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750ml
Bottle:
$120.79
6 bottles:
$120.00
Aromas of chocolate powder, orange peel and dried strawberry. Medium body, intense and silky tannins and a flavorful...
750ml
Bottle:
$89.39
6 bottles:
$87.60
Lo Zoccolaio own vineyards in a number of communes, but their Riserva comes from the Ravera cru in Novello. It...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$218.95
A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$320.78
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$139.95
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$394.72
Bruno Giacosa, who passed away last January, was known for the extraordinary elegance of his Barolos and Barbarescos....
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Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$254.57
Expressive aromas and flavors of ripe cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and eucalyptus are the hallmarks of this...
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Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$254.34
The aromas of rose petals, strawberries and dark fruits are breathtaking. Full-bodied, very fine and tight with a...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.95
Aromas of ripe strawberry, violet, rose petal and sandalwood follow through a full body, round and very silky tannins...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$93.95
Ciabot Mentin and Pajana are both single vineyards. Because they are solely farmed by this estate, these names have...
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2012
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$301.76
$321.02
The 2012 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is pure class. A decidedly sensual, inviting Bricco delle Viole, the 2012 fleshes...
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Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$226.12
Richly textured and spiced, this red features cherry, licorice, tar and leather flavors. Direct and almost fleshy,...
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Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta 2012
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$477.03
A wealth of cherry flavor is surrounded by cut grass, tar, tobacco and iron notes in this complex, intense red....
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Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$250.03
Intensely fragrant, this offers enticing scents of woodland berry, violet, rose, aromatic herb and new leather....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$527.95
The Giuseppe Mascarello 2012 Barolo Riserva Monprivato Cà d'Morissio is only made in the best vintages. We did not...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$325.14
The 2012 Barolo Tre Tine is lifted, precise and gracious, with beams of firm supporting tannin that give the wine its...
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$149.28
Crazy aromas of Indian spices and fresh herbs with an undertone of ripe plums. Full body, round tannins and rich,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$120.95
Shows firm tannins and pretty structure for the vintage. Tight and precise with super polished tannins and a lovely...
Irish Whiskey Melon de Bourgogne Nebbiolo 2012
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.
One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing with a wide range of foods.
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.