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  2020 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $599. 00

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  Closure: Cork

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  Proprietor Paul-Vincent Avril expects to bottle 100,000 bottles of something approximating this "final blend," tasted out of foudre. A blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah and other permitted varieties, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape looked exceptional on this day, offering up scents of framboise and kirsch alongside dried flowers and Asian spices. Full-bodied yet weightless, silky and long, this is special stuff, complex and balanced. Drink: 2022-2040.
  96-98 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

  The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed brilliantly and is certainly one of the stars in the vintage. Based on 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties, it shines for its elegance and purity, offering a wonderful core of red and black fruits, medium to full body, silky, incredibly polished tannins, flawless balance, and already complex notes of flowers, sappy garrigue, Provençal spice. It has the estate's incredible ability to bring wonderful intensity and richness while staying graceful and seamless. It reminds me slightly of the 2012, possibly the 2006, and while it already offers pleasure, it will evolve for 20+ years in cold cellars. Drink: 2022-2044.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  Beguiling, with a plume of black tea and incense leading off, followed by black cherry reduction, cassis, melted black licorice, warm earth, singed tobacco and garrigue accents. Offers breadth and depth with a seamless feel, capped by a subtle mineral edge that lingers lengthily amid the beautiful fruit. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2024 through 2040.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  A very Clos des Papes vintage,' says Vincent Avril, and I know what he means - a vintage that naturally delivers the kind of fresh, elegant wines that this estate is famous for. A tasting of several foudres point to a wine with natural, easy balance. The Mourvèdre is excellent here this year, and adds great depth to the fresh and delightful Grenache that has notes of black tea, black cherry and iron. Elegant and very fine. Drink: 2023-2042.
  98 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Vermouth (500ml)

  ITALY

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 17%

  First there was "Dry". Now there's "Extra Dry." Released in the year of Cocchi’s 130th anniversary, this classic-style vermouth is based on a Piedmontese recipe using local ingredients. The base wine is Cortese, the same grape used for Gavi DOCG. The Artemisia Absinthium is entirely harvested from the Piemonte mountains. The aromatic profile is characterized by Menta di Pancalieri, a local variety of peppermint, and lemon, traditionally used to garnish vermouth in the region. Other botanicals include angelica, coriander and cardamom for a fragrant and balanced character. This vermouth will enhance classic cocktails such as the Martini or the Bamboo (40ml Cocchi Extra Dry stirred with 40ml Dry sherry, garnished with lime zest or basil leaf), but it also shines when served with tonic water (elderflower tonic is the preferred choice) or simply sipped over ice. Best consumed within a month after opening. 17% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Look for a pale straw hue and fresh green apple and white flower aromas. The palate is zippy and remarkably light, with mouthwatering lemon peel and the barest hints of fresh herbs and peppermint on the super-clean, brisk exhale. Martini-worthy. 97 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  2018 Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Flor

  Sardinia, ITALY

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  The production of Vernaccia in the lower Valley of the Tirso in Sardinia, has its roots in very ancient times.  Maturation takes place in chestnut barrels which are oxygenated, and the wine develops a flor, a natural, native yeast growth which acts as a protective layer, while also imparting certain flavours and aromas to the wine. Sherry is also made with a similar production method, and the resulting wine is not unlike a full-bodied fino Sherry.
  Bright amber colour with rose gold tinged edges. The nose offers up a fino sherry like aromatic profile lead by an assortment of nuts including hazelnut and almonds with some salty saline like notes also present. Well rounded and silken in its feel the palate is laden with hazelnut, roasted almond and salted cashew flavours. Finishes bone dry with a salty hazelnut aftertaste.
  Alc. 15.5%

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• Coravin Pivot Device Plus

  UNITED STATES

  $240. 00

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms. Utilizing proven Coravin technology and featuring a friendly and functional design, the Coravin Pivot system lets you pour wine effortlessly.

  Once you've opened a bottle, using a combination of the Pivot Stopper and device, you can preserve the the life of the remaining wine for up to 4 weeks. This unit is perfect for preserving your everyday wines, or for stretching out that special bottle a little bit longer. The Pivot system works on any style of closure, including both corks and screw caps. Simply remove the cork or screwcap, pour a glass, and preserve your wine by inserting the Coravin Pivot stopper. For dispensing wine you simply need to insert the device into the stopper and pour a glass, no need to push a button. Please note that this system does not work with sparkling wines.

  This pack contains:

  • 1 x Coravin Pivot Device

  • 2 x Pivot Stoppers

  • 2 x Gas Capsules

  • 1 x Coravin Pivot Aerator

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• Coravin Timeless Six Plus Keith Haring Artist Edition

  UNITED STATES

  $699. 00

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms.

  Featuring a limited edition design by the legendary artist, Keith Haring, the Model Six is a fusion of elegance and technology which lets you pour wine effortlessly without removing the cork, so you can enjoy the rest of the bottle another day.

  Model Six now comes with the New and improved SmartClamps™, previously only featured in the more expensive models, which allows even quicker and smoother access to the bottle. Includes 3 Coravin Capsules to pour up to 45 glasses of wine.

  This pack contains:

  • Coravin Timeless Six Plus Keith Haring Artist Edition Unit

  • 6 x Screw Caps (for Stelvin wine bottles)

  • 1 x Coravin Aerator

  • 3 x Gas Capsules

  • 1 x Carry Case

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• Coravin Device Timeless Three Plus

  UNITED STATES

  $399. 00

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms. Utilizing proven Coravin technology and featuring a friendly and functional design, the Coravin Timeless Three Wine System lets you pour wine effortlessly without removing the cork, so you can enjoy the rest of the bottle another day.
  Timeless Three now comes with the New and improved SmartClamps™, previously only featured in the more expensive models, which allows even quicker and smoother access to the bottle. Includes 2 Coravin Pure Gas Capsules to pour up to 30 glasses of wine.

  This pack contains:

  • 1 x Coravin Timeless Three Plus Unit

  • 2 x Coravin Pure Gas Capsule

  • 2 x Coravin Standard Screw Caps

  • 1 x Coravin Timeless Aerator

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• Coravin Timeless Fast Pour Needle

  UNITED STATES

  $61. 99

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  Coravin Timeless Needles are specially designed to pierce through natural or agglomerated cork and allow you to pour wine without opening the bottle. The wider design of the Coravin Timeless Fast Pour Needle allows it to pour wine 20% faster than the Timeless Standard Needle. All Coravin Timeless Needles are made of stainless steel with a non-stick coating, providing durability and easy insertion for hundreds of pours.

