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Spirits
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Bottle: $80.94 $85.20
12 bottles: $76.38
Look: Coppery and slightly golden. Nose: Persistent smell of agave, light vanilla and dried fruits. Presence of...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $151.21 $159.17
4 bottles: $119.99
Pungent aromas of sandalwood, cantaloupe, mesquite smoked meats, and sage are softened by sweet notes of vanilla and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $67.71 $71.27
6 bottles: $59.18
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $74.02 $77.92
4 bottles: $64.60
Primary notes of oak, vanilla, caramel and warm spices, like cinnamon. This aromas are complemented by hints of...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $29.96 $31.54
12 bottles: $19.48
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $64.88 $68.30
6 bottles: $49.54
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $42.17 $44.39
Aromas of pink peppercorn, fresh lime juice, white flower, and lemon cream tickle the nose. The palate veers more...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $51.29 $53.99
In this lowlands Tequila, fruity and peppery flavors weave harmoniously into the elongated finish. This spirit would...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $28.10 $29.58
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Spirits
750ml
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Rich oak, brown sugar, cherry liqueur, and black pepper notes augment the natural agave herbaceous qualities in a...
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750ml
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Classic Weissburgunder in a bright, firm style, no oak, terrific acidity and fresh apples all over. A splendid...
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375ml
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The acidity of the Riesling grape keeps this sweet dessert wine in balance with notes of honey and caramel.
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $108.29 $113.99
4 bottles: $95.99
Soft, sweet, and smooth 100% agave tequila, aged for 8 months and packaged in an heirloom quality decanter bottle...
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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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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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750ml
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Clear color. Aromas and flavors of roasted green pepper and nuts, spiced figs, green banana, and coconut bread with a...
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750ml
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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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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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Ice Wine Pinot Blanc Tequila Xinomavro

Pinot Blanc is a popular white grape varietal most commonly associated with the beautiful French region of Alsace, but which is also grown across Central Europe and Italy. In Germany and Austria it is known as Weisseburgunder, in Italy it is called Pinot Bianco, and is one of the key varietals in the alpine regions of Alto Adige. Pinot Blanc is the main white grape varietal in Alsace, where it is prized for its ability to beautifully express the fine terroir on which it is grown, and it is used to produce exceptional single varietal wines, as well as blended wine such as Edelzwicker. Pinot Blanc is also a key component in this part of France’s signature sparkling wine, Cremant d’Alsace.


The wines made from Pinot Blanc are typically medium to light bodied, but they possess a remarkable freshness and clean character, which reminds us of the cool, green hillsides of their homeland. Apple, honey and biscuity, yeasty flavors are typical in fine Pinot Blanc wines, as well as a good level of minerality, making it a popular choice for those looking to pair a fine white wine with a wide range of foods. Although it is almost never oaked in Alsace, Italian vintners have a tendency to age Pinot Bianco in oak barrels, adding an extra dimension to this wonderful varietal.

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.

Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.