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Purple-red color. Leather and tar and black plum on the nose. Medium plus body with light-medium tannins. Blackberries and oak and some smoke on the palate. Nice clean finish. This wine wants umami! A great wine for pork, steak, mushrooms, hard cheeses, maybe just your favorite movie?

Winemaker Description 

Blend: 28% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Petit Verdot, 8% Tanat, 8% Petit Manseng, 5% Cabernet Franc

The aromas of the 2021 Foothills are snappy and alive, with red and black fruits, subtle dried herbs, and bright summer berries. It is medium bodied with soft tannins and vibrant acidity, bringing more to the table than would be expected of its price tag. The flavors are layered and many, allowing for more contemplative complexity than we are used to from an “everyday” wine.

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With bright, pure flavors and a fun-loving personality, every glass of our dazzling Sauvignon Blanc echoes the spectacular natural beauty of New Zealands South Island. Zesty citrus aromas lead to layers of passionfruit, grapefruit and gooseberry flavors, followed by a clean, refreshing finish. Its exquisite on its own or paired with lighter fare.

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Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Slightly aromatic nose with overtones of flowers and fruit. Elegant, soft and lingering taste. 

Winemaker Description

This wine is rich, ripe, and focused with flavors of sweet black currant and juicy blackberry intermingled with hints of shaved chocolate and tobacco. Delicious flavors framed by toasty oak and silky tannins, meld together throughout the wine’s lingering finish.

Expert Reviews 

James Suckling writes:  A fruit-driven, creamy and mellow cabernet sauvignon with cassis, baked cherries and blossoms. It’s medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and texture. Deliciously fruity finish. Drink now.  - James Suckling 90

James Molesworth writes:  This is up-front in feel, with a gush of plum and black cherry compote flavors laced with sweet toast and a flash of herbs. Drink now through 2025.  - Wine Spectator

Winemaker Description 

Château Belá is an ancient property of the Baron Ullmann situated in Slovakia on the banks of the Danube River. The first vines were planted by the Romans and today Riesling grapes are grown on the hills below the castle and vinified by Miroslav Petrech and Egon Müller.

Egon Müller has discovered the potential of wines in the Château Béla area in Slovakia and makes a dry Riesling which objective is to challenge the best Rieslings from Austria and the Alsace region. The first vintage was 2001.

As of April 1st, 2005, Slovakia has governing wine laws relevant to those of the EU, with the same specifications as Austrian, German and Czech wine laws. The wines from Château Bela can be compared to the great Auslese wines of Germany. Winemaker Description. 

Expert Review - Vintage 2021 

94 Points James Suckling | Wonderful honeysuckle and jasmine aromas pour from the glass of this very racy and crystalline Kabinett. As sharp and bright as a samurai sword, each swirl of the glass reveals new aromas, sushi ginger and dill only being the most obvious. Drink or hold.

Winemaker Description 

Scharzhofberg is one of the most famous vineyard sites in Germany, likely to have originally been planted by the Romans. Situated in Wiltingen, removed from the Saar in a side valley and facing south, its slopes are quite steep, with a 30–60% grade, and high, at 180-280 meters elevation. Formed from grey Devonian slate, the soils are very deep with no bedrock. This wine is always delicate, crisp and exquisite on the palate. Winemaker Description. 

Winemaker Description

The Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese 2021 is rich and intense, yet clear and subtle on the deep, spicy and spicy nose with aromas of rosewood and flower petals. Rich and intense yet refined and elegant on the palate, this is a mouth-filling, juicy, beautifully balanced and persistently salty Kupp Spätlese with a concentrated, very long and salty finish. Far too young to be enjoyed today, this is a long distance runner of great class and style. Start serving it with food in 5-10 years, but feel free to use it in 50+ years. Iconic wine.

The Wine Advocate (Parker) consistently writes in his review: "Buying the Wiltinger Braune Kupp is a must for all true Riesling fans"

Producer Description 

EH Taylor Jr Single Barrel carries lightly toasted oak aromas, with dried figs and butterscotch. The first sip brings forward flavours of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices. The finish is sufficiently long to prepare the palette for another sip. The bottle has a likeness to Colonel Taylor's original design, used over a century ago. Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered as one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry. He fought for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. 

That was nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time in charge, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate-controlled ageing warehouses like Warehouse C, built by Taylor in 1885. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honour its namesake.

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This limited-edition bottled-in-bond bourbon pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of bourbon with a delicious marriage of three 18-year-old mash bills from Buffalo Trace: two rye bourbons and a wheated bourbon.

Producer Description 

Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past.

Expert Ratings

Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Made by Elias Fernandez in partnership with Doug Shafer, this red totally rocks in smoky toasted oak and a tease of char. Intense and electrifying, it offers rich layers of dark cherry, clove and dried herb. It's bulky and substantial while preserving a sense of grace, with a backbone of supportive refreshing acidity. 

James Suckling 91 Points  | So much violet and other flowers with purple fruits. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and bright acidity. Salty and tangy finish. Lively. Some tar and raspberry.

Winemaker Description

Malbec is a newcomer to Napa Valley and Eighty Four has been loving the challenge of taking on something new. From initial fermentation they were pleased by the wine’s deep color and soft, supple vibrancy. The wine aged for 20 months in 75% new oak to allow it to take on a bit of heft and richness and to speak purely of its varietal character, a generous mix of black and red fruit.

Positively scrumptious...and spicy, these smoked oysters will brighten any setting whether consumed as a snack, or in lentils, pasta or even over mixed salad greens with marinated tomatoes.

Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger

Positively scrumptious, these smoked oysters will brighten any setting whether consumed as a snack, or in lentils, pasta or even over mixed salad greens with marinated tomatoes.

Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger

Winemaker Description 

Made using wines made with 50% Garnacha Blanca and 50% Xarello grapes, El Bandarra Vermut Bianco is infused with more that 40 botanicals to create its complex bittersweet character.

Winemaker Description

90 Points James Suckling | Creamy oak spices and chocolate to the elegant berries and plums. Medium-bodied on the palate with a fluid core of red fruit followed by soft tannins and a juicy, medium-length finish with a hint of cream. (2020). 

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate writes 92 Points | The Albariño 2023 El Jardín de Lucía was produced by Zarate mixing grapes from different villages in Salnés, Meaño and Meis. It has an expressive nose that mixes white flowers and apples and is quite fresh and elegant. It has a moderate 12.5% alcohol, some more leesy aromas and a round palate, with pungent flavors and a gentle texture.  It was bottled in May 2024.  Drinking 2024 to 2027.

Winemaker Description 

El Jardín de Lucía Albariño boasting lifted and intense ripe citrus and stone fruit aromas, a vibrant and textural palate, and a complex finish with crisp acidity and a refreshing saline twist. Perfectly pairs with fresh white crab, seabass, squid and sardines.

Producer Description 

El Jimador® Silver Tequila serves up truly authentic character. It's made with 100% blue Weber agave and is double distilled for sparkling clarity. It greets you with an aroma of rich citrus fruits, a spicy flavor and a warm finish. Winner of silver medals at the 2020 Tequila Mezcal Challenge and the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits event.

The treasures of El Maestro Sierra are many. From the back of their building they have a clear view of the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1832 the master carpenter José Antonio Sierra founded El Maestro Sierra. As one of the top coopers in the area, José Antonio was the person who made the barrels for all of the big Sherry houses. After years of making barrels for everyone else, he came to the conclusion that he could produce Sherries that were better than what the big Sherry houses were cranking out, so he went about opening up his own little winery.

This little up-start Sherry producer was not welcomed in the world of nobility-owned Sherry houses and so the local gentry did everything they could to stop him. Fortunately the quality of his sherry prevailed over their efforts and José Antonio Sierra became one of the top Almacenistas (stockholders) of high-quality Sherries. Poking fun at his struggle, the label depicts an allegorical fox hunt with the nobles hunting El Maestro Sierra’s fox.

This Amontillado is aged for a total of 12 years under flor and oxidatively in American oak casks. Very explosive aromas of salts and almonds. The palate offers similar flavors in a very elegant framework.

Producer Description 

Bright and crisp color with hints of yellow and silver. Notes of green agave, apple, and citrus fruits. Floral rose and orange blossom notes. Hints of rosemary, anise, cinnamon, cooked agave, and sweet pumpkin. Refreshing, slightly spicy taste with hints of pink grapefruit, orange, and lime. Balanced and intense. Smooth mouthfeel with good glass adherence. 

Winemaker Description

This wine opens with complex aromatics of black cherry, mulberry, sandalwood and a touch of baking spice from the sparing use of new French oak barrels. The finish is silky and long, typical of Dundee Hills Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Description

High Haven captures the essence of California's highest and coolest growing region, and the humble, nostalgic —slightly eccentric — charm of Anderson Valley. This rustic enclave, in the shadow of the giant redwoods, produces world-class Pinot that is deeply aromatic, balancing concentrated fruit with beautiful acidity.

Expert Reviews

91 Points Wine Enthusiast |Find bright aromas and flavors of cranberry, raspberry and strawberry along with earthy notes of river-rock minerality, roses, violets, hints of fennel and tarragon and just a touch of wood. Elevated fruit concentration yields pleasantly plush tannic texture along with an energetic acidity that points to a long, lingering finish.

91 Points Wine & Spirits | Clean, fresh, bright and tangy, this pinot is touched by notes of orange and vanilla, lasting on a cherry-leaf scent. It’s fruit-forward with tannins that melt into the background, leaving the cool feel of Anderson Valley pinot.

91 Wine Spectator | Alluring, with a nice swath of mulled raspberry and blood orange inlaid with pine forest and savory hints. Caressing finish.

Producer Description 

Joven, blanco blended with 3-4 year extra añejo aged in used bourbon barrels. Clear with a very mild amber shine. Fruity yet medium to full body and a long spicy oak finish. Delivers a vibrant agave flavor supported by spicy oak nuances.

Producer Description 

El Tequileno Blanco, a long-standing favorite that has won the hearts and minds of the people in the magical town of Tequila and the surrounding area. Aromas of cooked agave, herbal notes, and delicate notes of anis and black pepper. Flavors of sweet cooked agave.

This historical tequila is the main ingredient in the "Batanga" cocktail, created by Don Javier of world-famous La Capilla cantina. 

Producer Description 

The world's first and only Reposado Rare is an exclusive limited release offering that combines only the most coveted 100% Blue Agave from the Highlands of Jalisco with the mineral rich water of El Volcan de Tequila. The extracted mosto is then fermented with our own natural yeast influenced by 150 year old mango trees before distilling in Copper Pot Stills. This exquisite tequila is matured in a slow unique manner by using a large American Oak barrel, called a Pipón with a 25,000 liter capacity, for 6 years. Tasting Notes: Aromas of vanilla, honey, subtle touch of black pepper, and cooked agave. Tastes of Marzipan, light spiciness with notes of sweet agave and oak. It is best enjoyed neat, in a specialized tequila glass.

Expert Review

The Wine Enthusiast 94 Points | This reposado is rested six years in American oak (more than required for reposado), yet because it was aged in a vessel larger than the 600-liter maximum, it still gets to bear the reposado label. sweet aromas of vanilla, maple and dried fig. The palate echoes those tones, layering on clove, all spice and cayenne.