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This stunning Shiraz is made through a special selection of top grapes that are hand-harvested from their estate vineyards. The fruit is macerated for 48 hours before going through a 14-day fermentation in stainless steel at moderate temperatures. After fermentation the wine further develops in both...
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A quick definition of Poitin: A native Irish spirit that is typically clear and unaged made from a wide array of raw materials such as cereals, grains, treacle, potatoes, and sugar beets. Poitin was traditionally an illicit spirit made often on farms in small communities away from the watchful eye o...
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The spirit is made with a potato base distilled in pot stills, which is quite evident on the silky and textured palate. The primary flavors are caraway with a vibrant dose of aniseed. The deep golden color comes from Oloroso Sherry cask aging at sea aboard a vessel that crosses the equator twice. I...
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Revanche is made with a blend of VS, VSOP, and XO Cognacs that come from four Cognac Crus: Borderies, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Bons Bois. The Cognacs were selected years ago and matured in the cellars of Tessendier/Birkedal Hartmann until the final blend was created and bottled. Estee...
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The fruit utilized for this great brandy (first, a great cider) is grown on the fifth generation DeFisher Fruit Farms whose orchards span over 500 acres. They grow heritage and contemporary varietals that are blended to make their tasty ciders — some of these ciders are then distilled to become th...
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Ladies and gents allow me to introduce Ultra. Tongue Dancer Wine's latest and here-to-date greatest tier showcasing the best barrel of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a vintage. The packaging is also unique featuring a pair of artful images that appear to be gazing at each other. It's not known if TD...
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Chinola, as the passion fruit is referred to by locals in the Dominican Republic, is a unique Liqueur with an unforgettable taste and clever packaging. The label has a vintage, old-world look but it's what's inside that creates the memories. Chinola delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tart fla...
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Five years ago we reviewed the first Somrus Liqueur, Indian Cream (it has since been renamed Chai) and we were instant fans. In 2020 they released an equally delicious Coffee Cream Liqueur. It's made with coffee and chicory with real dairy cream from Wisconsin in a decadent base of Caribbean Rum. It...
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After the rebels stormed Griffin's Wharf in Boston in 1773 to take part in what we now call the Boston Tea Party, coffee became the drink of patriots. Griffin's Wharf 1773 Coffee Liqueur takes its name from this historic place giving honor to the movement for liberty. This Coffee Liqueur is made wit...
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Druid’s Fluid, some say the wine that put Troon on the map, was perhaps a mistake. According to numerous sources Druid’s Fluid was born in the 70s when, one vintage Dick Troon had a stuck fermentation that left some unfermented sugar in the wine. When he shared this slightly sweet red wine with...
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Incredibly, this is Tablas Creek’s eighteenth bottling of its 100% Grenache Blanc and this vintage is among our favorites. All of Tablas Creek wines are wines that tell the story of the vintage. Among all of Tablas Creek’s wines their Grenache Blanc shows perhaps the greatest swings in style and...
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We can’t believe that this is the fifth edition of their lovely Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay — time flies. We have been fans of each release but we are not above having favorites. This lovely 2019 version is one of our favorites and it’s amazingly reminiscent of the great 2016 vintage (anoth...
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This complex and delicious white is a careful blend of five varietals: 40% Grenache Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 21% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, and 5% Clairette Blanche. This wine is always driven by the vintage and how each varietal reacts to the vintage. Grenache Blanc is the primary driver here as it has c...
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Ladies and gents allow me to introduce Ultra Pinot Noir (we featured the amazing Ultra Chardonnay a few weeks ago). Tongue Dancer Wine's latest and here-to-date greatest tier showcasing the best single-barrel of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a vintage. The packaging is also unique featuring a pair...
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The 2019 vintage marks the sixth edition of The Tongue Dancer "Pinot de Ville" — how time flies. Each vintage features a different Cadillac de Villes on the label and this year the vehicle has handlebars! As always, grapes are sourced from the Putnam Vineyard located in the Sonoma Coast town of An...
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