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You can thank former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar for this great example of a classic añejo Tequila: fruity,...
750ml
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$31.92
$33.60
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of roasted green pepper and nuts, spiced figs, green banana, and coconut bread with a...
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$38.99
Watermelon, lavender, papaya, and dried herbs are all vivid on the nose. Full and round on the palate, the mouth is...
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$71.40
$75.16
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$67.19
Aged in red wine barrels for 18 months, this tawny Tequila mixes vanilla, dried cherry and cinnamon aromas. The...
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$174.88
$184.08
TASTE: Fresh Pastry, Toasted Almond, Fig, Star Anise. AROMA: Leather Jacket, Nutmeg, Bitter Dark Chocolate. COLOR:...
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$242.33
$255.08
TASTE: Black Cherry, Toffee, Espresso. AROMA: Molasses, Cacao Nib, Sandalwood. COLOR: Rich Copper Maple. VIBE: In a...
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$60.31
$63.48
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$56.70
TASTE: Juicy Nectarine, Coriander, Pineapple. AROMA: Guava, Orange Blossom, Citrus Peel. COLOR: Rose Gold. VIBE: Pour...
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$49.48
$52.08
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$46.14
Pale pink coral pink color. Aromas and flavors of berry nonpareils, boysenberry-dragonfruit sorbet, and floral...
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$40.19
$42.31
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$35.06
Tequila 1940 has a traditional process where agaves are cooked in masonry ovens for 30 hours of direct steam at lower...
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$44.58
$46.93
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$39.44
Tequila 1940 features an artisanal process where mature agaves are cooked in masonry ovens for 30 hours with direct...
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$23.80
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$21.85
A unique kind of tequila in the industry, since it combines three different processes of production to create an...
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$24.22
$25.50
12 bottles:
$19.14
Inviting aromas of cinnamon and butterscotch. Soft hints of caramelized oak balanced with layers of spice and refined...
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$35.79
$37.67
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$26.87
Mexico- Cantera Negra Cafe is the perfect blend of coffee and their 100% pure blue agave spirit, which is...
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$67.71
$71.27
6 bottles:
$57.59
To be considered an Añejo, a typical Tequila must be in a barrel for no less than one year. Many other premium...
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$113.31
$119.27
Aged no less than 36 months, our Extra Añejo drinks like a bourbon-lover’s Tequila. Rich and buttery smooth from...
750ml
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$60.41
$63.59
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$52.79
With slightly smokey tastes of butterscotch, oak and pepper, our Reposado is perfectly smooth while maintaining the...
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$58.59
$61.67
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$49.91
This tequila is a pure and refined form of the Elixir de Agave spirit. Crystal clear and light tasting, with natural...
Ice Wine Lambrusco Mencia Tequila
Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.
Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.
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.