Almost four decades ago, before crafting their first vintage, the Duckhorns and their winemaker had a passionate discussion at the kitchen table. Though they debated making a cuvée, they chose to focus on varietal wines. Even so, Duckhorn Vineyards has always remained fascinated by the artful blend of varietals from diverse Napa Valley vineyards. Embodying the depth and complexity of a world-class Estate program, The Discussion represents the pinnacle of the Duckhorn Vineyards portfolio and the ongoing dialogue that defines great winemaking.

WINE PROFILE

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Winemaker Notes

Crafted from our finest blocks and barrels of Estate fruit, the 2018 vintage of The Discussion is rich, radiant and profoundly complex. As it evolves in the glass, enticing aromas of black cherry, red currant and rose petals mingle with sophisticated hints of hazelnut, clove, caramel and fig preserves. On the plush, silky palate, juicy layers of plum, tayberry and chocolate-covered blueberries are framed by elegantly structured tannins, with notes of red licorice, mint, maple and sage adding drama and complexity to a long, dynamic finish.

Production

For both red and white grapes, 2018 offered near picture-perfect growing conditions, with mild spring and summer weather, and no significant heat events. The conditions were ideal for both our Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, which show beautiful tropical notes and ripe flavors at low sugars. While our Chardonnay harvest began about three weeks later than normal, the fruit arrived at the winery in pristine condition, producing dynamic and complex wines. The excellent growing conditions naturally resulted in a slightly larger than average crop for our red Bordeaux varieties, with fully lignified seeds at low sugars levels. With temperate weather throughout fall, we were able to pick each block at optimal ripeness, yielding exceptionally juicy and polished red wines, with plush, well-rounded tannins, and lovely overall structure.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2018
Varietal: Red Blend
Appellation: Napa Valley
Acid: 0.60 g/100 ml
pH: 3.65
Aging: Aged a total of 24 months in barrel 18 months in new French oak followed by 6 months in neutral barrels
Alcohol: %14.5

From the only winery devoted to stylish Napa Valley blends, the Paraduxx Proprietary Red Wine is a bold and expressive blend crafted to satisfy the modern palate. It has rich, full fruit flavors and soft, elegant tannins.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Blend Composition: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Zinfandel, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

Winemaker Notes
Deep, dark and luxurious, this wine offers alluring aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, currant and cocoa powder, with underlying hints of saddle leather, cinnamon and clove. The voluptuous dark berry notes are echoed on the palate where they are framed by supple tannins and sophisticated layers of anise, vanilla, sweet tobacco leaf and fresh-cracked black pepper, all of which carry the wine to a juicy dark berry finish.

Production
In Napa Valley, a mild spring and summer, with no significant heat events, pushed the beginning of harvest back a full four weeks from our average start date. In addition to providing abundant hangtime, the temperate weather ensured that the fruit was able to preserve excellent natural acidity. Because the cool weather continued into autumn, we were able to assess and pick each block at ideal ripeness. One of the most noteworthy elements of the growing season was the fact that the grapes were able to develop beautiful, fully ripe flavors, at lower Brix. As a result, the wines are both elegant and complex, with excellent energy and acidity, and lovely varietal character.

• VINTAGE2019
• VARIETALChardonnay
• VARIETAL COMPOSITION100% Chardonnay
• APPELLATIONCarneros
• HARVEST DATESeptember 2-26, 2018
• ACID0.61 g/100ml TA
• PH3.47 pH
• ALCOHOL %14.4%

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards, including our own estate properties, this wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot

Winemaker Notes
Elegantly structured and impeccably balanced, this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon displays voluptuous dark fruit aromas of blackberry and black cherry, with hints of lavender and rustic savory spice. The rich berry notes are echoed on the palate, where silky, fine-grained tannins and enlivening acidity carry the flavors to a lush, lingering finish.

Production
2019 brought another exceptional vintage to Napa Valley, resulting in wines with alluring polish and poise! The season began with a wet winter followed by a mild spring. While this led to a slightly later-than-normal start to the season, ideal summer weather with no significant heat spikes ensured ideal flavor development, yielding complex and vibrant whites, and refined reds with elegant tannins, enticing aromatics and beautiful fruit flavors.

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed vineyards on the cool, windswept Sonoma Coast, this alluring wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Pinot Noir.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes
Bright, polished and impeccably balanced, this wine embodies the depth and nuance of the finest Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. The nose offers a melange of black raspberry, Bing cherry, rhubarb and forest floor aromas, along with hints of holiday spice. On the palate, velvety tannins carry the lush, flowing flavors to a vibrant fruit and spice finish.

Production
With just 50% of our average rainfall to start the season we took proactive measures in our vineyards, including early suckering and pruning, careful cover crop management and targeted irrigation to ensure healthy vines. Spring and summer brought mild-to-warm temperatures that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in early flavor development at lower Brix with high acidity. To achieve balanced acids with even more flavor development we waited patiently until September 1st to begin our Chardonnay harvest and completed our last Pinot Noir pick on October 2nd. The resulting wines offer ideal ripeness, supple textures and beautifully concentrated flavors.

