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750ml
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$49.94
6 bottles:
$48.94
Wine of pomegranate color with cherry hue. Powerful aromas, bright, with notes of cherry, currant, blackberry,...
750ml
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$58.50
12 bottles:
$57.33
100% Teroldego. Teroldego is a close relative of Lagrein, both being native Südtirol varieties. Nusserhof only has...
750ml - Case of 12
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$19.60
Dark ruby in color with generous aromas of dark berries, fig, and chocolate. Sumptuous flavors on the palate of ripe...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$19.60
Elegant and floral on the nose with aromas of currant and rose hip. More fruit on the palate with flavors of...
750ml
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$30.65
$31.28
12 bottles:
$30.04
The 2019 Areni captivates with aromas of dark fruits, muddled strawberry and freshly cracked black pepper. The palate...
750ml
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$46.27
$48.71
6 bottles:
$40.93
Blend of highland and lowland agave to deliver sweet, floral notes of the highland and a sophisticated, peppery...
750ml
Bottle:
$46.27
$48.71
6 bottles:
$40.93
If you’re into a spicy margarita then you just found your best new secret weapon. Naturally flavored to bring out...
750ml
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$22.99
$24.20
Rested in ex-Kentucky Bourbon barrels for 3-4 months, our Reposado expression brings the perfect amount of oak and...
750ml
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$119.88
A field blend of various strains of Areni Noir, the grapes for Yeraz come from ultra-centennial semi abandoned bush...
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Clau De Nell Grolleau 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$41.95
This charming red is marked by a racy acidity, with peppery-spice elements lining the bramble fruit and dark cherry...
Ice Wine Fruit Wines Mencia Tequila
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.