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96 Points! The 2023 Chardonnay Shale and Stone, from Truchard in Carneros, is all class. Apricot, lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, tropical fruit and a kiss of French oak grace this exotic, dynamic Chardonnay from Frog's Leap. Airy and gracious, with stunning balance, the 2023 is fabulous in every way. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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A house fave! Hand harvested Rosé made by saignee. 90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre on silica, clay and limestone (gravelly with large galets, or rounded stones).

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Inspired by French brandy distillers, this 5-year bourbon is finished in a selection of cognac puncheons delivering balance and richness to our bourbon. Doc’s Blender hand-selected the whiskeys from each puncheon and skillfully blended them for this limited release and aptly named it L’ESPRIT — French for “the spirit.” L’ESPRIT is one of three limited bourbons that complete the Mind, Body, and Spirit line, named for their contributions to the Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon.

This limited single finish expression allows you the chance to experience one of the individual pieces of the whole, all outstanding on their own at cask strength.

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A fresh take on gin. 100% fresh citrus peels and hand-cracked juniper. By hand-cutting the citrus fruit, and releasing the essential oils in the juniper berries, it makes a more vibrant gin than the distillers who use frozen or dried citrus peels. Fresh, complex and flavourful. Learn More

in the spirit of what we used to do with the wines from Purple Hands proprietor Cody Wright's father, Ken Wright, we've put together an amazing six pack of single vineyard wines from his renowned sites. The most delicious way to learn!

Set includes one bottle each of:

Purple Hands Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard 2023 (95 Dunnuck, 94 Spectator)

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard 2023 (97 Dunnuck, 95 Enthusiast)

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Latchkey Vineyard 2023 (96 Dunnuck, 95 Parker)

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Haakon/Lenai Vineyard 2023 (96 Dunnuck, 95 Parker)

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 2023 (96 Dunnuck, 94 Suckling)

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Lone Oak 2023 (94 Enthusiast, 93 Dunnuck, 93 Suckling)

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96 Points! As I recall, the first vintage of Cliff Lede wines I tasted was 2005, so this was the first time I tasted the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry, a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and the rest tiny quantities of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot from the Stags Leap District. It is still a youthful wine, it has a dense purple color as well as a stunning nose of spring flowers, asphalt, graphite, black currants, blueberries, raspberries and kirsch intermixed with hints of smoke and charcoal. Full-bodied, elegant, authoritative and substantial, with a 45-second finish, this 2002 is clearly capable of lasting another 20 years. - Robert Parker, robertparker.com, 2012

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Vintage: 1992

Region: Speyside

Bottled Year: 2022

Bottles: 198

A family-run independent bottler born in Los Angeles in 2019, The Perfect Fifth is dedicated to supplying malt enthusiasts in the USA with unparalleled fine Scotch from outstanding Scottish distilleries. Each of our whiskies is bottled from a single cask, hand-selected for quality to be bottled under The Perfect Fifth brand. We believe that whisky bottling is an art form that combines both quality spirit and arresting design.

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The Macallan 1952 – Bottled 2002 (Cask No. 1250)

Distilled in 1952 and bottled in 2002, this extraordinary release from The Macallan represents a rare surviving cask from one of the most revered eras in Scotch whisky history. Matured for half a century and drawn from Cask No. 1250, it stands as a testament to Macallan’s traditional production methods and long-standing commitment to exceptional oak maturation.

Produced at Easter Elchies during the post-war period, decades before modern expansion and luxury repositioning, this whisky reflects a time when Macallan’s identity was defined by small-scale production, long fermentations, and a deeply textural spirit. While the cask type is not specified, the bottling is entirely consistent with Macallan’s classic sherry-led maturation style of the era.

Officially bottled by hand by The Macallan Distillers Ltd, this 1952 vintage is exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Bottlings of this age and provenance are now seldom seen outside of major auctions, making this a remarkable opportunity to acquire a true piece of Macallan history.

Distilled: 1952
Bottled: 2002
Cask: No. 1250
Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Origin: Craigellachie, Scotland

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Bottled exclusively for Wine Exchange! This cask bottling, distilled in April 2007, spent 14 years aging in bourbon barrel. It was bottled at cask strength in July of 2021 at 55.2% ABV. Cask #3 yielded 212 bottles. This is the first publicly available blended scotch whisky from Single Cask Nation. 

A Blend of single malt and single grain whisky, this bottling represents mulitple regions and styles in a single bottle. Expertly distilled and produced in conjunction with Burn Stewart Distillers. Notes of Toffee, Caramel, Roasted Nuts, Mineral-Rich Soil, Spiced Apples, Golden Raisins and Sweet Oak. 

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93 Points! This supple but structured wine is sourced from various parts of the valley, yet still has the gentle power of the Stags Leap District. Suave oak spices, rich dark fruit and a full body give a generous, broad feel that is nicely freshened by fine-grained tannins. Drink now or hold. - James Suckling

93 Points! A consistently good value, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec and Merlot. Its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, spicy oak, and flowers. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, pure, balanced, silky 2021 that has the vintage's pure, focused, elegant style, good mid-palate depth, and a great finish. - Jeb Dunnuck

92 Points! The only one of these releases to contain purchased fruit, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis draws from such diverse sources as Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Coombsville, Saint Helena and Wooden Valley. It's rather fresh and primary, with almost grapey notes, black cherries and cassis. In the mouth, it's full-bodied and plush, with a soft, velvety finish. A nice step up in quality over the 2020 version, it should drink well for up to a decade. - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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93 Points! Fragrant wafts of smoke and spice accent the steeped raspberry and mandarin orange peel flavors of this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, which is backed by a vivid spine of mouthwatering acidity and is silky on the palate, with hints of dried herb, licorice and toasted almond playing on the finish. Drink now through 2025. - Wine Spectator

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For nearly a decade, we have traded our freshly-emptied barrels with some of our brewing collaborators. They have in turn “seasoned” them with Stout before returning them. Stout Cask pushes the boundaries of flavor. It begins with Westward Whiskey Original and is then aged for one year in Stout casks.

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This is Old Overholt as you’ve never seen it before. Aged a full decade and bottled at cask strength, this straight rye whiskey showcases the heritage and grit of one of America’s oldest whiskey brands.

It delivers a powerful burst of classic rye spice with notes of cracked pepper, cinnamon, dark caramel, dried cherry, and toasted oak. A hint of mint adds lift and complexity. The cask strength proof intensifies the flavors while maintaining a surprisingly smooth finish.

This rare release is a celebration of time, tradition, and unfiltered character. Ideal for collectors, rye lovers, and anyone looking for a whiskey with serious presence.

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96 Points! Typical for this appellation. Lovely on the nose with black currant, pine needle and bark undertones that follow through to a medium body, with firm and fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Very classy. Some graphite. Give this three or four years to come together. Drink after 2027. - JamesSuckling.com

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92 Points! Paillard's NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Terres Roses XIX, a rosé Champagne composed of 64% Chardonnay and 36% Pinot Noir, includes 6% red wine (from 2018) sourced from the lieu-dit Les Mignottes in Bouzy. Based on the 2019 vintage, it was disgorged in May 2023 without dosage (though it retains 1.5 grams of residual sugar). The wine wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of wild strawberry, red apple, cowberry and brioche. On the palate, it's full-bodied, pillowy and textural, with a crisp core of red fruit, succulent but racy acidity and gently phenolic grip, concluding with a precise, lingering finish. - Kristaps Karklins, robertparker.com

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