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards, including our own estate properties, this bold and luxurious wine is Decoy’s pinnacle Red Blend.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 58% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 7% Petite Verdot, 6% Zinfandel

Winemaker Notes
This plush and luxurious red offers alluring aromas of cassis, black raspberry, cherry and nutmeg, as well as French oak-inspired hints of clove and allspice. On the palate, it is robust and full-bodied, with rich, silky tannins framing the lush blackberry and sweet Rainier cherry flavors as they glide to a dark and delicious finish.

Production
2019 brought another exceptional vintage to Napa Valley, resulting in wines with alluring polish and poise! The season began with a wet winter followed by a mild spring. While this led to a slightly later-than normal start to the season, ideal summer weather with no significant heat spikes ensured ideal flavor development, yielding complex and vibrant whites, and refined reds with elegant tannins, enticing aromatics and beautiful fruit flavors.

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Sonoma Coast vineyards, including our own estate properties, this wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Chardonnay.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay; Oak Profile & Aging: 50% Stainless Steel Fermentation, 50% Barrel Fermentation and 35% New French Oak

Winemaker Notes
Graceful, pure and polished, this enticing Chardonnay offers tantalizing aromas of green apple, nectarine and candied citrus, with fragrant hints of roasted nuts and acacia blossoms. On the palate, it is rich and lushly textured, with a flowing elegance that frames the fresh citrus and stone fruit flavors, while carrying the wine to a long, silky finish.

Production
While the growing season began with a mild winter and less than average rainfall, there was enough precipitation to provide ample soil moisture. After an early and ideal budbreak, temperate weather throughout spring and summer produced balanced canopies and steady shoot growth, with relatively small berries. Mid-August brought a week of temperatures over 100º F, providing a final push towards optimal ripeness for our Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and select Pinot Noir vineyards. While late-season wildfires in Northern California brought logistical challenges, we were able to successfully pick our vineyards during a very busy, truncated harvest, resulting in beautifully pure and aromatic white wines, and lush, spicy and concentrated reds.

This wine expresses the spirit of a few Right-Bank Bordeaux producers with its complex expression of herbs, red fruit, and elegant structure but with a Paso Robles twist of full, mature fruit.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright with a deep ruby core lightening to ruby garnet at the rim, with light staining on slow-forming, persistent tears.

Aroma: Aromatic with rich ripe black fruit along with notes of vanilla, mocha, saddle leather, and warm toasted oak hints.

Palate: Moderate-plus bodied with ripe blackberry and black plum on the entry, evolving into the deeply savory midpalate with smooth, fine tannins and notes of fresh bay leaves, cedar, espresso, and subtle hints of fruitcake. The long and lingering finish features minerality, sweet tobacco, plum preserves, and barrel spice while remaining savory and fresh.

Disclaimer: The available vintage year will be shipped. Feel free to email us at [email protected] to check the vintage year before you place the order.

Miljenko “Mike” Grgich has been called “The King of Chardonnay” since the winery began in 1977, and you can taste why in this classically-styled wine. We did not allow the Chardonnay to undergo malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural acidity.

This Chardonnay entices you with aromas of fresh peach, Asian pear, citrus, and honeycomb to delight your senses. The flavors are just as complex with delightful undertones of red pepper and Madagascar vanilla, followed by fresh lemon, green apple, wildflower honey, stone fruit, and a hint of lavender. The rich, dense texture is balanced by its juicy acidity, leading to great minerality and a long, satisfying finish.

The Launch
Yellow Rose launched in the Texas market in 2012. After years of hard work and dedication, we are proud to be Houston’s First Legal Whiskey Distillery.

True to its name, this one breaks all the traditional bourbon laws. Made from 100% Texas yellow corn and aged in small American oak barrels right here in Houston. The 15-20 degree temperature swings in this part of Texas give our bourbon unique characteristics that can only be achieved here. In fact, our angel share is 15% per year, making our whiskey extremely rare and valuable to us.

Outlaw Bourbon is full-flavored with warm caramel and vanilla overtones. Our traditional pot still helps us produce a true small-batch whiskey. One sip and we think you’ll agree you’ve never had anything like it.

Flavor Profile

NOSE: Intense aroma, rich caramel, and vanilla with a hint of floral

PALATE: Slightly sweet and extremely rich

FINISH: Long, maintaining caramel and vanilla. Like a good dessert

Award-Winning Results
We don’t do it for the awards, but they do provide some nice motivation and recognition that we’re on the right path. We’ve been honored as Best In Class for our Outlaw Bourbon at the American Distilling Institute and were awarded a Double Gold for our Straight Rye Whiskey at the San Francisco Artisan Spirits.

