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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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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.99
12 bottles: $11.75
This is a blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegolo grapes, not normally found in today's Chiantis. This wine delivers with...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.94
6 bottles: $39.14
Color: Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Bouquet: Red berries, blueberries and plum jam are followed by hints of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.01 $17.91
12 bottles: $13.99
Color: Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Fragrant, with dark fruit and floral nuances. Taste: Medium-bodied, with black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.90 $15.41
12 bottles: $14.60
Ruby red color with hints of red fruit, cherry and strawberry. The taste is fresh, pleasant and with good acidity....
Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.95
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Pignatello aka Perricone and Nero d'Avola from 2ha of vineyards, planted 2003-2013. Guyot + Alberello. 140m asl....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $28.10 $29.58
12 bottles: $23.37
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.89 $35.60
12 bottles: $30.40
A lovely blend of Merlot and Refosco, the Bastianich 2015 Vespa Rosso is a beautifully layered and generous wine that...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.56 $18.48
12 bottles: $13.18
Fruit forward and light-bodied red blend with notes of violet, cherry and earthy undertones
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $28.94
Lovely aromas of freshly cut herbs, raspberry cheesecake, crushed stones and citrus. Medium body, fine and polished...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.94 $17.49
12 bottles: $15.83
Fresh and bright cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a bright finish. Lemony undertone. Drink now.
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.95
12 bottles: $29.35
The 2020 Cerasuolo di Vitoria is peppery and perfumed, with a dusting of autumnal spices giving way to red currants...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $42.60
Rich oak, brown sugar, cherry liqueur, and black pepper notes augment the natural agave herbaceous qualities in a...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.85 $23.00
6 bottles: $13.87
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.50
Deep purple in color with violets and clove on the nose. Round and plush on the palate with plum, black pepper and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $37.70 $39.68
6 bottles: $31.61
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2022. Light, fresh aromas suggest honeysuckle and a hint of pear. The palate echoes those notes,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.10 $31.68
6 bottles: $25.80
Look for a delicate mix of floral and tropical fruit aromas, which are echoed on the palate. Pineapple and coconut...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.92
6 bottles: $25.40
COLOR: Red Ruby. NOSE: Black small ripe fruit. FLAVOR: Balsamic notes and silky tannins.
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.94
12 bottles: $14.64
Color: Purple color with ruby reflections. Bouquet: Tart fruity nose of cranberries with hints of vanilla and...

Italian Red Blends Petite Manseng Tequila

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.