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Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.69 $22.20
12 bottles: $20.28
Our fruit-driven Fiesta Tempranillo is a fantastic representation of vintage and terroir. Bright garnet in color,...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $22.40
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.93
12 bottles: $21.49
A deep nose full of black and purple fruit, iodine, stones, sage and hedgerow. Full-bodied and broad on the palate...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.94 $26.80
12 bottles: $25.42
The grapes for Arano come from our own vineyards in Moradillo de Roa (Burgos) of more than 20 years old. 9 hectares...
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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: $21.50
12 bottles: $21.07
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.94
6 bottles: $24.00
A fresh, balanced and medium-bodied red, with light, taut tannins and a skein of spice well-knit to notes of bitter...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $28.50
12 bottles: $27.93
A polished red, with kirsch and red licorice flavors accented by ground clove and pepper, dark chocolate and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.89
A savory, full-bodied red with olives, blackcurrants, grilled herbs, toast and anchovies on the nose. Gently chewy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.89 $23.20
This has an impressive, ripe dark-fruit nose with hints of coffee and cedar, too. The palate has a very succulent and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $28.90 $29.96
In this wine, aromas of Mission fig, purple plum, milk chocolate and violet set the scene for blackberry preserve,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.94 $28.40
Inky garnet in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of blackberry, dark chocolate and anisette. Blackberry, black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.50
12 bottles: $21.07
Black fruit aromas, well balanced with the oak, bringing sweet spicy and nice toasty notes. Good structure. It is...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.67 $24.08
12 bottles: $17.42
Maroon, with the aroma of fresh, dark fruits like blackberries, and liquorice with sweet tones of nutmeg. Intense in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.89 $24.79
Lush and fruit-forward, with hibiscus accents to the raspberry and plum core, adding mineral and spice details around...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $24.44
Deep crimson red in color with intense, lingering aromas of red berry fruit, cherry, myrtle and juniper. Elegant and...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $29.88
Color: Intense ruby red and covered up to the glass edge, with aubergine peel nuances. Perfume: Very fine and...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.09 $22.20
6 bottles: $13.00
This bright ruby-red wine with violet tones and plums and spices aroma, delights with the softness and balance in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.85 $30.80
A rich, structured red with blueberry and blackberry. Toasted oak and coffee, too. It’s full-bodied and chewy with...
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Carmenere Japanese Whiskey Petit Verdot Tempranillo

The deep blue colored grapes of the Carmenere varietal have their origins in France, where they are still listed as one of the elite grape varietals allowed by French law for the use in Bordeaux wines, generally regarded to be the finest in the world. However, the use of Carmenere grapes in France has been dwindling for many decades now, and it has been in several New World countries where they have seen their renaissance. Although still mostly used as a blending grape, single variety Carmenere wines are greatly sought after as a result of their deep, complex aromas, stunning blood red color and the fact that the grapes, when processed at optimum ripeness, carry some fascinating flavors, including chocolate, tobacco, and spicy cherry notes.

Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.

The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.

Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.

While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.

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.