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750ml
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$34.89
$35.60
12 bottles:
$30.40
A lovely blend of Merlot and Refosco, the Bastianich 2015 Vespa Rosso is a beautifully layered and generous wine that...
750ml - Case of 6
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$28.94
Lovely aromas of freshly cut herbs, raspberry cheesecake, crushed stones and citrus. Medium body, fine and polished...
750ml
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$28.93
$32.00
Dynamite example of old vines from Etna. Structured and intense without being too tight to drink young. Bouquet of...
750ml - Case of 12
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$20.13
Aromas of herbs, yellow apple and grapefruit on the nose. Generous ripe yellow fruit on the palate with a smoky,...
750ml
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$20.24
$22.72
Brown spice, crushed fall leaves cherry sauce and a lifting hint of fresh mint form a darkly alluring bouquet as the...
750ml
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$39.12
6 bottles:
$38.40
A delicious example of Barbera, sumptuous and infused with plum, black cherry, iron, leather and spice flavors....
375ml
Bottle:
$36.72
6 bottles:
$36.00
The 2015 San Leonardo pours forth with a beautiful velvety appearance and sultry dark garnet color. This wine shows a...
750ml
Bottle:
$58.50
A characterful wine with light cedar highlighting overtones of dried berries, red plums, dried meat, tar and tobacco....
750ml - Case of 6
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$26.40
Aromas of ripe strawberries and orange peel follow through to a full body, light tannins and a juicy finish. Full of...
1.5Ltr
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$158.95
3 bottles:
$155.77
The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and...
750ml
Bottle:
$19.60
12 bottles:
$19.21
The 2015 Campi Raudii is pliant, succulent and super-expressive. The warm vintage gives the Campi Raudii an extra...
750ml - Case of 6
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$19.20
Ripe notes of yellow plum dance on the palate against a firm, citric background of immense freshness. This stands...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2015
750ml - Case of 3
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$230.95
The 2015 Colore is a breakthrough wine for Bibi Graetz and his unique approach to winemaking and fruit sourcing....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.95
The 2015 I Sodi di San Niccolò is just stratospheric. That's pretty much all there is to it. Plush, deep and...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$115.95
Dark, powerful and explosive, D'Alceo is one of the epic wines of 2015. Crème de cassis, plum, graphite, sage,...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$94.12
I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2015
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$197.86
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body,...
Gruner Veltliner Italian Red Blends Robola Scotch 2015
Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
When people think of fine whisky, their minds typically turn to Scotland. This wild at windy country, battered by the north sea and dotted with mountains, lochs and moors, has been the home of high-quality whisky for over six hundred years. During this time, it has forged a reputation over these centuries which has proven difficult to beat, and which has influenced the rest of the world, from America to Japan and beyond.
The term Scotch refers to either malt or grain whisky, which must be made in one of Scotland’s specified whisky regions, with practices and techniques strictly controlled by a series of stringent regulations. One such regulation is that Scotch must be aged for a minimum of three years, and that the age of the whisky must be clearly printed on the bottle. The quality and style of whisky varies quite significantly from place to place, with certain regions producing light and grassy whisky styles, and others using time-honored practices such as burning peat (a type of moorland soil) during the fermentation to imbue a smoky, earthy character.
There are five categories of Scotch, and each has its own set of distinctive characteristics and typical flavors and aromas. These are single malt Scotch (often referred to as the connoisseur's choice), blended malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended grain Scotch and blended Scotch whisky.