  Not compatible with Timeless Eleven or Pivot™ Wine Preservation Systems.

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• Coravin Sparkling CO2 Capsules 6pk

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  Coravin Pure™ Sparkling CO2 Capsules power your Coravin Sparkling™ System. These replacement Capsules are filled with pure CO2, the same gas that creates bubbles in sparkling wine, to preserve its taste and effervescence for up to 4 weeks. Each Capsule preserves up to 7 standard bottles of sparkling wine.

  Only compatible with the Coravin Sparkling™ Sparkling Wine Preservation System.

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• Coravin Sparkling Stoppers 2pk

  $150. 00

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  Additional Coravin Sparkling™ Stoppers allow you to preserve even more bottles with your Coravin Sparkling™ System, so you will never have to pick between your favorite champagnes or other sparkling wines. Sparkling Stoppers fit on all standard sparkling wine bottles, up to magnums.

  Only compatible with the Coravin Sparkling™ Sparkling Wine Preservation System.

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• Coravin Sparkling Unit

  $699. 00

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  Coravin Sparkling™ is the sparkling wine preservation system that allows you to open a bottle one weekend, then finish it at brunch the next. Whether it’s a pre-dinner glass of bubbly, celebrating the end of a long day, or kicking off the weekend, now you can pop any bottle of sparkling wine without hesitation. The Coravin Sparkling™ Sparkling Wine Preservation System preserves the crisp flavor and effervescence of your favorite sparkling wines for up to 4 weeks, guaranteeing that the last glass will taste just as amazing as the first.

  This pack contains:

  • Coravin Sparkling™ Charger

  • 2 x Coravin Sparkling™ Stoppers

  • 4 x Coravin Pure™ Sparkling CO2 Capsules

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• Coravin Pivot Device Black

  $195. 00

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  $2340.00 Dozen

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms. Utilizing proven Coravin technology and featuring a friendly and functional design, the Coravin Pivot system lets you pour wine effortlessly.

  Once you've opened a bottle, using a combination of the Pivot Stopper and device, you can preserve the the life of the remaining wine for up to 4 weeks. This unit is perfect for preserving your everyday wines, or for stretching out that special bottle a little bit longer. The Pivot system works on any style of closure, including both corks and screw caps. Simply remove the cork or screwcap, pour a glass, and preserve your wine by inserting the Coravin Pivot stopper. For dispensing wine you simply need to insert the device into the stopper and pour a glass, no need to push a button. Please note that this system does not work with sparkling wines.

  This pack contains:

  • 1 x Coravin Pivot Device

  • 2 x Pivot Stoppers

  • 1 x Gas Capsule

  
  

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• Coravin Vintage Cork Needle

  $61. 99

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  The Vintage Cork Needle is thinner than the Standard needle and is designed for the older vintage bottles in your collection that may have a fragile cork. The thinner needle will be gentler on the cork. This results in a slightly slower pour than the Standard Needle, but patience has its rewards.

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• Coravin Device Model 6 Piano Black

  $675. 00

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  $8100.00 Dozen

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms.

  Featuring colours inspired by luxury and enhanced by chrome accents, Model Six is a fusion of elegance and technology which lets you pour wine effortlessly without removing the cork, so you can enjoy the rest of the bottle another day.

  Model Six now comes with the New and improved SmartClamps™, previously only featured in the more expensive models, which allows even quicker and smoother access to the bottle. Includes 3 Coravin Capsules to pour up to 45 glasses of wine.

  This pack contains:

  • Coravin Unit Model Six

  • 1 x Screw Cap (for Stelvin wine bottles)

  • 2 x Gas Capsules

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• Coravin Device Model Five Graphite

  $565. 00

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  $6780.00 Dozen

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  You love a glass of wine in the evening, and now you don't need to worry about drinking the entire bottle or limiting yourself to only one kind of wine - whether you're craving red or white (or both) Coravin gives you complete freedom to enjoy wine on your own terms.

  Model Five is the Coravin standard, featuring the perfect balance between elegance and durability. It features a classic, timeless design which lets you pour wine effortlessly without removing the cork, so you can enjoy the rest of the bottle another day.

  Model Five now comes with the New and improved SmartClamps™, previously only featured in the more expensive models, which allows even quicker and smoother access to the bottle. Includes 3 Coravin Capsules to pour up to 45 glasses of wine.

  This pack contains:

  • Coravin Unit Model Five

  • 1 x Screw Cap (for Stelvin wine bottles)

  • 3 x Gas Capsules

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• Coravin Device Timeless Eleven

  UNITED STATES

  $899. 00

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  The Coravin Timeless Eleven system is the latest addition to the Coravin family – the first Bluetooth connected and fully automatic Wine Preservation System. Simply insert the Needle through the cork, tip the bottle, and automatically pour your wine. Its LED display features intuitive icons that let you know when to charge your System or replace the Coravin Capsule. You can even optimize your argon gas usage by switching between pour sizes at the press of a button. The light ring changes from blue to green when the System is fully engaged in the bottle and ready to pour. Timeless Eleven connects to the Coravin Moments App to check your system stats and craft unique wine moments with food, music, and more.

  Please note at this stage the Coravin Timeless Eleven does not work with Rockford Basket Press and Rifle Range bottles due to their irregular shape. 

  This pack contains:

  • Coravin Device Timeless Eleven

  • Carry case

  • 2 x Coravin Screwcaps

  • 4 x Coravin Pure Capsules

  • 1 x Coravin Aerator

  • USB Cord

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• Coravin Gas Supply Capsules Three Pack

  UNITED STATES

  $44. 99

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  $539.88 Dozen

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  This pack contains three Coravin refill capsules enabling you to pour up to 45 glasses of wine.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 8 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  The Darroze Grand Assemblage series features Armagnacs bottled at different ages, all at around 43%. This eight year old is the entry level in the series, showcasing the young spirit with minimal oak influence. Fruit is sourced from the Bas Armagnac Landais region.

  Other reviews... Dry, nutty and fruity with an oily spice and woody tobacco note. The finish has lingering spice with hints of green olive. 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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  Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake (300ml)

  Yamaguchi, JAPAN

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Plastic Stopper

  Brewed by Asahi Shuzo based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai focus on high quality, supremely modern Junmai Daiginjo sake using only Yamada Nishiki rice. Dassai are also unique in the industry having adapted their methods and brewery to be able to brew year round.

