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750ml - Case of 6
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$301.40
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Karthauserhof Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Trockenbeerenauslese Auktion Number 20 2005
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$267.28
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Karthauserhof Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Trockenbeerenauslese Auktion Number 20 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$526.95
375ml - Case of 6
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$173.04
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Schloss Johannisberg Blaulack Riesling TBA 2019
375ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$456.33
Breathtaking clarity and purity, but also stunning, caramelized-rhubarb character that stands out from the crowd of...
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Schloss Johannisberg Purpurlack Riesling BA 2021
375ml - Case of 6
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$177.78
Sensational nose of dried peach and apricot, plus a slew of exotic-fruit aromas, most notably King Alfonso mango....
375ml - Case of 6
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$229.62
This likely auction bottling was sourced from recently acquired old vines that expanded Schlossgut Diel’s share in...
750ml - Case of 6
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$456.88
This likely auction bottling was sourced from recently acquired old vines that expanded Schlossgut Diel’s share in...
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Szepsy Tokaj Aszu 6 Puttonyos 2002
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$290.70
Though this dessert wine is already excellent, it's quite exciting to imagine how good it will be as its delicate...
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Telmo Rodriguez Malaga Molino Real Mountain 2016
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.73
2016 was dry and late in Málaga because of a delay in the vegetative cycle given the rains of May that also favored...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$857.12
500ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$176.14
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$175.88
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$214.87
Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese an Eiswein-like aura. At the same time, impression of honeydew...
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$241.50
The 2005 Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Beerenauslese smells and tastes of nectarine, grapefruit, and red...
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$107.03
Golden yellow. Musky aromas of peach, butterscotch and cinnamon rise above the honeyed botrytis. Full-bodied...
Bourbon Cognac Dessert Wine Mencia
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
For over three hundred years, Cognac has enjoyed its reputation as the king of brandies. Indeed, it is widely regarded as the finest drink to be distilled from grapes to be found anywhere in the world, and it is a testament to its producers and the master craftsmen who make it that this reputation has never faltered, and remains as strong as ever to this day.
Cognac is produced solely in the beautiful towns of Cognac and Jarnac, found about fifty miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast of France. Here, around six thousand grape growers work exclusively in the production of white wine, used for the Cognac distilleries which are scattered throughout the region. The wines are made primarily from the Ugni Blanc or Trebbiano grape - one of the most commonly planted grape varietals in the world - which benefit from the cool, coastal climate and mineral rich soils which are found there. The wines themselves wouldn’t be suitable for drinking in themselves, as they are high in acid and low in alcohol, but this makes them ideal for distillation, and they can impart their wonderful, complex, rich flavors to the brandy.
Cognac varies quite significantly from bottle to bottle, depending on how long it has been aged for, and which appellation it comes from. The Cognac region is split into six separate Crus, all with their own distinctive characteristics, and the spirit can be aged from two years (VS) to six (Hors d’Age and Napoleon) and longer.