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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.95
The 2018 I Sodi di San Niccolò is the most elegant Sodi I have ever tasted, and I have tasted them all. Sodi can be...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$114.95
The 2018 D'Alceo is a wild, exotic wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot come together in a wine that is...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.45
The 2018 Sammarco is brilliant. Bright and explosive, with tons of linear drive, the 2018 is exceptionally polished....
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$53.76
Rare and confidential Cuvée. On the nose, notes of peach, apricot, and white fruits are revealed. In the mouth,...
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E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$98.94
Bottled at the same time, the 2018 Condrieu La Doriane is a bigger, more luxurious version of the appellation...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
A fantastic nose to this with currant, sage, rosemary and rose-petal character. Sweet tobacco and spicy chocolate,...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$373.61
$397.46
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$378.11
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$147.20
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
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Guidalberto (Tenuta San Guido) Toscana IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$40.37
The 2018 Guidalberto, tasted from an approximate blend from barrel, is positively stellar. I can only hope that the...
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Guidalberto (Tenuta San Guido) Toscana IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$45.41
The 2018 Guidalberto, tasted from an approximate blend from barrel, is positively stellar. I can only hope that the...
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Inama Rosso Bradisismo 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.92
Intense, fruity cab with currants and dried herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with tight, firm tannins and a slightly hard...
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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.45
Le Serre Nuove's approachable style comes from younger vines or those on lighter, sandier soils, whilst retaining its...
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Marchesi Mazzei Toscana Siepi 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$85.88
Extremely perfumed and crystal-clear with violets, plums, raspberries, walnuts and black olives. It’s medium-to...
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Massetino Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$443.28
The 2019 Massetino is 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This is only the third vintage of this cuvée, which adds a...
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Monteverro Tinata IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.89
Color: Deep dark ruby with touches of purple on the rim.
On the nose: Explosion of raspberries and cherry with...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$196.95
This is such a charismatic wine, abundant and packed full of flavour while refined and precise. The palate has...
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Podere Il Carnasciale Toscana Il Caberlot 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$326.89
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
Italian Red Blends Rye Whiskey Viognier 2018
Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.
In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.
Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.
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.