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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $29.75
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of fennel seed, sourdough, heavy cream, and roasted corn with a velvety, vibrant, dry...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.90 $17.09
Citrus and slightly tropical notes. Full bodied with good structure, fresh and mineral. Long finish with the light...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $11.70
Broad and creamy on the palate but trimmed by well-cut acidity, this balanced white shows a pleasing range of baked...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.93
12 bottles: $18.55
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $70.99 $76.94
This is a glorious icewine where acidity and sugar are in perfect harmony. The candied orange peel, ginger, straw and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.93
12 bottles: $19.53
Expressive honeyed and rich nose with grassy notes. Mineral, stone and flinty flavours with excellent depth and crisp...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.99
A wine that consistently pleases year after year, this 2021 iteration has lovely upfront lemon blossom, lemon rind,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.00
12 bottles: $17.10
Visual phase: Straw yellow with greenish, bright and clear tones. Nose: Medium-high, citric notes (grapefruit and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $101.46 $106.80
Aromas of lemon and lime zest spring from the glass beneath a razor thin cloud of smokiness. Fresh flavors of...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.90
Tangy and bright with lime citrus and seashells on the nose. Chalky and zesty palate with a medium body and a...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $25.08 $26.40

Albarino Ice Wine Mezcal Rapid Ship

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.