  Tasting Note: Pours a pale, water white colour in the glass. Supremely elegant on the nose, showing honeysuckle, white strawberry, watermelon rind, along with subtle cream and nougat. Likewise the palate is equally elegant and pure, with green melon and white strawberry sitting alongside pastry, nougat, panna cotta, and vanilla notes. Extremely refined, and with more than a passing resemblance to a crisp white wine, serve this sake chilled on its own or along with fresh dishes such as squid or red snapper sashimi.
  Alc 16%
  Rice Polishing: 23%

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  The medium dry Asahi Shuzo NV Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo should be one of the lowest Seimaibuai (23%) sakes in Japan. It is pure and clean, with light but complex scents of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, banana and fresh rice. On the palate it is broad and smooth with a clean spicy finish. Rice: Yamada Nishiki. Alcohol: 16%.
  93 points
  Liwen Hao - Wine Advocate (Nov 2017)

  From Japan’s far west beyond Hiroshima, Dassai produces only junmai daiginjo in three main styles; 23, 39 and 50, reflecting their respective polishing ratios. This lovely aromatic daiginjo displays plenty of intense, fragrant floral and melon notes, fresh without the unpasteurised zing of nama sake. It is smooth and richly flavoured with melon, pear, peach and touches of coconut and cinnamon. There is a lovely rich texture and elegant, long dry finish.
  94 points
  Anthony Rose - Decanter

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  Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720ml)

  Yamaguchi, JAPAN

  $155. 00

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  $1860.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Plastic Stopper

  Brewed by Asahi Shuzo based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai focus on high quality, supremely modern Junmai Daiginjo sake using only Yamada Nishiki rice. Dassai are also unique in the industry having adapted their methods and brewery to be able to brew year round.

  Tasting Note: Pours a pale, water white colour in the glass. Supremely elegant on the nose, showing honeysuckle, white strawberry, watermelon rind, along with subtle cream and nougat. Likewise the palate is equally elegant and pure, with green melon and white strawberry sitting alongside pastry, nougat, panna cotta, and vanilla notes. Extremely refined, and with more than a passing resemblance to a crisp white wine, serve this sake chilled on its own or along with fresh dishes such as squid or red snapper sashimi.
  Alc 16%
  Rice Polishing: 23%

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  The medium dry Asahi Shuzo NV Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo should be one of the lowest Seimaibuai (23%) sakes in Japan. It is pure and clean, with light but complex scents of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, banana and fresh rice. On the palate it is broad and smooth with a clean spicy finish. Rice: Yamada Nishiki. Alcohol: 16%.
  93 points
  Liwen Hao - Wine Advocate (Nov 2017)

  From Japan’s far west beyond Hiroshima, Dassai produces only junmai daiginjo in three main styles; 23, 39 and 50, reflecting their respective polishing ratios. This lovely aromatic daiginjo displays plenty of intense, fragrant floral and melon notes, fresh without the unpasteurised zing of nama sake. It is smooth and richly flavoured with melon, pear, peach and touches of coconut and cinnamon. There is a lovely rich texture and elegant, long dry finish.
  94 points
  Anthony Rose - Decanter

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  Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720ml)

  Yamaguchi, JAPAN

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Plastic Stopper

  Brewed by Asahi Shuzo based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai focus on high quality, supremely modern Junmai Daiginjo sake using only Yamada Nishiki rice. Dassai are also unique in the industry having adapted their methods and brewery to be able to brew year round.

  Tasting Note: Pours a pale, water white colour in the glass. Displays a highly engaging nose of white florals, strawberry and cream, along with green melon, honeydew, and a hint of spearmint lift. The palate is equally as pretty with flavours very much fruit driven rather than the more common rice and yeast notes. Green melon, white peach, and pear lead out, supported by nougat, cream, with a touch of jasmine rice and subtle sweetness on the finish the only clue to its origin. What stands out is how elegant and pure this sake is, showing more in common with an aromatic white wine that is the norm. A very modern take, and one well suited to clean and fresh food matches such as kingfish sashimi or shellfish dishes. Highly recommended. Serve chilled.
  Alc 16%
  Rice Polishing: 39%

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  Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake (1800ml)

  Yamaguchi, JAPAN

  $300. 00

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  $3600.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Plastic Stopper

  Brewed by Asahi Shuzo based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai focus on high quality, supremely modern Junmai Daiginjo sake using only Yamada Nishiki rice. Dassai are also unique in the industry having adapted their methods and brewery to be able to brew year round.

  Tasting Note: Pours a pale, water white colour in the glass. Supremely elegant on the nose, showing honeysuckle, white strawberry, watermelon rind, along with subtle cream and nougat. Likewise the palate is equally elegant and pure, with green melon and white strawberry sitting alongside pastry, nougat, panna cotta, and vanilla notes. Extremely refined, and with more than a passing resemblance to a crisp white wine, serve this sake chilled on its own or along with fresh dishes such as squid or red snapper sashimi.
  Alc 16%
  Rice Polishing: 23%

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  The medium dry Asahi Shuzo NV Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo should be one of the lowest Seimaibuai (23%) sakes in Japan. It is pure and clean, with light but complex scents of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, banana and fresh rice. On the palate it is broad and smooth with a clean spicy finish. Rice: Yamada Nishiki. Alcohol: 16%.
  93 points
  Liwen Hao - Wine Advocate (Nov 2017)

  From Japan’s far west beyond Hiroshima, Dassai produces only junmai daiginjo in three main styles; 23, 39 and 50, reflecting their respective polishing ratios. This lovely aromatic daiginjo displays plenty of intense, fragrant floral and melon notes, fresh without the unpasteurised zing of nama sake. It is smooth and richly flavoured with melon, pear, peach and touches of coconut and cinnamon. There is a lovely rich texture and elegant, long dry finish.
  94 points
  Anthony Rose - Decanter

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  De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat (500ml)

  Riverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  ABV: 18%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Aged for 8 years in oak this excellent liqueur Muscat opens with a deep sienna brown colour with a green olive hue. Exhibiting aromas of honeyed raisins, Christmas cake, toffee, light marmalade and rancio characters, the nose displays great intensity. Rich and mouthfilling the palate possesses luscious flavours of honey raisins, toffee, caramel and marmalade that coat the palate with an oil like viscosity followed by some Christmas cake and rancio characters. Well integrated spirit with a very long honeyed raisin, toffee, marmalade, Christmas cake and rancio aftertaste. Trophy winner at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
  Alc 18%

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  Delgado Zuleta La Goya Manzanilla Sherry (375ml)

  San Lucar de Barrameda, Jerez, SPAIN

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now (2018)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Screw Cap

  Manzanilla Sherries stay in their blending soleras for at least 3 years and often 5 or more, yet this remarkable amount of care and costly maturation doesn’t translate into higher prices. Unlike 'Grand Cru' Champagne for example, world class Manzanillas are accessible even to those on a modest income. Delagado Zuleta is the oldest family-run Bodega in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, established in 1744. The La Goya brand was created in 1918 when famous Flamenco dancer and Caple singer, Aurora Jauffre, allowed the winery to use her artistic name of 'La Goya' for their best Manzanilla sherry.

  Pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing evokes aromas of flor yeast, a light nuttiness, bready characters and traces of sea spray as an end note. Light, very fine and fresh with a bone dry finish the palate is elegantly flavoured with dried nuts, flor yeast and a subtle oily breadiness. Dry, lightly salted finish with a medium to long salted nut and flor yeast aftertaste.
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  Alc. 15%

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• Distilleries de Provence Absinthe Trio Gift Pack (3 x 100ml)

  Provence, FRANCE

  $74. 99

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  Three contrasting styles make up this educational gift pack which includes one 100ml bottle of each of the following absinthes:

  Absente 55%, composed of a perfect mix of wormwood, mugwort, anise seed, lemon balm and peppermint. A classic expression that's delicately sweet and slightly fresh and spicy. 

  Grande Absente 69% is a traditional style with more of a bitter taste due to a higher proportion of wormwood and less sugar.

  Absente 26 fluo 26%, a low alcohol absinthe composed of mugwort, wormwood plants, southernwood, green anise, lemon balm and peppermint - also reported to glow in the dark under certain lighting conditions due to the presence of riboflavin.

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  2020 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $320. 00

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  Closure: Cork

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  This great Chateauneuf combines the richness of the vintage with remarkable precision and vitality. Stacks of ripe damson plum, licorice and candied orange. Great tannin structure and lots of power on the full-bodied palate, with bitter chocolate and a stony character that builds at the very long, super-focused finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Another beautiful wine from Laurent, his 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a classic blend of 82% Grenache, 5% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, and the rest Vaccarese and Counoise, all from the northern part of the appellation, aged in tank. Perfumed red fruits, rose petals, spice, and sappy, peppery garrigue all flow to a medium to full-bodied, seamless 2020 with silky tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish. It needs 3-5 years in the cellar to hit the early stages of its drink window, where it should keep nicely for over a decade. Drink: 2022-2033.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  Little herbal note to the fruit bringing some complexity, this is saline, light, fresh, fluid and drinkable. Plenty of texture and interest to the fruit, with really searching tannins. Needs time to come round, will be elegant and charming when it does. Fruit, structure, fragrance and energy - it's got the lot. Very Charvin. Organically grown in the northwest of the appellation, in lieux-dits Cabrières and Maucoil where there's galets roulés and sand. It's fermented and then aged for 21 months in concrete using indigenous yeasts, then bottled unfiltered. Drink: 2025-2032.
  95 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  Emilio Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximenez (375ml)

  Jerez, SPAIN

  $29. 99

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  ABV: 17%

  Closure: Cork

  We’ve given exceptionally good reviews to the Hidalgo and Valdespino Pedro Ximenez, but the Lustau is on another level when it comes to flavour concentration. The only way to describe the viscosity of this wine is to dip a warm tea spoon into a tub of wild honey (not the dilute supermarket sort) and add it to an equal part of warm water. In short the palate weight is about double that of the Hidalgo and Valdespino Pedro Ximenez.

  Very deep, dark sienna brown colour with a deep olive green hue. Aroma of molasses, spice, burnt toffee, and treacle. The palate is filled with the flavours of raisin concentrate, with the texture of warm honey. Velvet smooth, layers of molasses and toffee emerge over wild honey and embraced by a warm and mellow spirit back ground. Very long concentrated honey aftertaste.
  A superb drink. (2002)
  Alc/Vol 17%

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• Emilio Lustau Don Nuno Dry Oloroso Sherry

  Jerez, SPAIN

  $47. 99

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  $575.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 20%

  Closure: Cork

  The secret of fine sherry lies in its careful aging and blending. Lustau has perfected their technique and has been producing award-winning sherries since 1896. Aged in American Oak casks for 12 years, this dry oloroso offers appetizing aromas of pecan, walnut and fig, infused with a touch of smoke. Concentrated flavors of roasted nuts, dried fruit and brown sugar are complemented by delicate acidity and a smooth, mellow finish.

  Other reviews... "If you are looking for a dry sherry made in a slightly more oxidized style, the non-vintage Dry Oloroso Don Nuno Solera Reserva is your choice. Again, a nuttiness (in this case, walnuts) intermixed with a hint of Chinese black tea combine with salty, caramelized flavors make for a delicious glass of sherry".
  94 points and 'Best Buy,' Robert Parker (Aug 2012)

  "Fragrant and youthful with nut, vanilla, orange, cocoa, coffee and chocolate notes. Brisk, focused and linear style with a classic austerity. Drink: From 2010. 4 stars, 16.5/20 points Decanter: (Jan 2011)

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  Emilio Lustau Jarana Light Fino Sherry

  Jerez,

  $32. 99

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  A powerful, salty fino made from the Palimino grape. Only the most delicate soleras that remain under flor are bottled as fino. Bright deep straw colour with pale gold hue. Magnificent nose with aroma of nuts, flor yeast and salted roast almonds. The palate is a delight with very distinctive flavours that make this sherry a superb aperitif. The taste of salt hits the palate first and is beautifully integrated by background flavours of flor yeast and almonds. Excellent length, followed by a crisp acid finish and a very long salted almond aftertaste.
  Drink now. (2002)
  Alc./Vol. 15.5%

  RATING: 96/100

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  Equipo Navazos La Bota 111 Manzanilla Florpower MMXVIII

  Sanlucar de Barrameda, SPAIN

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 15%

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  Equipo Navazos is perhaps the most significant thing to have happened in the world of Sherry for a very long time. It has some of the most influential people in the fine wine world raving about the quality of these wines, and they are talking about the quality first and the fact that they are Sherries second. These are wines to make Sherry sexy again. They are also as rare as hens’ teeth and are being sought after with the same urgency that wealthy Burgundy collectors seek out the wines of DRC or the greatest Montrachet. This makes sense: these wines are every bit as profound, deep, long and complex as any bottle of DRC (and that is no insult to DRC!)

  The Navazos Sherries are drawn from several bodegas, and represent a variety of styles: Manzanilla, Fino, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Cream and even a brandy. The wines are bottled in limited series, in successive numbered editions, dated and named “La Bota de….” (the cask of…). The date of each saca, or racking, has been precisely stated on the label so that it is possible to compare editions of the same solera. This also enables precise tracking of the evolution of the wines, as these wines are expected to evolve in the bottle (it’s Sherry, but not as we know it). These are once off bottlings and once the bottles for each La Bota… release are spoken for, there are no more.

