Inspired after a visit to Bordeaux, Dan Duckhorn produced the first vintage of Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot in 1978. Highlighting Estate vineyards and top sites, our renown Merlot reflects the diversity of the valley’s many appellations. Blending with Cabernet Sauvignon adds notable depth and structure, as well as signature flavors of black cherry, plum and spice.

WINE PROFILE

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 80% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Winemaker Notes

Embodying the alluring beauty of great Napa Valley Merlot, this wine reveals vibrant aromas of red currant, ripe plum, black raspberry, cherry and sweet baking spices, with hints of tea leaves and cocoa. The palate is rich and luxurious, with silky tannins and flavors of ripe red berries, pie crust and fig compote gliding to a bright, elegant finish.

Production

In terms of overall weather, most of the 2020 growing season was excellent. Following a relatively dry winter, budbreak started early, and the temperatures throughout spring and summer were mild and temperate. This allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and supple, fleshy textures. In late September, harvest was impacted by the outbreak of wildfires and the arrival of hot weather. The elevated temperatures gave many vineyards a final push to ripeness as we worked to bring in the grapes. During this period, we did extensive testing to ensure quality, excluding any fruit that did not meet our standards. While our meticulous selection process resulted in a smaller 2020 crop, the wines we produced live up to the Duckhorn name, displaying beautiful aromas, soft elegant textures, lively complexity and lush flavors.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2020
Varietal: Merlot
Appellation: Napa Valley
Acid: 0.57 g/100 ml
pH: 3.69
Aging: Aged 15 months in 100% French oak 40% new, 60% neutral
Alcohol: %14.50

Gun Fighter American Bourbon undergoes an initial six-month aging process in American Oak barrels, followed by a finishing period in previously utilized French port barrels.

Appearance: The bourbon whiskey displays an appealing caramel hue accompanied by a subtle touch of reddish tones.

Nose: The presence of the French Port Barrel finish is noticeable, contributing to a gentle infusion of port essence, complemented by delicate floral notes.

Palate: The spirit exhibits a pronounced and robust spice profile, delivering a distinctively flavorful experience.

The 2021 Vintage Micro-Cuvée No. 5 is a sparkling, organic cider distinguished by its light golden color.  It is fermented for at least 4 months in a cuve before being bottled. The fermentation continues after bottling for several more months.  This special Micro-Cuvée is composed of 50% Réné-Martin apples   (a tart/acidic variety typically used in Maison Herout’s organic apple juice). The remaining 50% is a blend of bitter and bitter-sweet apples that are typical to the Cotentin peninsula, where Maison Herout is located. Less than 3grams of residual sugar.

Tart, extra-dry, tannic with fine effervescence.  Drinks like a Basque or Spanish cider but not quite as dry. The unusual proportions of tart, bitter and bitter-sweet apples give this cider a freshness with subtle aromas of fresh apples.

Maison Hérout follows the cider-making tradition of their ancestors – their ciders are all organic and fermented naturally with indigenous yeast.  The bubbles are the result of a natural effervescence with fermentation continuing to occur in the bottle.  Maison Hérout ciders are not pasteurized or carbonated.  Gluten – Free and vegan.

The Orchards
Maison Herout has 25 acres of apple orchards. The average age of the apple trees varies according to the parcels (10 to 65 years old). More than 25 varieties of apples are grown including Rouge de Cantepie, one of the original apples grown in the orchards.  The soil is maintained by being completely covered with grass.

The Terroir
The orchards are situated on the Armorican Massive which is composed of schist and sandstone sediment as well as granite from the primary eras.  With a silty coating, the soils are slightly sandy and pebbly sandy and drain very quickly.

The Production
After grating the apples to obtain the “marc de pommes”, the grated apples are then crushed into a pulp, then pressed.  The resulting pressed juice rests for 3 to 5 days to become naturally clear. This clear juice is then fermented for at least 4 months in After bottling, the cider then continues fermenting for at least another 2 months so that the natural bubbles can form – leading to a rich, thick robe of foamy bubbles that are the hallmark of Maison Hérout.

