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Podere Il Carnasciale Toscana Il Caberlot 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$440.95
$449.17
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
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Querciabella Camartina 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
This supple red is highlighted by black currant, blackberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and leather. Shows fine...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$279.93
The 2018 Baffonero is a worthy follow up to the 2017. Whereas so many 2018s lean towards the more gracious end of the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$115.89
Ripe, featuring plum, raisin and fruitcake flavors shaded by leather, oak spices and iron. Backed by lively acidity...
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San Leonardo Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.84
A graceful red, beginning quietly with a pure note of ripe black currant, with the palate slowly expanding to weave...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$739.95
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$264.94
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$313.10
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Solaia Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$316.28
Produced since 1978, Solaia comes from a 20-hectare vineyard with a southwestern exposure at around 350-400 metres...
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Tenuta Di Biserno Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$183.74
The 2018 Biserno is a beast of a wine (packaged in a heavy glass bottle) that fills the room with its perfumes as you...
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Tenuta Di Biserno Toscana Lodovico 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$1122.45
$1145.81
The Tenuta di Biserno 2018 Lodovico shows a high degree of focus and sharpness in this vintage that was not always...
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Tenuta Di Biserno Toscana Lodovico 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$481.78
The Tenuta di Biserno 2018 Lodovico shows a high degree of focus and sharpness in this vintage that was not always...
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Tenuta Di Trinoro Toscana IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$246.77
Andrea Franchetti's 2018 Tenuta di Trinoro reminds me of the wines he made a decade ago or more. This dark, full and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$153.08
Guado al Tasso 2018 makes waves. Its nose has a leafy, almost herbal character and is quite different from the past...
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Tenuta Luce Toscana Della Vite 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$94.95
Very focused and classy on the nose with blackberries, currants, mushrooms and dark bark. It’s full-bodied with a...
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Tignanello Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$168.95
This wine brought to mind precise imagery of tailcoats, striped dress pants, wingtip collar shirts and other...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.93
A rich, layered red with berries, chocolate and blueberries. Lightly smoky. It’s full-bodied and layered with ripe...
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.