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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$130.95
A dark, super-ripe wine, the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage. Smoke, tar, incense, licorice...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$114.46
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$117.09
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$102.64
A harmonious Valpolicella in a richer style, displaying a lovely range of plumped black cherry, star anise, espresso...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$120.36
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$105.11
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$98.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$162.62
Aromas of baked plum, blue flowers, new leather and oak-driven spice are front and center. On the enveloping palate,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$186.62
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$194.76
COLOR: Dark ruby red.
NOSE: Dried violets, blueberries, Sichuan pepper, humus, rhubarb, rosewood, walnuts and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$179.45
COLOR: Dark ruby red.
NOSE: Dried violets, blueberries, Sichuan pepper, humus, rhubarb, rosewood, walnuts and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.10
A fresh, lightly exotic nose, offering dates, figs, fresh earth and a hint of toasted coconut. On the palate...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.82
COLOR: Dark ruby red.
NOSE: Dried violets, blueberries, Sichuan pepper, humus, rhubarb, rosewood, walnuts and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.35
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Zenato Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$99.74
Zenato’s 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a massive, towering wine bursting with black cherries, dried...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$178.14
This is a huge and impressive wine, but somehow graceful and subtle. It packs an eclectic array of brambleberry...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$100.50
This is one of those wines where your nose is in the glass for ages, enjoying the complex array of aromas that range...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$373.97
Long and silky, this harmonious red offers fine-grained tannins swathed in flavors of ripe black cherry puree,...
Bourbon Corvina Blend Mencia
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
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.