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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.94
Made with a uniquely American perspective, 1000 Stories is crafted to push boundaries. Our bold Pinot Noir brings...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $189.94 $249.88
Pours a lovely golden tawny with aromas of milk chocolate nougat, toasted honeycomb, candied orange, fresh cream, and...
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93
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.49
This golden-hued Bourbon calls to mind butterscotch hard candies, blondie bars, toasted coconut, and sweet cream on...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.41
12 bottles: $11.52
Smooth and full of raspberry flavors on the front of the palate. This is perfect for light fare and cheeses.
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $43.20
Amber in color with aromas of vanilla wafer cookies, cinnamon pastry, bananas flambé, buttered sweet corn bread and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.08
Candied cherry aromas and flavors are fresh and direct, with a juicy finish. Drink now. 2,700 cases made.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $17.99
An easy-drinking fresh California Pinot Noir with hints of blueberries, raspberries and backed by notes of flowers...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.94
12 bottles: $31.30
A to Z has worked over the years with more than 100 Oregon vineyards, noting different profiles within each region,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.80
12 bottles: $26.26
Intense red color with purple reflects, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The palate is...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.80
12 bottles: $26.26
Lovely deep red color with purple tints, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The wine is...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $56.49 $59.46
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The nose is somewhat tight at first, but opens to aromas of coffee cake, fruit cup, and faint notes of cherry,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.78
Golden amber color. Aromas of hot cinnamon candies, milk chocolate, corn pops, maple syrup, and toast with a supple,...
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92
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90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.51 $21.68
12 bottles: $17.42
The 2022 Pinot Noir opens with a mentholated freshness, mixing wild berries and hints of sage. This is juicy and...
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91
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90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $30.41 $33.79
CHERRY | CINNAMON | VIBRANT Pulled from multiple vineyards throughout the northern Willamette Valley, this wine...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $83.89
6 bottles: $82.21
The bright red cherries and flowers are framed in spicy, oak-derived aromas with a leafy edge. There’s blueberry...
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92
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $92.99
6 bottles: $91.13
BOYSENBERRY | CEDAR | SUPPLE
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $40.89
12 bottles: $40.07
Pretty and inviting, the medium-bodied 2021 Pinot Noir Breaking Ground pours a ripe ruby color and has a perfume of...
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93
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91
Red
375ml
Bottle: $31.49
12 bottles: $30.86
BOYSENBERRY | CEDAR | SUPPLE
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $82.89
6 bottles: $81.23
Brilliant ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe red fruit, candied flowers, black cardamom and musky earth, and a...
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90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $33.60 $38.40
Many argue that crafting a perfectly well balanced whiskey blend is harder than distilling whiskey itself. We're not...

American Whiskey Bourbon Pinot Noir

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.