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Bottle: $29.94
6 bottles: $29.34
Alto Adige is one of the few winegrowing areas of Italy with optimum conditions for Pinot Noir or Pinot Nero, which...
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750ml
Bottle: $65.89 $66.79
The Alois Lageder 2020 Pinot Noir Krafuss has a hard-core vein of minerality that cuts straight through. It is...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $20.71 $21.80
6 bottles: $18.34
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1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.85 $23.00
6 bottles: $13.87
Ruby red in color with hints of garnet. Bolla Pinot Noir is well-balanced and fruit forward, with black cherry and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.58 $14.30
12 bottles: $11.40
Ruby red in color with hints of garnet. Bolla Pinot Noir is well-balanced and fruit forward, with black cherry and...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $8.55
Ruby red in color with a very distinct bouquet of black currants and spices. An attractive, dry and savory flavor...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.56 $18.48
12 bottles: $14.25
Candoni Pinot Noir is elegant and light, fruit forward, and slightly earthy on the palate.? It is dry with a good,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.94
12 bottles: $15.62
This wine is bursting with juicy, fresh fruit notes of boysenberry and ripe Bing cherry, with just a hint of red...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.94
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Attractive aromas of sour cherries, chocolate, dried blood orange and dry earth. Medium-bodied and crunchy with a...
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750ml
Bottle: $26.40
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Here's a new discovery from the Mazon subregion that is closely associated with the cultivation of Pinot Nero. The...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.00
12 bottles: $19.60
Ruby red color, red berries, and cherries matched with soft tannins and some herbs and spice.
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.99
This has aromas of dried violets, cranberries, cloves, olives and ash. Savory, with medium body and supple tannins. I...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $12.87 $14.30
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The color is a vivid purple red, with a rich aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries. Elegant, smooth and lingering,...
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750ml
Bottle: $46.39
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $47.12 $49.60
This is dominated by toasty oak aromas and floral accents, yet flavors of cherry and red berries shine through on the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.11 $15.91
12 bottles: $11.52
With a distinctive balance with bright cherry notes and hints of red berries, it is big, bold, and complex.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.93 $29.40
6 bottles: $19.20
Color: Pale red Aroma: Strawberries, cherries and a touch of spice. Tasting Notes: Cranberry, cherry, raspberry...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.41 $15.17
12 bottles: $12.36
Color: Pale red Aroma: Strawberries, cherries and a touch of spice. Tasting Notes: Cranberry, cherry, raspberry...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.94
12 bottles: $19.54
COLOR: Light ruby red color. NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is typical of the grape variety and very elegant, with...
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Mezcal Pinot Noir Rye Whiskey Italy

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.

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.

Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.

In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.

Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.