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Red
750ml
Bottle: $64.94
12 bottles: $63.64
Ribera benefited from regular seasons and a very cold winter in 2018, according to Xavier Ausàs, which is why he's...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $27.74 $29.20
12 bottles: $26.60
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2019. This easy-drinking whiskey has a straw hue, mild vanilla aroma and feather-light feel on the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.84
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.56 $18.40
12 bottles: $14.64
High intensity cherry-red cherry color with purple notes in the border. Aromatic complexity where we find floral...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $87.83 $97.20
This dark-garnet-colored wine has a nose of black currant, raspberry and milk chocolate. Deep fruit flavors of cassis...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $55.90 $61.20
A balanced, medium-bodied red, with a pleasing, plush texture, this shows a well-knit range of ripe cherry and black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $74.95
6 bottles: $73.45
The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.94
A fresh and mineral nose with cherries, currants and blueberries. Full body, compact and firm tannins and a medium...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $84.95
6 bottles: $83.25
The 2009 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a pure Tempranillo cropped at 1kg per vine from the “La Liende” vineyard. It...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.00
12 bottles: $21.56
Aromas of black currant, cherry liqueur and herbes de Provence set the stage for flavors of dark plum, blackberry,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.80
12 bottles: $18.42
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $84.49
Tasted once again, the second vintage of the red 2019 Tinto comes from a warm and dry year when they used larger...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.93
12 bottles: $19.53
A lovely brightness and juiciness to this with cherry, spice, and crushed stone. Some tar. Medium-bodied with chewy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.99
Made from old Tempranillo vines with a seasoning of Graciano (6%) and Mazuelo (1%) this Rioja spends 18 months in a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.84 $25.38
12 bottles: $18.34
A contemporary wine, alluring and well structured, it has captured the character of an outstanding part of the world....
Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.20
12 bottles: $18.82
Complex and well-balanced Rioja wine, it has a well-layered nose of black raspberry and liquorice accompanied by...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.41 $15.83
12 bottles: $14.25
Intense red fruit and spicy aroma with delicate liquorice hints. Complex, well-balanced while fresh and fruity.
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.41
12 bottles: $14.12
Red of medium intensity with purple rim, denoting its youth. The nose has medium intensity aromas of red and blue...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $88.07
3 bottles: $83.99
1958 is the year the small plot of Los Hoyales was planted, 1.8 hectares of old Tempranillo vines oriented from east...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $9.07
Color: Intense garnet color, cherry. Nose: Intense ripe fruit like cherry, plum, black fruit. Palate: Fruity, fresh,...

Brancellao Ice Wine Irish Whiskey Tempranillo

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.

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.