Chivas Regal The Icon is Scotch whisky crafted to perfection. Whiskies that make up this exquisite blend originate from distilleries no longer in existence, making them extremely rare and incredibly exclusive. Coveted by whisky aficionados the world over, these precious rare malts are blended together and matured to craft a timeless icon that’s only released in highly limited qualities every year.

Tasting Notes

Caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and smoke in body. Fades to a balance of roasted nuts, rye spice and caramel.

Aroma

Caramel, vanilla, fruit, cocoa and nuts.

Key Information

Aged 4 years in New charred American Oak Barrels

Gluten Free

Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% rye, 4% Malted Barley

84 Proof / 42% Alc by Vol

Interesting Facts

• “Proofed down” with a proprietary process using Sierra Nevada Alpine water.

• Each barrel is hand-selected and “dumped” at the peak of its maturity.

• This bourbon is “unfiltered” so it does not lose any flavor due to heavy filtration systems.

• Each bottle is filled, labeled and sealed by hand.

Tasting Notes

Vanilla forward with a lemon finish that refreshes the palate.

Aroma

Vanilla, slight fruitiness with a clean finish.

Key Information

7 times custom distilled

Gluten Free

Mash Bill: 100% Wheat

80 Proof / 40% Alc by Vol

Interesting Facts

• “Proofed down” with a proprietary process using Sierra Nevada Alpine water.

• Distilled 7 times to achieve maximum purity.

• Filtered with all-natural carbon originating from coconut husks.

• Each bottle is filled, labeled and sealed by hand.

Barrel proof Bourbon finished with a coffee infused American Oak spire

From the pristine lagoons to the lush jungles, Plantation Isle of Fiji is an ode to the beauty of the Fiji Islands. 

This delicious rum is made using traditional techniques and local Fijian sugar cane. First aged in this tropical climate in bourbon casks, the rum is then sailed to the southwest of France for a second maturation in French oak casks. 

This double aging method paired with Fijian know-how creates a rum with warm notes of exotic fruits and raisin.

TASTING NOTES

Color : Gold.

Nose : Intense, it starts on molasses, pear and varnish. It then becomes fruitier and spicier on apple, banana and gooseberry, also nutmeg and vanilla with a hint of smoke.

Palate : Rich and round, it follows the nose with vanilla fudge, honey, ginger and fruity notes of prune and coconut.

Finish : Very long on dried banana, bourbon and allspice.

Empty glass : Molasses, oak and allspice.

PERFECT SERVE

Isle Of Fiji is a great sipping rum.

In pursuit of new flavour possibilities, Glenmorangie has created a single malt made for mixing. Crafted with top bartenders, X by Glenmorangie's sweeter, richer taste is perfect paired with a favourite mixer.

Glenmorangie's whisky creators have drawn on their exceptional array of casks to create the whisky's luscious flavours of pear, vanilla, orange and fudge. Ideal for tall, simple serves, X by Glenmorangie promises to refresh the way we enjoy single malt.

Tequila 512 Blanco is a vibrant expression of premium tequila, known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico, this blanco tequila undergoes a meticulous production process, capturing the pure essence of the agave plant. With a crystal-clear appearance, Tequila 512 Blanco boasts a crisp and clean taste, featuring notes of agave, citrus, and a subtle peppery finish. It is a versatile spirit, perfect for sipping neat, crafting cocktails, or enjoying in traditional tequila-based drinks. Tequila enthusiasts appreciate its smooth and well-balanced profile, making it a standout choice in the world of tequila connoisseurs.

IMPERIAL STOUT CASK FINISH

Freshly disgorged Whistler 7 year old Single Malt casks were filled with our award winning Boyne Brewhouse Imperial Stout, imparting our stouts wonderful rich flavours into the wood. We then refill these seasoned casks with our blend of Irish Malt and Single Grain whiskeys which bestow deeper notes of roasted coffee and cacao nibs.

NON CHILL FILTERED

NATURAL COLOUR

Triple Distilled

NOSE: Dark berries mixed with a hint of bitter coffee and creamy cocoa.

PALATE: The creaminess from the cocoa follows through, pairing beautifully with the subtle coffee tones. This is rounded out by hints of caramel.

FINISH: Long, lingering with a creamy mouthfeel.

ON-THE-NOSE: Zingy citrus with a hint of cloves.

The Original Ten encapsulates the signature smooth and multi-layered character of Benriach. Three cask matured for at least ten years in bourbon barrels,sherry casks and virgin oak, to create layers of luscious orchard fruit, sumptuous honeyed malt and toasted oak, all interwoven with a subtle trace of smoke.The perfect introduction to our signature style and richly layered Speyside Single Malt.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Summer Gold

NOSE: Rich orchard fruit, honey and toasted oak

PALATE: Ripe pear, nectarine and malt sweetness, with a finishing note of almond and spiced vanilla

SMOKE LEVEL: Trace

RACHEL BARRIE MASTER BLENDER

"It's the classic, sweet, fruit-laden style of Benriach. Luscious orchard fruit on a base of beautiful vanilla cream and pastry, that for me is The Original Ten."