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This is a wine that had extreme intensity of electrifying tannins and acidity, with supercharged fruit. Full-bodied,...
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A blooming bouquet backed by a splendid core of multi-faceted fruit give this real class, which Left Bank wines often...
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The 2014 Vieux Château Certan is glorious stuff that has more personality and sexiness than just about every other...
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I was able to taste both the 2015 and 2016 grand vins, and these are heavenly, magical wines that could not be any...
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Possibly the wine of the vintage, the 2017 Vieux Chateau Certan is a blend of 81% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 5%...
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Barrel Sample. While the tannins give this wine a firm character, it is the perfumed, ripe Cabernet Franc that is so...
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One of the wines of the vintage, the 2019 Vieux Château Certan unfurls in the glass with a striking bouquet of...
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Moving to the Grand Vin, the 2020 Vieux Château Certan is another legendary wine from this vintage, ranking with the...
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95-97 The 2021 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 24 to October 6 at 38hL/ha and registers 13.2%...
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Appearance: Golden sunrise with intense oils. Nose: Red apples, fresh dry soil, breadcrust, green foliage, lavender,...
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Undoubtedly smoky, with notes of burnt pine, sweet cinnamon candies, toasted sage, and orange peel. Opens with...
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Bold and opulent, the nose of is driven by earl grey leaves, tree bark and savory berries. The palate is silky smooth...
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A glossy pot still character: rather than the usual fruity firmness, the recognisable pot still traits are shrouded...
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#10 Top 20, 2019. Walsh Whiskey has rarely released better whiskeys than those of 2019, which included two...
Irish Whiskey Nero D'avola Red Bordeaux 12 Ship Free Items
The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.
However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.
Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.
Italy’s largest island, Sicily, has a wine producing history that can put most other European regions to shame. It was producing quality wines before the days of the Roman empire, and even the Ancient Greeks were not the first to cultivate vines on the island. For as long as anyone knows, the key grape varietal of Sicily has been Nero d’Avola, the beautiful, deep blue skinned grape which produces the region’s characterful, powerful red wines. While in the past, Nero d’Avola was mainly used as a blending grape, due to its deep color and intensely full body, it is today being increasingly celebrated as a single varietal wine grape, and is perfect for those who like their wines boisterous, loud and strong.
Nero d’Avola is grown pretty much everywhere on Sicily, as demand for wines made from this grape have never been higher. Despite its power and body, it is quite a versatile grape - it can be aged in oak barrels, which produces a dense and dark wine which puts its intense characteristics to good use, but it is also often drunk quite young, which allows its jammy, plummy character to come forward. It is also used to make rose wines in some appellations of Sicily, demonstrating a softer side to this otherwise heavy, deeply flavorful grape.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.