The Balvenie's 15 year old Single Barrel Sherry Cask has been matured exclusively in a single European oak sherry butt for at least 15 years. The 15-year maturation in a cask that has previously held Oloroso sherry creates a single malt characterized by dried fruit richness, nuttiness and spice. No more than 650 hand-numbered bottles are drawn from each sherry butt and each bottle carries the number of the cask in which it was matured.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Rich with elegant oak and subtle spice.

Taste: Dried fruits are overlaid with a gentle nuttiness.

Finish: Long and sherried.

This release asked the question: What if we take a step away from the familiar with a Single Grain whiskey aged in Virgin Spanish Oak. Without giving too much away, the two made very good partners, with a taste of gentle wood spice playing off the natural sweetness of the grain.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: NEW PENCIL SHAVINGS, LIGHT ROSE PETAL, FRESH RAIN ON PINE

TASTE: WARM TOASTED OAK, FRESH PEELED GRAPEFRUIT, ZESTY WOOD SPICES

FINISH: SWEET CEREAL, CLOVE SPICINESS, FRESH MINT

Discover the Exceptional Method and Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey - Unveiling the Perfect Blend of Distinct Flavors! Indulge in a Whiskey Experience Like No Other. Try It Today!"

Initially released as a limited time offering, George Dickel is excited to announce the return of George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve, an incredibly rare, aged Tennessee whisky. Inspired by the previous release and its dedicated fans, General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin intentionally searched for barrels that captured what made the original liquid special.

With a woody, robust profile, the newest release pays homage to the old liquid while featuring subtle contrasts that differentiate the two. This perfectly aged, cask-strength release boasts complex aromas of crème brûlée, apricots with hints of plum and juniper on the palate and a rich cedar finish.

TASTING NOTES

A PERFECTLY BALANCED, DELICATE TASTE WITH FLORAL NOTES AND HINTS OF VANILLA AND SPICE.

AWARDS

2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold
2012 United Spirits Challenge, Excellent, Highly Recommended, 91 Score
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Excellent, Highly Recommended, 92 Score
2019 Wine Enthusiast, 95 Score

Honey and chrysanthemum flowers come together in this rich yet delicate liqueur. The nose of the flower and texture of organic honey are a perfect mix with rum, whiskey, or gin. Made using two different varieties of chrysanthemum flowers and organic wildflower honey from Wisconsin. Unlike other liqueurs on the market, Koval liqueurs use a white whiskey base, adding more depth to the spirit.

Bottle Size: 375ml

Only the heart cut of the distillate, no heads or tails. Aged in new American oak from Minnesota. Grains sourced from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest.

This is no ordinary rye, because it doesnt come from an ordinary distillery. Despite being 100% rye grain, this whiskey is fresh and light with a maple-y, candy corn entry and a kiss of spice on the finish.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Sitting alongside its 11s series counterparts, this Ten Year Old brings a subtler, more mature dimension to the otherwise youthful exuberance of the .1, .2 and .3 spirits. While we deliberately keep the barley influence forward in the .1 and .3 editions, our .2 and Ten Year Old editions introduce cask influence at varying ends of the Octomore age spectrum. While the malt for our Octomore Ten Year Old is initially higher in PPM, the influence of those 5 extra years results in a calmer, deeper spirit.

TASTING NOTES

CHARACTER: Grown up Octomore, relaxed and refined, with age we lose some of the vitality but develop a sense of calm and deep complexity.

AROMA: Wonderful Bouquet of Peat and fruit. Nectarine and citrus fruits with hints of pineapple and mango, a depth of rich sweetness and complexity. Vanilla and oak sugar, nutty and vibrant. With age the fruit comes through so well, and the depth of flavour is wonderful, more exotic fruits and that citrus and minerality character which is the DNA of our spirit.

TASTE: Wonderful salty tang on the lips, leading into a viscous and honey like texture. Beautiful fruit notes and sweet oak make this a joy to hold on the palate, the peach, ripe pineapple and mango, dried apricot and peach notes are beautifully weighed against the smoke and oak, the extra age and combination of casks bring a level of maturity to this expression of Octomore that gives a new dimension to our understanding of this exceptional single malt

FINISH: Oak driven, coconut, tobacco, vanilla, then smoke. The time in the cask has calmed the smoke, both through the phenols lowering naturally over time and the influence of the oak becoming greater.