  Other Reviews....
  The young and tender 2018 La Bota de Manzanilla 111 Florpower MMXVIII was shy and austere, but after bottling (it was bottled in February 2022), it was a bit dizzy in the nose, but the palate shows much better, like many of the 2018 wines I had seen in other bottlings. It's a cooler year with balance and freshness and aging potential. Drink 2022 - 2027.
  94 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sep 09, 2022)

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  Equipo Navazos La Bota 86 Palo Cortado “Bota NO” (375ml)

  Montilla Moriles, SPAIN

  $299. 00

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  ABV: 19%

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  Equipo Navazos is perhaps the most significant thing to have happened in the world of Sherry for a very long time. It has some of the most influential people in the fine wine world raving about the quality of these wines, and they are talking about the quality first and the fact that they are Sherries second. These are wines to make Sherry sexy again. They are also as rare as hens’ teeth and are being sought after with the same urgency that wealthy Burgundy collectors seek out the wines of DRC or the greatest Montrachet. This makes sense: these wines are every bit as profound, deep, long and complex as any bottle of DRC (and that is no insult to DRC!)

  The Navazos Sherries are drawn from several bodegas, and represent a variety of styles: Manzanilla, Fino, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Cream and even a brandy. The wines are bottled in limited series, in successive numbered editions, dated and named “La Bota de….” (the cask of…). The date of each saca, or racking, has been precisely stated on the label so that it is possible to compare editions of the same solera. This also enables precise tracking of the evolution of the wines, as these wines are expected to evolve in the bottle (it’s Sherry, but not as we know it). These are once off bottlings and once the bottles for each La Bota… release are spoken for, there are no more.

  Other Reviews....
  The extremely old wines are bottled in half bottles, but the NV La Bota de Palo Cortado 86 Bota NO taken from a single cask is not that old; it's around 30 years of age and from Montilla-Moriles, not from Jerez, and therefore produced with Pedro Ximénez grapes (selected because of the variety's purity and finesse) instead of Palomino. It was produced by Pérez Barquero, one of the finest producers in Montilla-Moriles—as the finesse of this wine confirms. This is now 19% alcohol, allegedly from sheer concentration through evaporation. But this is not as concentrated and pungent as the extremely old wines; this feels lighter and more delicate, with the finesse and verticality (even if it was never aged under flor) that is expected from the biological wines. It started its life as an Oloroso, but given that fine character, it was deemed a Palo Cortado. And even within the Palo Cortado, this is extremely elegant. This is a true Palo Cortado, a fine oxidative wine. 1,100 bottles were filled in October 2018.
  95 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (June 2019)

  Light golden brown. Intensely nutty aroma, walnuts, bitter toffee and caramelised bitter orange, with a sour, provocative and beckoning intensity. I wonder if I might even think it was madeira on the nose if I had been given it blind. On the palate, the concentration is immense but there’s none of the bitterness that you sometimes get on very intense and mature sherry. There’s something a little roasted here but not coffee, smoky perhaps. Even with all this concentration, it finishes wonderfully fresh and goes on for ever so that it is almost a chewy food. As it opens, I find something like dried flowers and lavender. Incredibly complex.
  19/20 points
  Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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  2017 Fonseca Vintage Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $199. 00

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  ABV: 20%

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  Magnificent colour displaying an impenetrable inky black core with an equally dense hue. Still a touch reticent the nose slowly opens to reveal alluring liquorice and confectionary scents which meld into a mix of morello cherry, well integrated spirit and spice notes. Rich, luscious morello cherry and liquorice flavours are backed by rugged, muscly tannins which lend firmness and structure for the long haul. Marzipan, infusions of vanilla and spice ensue. Exceptionally intense and powerful it finishes long, dense and robust.
  Cellar 10-20+ years.
  Alc. 20%

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  The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when seen but the final blend, is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. It comes in with 98 grams of residual sugar, a little drier on paper than its Taylor sibling this year. Sappy and sensational in flavor and fruit, this seemingly has moderate tannins around the edges on first taste, velvety texture and a long finish. Despite the first impression of moderation, there is plenty of power here. As it got some aeration, it showed nothing but power and closed down fairly hard. The combination of great fruit and fine structure makes this a potentially great Fonseca, but right now it is obviously immature and not showing everything it has. I'd recommend some patience here.
  96-98 points
  Mark Squires - Wine Advocate (July 2019)

  Picking began at Quinta do Panascal on September 6, the two other quintas in Pinhão that form the 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port, Cruzeiro and Santo António picked on 10 and 17 September respectively. One of the deepest, most opaque color amongst the new Port alumni, it has one of the most backward, almost recalcitrant noses that demands a lot of aeration. It gradually opens to reveal blackberry, melted tar, thyme, clove and violet aromas that are well defined, if maybe just missing the same breeding as Taylor’s. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is fresh and detailed, a slightly more structured Fonseca than expected, quite strict at first with good grip and a lightly spiced, precise finish. Powerful and long on the aftertaste, you can feel this Fonseca 60 seconds after the wine has exited. It deserves 10-15 years in bottle. Excellent, but patience required. The most enigmatic of the 2017 Vintage Ports. Total production is 8,100 cases.
  95 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Ripe and soft with loads of plummy, smoky and earthy character. Full body. Very sweet. Round and very soft textured. Flavorful finish. Drink in 2025 and onwards.
  95 points
  jamessuckling.com

  Dark and dense, with fig bread, baker's chocolate and tar notes leading off before the core flavors of plum, black currant and blackberry paste finally start to emerge. The wild, spirited finish shows cast iron, licorice snap and roasted alder elements, delivering a decidedly chewy feel. A big, old-school, throwback Port that will age at a glacial pace. Best from 2035 through 2060.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  The wine's fine perfumed black plum fruits give a wonderful jammy character while bringing out a fresh edge. These are balanced by the dry core of this beautiful wine with its rich, generous tannins. It will all come together from 2030 in a very fine, integrated wine.
  98 points
  Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

  Already beautifully integrated, this is showing great purity and poise. It's open and in its first bloom of youth, with lovely aromatic red berry fruit and floral aromas, plus a touch of leafiness. It's soft and fleshy initially, seemingly not as big as its stablemate Taylor's - and not quite so deep in colour - though with dark chocolate concentration and mid-palate firmness. Lovely full, ripe tannins mass in the mouth, well defined, with fresh berry fruit remerging on the broad, expansive finish.
  95 points
  Richard Mayson - Decanter

