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Intense red color with purple reflects, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The palate is...
750ml
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Lovely deep red color with purple tints, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The wine is...
750ml
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$65.89
$66.79
The Alois Lageder 2020 Pinot Noir Krafuss has a hard-core vein of minerality that cuts straight through. It is...
750ml
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$51.64
$53.20
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Appearance: Very fine deep crimson colour.
Nose: Hints of small red and black fruit like raspberries, currants,...
750ml
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$28.80
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$27.36
Earthy nose with mushrooms, undergrowth, dark plums, smoke and toffee. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Round with a...
750ml
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$33.60
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Strikes an appealing balance between spiced notes of black cherry and juicy raspberry at the core and more nuanced...
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$18.74
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Shows appealingly fresh, juicy and vibrant cranberry, strawberry and raspberry flavors, with firm matcha notes....
750ml - Case of 6
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90-92 This is a bit more aromatically elegant than it typically is with its combination of ripe plum liqueur, cassis...
750ml - Case of 6
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A rich, silky red, with smoky overtones gracing the black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. Picks up incense and...
750ml - Case of 3
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$204.00
Complex, savory aromas greet the nose, with shiitake mushroom upon newly rained-on soil, tarragon and soy. A layer of...
750ml - Case of 3
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$128.95
A powerfully intense wine with a core of rose framed by button mushroom and saffron awakens the senses. The palate is...
750ml - Case of 3
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$105.60
Deeply sanguine in color, with intense umami and spice upon entry, the front palate experiences deep red cherries,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$37.50
A succulent red, featuring cherry, currant, earth, spices and a hint of game. Supple and harmonious, with fine cut...
750ml
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$35.35
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$34.64
The wine opens with a mix of inviting floral, rich cherry, and raspberry fruit. The palate delivers more...
750ml
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$59.28
$60.00
Lastly, the 2020 Pinot Noir Isabelle is all Pinot Noir from six different vineyards and four different AVAs. Its...
750ml - Case of 12
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$66.57
This is a wine of fine aromatic purity and fresh, mineral character.
750ml - Case of 12
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750ml
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Pinot Noir from Bloomer Creek's Auten Vineyard. All grapes were crushed and fermented with 100% stem inclusion for...
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$16.25
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Borealis is a quintessentially Oregonian Pinot Noir, shaped by ancient soils, gentle hills, and maritime climate. It...
American Whiskey Bourbon Pinot Noir 2020
The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.
The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.
Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.
Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.
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.
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.