COLOUR: Gold.

Aged 6 months in whiskey barrels, this tequila has an aroma of fresh lime & honey, a taste of white pepper & butterscotch, and finishes with smooth pepper spice and agave sweetness.

About the Brand

There is a Hawaii not often seen by those who live outside the islands, and yet it is all around. There is comfort in being surrounded by it, knowing all the gifts it has given, and still gives, to us. And here in Hawaii, wrapped in the warm and clear Pacific, we live by its rhythm, the Ocean.

We see the sun rise and set on it each day; it waits for us around every corner; it’s the reward for every scaled peak. It is the constant in the life of a Hawaiian. Whether in the presence of its vast stillness or when it rages against the sky, we’re humbled — it reminds us that we are small, and we are lucky to be here. All life is precious and flourishes because of it, and we offer tribute.

Anyone who’s lived or even visited the Islands shares a connection and deep appreciation for the things that make Hawai‘i such a special place on Earth.

For Shay Smith and his family, it is where their life-adventure and OCEAN Organic Vodka began. Being born and raised on Maui provided the luxury to explore this tropical paradise, which included passionately riding its magnificent ocean waves. The Hawaiian Islands are his home and a magical place worth sharing. After returning from college and some International travel, Shay was encouraged by his entrepreneurial parents to create a premium product from Hawaii with the desire of making it available around the world.

The Vision

The idea of OCEAN Organic Vodka was sparked by an article in the newspaper about one of Hawaii's natural resources - desalinated deep ocean mineral water off the Kona coast of the Bid Island, This coupled with a collection of experiences like relaxing on the Ianai after a long day, enjoying a lobation and "talking-story" with friends and family became the basis for this celebratory creation 

Ocean Vodka is distilled from pure organic sugar cane using continuous column distillation through 103 platelets. Each platelet acts as a mini-distillation, resulting in an exceptionally pure spirit.
Ocean Vodka is the only spirit in the world made with 100% deep ocean mineral water, sourced from 3,000 feet below the Kona Coast of the Island of Hawaii. The water in Ocean Vodka contains trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which combine to create an exceptionally smooth and distinct flavor. These minerals impart a light, crisp taste to Ocean vodka, and make a better-tasting drink.
Ocean is best served on the rocks or mixed with freshly squeezed fruit juices.

ACCOLADES
- 92 Points at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012
- 92 Points at Tasting Panel 2014
- MicroLiquor Triple Gold Medal 2012
- Beverly Hills Triple Gold Medal 2013

Honouring Bladnoch’s traditional style, this malt is brought together using a blend of three different woods – ex Bourbon, ex Sherry and ex Whisky – and finally finished in brand new American Oak.

Awards

San Francisco Spirits Competition 2017 – Double Gold Medal

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Pale gold

NOSE: Quite rich and malty. Orange peel, honey with spicy toasted vanilla and grassy notes.

PALATE: Soft, rich and tongue coating. Spicy honey, gingerbread, a hintof Seville orange and sweet vanilla oakiness.

FINISH: Lovely balanced oak, lightly drying and spicy

Experience the charm and creativity of our award-winning brand as we share the rich flavorful Caribbean in every glass.

Casa Maestri's Reserva MFM Reposado Tequila is celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and quality. Aged to perfection, it features a smooth blend of agave, oak, caramel, and vanilla notes. Perfect for sipping or crafting premium cocktails, it promises a distinct and enjoyable drinking experience.

Patti's Wild Mayhaw moonshine combines Hawthorn berries and pure cane sugar. This delicate flavor is fruity like an apple but leaves a tart zing on the tip of your tongue.

Patti's Wild Mayhaw moonshine presents a unique blend of subtle sweet corn, tart mayhem berry, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's incredible drinkable and perfect for every palate from seasoned enthusiasts to those enjoying their first drink. Fill your glass with Mayhaw Shine when serving: ice cream, coffee cake, biscuits, BBQ or your favorite pie.

Bottle size: 750ml