  Deepest purple. Wild, perfectly ripe small black berries like elderberry but also the lush sweetness of ripe blackberries plus a stony, rocky edge and just a touch charry. Lush, plush and exotic on the palate, deep-pile, compact, smooth tannins, just enough freshness to balance the rich generosity. The finish is beautifully dry-tasting, the tannins melting on the long finish.
  17.5/20 points
  Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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  Fonseca Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

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  Semi translucent brownish brick red colour with onion brown hue. On the nose lifted rancio characters are followed by dried raisins, some nutty overtones and fine brandy spirit. The palate displays distinct rancio characters followed by raisins, honey, walnuts and almonds with a well integrated fine brandy spirit. Excellent length with long rancio, raisin and walnut aftertaste.
  Drink now (2010)
  20.0% Alc

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  Fonseca Porto Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

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  A youthful fruit driven tawny.
  Deep dark brick red colour with brick red mauve hue. The nose displays aromas of marzipan, walnut and old brandy spirit. The palate displays some initial liquorice allsorts, raisins and marzipan flavours which are followed by walnut and almond on the back palate with a fine old brandy background showing a touch of heat. Excellent length with aftertaste of raisins, marzipan and walnut.
  Drink now.
  Alc 20.0%

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  Fonseca Porto bin No. 27 Finest Reserve Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $44. 99

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  ABV: 20%

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  Made in a vintage Port style displaying luscious liquorice like characters this is blended from reserve wines selected for their superb fruit.

  Opaque purple dark crimson colour with purple crimson hue. The nose is a little restrained displaying aromas of liquorice, blackberry, marzipan and very fine brandy spirit. The palate displays strong concentrated flavours of liquorice, marzipan and aniseed with a fine brandy spirit background that’s beautifully integrated. Excellent length with aftertaste of liquorice, aniseed, marzipan and spice.
  Drink now or cellar 8-10 years (2010-2020)
  20.0% Alc

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  2003 Fonseca Porto Vintage Port (375ml)

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $110. 00

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2018-2020)

  ABV: 20.5%

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  Totally opaque dark red purple colour with deep dark red purple hue. The nose displays aromas of marzipan, liquorice, spice, raisins and fine old brandy spirit. The palate is a super concentrate of liquorice, raisins, aniseed and black cherry with a warm spicy brandy finish displaying exceptional depth. Very long liquorice, aniseed, marzipan and spicy warm brandy aftertaste. Bottled in 2005.
  Cellar 8-10 years (2018-2020).
  20.5% Alc

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  Sporting an opaque, black-colored robe with dark purple trim, the 2003 Fonseca Vintage Port exhibits a nose of profound depth. Its sweet black mass of dark fruit and spice aromas leads to a character of immense depth, richness, and weight. Full-bodied, viscous, and almost impenetrable, this dense, backward port is powerful and exceptionally long in the finish. Possibly the most masculine Fonseca I’ve ever encountered, it coats the taster’s palate with licorice, jammy black fruits, and notes of chocolate that last for over a minute. This blockbuster will require at least three decades to fully blossom. Anticipated maturity: 2035-2060.
  96+ points
  Pierre Rovani – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $140. 00

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  Fonseca was founded in 1822, when Manuel Pedro Guimaraens acquired control of the Fonseca & Monteiro Company through the purchase of the majority of the Fonseca holdings. As a condition of the sale of his shares to Guimaraens, the departing Fonseca stipulated that his name be retained with the brand.

  Absolutely superb!

  For political reasons, not long after this purchase, Manoel Pedro Guimaraens was forced to flee Portugal hidden in an empty port wine barrel. He settled in England, where his company remained based until 1927, when the headquarters of the firm returned to Portugal. There remains a remarkable continuity of winemaking within this prestigious house, with Guimaraen's great-great-great grand son, David Guimaraens now responsible for the wines.

  Semi translucent deep onion brown colour with onion brown olive green hue. The nose displays a superb refined old brandy spirit top note followed by rancio characters and complexing almond and hazelnut end notes. On the palate there’s flavours of dried raisins, Christmas cake and marzipan followed by some walnut and hazelnut characters with a strong rancio, old brandy spirit overlay. Dry finish with superb spirit integration and an exceptionally long nutty rancio, Christmas cake and marzipan aftertaste.
  Drink now.
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• Galway Pipe 12 Year Old Grand Tawny

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  Notes sourced from Southern Cross Wines.

  Galway Pipe is named after Governor Sir Henry Galway, governor of South Australia from 1914 - 1920. Governor Galway was a frequent visitor to the Yalumba winery and on each visit he would conduct a tasting of the finest 'pipes' (500 litre Barrels) of port. Whichever pipe was most to his liking was inscribed with "Galway's Pipe" and the particular blend was used exclusively at Governor House.The many components of Galway Pipe have an average age of 12 years - the same average age the port has had since Galway's day. On the palate the wine has a high level of sweetness complemented by a relatively low pH and therefore a good level of fresh acidity. This results in a wine that has pronounced aged character but maintains a freshness and a long dry finish - avoiding any cloying character. Quality brandy spirit has added to the complexity on the palate and the wine has a high level of sweetness. 18.5% alcohol volume.

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• Gekkeikan Sake (720ml)

  Kyoto, JAPAN

  $27. 99

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  Japanese rice wine is not a liqueur, although it is often brewed to liqueur-like strengths by simultaneous processes which convert sugar starch to sugar and then to alcohol. The ferments are Koji and Sake yeast. Gekkeikan claims itself as the largest selling sake in the world.

  The company is based in Fushimi, Kyoto, and was founded in 1637 by Jiemon Ōkura. One of the world's oldest companies, it is today a member of the Henokiens group. The name 'Gekkeikan' literally means "laurel wreath". 14.5% alc./vol.

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• Glencairn Crystal Cut Whisky Glass

  UNITED KINGDOM

  $59. 99

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  Champagne, Brandy, Wine... each has its own glass. Yet whisky, arguably the world's most complex spirit can be found served in anything from hiball tumblers to Paris goblets. It's a bit like pouring your vintage champagne into a pint tumbler or your XO brandy into a shot glass!

  It will be news to some, but the perfect glass for whisky has been around for some time.
  Raymond Davidson conceived it some twenty years ago, but it remained but an idea at the bottom of a filing cabinet. After adequate maturation, his sons Paul and Scott decided to take his design to the people who know best... the master blenders! With their help and support they were able to take the glass around the world and promote it as “the Glass for whisky”, developed by the whisky industry for the whisky industry.

