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93 Points! Pure, focused, and elegant, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Bel Ami offers an attractive floral perfume of light red fruits, rose petals, spice, and crushed stone-like minerality. Based on 70% Grenache with 10% each Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault and aged 18 months in 50% foudre and 50% stainless steel, it's medium-bodied, with a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, integrated tannins and acidity, and outstanding length. With roughly 833 cases produced, it's delicious already, yet it should have 10-15 years of overall longevity.  - Jeb Dunnuck

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Michter’s Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a limited, overproof, straight-from-the-barrel version of Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. Although proof varies slightly by barrel, most bottles of Michter’s Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey are somewhere between 107 and 112 proof.

As a result, the whiskey a bold aroma of butterscotch, golden raisins and vanilla, which leads to a palate bursting with morning toast, maple syrup and fresh fruit. The finish is spicy, with noticeable touches of mint, cinnamon and honey which linger on the tongue.

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From the winery: If you like big and bold Cabernet, try this. Our benchmark big red wine, with an almost Bordeaux sensibility. Red and and black fruit, big but polished tannin, and a super-long finish. Bring out the steak, the fire-charred foods, and all the braised goodness. 30 months in barrel but still remarkably fresh and full of fruit, guts and vitality.

Grown at 1450’ elevation on red, obsidian-strewn soil resulting from Mt. Konocti’s volcanic upheaval, Aglianico is Prima Materia’s most important bottling, bringing the monster Cabernet experience through this wonderful grape.

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95 Points! Beautifully ripe and intense, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy. In fact, it treads with the lightest of footprints imparting delicate tones of rose petal, forest berry, white cherry, balsam herb and sweet almond as it flutters over the senses. The main message here is elegance and this wine is profoundly eloquent on the subject. The mouthfeel is tight silky and enduring. Delicate mineral notes give focus and definition to the finish. This is a classic Brunello from an iconic vintage. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com

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From 100+ year-old Grenache vines in Bas de La Crau...

97 Points! The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Speciale is on another level, with a blockbuster perfume of ripe black cherries, melted licorice, jus de viande, lavender, and roasted garrigue. A rich, opulent style of Châteauneuf du Pape, it brings full-bodied richness while staying graceful, weightless, and flawlessly balanced, with ripe tannins and incredible length. This tour de force 2022 should be snatched up by savvy readers and enjoyed over the coming 15 years or so. - Jeb Dunnuck

 

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93 Points! The 2021 Malbec Reserve from Altos Las Hormigas, sourced from Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, boasts a lean, precise character. Planted in chalky soils, it's a rich purple in the glass. The expressive nose presents enticing blueberry, violet, sage and other herb aromas. It has a compact, focused profile on the palate, with chalky tannins that contribute to the lean texture and a refreshing mouthfeel that highlights the wine's taut structure. The long, nuanced finish allows the wine's spare beauty to really come through. - Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous Media

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94 Points! A leesy, mineral wine with sophisticated apricot fruit wrapped in lemon peel and umami depth. Light- to medium-bodied. Crisp and chewy on the palate with refreshing style and a lavish, fruity finish. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

92 Points! The Graci 2024 Etna Bianco (made with 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto) is a vibrant and fresh white wine with unripe peach, honey and a hint of saffron and a terrific sense of depth. It remains approachable, all the while giving the wine a cheerful near-term drinking window. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com

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98 Points! The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 13 months. Ninety percent of the oak used was French and the rest a blend of Austrian, Slovenian and German oak, 50% of it new. 2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it. It's a cooler vintage, and the wine has improved in freshness and elegance without losing any clout. It's 14.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.73. This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted. - Wine Advocate

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94 Points! In 2009, the flagship 2009 Nero d'Avola Vrucara is drop dead gorgeous. Black cherries, tar, licorice and melted rocks meld together in a big, boisterous Nero d'Avola. Here, too, the style is very much forward and full-throttle, especially within the context of Nero d'Avola, but it all works. The 2009 is all about power wedded to expressive inner perfume and sheer depth of fruit. I see a wine of exceptional richness and character in the glass. Tobacco, mint, licorice and juicy dark cherries add complexity on the rich, enveloping finish. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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This bottling is made up of 100% Muscat of Alexandria from multiple old mountainside vineyards located in the Valley of the Lagares, Almáchar, of the Málaga DO where the inclinations are up to 70°.

The result is pure liquid joy, floral, bright, vivid, sparkling (duh), with fresh tropical fruit aromatics and a shocking opulence on the palate balanced by bright acidity. Fruity but not blatantly sweet, rather refreshing actually, the alcohol here is a moderate 10.8%, giving it a more serious air than its Asti brethren, more like a gorgeous Clairette de Die for all you French wine nerds.

