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750ml
Bottle: $199.94
The 2021 Mourvèdre is another archetypal example of the variety from Andremily, where winemaker Jim Binns manages to...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.90
12 bottles: $39.10
Quite light in the glass, this bottling pops on the nose with fresh berry aromas that are leveled by a crushed rock...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.17
The red Monastrell 2016 Plus+ has a little less alcohol than the 2015, and the wine feels fresher. It fermented in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.50
12 bottles: $30.87
Cherry red color with low layer. Complexity on the nose with floral notes and very elegant. Complex, elegant, fresh...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $49.50
6 bottles: $48.51
Deep cherry with garnet rim, its aromas are expressive and intense, with notes of red-berry and black fruits, spicy...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $60.87 $64.07
6 bottles: $49.91
Rich aromas of toasted marcona almonds, saltine crackers, and hay are earthy, savory and ethereal. Equally powerful...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $60.87 $64.07
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Pours an inviting amber color and shows complex aromas of preserved lemon, toasted grains, dried peach, and honey...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $152.39
6 bottles: $143.99
Blanched nuts, clover honey, and hay are delicate and mellow aromas. The palate erupts with baking spice and tropical...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $286.13 $301.19
Red wine poached pear, dried tobacco, baking spice, and baked apricot on the nose. Much softer and honeyed on the...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $37.38 $39.35
This elegant, super-soft sipper is a blend of grain whiskey and malt whiskey that was finished in oloroso Sherry...
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White
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $15.80
Straw yellow in color with a greenish tint. Fragrant notes of melon, tangerine and grapefruit with a touch of mint....
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $32.24
Slightly reductive. Smoky, with hints of savoury and salty aromas. Lime zest flavours mingled with peaches and fresh...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.90
12 bottles: $21.46
COLOR: Bright straw yellow color. NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is intense with pleasing, clean and elegant aromas of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.94 $42.00
12 bottles: $39.90
• Certified organic. • 70% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache. • 250-300+ menters altitude. • The highest elevation in...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $54.71 $57.59
6 bottles: $52.79
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $50.15 $52.79
6 bottles: $47.99
This golden whiskey offers pear aromas and a honeyed palate accented by candied ginger. Adding water coaxes more...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $54.71 $57.59
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $140.22 $147.60
NOSE: Poached pears, cinnamon & ginger. PALATE: Dark chocolate, berry & spice. FINISH: A long finish of oak spices...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $53.58 $56.40
6 bottles: $52.80
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $50.54 $53.20
A triumph from Connacht, a relatively young distillery in County Mayo, this is the first whiskey off their stills,...
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Blaufrankisch Irish Whiskey Mourvedre Rolle Trebbiano 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.

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.

The Trebbiano varietal grape is a white wine grape originally from Italy, but which has been successfully planted and cultivated in several European countries, as well as in many parts of the New World. Although it is widely grown around the world, it remains relatively unknown to wine drinkers, perhaps because it has mostly been used traditionally as a blending varietal, and for the production of fortified wines. However, it is used very well in parts of Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy for single variety wines, where it is prized for its elegant character and beautiful citrus flavors, alongside floral aromas and a great expression of terroir. As such, Trebbiano wines often hold interesting mineral notes, making them fascinating and complex white wines perfect for matching with a wide range of foods.