  Its roots lie in the traditional nosing glasses used by blenders around the world. The unique and stylish shape has been crafted with eminent care, to enhance the enjoyment of whisky.The tapering mouth allows an ease of drinking not associated with traditional nosing glasses whilst capturing the aromas on the nose. The wide bowl allows for the fullest appreciation of the whisky's colour and the solid base is designed to be easy on the hand. Today the Glencairn Glass can be found at every distillery in Scotland, Ireland, Wales as well as most in the USA. It has won accolades from around the world including the Queens Award, the highest award for business in the UK.  Of it, the late Michael Jackson, whisky author said 'I hope that it becomes a badge of connoisseurship for fine whiskies in general.'

  We’d like to see it become standard in the places it was designed for... the bars!
  In the meantime, the good people at Glencairn have created a special cut crystal version of their unique glass, for those who like extra dazzle in their whisky. The perfect gift to the whisky enthusiast who thinks he's seen it all.

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  Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez

  Jerez, SPAIN

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  This luscious sweet Sherry makes a decadent after-dinner treat: pour it over good quality vanilla ice cream or pair it with salty blue cheese. Rich notes of figs, molasses, christmas pudding and candied peel are layered on the velvety palate, with a fresh uplift of acidity and lingering notes of treacle toffee and dried fruit on the finish. Delicious! Vegetarian. Drink 2023 - 2026.
  92 points
  Julie Sheppard - Decanter

  Thick and oily in feel, with buckwheat honey, toasted sesame, prune and date flavors forming the core. A Christmas pudding note pervades the exotic finish.
  93 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  A smooth nose deals typical P.X. aromas of chocolate, fig and raisin. On the palate, this is thick and a touch chewy but that's not abnormal for this type of wine. Rich flavors of café mocha and chocolate finish long, sweet and satisfying.
  93 points
  Michael Schachner - Wine Enthusiast

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  Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

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  A very pretty wood port with cherry, berry, walnut and chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and very sweet with focus, density and length. Fruity, yet pleasantly earthy. Drink now and enjoy.
  93 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Date, fig and mulled plum fruit flavors form this broad and juicy core. Cinnamon, black tea and hazelnut notes fill in the background. Shows some power, with the cut and drive for balance. Drink now.
  92 Points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  A luscious, super-moreish tawny, with notes of sweet orange peel, mellow Madeira honey cake, almond/marzipan and salted caramel. Silky, honeyed mouthfeel, with praline to the finish. Satisfying and very complete, this 10-year-old is naughty but nice, polished and toothsome: a great execution of the house style (20cl bottle tasted).
  93 Points
  Sarah Ahmed - Decanter.com

  Paler and more evolved colour than the M&S 10 year old tawny port from the Fladgate Partnership (Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers). Much more complex, more concentrated and mature than the M&S 10 year old tawny. Lots of life, transparency and vibrancy. Pretty sweet but good tang and clean freshness on the finish too. Some nuttiness as well as the dried-fruit notes. Very smart fat clear-glass flask. Quite long.
  17 / 20 Points
  JancisRobinson.com

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  Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

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  Dried cherry, iodine and peat with some watermelon. Hints of toffee and bark. Medium-to full-bodied, sweet and layered with a tannin texture and rich finish. Tangy and focused. Drink now.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com (September 2020)

  Lovely, with date and persimmon notes that are melded seamlessly, picking up light bitter orange, ginger and green tea accents along the way. Echoes of sweet golden raisin and hazelnut linger on the finish, which is polished and long. A beauty. Drink now.
  93 Points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  My favourite sub-category of tawny as this combines the freshness of youth with complexity of age: lovely reddish-tawny hue with a toffee and dried citrus character on the nose and palate, now smooth and silky with creamy texture (the concentration of age), the sweet fruit (that is the hallmark of Graham’s) offset by a streak of fresh acidity on the finish. A seamless melange of glorious flavours.
  96 Points
  Richard Mayson - Decanter.com

  Pale-medium tawny amber. Curry spice, dark chocolate and clove oak. Good freshness, bringing some dried red and black fruit to support the spice and dark-chocolate style. Long, smoky, dark-chocolate finish with quite well-integrated alcohol.
  17 / 20 Points
  JancisRobinson.com 
  

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• Grey Goose Vodka (1750ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $230. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Other reviews... "Crystal-clear and pure. Nose is unabashedly smoky in the first nosings; aeration smoothes it out as fetching aromas of mint, harvested grain and grain husk assert themselves. On palate, the entry is intensely grainy, silky and off-dry; the midpalate offers moderate bite plus chewy tastes of cracked wheat and cocoa bean. Aftertaste is dry, cleansing and medium-long."
  90-95 points 40%Alc./Vol. - www.wineenthusiast.com

  Although Grey Goose Vodka is distilled and bottled in Cognac, France the product is 100% American owned. Chairman, Sidney Frank, dreamed of creating a vodka with a taste as radiant as its presentation. "I went to one of the finest distillers in France and asked for their assistance in making this dream of mine a reality" says Frank. "We tested various blends of grains and different water sources. When we tested the mineral water from the Gente springs of Cognac, which is naturally filtered with Champagne Limestone, we realised we had discovered the perfect source."

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  Cognac, FRANCE

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  Other reviews... "Crystal-clear and pure. Nose is unabashedly smoky in the first nosings; aeration smoothes it out as fetching aromas of mint, harvested grain and grain husk assert themselves. On palate, the entry is intensely grainy, silky and off-dry; the midpalate offers moderate bite plus chewy tastes of cracked wheat and cocoa bean. Aftertaste is dry, cleansing and medium-long."
  90-95 points 40%Alc./Vol. - www.wineenthusiast.com

  Although Grey Goose Vodka is distilled and bottled in Cognac, France the product is 100% American owned. Chairman, Sidney Frank, dreamed of creating a vodka with a taste as radiant as its presentation. "I went to one of the finest distillers in France and asked for their assistance in making this dream of mine a reality" says Frank. "We tested various blends of grains and different water sources. When we tested the mineral water from the Gente springs of Cognac, which is naturally filtered with Champagne Limestone, we realised we had discovered the perfect source."

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• Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry

  Jerez, SPAIN

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  People with little knowledge of Sherry could be forgiven for thinking that Harvey’s Bristol Cream was actually an English dairy product. Neither the name or the bottle evoke strong images of Spain and her glorious vineyards. There are of course, good reasons for the idiosyncrasies of Harvey’s, the world’s biggest selling sherry brand of all.

