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Red
750ml
Bottle: $69.90
The bottled 2021 Valdeginés showed much better than the unbottled sample I tasted last time. The wine is a little...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $334.80 $372.00
The 2021 Viña El Pisón started a little reduced and needed a little bit of time in the glass to open up. It's...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
12 bottles: $27.38
Dense and broad Viñas de Gain with impressive concentration and compact tannins that give gravity to the palate,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.93 $24.60
This deep-garnet-colored wine features a bouquet of purple plum, roasted fennel bulb and flint. Flavors of blackberry...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $117.93 $119.80
Quite a mineral Gran Reserva expression with wet stones and hints of sweet spices to the minty plums and cherries....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.00
12 bottles: $14.25
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.92 $20.80
12 bottles: $19.76
Clean and bright dark cherry in color, this wine has a multitude of differentiated nuances on the nose, intertwining...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $55.90
Lots of vanilla extract and minty oak to the creamy blackberries, Spanish chocolate and cinnamon spices. Juicy and...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $7.13
Fresh and rather tangy, this wine features grapefruit aromas and a zingy, fruit-filled palate.
White
750ml
Bottle: $29.94
This is bright and citrusy with candied lemons and lychee as well as notes of honeysuckle and savory herbs. Medium-...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $64.94
12 bottles: $63.64
Ribera benefited from regular seasons and a very cold winter in 2018, according to Xavier AusĂ s, which is why he's...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.13 $15.93
12 bottles: $10.46
Aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry and melon. Notes of tropical fruit flavors, with balanced acidity. Great with fish...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $20.51 $21.59
12 bottles: $19.76
Our lightest sip yet, with crisp notes of ripe citrus and a hint of rose petals.
White
750ml
Bottle: $26.80
12 bottles: $24.32
An aromatic explosion of citrus flower and tropical fruit like pineapple with crushed rocks. The palate is crisp with...
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
Sauvignon is one of the world's great white grapes. It has adapted to new terroirs almost everywhere, yelding wines...
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $50.16
A hint of sweet yellow corn on the palate gives way to rich vanilla. The palate is complex and full-flavored with a...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.94 $13.87
Richly perfumed with mango and nectarine, mineral and lime. Sweet herbals and a hint of fresh pea out of the pod....
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.49
12 bottles: $15.83
Lime and gooseberry aromas with fennel, a hint of blackcurrant, and a spice/ mineral note. Expansive fruit salad...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.03 $15.59
12 bottles: $13.99
Perfumed and lifted with passionfruit, blackcurrant and sweet herbs. Mandarin notes also. Juicy and mouth-filling...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.99 $16.66
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Select Blocks Organic (Marlborough) comes from two organic blocks, one in the Awatere and...
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Bourbon Sauvignon Blanc Semillon/sauvignon Blanc Tempranillo 750ml

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 green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.