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After two centuries of darkness, Nebbiolo Canavesano, from clones of Picotener (Picotendro), a native red grape variety of Canavese, returns to ripen on the hills of Villareggia. Maura Nen, a Piedmontese expression meaning “not ripe,” tells the story of the Nebbiolo “picotendro” in Villareggia: from its ancient prestige to the long period of abandonment, up to its rebirth, made possible thanks to our dedication and the dream of restoring it to its former splendor. 10 months in 25 hl and 50 hl Austrian oak barrels and in 7.5 hl amphorae – minimum 14 months in bottle. Learn More

92 Points! With a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, De Luze, who is the president of the Alliance des Cru Bourgeois, has produced a dense, ruby/purple-colored wine exhibiting notes of forest floor, spring flowers, blueberry, black raspberry and cassis. This wine looks even more impressive than the 2009, which was another terrific sleeper of the vintage. A superb cru bourgeois that behaves like a classified growth, this brilliant wine can be drunk early on because of its sweet tannin and low acidity, or cellared for 15 or more years. Bravo! - Robert Parker, robertparker.com

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Made by hand, start to finish, right here in Orange County, CA.

This premium natural leather tote is a must-have accessory for any wine enthusiast who wants to gift a bottle of fine wine or carry their own bottle in luxurious style! The wine tote is perfect for those who frequent dinner parties, wineries, brunches, or BYOB!

Featuring a convenient stitched side pocket perfect for your wine key.

Minimally processed natural leather will patina beautifully on its own with age. The more you use it the better it will look! 

Size: 6" Width x 13" Height (fits even larger bottles of Champagne)

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99 Points! An astonishing expression of the new spirit of Beaujolais, this has the depth and finesse of a great Grand Cru red burgundy married to the vitality and purity that only this region can achieve. The mind-blowing, velvety texture is interwoven with amazing crushed-rock and wet-stone minerality on the expansive palate. The exceptionally long finish, at once firm and precise, just doesn’t want to stop. From a five- hectare block in the Aux Caves site. 20% whole-cluster fermented. Matured for almost a year in used Burgundian oak casks. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

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Tom’s Town Botanical Gin is a modern twist on a classic spirit, inspired by the vibrant creativity of Kansas City’s golden age. This Western-style gin offers a beautifully balanced profile, with juniper taking a subtle back seat to an aromatic medley of hand-selected botanicals. Bright notes of floral lavender, zesty citrus, and a whisper of warm spice create a refreshing and versatile spirit perfect for sipping neat or elevating your favorite cocktails. Crafted with the spirit of innovation, Tom’s Town Botanical Gin captures the essence of artful distillation and the adventurous spirit of a bygone era.

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From Famille Dupont: The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our apple brandies by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.

This new edition, Apple Brandy & Caroni Rhum Cask, offers a surprising alliance between the fried and pastry notes of an apple brandy and cane sugar, aromas that have made the reputation of the Caroni Rhum distilleries located on the Trinidad and Tobago islands.

Aimed at lovers of spirits, this collection in very limited quantities has been designed to surprise your taste buds and especially to make you happy!

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A stunning 6 year old rye, finished in Cognac barrels which brings an undeniable complexity and beauty.

SOURCING
Distilled in Tennessee and aged at Savage & Cooke in Northern California.

BARRELS
Primary aging in new charred American oak barrels, finished in barrels that previously held Fine Champagne Cognac.

WATER
Proofed to 100 with pristine water from Dave’s high elevation property in Alexander Valley, 40 miles from the distillery.

MASH BILL
51% Rye, 45% Corn, 4% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes,
Brooding and intriguing on the nose with orange marmalade and spicy oak. Expansive palate with an array of baking spices, caramel and honey. Gorgeous from start to end.

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STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY FINISHED IN JAMAICAN RUM CASKS

Weighty Rye Meets Jamaican Funk Flavor

Funky Drummer is Doc Swinson’s blend of two five-year rye whiskeys that have had a long break in some seriously funky Jamaican rum casks (look up dunder pits if you want some fun info!). These casks are full of tropical fruit flavors that marry nicely with the heavy rye spice. It took some serious time locked away to get these flavors to play nicely together, but when they did... woah, ain’t it funky! Grab a bottle and bring on the juice!

A limited release

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Arette is produced by the Orendain family at the historic El Llano distillery in Tequila, Jalisco. The brand honours Mexican Olympic-winning heritage and uses estate-grown Blue Weber agave, traditional craftsmanship, and minimal intervention. The Artesanal Reposado rests for approximately 11 months in American white oak barrels to achieve balance and depth. 

Tasting Note:
A delicate golden colour greets the glass. The aroma begins with gentle cooked agave, soft tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla. On the palate you’ll find baked agave layered with light oak, butterscotch and baking spice, finishing with a dry-toasty texture and smooth warmth.

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From Famille Dupont: The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our calvados by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.

This N° 3 edition, Calvados & Islay Whisky Cask, offers a surprising alliance between the fried and pastry notes of Calvados and the peaty, salty and mineral aromas that have made the reputation of the distilleries located on the island of Islay.

Aimed at lovers of spirits, this collection in very limited quantities has been designed to surprise your taste buds and especially to make you happy!

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