  Around the turn of 19th century, the port of Bristol in Southwest England was a significant shipping town importing amongst other things, large quantities of sherry. One day, a French lady customer of John Harvey & Sons attended a sherry tasting at their Denmark Street premises in Bristol. There she tasted various samples of what was generically termed “Bristol Milk” – a sweet, rich style of sherry that had become extremely popular in England. She then inquired about another barrel of still richer, more luscious sherry. Upon tasting it, she was overwhelmed. She exclaimed “If that was the milk, then this must be the cream!” So Harvey’s Bristol Cream was born, John Harvey capitalising on her comment by registering it as the company's trademark.

  So much for the name. The distinctive blue bottle is a more recent marketing quirk circa 1990. Bristol merchants used to have the exclusive import rights for Saxon Smalt which is used for glassmaking. Containing cobalt, this smalt when combined with British lead glass results in Bristol Blue, the colour we now see in the Harvey’s bottle. It is a symbolic connection with the brands origins, and from a marketing point of view serves as a point of difference on store shelves.

  Made from Palomino and Pedro Ximenez grapes, Harvey’s Bristol Cream is fortified with young Jerez brandy. It is then aged and blended like a fino, i.e.- in a solera. This is unique for the area, as most other producers simply use vats. Harvey’s is a particularly full and rich style of sherry with an intense dried fruit/raisin character, a sweet palate and rich lingering finish. Enjoyable straight over ice.

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  Heiwa Tsuru-Ume Nigori Umeshu (720ml)

  Wakayama, JAPAN

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 10%

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  Located in the Wakayama prefecture in Japan, Heiwa aim to produce drinks reflective of the climate and landscape where the raw materials are grown. Their Nigori (cloudy) Umeshu is made with local Nanko Ume fruit, and they also add its pulp into the Umeshu liqueur to further heighten the texture representative of the fruit itself.

  Tasting Note:  Being classified nigori it's no surprise this is very cloudy, displaying a deep peach hue in the glass. Aromatically this is incredibly complex, with red plum present but complemented by a swathe of ripe stone fruit in the form of peaches, nectarines, and dried apricot. Add to this the subtle sweet elements of vanilla and tonka bean and it's an exceptionally pure and inviting nose. On the palate the viscosity is immediately apparent, yet the fresh acidity keeps the notable sugar in perfect balance. Flavours are a near replica of the nose, showing red plum and waves of ripe stone fruit, supported by white chocolate, vanilla bean and creme brulee. Outstanding. 10% alc

  Serving suggestion:  Drink chilled on the rocks or with soda water, or mix it up in a cocktail like a Spritz. Can be stored in the fridge for at least 8-10 weeks once opened.

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  Heiwa Tsuru-Ume Yuzushu (720ml)

  Wakayama, JAPAN

  $64. 99

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  $779.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 7.5%

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  Yuzushu can be likened to a Japanese version of limoncello, substituting lemon for the local Yuzu fruit, and combining the juice with Sake. Heiwa produce their Yuzushu with a high 1:1 ratio of one year old Sake and Yuzu juice. The Yuzu fruit is sourced from Wakayama, and is juiced with the peel ensuring all the sweet, sour, and bitter flavours of the fruit are retained.

  Tasting Note: While it's a touch cloudy in the glass, this still presents as an incredibly vibrant medium lemon colour. The aromatics are very lifted, with pure yuzu and citrus zest, along with faint hints of lime and herbal grassiness. On the palate the flavours are equally expressive and pure, only hinting at the quality sake base on the finish. Having such a high ratio of yuzu juice there was a risk this would be too sour, and while it's definitely salivating, the acidity is more than matched by the freshness and intensity of flavour. Length on the finish is also a stand out. 7.5% alc

  Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled and served on the rocks, or as a long drink with soda water. Incredibly refreshing on hot summer days. With such purity and intensity of flavour it's easy to see why so many bartenders have taken this on as a cocktail mixer as well, leading to drinks with slightly more savoury citrus tones. Can be stored in the fridge for at least 8-10 weeks once opened.

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  Henriques & Henriques Finest Dry 5 Year Old Madeira (500ml)

  Madeira, PORTUGAL

  $34. 99

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  $419.88 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  BACKGROUND
  Our shipment of Henriques and Henriques Madeira has arrived. We have only shipped the relatively young wines which are 5 years old. They are an excellent introduction to the style.
  Madeira is produced on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Henriques and Henriques is the largest independent shipper on the island. The company is focused on the premium end of the Madeira market and enjoys a 15% market share. The company takes its name from the two sons of Joao Joaquim Henriques, a descendent of the first King of Portugal.

  LAND HOLDINGS
  Vineyard holdings on the island are small, with 4000 growers owning an average 0.5ha each - which by local standards is extensive. Henriques and Henriques also have their own vineyards, 6 hectares at Camara de Lobos (located on the south coast). The company also has 10 hectares at Quista Grande.

  SOIL TYPES
  The soils of Madeira are basically volcanic, however, the best soils are a stony decomposed red tufa which is known locally as SAIBRO. The vineyards are planted on very steep terraced slopes.

  GRAPE VARIETIES
  The grape varieties are unusual for Australians and include TINTA NEGRA MOLE, TERRANTEL BASTARDO, and either SERCIAL, VERDELHO BUAL or MALVASIA.

  VINIFICATION
  The vintage on the Island of Madeira is said to be the longest in the world, starting in mid August with the Malvasia grapes being picked on the lower slopes and slowly progressing through the other grape varieties of BUAL, VERDELHO and SERCIAL. Vintage in the highest vineyards is completed in early November.
  The fermentation takes place in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Malvasia and Bual are fermented with limited skin contact, whilst for Verdelho and Sercial, only the pressed juice is used. Fortification takes place with the addition of grape brandy, the amount used and the timing of the fortification depends on the style of Madeira that is being produced.
  The majority of young Madeira undergo the "EUSTUFAGEM". This process consists of storing the wine for 3 months in hot conditions with temperatures 45°C. The effect is to mimic the long sea voyages that were a part of the traditional aging process. The best wines are left to age 10 years and more in warm cellars which creates that unique "Maderised" fruit quality.

  TASTING NOTE: A superb Madeira. Brilliant gold colour with deep gold hue. The nose displays a very distinctive rancio top note, followed by pronounced notes of honey and walnut. The palate is magnificent with its distinctive Amontillado character. Strong flavours of rancio are intermeshed with walnut, honey and spice to deliver a powerful flavour sensation. Exceptional length, with very long aftertaste of orange rind and just a touch of marmalade.
  Drink (2005)
  Alc/Vol: 19.0%

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