The soft, warm scent...
375ml
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$24.80
12 bottles:
$23.56
Soft and subtle, this clear eau de vie has a gentle but authentic fresh pear aroma. On the palate, it's slightly...
700ml
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$39.52
$41.60
Soft and subtle, this clear eau de vie has a gentle but authentic fresh pear aroma. On the palate, it's slightly...
750ml
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$69.60
Yes, we do indeed grow the pears in the bottles! Soon after the petals have fallen off of the developing pear buds,...
750ml
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$38.00
$40.00
Let this cherry eau de vie sit in the glass to coax out more warm cherry aroma. Made with Oregon and Washington...
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$31.50
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• Practicing Organic.
• 100% Trousseau.
• Stolpman Estate Vineyard (Ballard Canyon AVA).
• Only 3.5 acres...
750ml
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$40.36
$42.48
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$33.60
Appearance: Golden, caramelized oats, darkening harvest sun. Aroma: Caramel, honey, cherry wood, honeysuckle with a...
750ml
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$40.36
$42.48
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Uncorrupted by additives, Copper & Kings American Apple Brandy has natural aromas and flavors of whiskey and crisp,...
750ml
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$63.16
$66.48
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Appearance: dark brown, golden mahogany. Slightly viscous. Aroma: strongly reminiscent of superior whiskey and...
Brandy Garganega Roditis Mencia
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
This vividly rosé colored grape varietal has been grown in and around the Attica region for centuries, and due to its elegant characteristics and fantastic flavors, it has gained popularity all over Greece over the past twenty-five years. Nowadays, you'd be just as likely to find vineyards growing Roditis grape varietals in the Peloponnese mountains, in Thessaly, Macedonia and many other parts of the country. Indeed, on the slopes of the Peloponnese, Roditis grapes are exclusively grown for the production of the wines of AOC Patra, where the award winning dry white wines of the region are made from 100% Roditis grapes, and are prized by wine collectors and Greek wine fans alike.
Roditis grapes produce the best results when they are cultivated to relatively very low yields, with the mountainous slopes giving them both the perfect amount of sunshine and the unique range of minerals in order to ripen and maintain their delightful flavor. Wines made from Roditis grapes tend to hold quite strong citrus flavors, making them an ideal drink for refreshment on a hot day. Their long, complex after-tastes are what they are most revered for, making them a great accompaniment for the local seafood cuisine of the region they are grown in.
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
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