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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $35.34 $37.20
6 bottles: $30.71
Pink Grapefruit infused silver tequila. A beautiful light pink liquid with sweet and tart citrus flavors layered with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.33 $47.72
You can thank former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar for this great example of a classic añejo Tequila: fruity,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $71.40 $75.16
6 bottles: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $174.88 $184.08
TASTE: Fresh Pastry, Toasted Almond, Fig, Star Anise. AROMA: Leather Jacket, Nutmeg, Bitter Dark Chocolate. COLOR:...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $60.31 $63.48
6 bottles: $56.70
TASTE: Juicy Nectarine, Coriander, Pineapple. AROMA: Guava, Orange Blossom, Citrus Peel. COLOR: Rose Gold. VIBE: Pour...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $49.48 $52.08
6 bottles: $46.14
Pale pink coral pink color. Aromas and flavors of berry nonpareils, boysenberry-dragonfruit sorbet, and floral...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $26.40
6 bottles: $25.87
COLOR: Bright yellow color with soft green reflections. NOSE: Beautiful nose dominated by fresh aromatic and floral...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $26.59
12 bottles: $24.51
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.19 $42.31
12 bottles: $35.06
Tequila 1940 has a traditional process where agaves are cooked in masonry ovens for 30 hours of direct steam at lower...
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $23.80
12 bottles: $21.85
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $44.58 $46.93
12 bottles: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $23.80
12 bottles: $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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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $24.22 $25.50
12 bottles: $19.14
A symbol of guardianship, ritual, loyalty, and spirit. The wolf trusts Its own instincts. Thus they teach us to do...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $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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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $17.90
Aromatic, with a toasted-grain character to the ripe pear and lemon fruit. Medium-bodied with the same savory...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $35.79 $37.67
6 bottles: $26.87
Mexico- Cantera Negra Cafe is the perfect blend of coffee and their 100% pure blue agave spirit, which is...

Ice Wine Rkatsiteli Tequila Vermentino

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.

The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.