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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $10.99
A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that incorporate baked...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $54.94
6 bottles: $53.84
COLOR: Deep ruby red colour with pomegranate reflections. NOSE: Ethereal nose which reminds of peach blossoms,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.40
12 bottles: $18.04
COLOR: Ruby red colour with brilliant reflections. NOSE: Vinous aromas on the nose, with scents of cherry, violet and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $23.89
12 bottles: $23.42
COLOR: Deep ruby red in colour. NOSE: On the nose it displays aromas of almond and cinnamon. FLAVOR: Dry on the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $71.64 $79.60
A modern interpretation of Amarone on one hand, yet dense, fresh and altitudinal of feel, brimming with the marrow of...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.25 $12.50
12 bottles: $7.60
Peach please. Sip and savor the juicy peach bubbs. André Peach Bellini is a cocktail that you can't help but take...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.25 $12.50
12 bottles: $7.60
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.25 $12.50
12 bottles: $7.60
Not just any mimosa. Sweet & refreshing pineapple flavor meets Sunday morning brunch! André Pineapple Mimosa is...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.25 $12.50
12 bottles: $7.60
Red
750ml
Bottle: $56.08
12 bottles: $54.96
Balerin Amarone della Valpolicella DOC is a deep garnet red colour. On the nose, it has an intense aroma with evident...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $27.74 $29.20
12 bottles: $26.60
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2019. This easy-drinking whiskey has a straw hue, mild vanilla aroma and feather-light feel on the...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $22.61 $23.80
6 bottles: $14.73
All the cool, crisp notes of sweet summer apples in a light and inviting white wine. Apple FRUITSCATO is the perfect...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $12.57
12 bottles: $9.51
All the cool, crisp notes of sweet summer apples in a light and inviting white wine. Apple FRUITSCATO is the perfect...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $12.57
12 bottles: $9.51
Dark garnet color. Aromas of blueberry acai yogurt, hint of herbal cough lozenge, berry bubblegum, and lavender jelly...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $22.61 $23.80
6 bottles: $14.73
This deliciously sweet blend is made with white wine and natural flavors and bursts with the aroma of fresh-squeezed...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $12.57
12 bottles: $9.51
This deliciously sweet blend is made with white wine and natural flavors and bursts with the aroma of fresh-squeezed...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $22.61 $23.80
6 bottles: $14.73
Silvery amber color. Aromas of tangerine, honey, and passionfruit with a satiny, vibrant, petillant, sweet...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $12.57
12 bottles: $9.51
Silvery amber color. Aromas of tangerine, honey, and passionfruit with a satiny, vibrant, petillant, sweet...
BTI
88
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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $22.61 $23.80
6 bottles: $14.73
Pale pink coral color. Aromas of watermelon, fresh peach, honeysuckle, and apricot with a soft, crisp, petillant,...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $12.57
12 bottles: $9.51
Pale pink coral color. Aromas of watermelon, fresh peach, honeysuckle, and apricot with a soft, crisp, petillant,...
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Aglianico Corvina Blend Fruit Wine Irish Whiskey

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.