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Spirits
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Bold is a journey that leads you down the unexplored, unchartered terrains of Goa. It offers you a slice of its...
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Spirits
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With deep golden hues, this limited Paul John Christmas Edition is from the tropical shores of Goa along the west...
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Spirits
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Their fourth annual release has a beautifully fruity nose, bursting with red currant, plump raisin, orange peel,...
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Spirits
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Chili-spiced dark chocolate, fresh-brewed coffee, prunes, and smoky almonds make for an impressive bouquet....
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Spirits
750ml
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An incredible whisky. Espresso beans, cocoa nibs, red plum, fennel seed, and a hint of peaty smoke fill the nose....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $103.94
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Intensely deep and aromatic on the nose, with earthy notes of mocha, molasses, caramelized plum, savory green herbs,...
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Spirits
750ml
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This is a big, bold expression with an effusive nose of candied seaweed, warm campfire embers, baked barley cake, and...
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White Rhone Blends Other Whiskey Mencia Xinomavro India

Viognier, an exotic, elusive varietal, originally comes from the Northern Rhone Valley of France, and has captured the fascination of the U.S. wine-drinking public. At its finest, it is full-bodied and nearly golden in color, with a haunting bouquet of peaches, apricots and pears, and a floral quality like no other wine in the world. Many vintners are trying their hand at this varietal, spreading from its American beginnings in Napa Valley and Santa Barbara County to wineries as far away as Virginia. Marsanne and Rousanne, two other important varieties from the Rhone Valley are making waves in the U.S., particularly on the Central Coast of California.

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.