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750ml - Case of 3
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$133.95
Quiet complexity that needs time in the glass. While it is brooding and deep, there is also a perfumed, floral and...
750ml - Case of 3
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$259.78
The 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal has notes reminiscent of some wines from the Northern Rhône, a combination...
750ml - Case of 3
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$236.74
What a nose! Complex and brooding, yet subtle and layered. The array of aromas range from scented violets and...
750ml - Case of 3
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$216.28
There is a strong iron note in the 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal, a Malbec from a small plot within Piedra...
750ml - Case of 3
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$247.95
I'm splitting hairs here, because the level is so high in the Malbecs from the Piedra Infinita vineyard that it's...
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Familia Zuccardi Malbec Jose Zuccardi 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$43.59
A tribute to winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi's father; a blend of 95% Malbec from Paraje Altamira, with Cabernet...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.55
Blackberries, blueberries and peppercorns on the nose. Full-bodied, yet tight and polished with chewy tannins and...
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$66.45
Leads with aromas of pine and petrol, with flavors of peach and almond biscotti. Plump yet with ample acidity and a...
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$41.94
The organic Grattamacco 2021 Bolgheri Vermentino shows the results of an extra year in bottle with steely mineral...
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Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Vermentino 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$43.95
This sleek, racy white is marked by pungent aromas of earth, sage and thyme. Reveals apple and lemon flavors as this...
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Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Chanares Vineyard 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$88.24
A focused and bright malbec with a toned and linear nature. Full to medium body, dark fruit and walnut and hazelnut...
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Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Chanares Vineyard 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$88.24
#31 Top 100, 2020. The focus to this polished red is gorgeous with floral aromas coloring the blackberries and...
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Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Rebon Vineyard 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$81.71
The purity of fruit on the nose is amazing with blueberry, blackberry and raspberry character. Full body, and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.24
Beautiful aromas of blackberry, blueberry and walnut shell. Hints of cloves too. Stone. Full body, tight and fruity...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.24
Lovely balance and complexity to this wine with a light chocolate, fruit, cedar and hints of spice. Full to medium...
Bourbon Malbec Mencia Vermentino
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.
The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.
The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.