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$17.54
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The Rosso di Montepulciano 2020 has a ruby red colour highlighted by purple streaks. The bouquet presents caresses of...
750ml
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$15.94
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$15.62
A versatile, young red wine with a ruby red colour and a bouquet characterised by inviting aromas of ripe cherries,...
750ml
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$55.51
$61.68
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$54.41
24 Jul, 2023 – This is really velvety and open with a caressing texture that entices with every sip. Medium-bodied...
750ml
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$22.67
$25.19
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$20.51
Notes of red plums and bramble berries with dried rose petals, red licorice and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with...
750ml
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Bright and floral on the nose with orange blossom to the vivid sliced cherry character. Medium body, with ultra-fine...
750ml
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$79.93
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$78.33
Aromas of al dente cherries with citrus peel. Flowers, such as red roses, also come through clearly. Medium to full...
750ml
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$79.83
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Very perfumed with hibiscus flower, citrus and fresh cherry aromas that follow through to a medium body with layers...
750ml
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Riper and richer Roncicone with plums, currants and jam, accompanied by fresh flowers and walnut undertones....
750ml
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$23.99
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A savory version, this Chianti Classico delivers green olive, tomato leaf, iron and tobacco flavors centered on a...
375ml - Case of 12
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This leads off with dark fruit tones of black cherry and blackberry, with contrasting scents of violet and iron...
1.5Ltr
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Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this has such a...
750ml
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$82.94
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$82.00
Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this has such a...
750ml
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$33.49
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$32.83
Intense ruby red in color. An ample and complex bouquet, with distinct notes of flowers, fresh fruit, and spices. The...
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$19.28
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$15.28
From the family of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, this Sangiovese is bold and lush, with aromas of dried cherry, terra...
750ml
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$21.94
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$21.50
Intense ruby red in color with intense cherry and spicy mint characteristics on the nose. Densely rich on the palate,...
750ml
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$28.90
$29.65
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$28.32
A classic Chianti Classico with plums, strawberries and peaches on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with very fine...
375ml
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$12.99
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A layered and juicy red with currant, cedar and some walnut character. It’s full and savory with lovely fruit and...
750ml
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$16.84
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$16.50
A layered and juicy red with currant, cedar and some walnut character. It’s full and savory with lovely fruit and...
750ml
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This riserva has a luminous ruby red color. Appealing aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla...
750ml - Case of 12
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A fresh and crunchy Chianti Classico with sour cherry and sliced orange aromas and flavors. Medium body. Crisp and...
Sangiovese Tequila Vermentinu 2020 Wine
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.