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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $51.28
“A” represents the Antinori family's bet in the production of a rosé wine of absolute quality, made with the...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $55.96
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $62.22
This is so yummy with sliced peaches, lemons and some stone and white pepper. Minerally. It’s medium-bodied and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $99.91
Amazing aromas of lilac flowers and roses. White peaches and fresh pears. Full body, tight and compacted with amazing...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $181.19
Incredibly complex aromas of subtle white stones, slate, light berries and peach character plus a hint of cream....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $52.81
Nuanced flavours and aromas of tangerine, peach, fresh dried petals, citrus, honey and gentle spice. Very rounded,...
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Pale orange-pink. Fresh red berries, nectarine and white flowers on the fragrant nose. The palate offers silky...
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Rose
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Aromas of chalk, stone, light strawberry and lemon follow through to a full body and tangy acidity with plenty of...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $61.17
Very pretty and perfumed with sliced peaches and flowers such as lilacs. Full-bodied, fresh and flavorful. Layered,...
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This is so lovely with the strawberry and cream character but also so much minerality in the form of slate and chalk....
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Rose
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $46.90
Pale rose color with pretty aromas of lavender, rosehip, strawberries, cherries and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with...
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $236.49
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $99.95
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750ml - Case of 6
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Light, vivid peach skin. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red berries, pit fruits, orange zest and honeysuckle....
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $69.28
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $39.15
A crowd-pleasing, easy-sipping rosé, with melon, white cherry and mineral notes, underscored by spice, grapefruit...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $60.37
Create some chatter around your Christmas dinner table by pouring this serious, gastronomic rosé. It’s savoury and...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $109.95
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $115.95
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Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.

One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.

The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.