Coenobium
$27.99
91 points from Gismondionwine.com for the 2014 vintage! The review: "Wines of place? How about 30 miles north of Rome, in the town of Vitiorchiano. Wines of people? This is made by nuns, Roman Catholic Sisters of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, under the guidance of Giampiero Bea (yes, the son of one of Italy's most prominent non-interventionist wine producers, Paulo Bea). A blend of trebbiano, malvasia, verdicchio grown on volcanic soils, fermented wild on skins for a lengthy period, with nothing added / taken away. Subtle almond flower, peach skin, oxidative yellow apple, baked quince, meadow flowers, faint nutmeg is softly welcoming and cushioned, with honeyed talc lining the medium palate. Streaking acids are expressed with a gentle wash, as is the light grasp of stone dust tannins. This is orange wine, as understated and beguiling as you'd expect from Cistercian monks making low-interventionist wine from local grapes on volcanic soils to be. Interesting, best paired with adventuresome drinkers."
Nuestra Soledad Mezcal Lachigui
$79.99
Ca Dei Zago Prosecco Col Fondo
$34.99
One of the finest examples of Prosecco in our market! Winemaker Christian "Zago has established himself as an important producer of what is known as traditional col fondo Prosecco," according to Wine Spectator. "Zago's single-vintage wines don't rely on the charmat method, dominant in Prosecco, in which the wines undergo secondary fermentation in large, pressurized steel tanks. His more rustic approach is similar to the metodo classico, used in Champagne, with the bubbles created by fermentation in bottle. The difference is that the resulting lees are not disgorged before sale. Instead they rest, somewhat murkily, at the bottom, or "col fondo," of the bottle."
Sancerre La Haubette Folium
$48.99
This Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc shows intense aromas of exotic white fruits combined with an explosive freshness in the mouth making it perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood and fish. It gives off notes of ripe fruits, peaches and pink grapefruit with a mineral background. An elegant wine with great length and one you should always have in the fridge!
Bulleit Bourbon 375ml
$25.99
375ml Bottle
According to company lore, the first batch of Bulleit was first made in the 1800s by Augustus Bulleit, but discontinued after his death. In 1987, the great-great-grandson of the original creator, Tom Bulleit created the first modern-day batch, which was introduced in 1999. In 1997 Bulleit was bought by Seagram, and is now distilled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Following an acquisition of Seagram, the Bulleit brand is now owned by Diageo. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been matured at least 6 years, and is bottled at a strength of 45%. It is made from at least 30% rye grain, giving it a rich, deep flavour.
Summer Love Spiced Pear
$42.99
The sibling of Summer Love Raspberry Vodka is made with fall and winter in mind. flavoured with real pears and cinnamon bark.
Auchentoshan Bartender`s Malt
$67.99
One of the most interesting Auchentoshans we've seen yet. The Bartender's Malt was the construct of a dozen of the world's best bartenders. Their goal? Build a malt whisky big enough to stand up to the demands of cocktails that require Scotch whisky as one of their ingredients. Whether or not you believe it borders on blasphemy to bury a fine single malt whisky in juices and syrups and fruit is a debate for another day, but it should be made clear what these 12 innovators were up against. Auchentoshan is a Lowland malt, triple distilled, with a reputation for being something of a lightweight. By nature, something like that is bound to get out-muscled in a mixed drink, right? Well...not necessarily. They've upped the abv, included some spicier, more lively casks (of all sorts!), and vatted whiskies from the last five decades in order to create something that was punchy enough to cut through. And you know what? They've succeeded.
47% abv
Producer's Tasting Note
Nose: dried apricots, milk, chocolate, honey and green tobacco leaf
Palate: zest, cherry blossom, brioche and ginger
Finish: edgy and expanding with a long lasting warmth
Ruxo Receta Inical Espadin
$54.99
Tawse Quarry Road Riesling
$37.99
Tawse has been producing single-vineyard Riesling from the Quarry estate vineyard since 2009. Here is the winemaker’s description of this exquisite wine: “This is a very aromatic wine with notes of mandarin oranges, flinty minerality and a hint of honeysuckle aromas. The citrus notes of mandarin orange and lime follow through to the palate. The mouthfeel is round and sweet”. The perfect pick for spicy cuisine.