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Garage Wine Co. Carignan 'Vigno' 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.31
There are three Carignan/Cariñena wines from the same vineyard in Truquilemu in 2018, and the 2018 Vigno comes from...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.46
After 20 harvests comes their first Cru, the 2018 Cru Truquilemu, which they describe as "Truqui with more stuffing."...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.28
A full, large-scale version, with beautiful freshness to the yuzu, star fruit and persimmon flavors. Notes of sea...
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Jean-Michel Gerin Condrieu La Loye 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.28
Shows honeysuckle, green herbs and white peach that merge on the palate, with green plum, floral accents and creamed...
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Philippe Pacalet Condrieu 2019
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$135.77
Lush, captivating, exotic nose with aromas of vineyard peach, ripe apricots, herbs, and sweet pears. Robust...
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Philippe Pacalet Condrieu 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$268.55
Lush, captivating, exotic nose with aromas of vineyard peach, ripe apricots, herbs, and sweet pears. Robust...
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Philippe Pacalet Condrieu 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$135.77
Lush, captivating, exotic nose with aromas of vineyard peach, ripe apricots, herbs, and sweet pears. Robust...
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Pierre Jean Villa Condrieu Jardin Suspendu 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.12
This has a creamy, hedonistic feel, with honeycomb, apricot, brioche, white ginger and creamed yellow apple flavors...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.95
Greenish yellow. High-pitched, minerally citrus and orchard fruit aromas show excellent clarity and a hint of pungent...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.95
Green-tinged straw. Penetrating scents of fresh citrus and pit fruits are joined by hints of chalky minerals, ginger...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2016
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$71.20
Pretty, with flashes of verbena and creme fraiche aromas giving way to green plum, peach and apricot flavors. The...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2019
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$81.32
94-95 Limpid, green-hued yellow. Displays floral scents, an exotic touch of saffron, incisive, mineral-driven citrus...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.28
94-95 Limpid, green-hued yellow. Displays floral scents, an exotic touch of saffron, incisive, mineral-driven citrus...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.95
Always beautiful, and a wine you don’t hear enough about, Rostaing’s 2020 Condrieu La Bonnette has vibrant notes...
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Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.43
Always beautiful, and a wine you don’t hear enough about, Rostaing’s 2020 Condrieu La Bonnette has vibrant notes...
Bourbon Carignan Loureiro Viognier
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.
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.