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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $149.94 $189.94
Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $174.94 $189.94
Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $199.94 $299.94
There are aromas of orange zest, vanilla custard, and cornbread on the nose of this bourbon. Bold stewed stone fruit...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $259.94 $359.94
There are aromas of orange zest, vanilla custard, and cornbread on the nose of this bourbon. Bold stewed stone fruit...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $279.94 $359.94
Somewhat subtle aromatically, notes of caramel and apricot come through. In the mouth this overproof bourbon has...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.73
12 bottles: $13.99
The classic varietal characteristics—floral aromas and lychee fruit flavors—show up in abundance in this...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $90.05 $94.79
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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $85.49 $89.99
With Reflection II, Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon is looking to continue the tradition while emphasizing a...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $47.12 $49.60
6 bottles: $46.00
An austere nose reveals some cut dry grass, summer wildflowers, pear skin, and vanilla pastry cream. This is a...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
• Gewurztraminer. • Sourced from a 2HA plot planted in 1995-2012. • Calcareous clay soils. • Hand harvested....
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $12.90
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.17
The red Monastrell 2016 Plus+ has a little less alcohol than the 2015, and the wine feels fresher. It fermented in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.86 $18.80
12 bottles: $17.42
A well-spiced red, fresh and medium-bodied, revealing a ripe core of boysenberry and black plum fruit, with crisp...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.50
12 bottles: $30.87
Cherry red color with low layer. Complexity on the nose with floral notes and very elegant. Complex, elegant, fresh...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.20
12 bottles: $24.70
Complexity on the nose with balsamic notes, scrub, aromatic herbs from the area and with a mineral character....
Red
750ml
Bottle: $49.50
6 bottles: $48.51
Deep cherry with garnet rim, its aromas are expressive and intense, with notes of red-berry and black fruits, spicy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.43
12 bottles: $13.16
Intense Purple in color with aroma that are reminiscent of redberry fruits such as cherries, strawberries and...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.43
12 bottles: $13.16
Intense Purple in color with aroma that are reminiscent of redberry fruits such as cherries, strawberries and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $10.53 $11.70
Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.66
12 bottles: $15.05
This bold red is intense and expressive. Cassis and blueberry flavors mingle with cola, cocoa and licorice notes....
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Bourbon Gewurztraminer Ice Wine Mourvedre

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.

Gewurztraminer is renowned for being a particularly tricky grape varietal to grow and cultivate, but is one which plenty of wineries persevere with due to its unique properties and excellent flavors The vines themselves are highly robust, and can even be unruly when in the correct type of soil, but they cannot grow well in terroirs which contain chalk or other similar components. They are also extremely susceptible to a wide range of diseases and rot, and due to their early budding and fruiting, they cannot survive frost. However, despite these problems, in cooler climates and on the right terroir, the Gewurztraminer grape varietal produces wonderful results quite unlike any other vine. The pink grapes are packed full of elegant and sweet flavors, their relatively high sugar content offering a light sweetness alongside floral notes, perfumed and aromatic aromas, and a distinctive taste of lychees.

Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.