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$32.88
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Potensac surpassed my expectations from barrel, because as I...
750ml
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$68.94
12 bottles:
$67.56
This is deep, rich and pretty full-on for the vintage. I can see the ambition here, although it's a little austere...
375ml
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$65.10
The 2012 Rauzan-Ségla (54.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 1.5% Petit Verdot) is a classic Rauzan-Ségla, still...
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$49.90
12 bottles:
$48.90
Dense colour, striklingly pure Cabernet cassis nose, richness of fruit and firmness of ripe tannins, a wine of real...
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$99.94
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$97.94
Barrel sample. This wine is heavily influenced by ample new-wood aging. It's deliciously juicy with black currant and...
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$69.50
12 bottles:
$66.03
Firm and tannic, this dark berry-flavored wine comes from a specific parcel in the Léoville las Cases vineyard. It's...
750ml - Case of 12
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$107.85
The 2012 Clos L'Eglise is wonderfully lifted in the glass, with plenty of Cabernet Franc aromatics woven throughout a...
750ml - Case of 12
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$29.85
This is such a wholesome wine with glorious fruit and texture. Full body, round tannins and a long finish. Everything...
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$85.20
Extremely complex with cinnamon, dried fruits and dried flowers. Full body, super-integrated tannins and a silky,...
375ml
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$32.10
Aromas and flavors of tar, berries and dark chocolate. Full body, relatively firm tannins and a finish that fills the...
750ml
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$96.60
12 bottles:
$94.67
Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins...
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$129.60
Barrel sample. A dark wine with rich, fruity blackberry flavors. It's very juicy in character with an opulent, soft...
750ml
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$175.50
6 bottles:
$174.00
An equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Cabernet Franc, this wine is structured, serious and...
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$247.20
The 2012 Petit Cheval is striking for many reasons, not the least of which is a very high percentage of Cabernet...
375ml
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$159.00
The second wine of Château Latour, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a smoking good, rich, concentrated effort that...
750ml
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$255.60
$284.00
The second wine of Château Latour, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a smoking good, rich, concentrated effort that...
750ml
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$49.77
Tasty, showing warm plum and anise notes that have melded nicely with hints of black tea, singed applewood and...
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$236.52
$262.80
A blooming bouquet backed by a splendid core of multi-faceted fruit give this real class, which Left Bank wines often...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$90.95
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$134.94
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
Irish Whiskey Muscat Red Bordeaux 2012
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.
One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.