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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $42.00
12 bottles: $37.62
Rúgbraud is a traditional, Icelandic dark rye bread. Rather than baking in an oven, this bread is prepared in the...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.60
12 bottles: $41.04
This limited-edition “winter aquavit” is finished in former Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks. The end result is...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $49.48 $52.08
6 bottles: $40.00
NOSE: Subtle citrus, clean pine, and hints of herbaceous notes. PALATE: Initial brightness for lemon zest, juniper,...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $38.40
Excellent, Highly Recommended - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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91
BTI
90
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $36.48 $38.40
12 bottles: $34.20
This crisp taffel-style aquavit embraces classic North Atlantic tastes whilst pushing into new territory. Pot...
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $53.94
6 bottles: $52.86
Crisp and effusive nose of Meyer lemon blossom, black pepper, and an unmistakable kick of juniper. Bold and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $29.94 $31.58
6 bottles: $28.79
Clear color. Aromas of cucumber, lime and orange candies, and cinnamon confection with a satiny, vibrant, off-dry...
BTI
90
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90
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $103.39
TOP 100 NEW ZEALND WINES 2017 #1 - A superb wine. Quite possibly the greatest expression of syrah that New Zealand...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $42.42

Gin Syrah Iceland New Zealand

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.