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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $36.48 $38.40
It is bottled very young, demonstrating a conquest in through the pureness of perfumes and aromas and the sharp,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.60
12 bottles: $17.48
Displays strong raspberry and plum notes by the nose as well as a hint of eucalyptus and black liquorice with a touch...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $300.28 $316.08
6 bottles: $280.00
Melon, green grapes, minerals and moonflower all come to mind when nosing this pristinely clear spirit. Honeydew and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $78.36 $82.48
6 bottles: $68.00
Ripe lilies and crisp candied apples assertively rise up from the glass of this extraordinary grappa. On the palate...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $82.48
6 bottles: $68.00
Very floral on the nose with honeysuckle, rose petals, and violets, all over pear and lychee fruit. The palate is dry...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $82.48
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Beautiful aromas of daffodil, hay, and dried flowers are elegant. The satin texture is smooth with just a touch of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.94
Ruby red color. On the nose, elegant aromas of red berries, berries and herbs from the bush. On the palate, it is a...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.28
Ruby red. Red fruit aromas with balsamic notes. On the palate it is fresh, silky, balanced, with good acidity and a...
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $64.15
6 bottles: $63.36
A light vanilla scent is echoed on the palate along with gentle hints of banana, coconut and custard, developing into...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.70
12 bottles: $11.12
Deep red in color. Fine and polished on the nose with leafy and herbaceous aromas balanced with berry and light...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $11.94
12 bottles: $10.94
This traditional grappa has a bright, crystal clear color. The aroma is fresh clean, well-balanced and delicately...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $163.97
The 2020 Mourvedre is composed of 86% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 2% Viognier, made using 75% whole clusters and aged...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $209.95
I think the pure Monastrell from an ungrafted vineyard has to be among the best in its kind in the world, and the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $83.01
The final blend of the 2016 La Clape L'Ancely is about 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It's perfumed and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2017 La Clape L'Ancely is a stunning example of Mourvèdre's potential in the La Clape appellation. It's a very...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $75.70
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $76.23
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $213.30
93-95 Showing big, rich aromas of chocolately blueberry and blackberry fruit mixed with flowers, spice and loamy...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $49.87

Grappa Mourvedre Mencia Other Italian Reds

Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.


Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.

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.