An exceptional Grappa for quality spirit lovers! Nose: the sensations of apple, peach & almond make it promptly appreciable for the sense of smell. Palate: this grappa is light, not aggressive; it dries the palate without grating on mucous membranes. There are inkling such as chocolate, tobacco but, above all, the feeling of cleanliness is very clear. Aftertaste: long & pervasive; it is an excellent eating up with great character & pleasantness. Grappa is an alcoholic beverage, a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin that contains 35%
- 60% alcohol by volume. It is made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, & stems left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes. The flavour of grappa, like that of wine, depends on the type & quality of the grapes used, as well as the specifics of the distillation process. In Italy, grappa is primarily served as a digestivo or after-dinner drink. Its main purpose was to aid in the digestion of heavy meals. Grappa may also be added to espresso coffee to create a caffe corretto, meaning corrected coffee. Capannelle, wine producers in Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, extends over about 20 hectares. The owner is James B. Sherwood, founder & shareholder of the Orient
- Express Hotels LTD., which owns some of the world's most beautiful hotels: Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Hotel Spendido in Portofino, Villa San Michele in Florence, Hotel Caruso in Ravello & many others.

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Bright crimson with violet hues. On the nose, perfumed violets & black currant, plum skin, dutch cocao & rosemary. A medium to full bodied palate with sweet ripe fruits of mulberry, plums & currants. The structure is fine with grapey soft tannins providing great length & intensity of flavour balanced by a subtle mix of roasted spices. 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Merlot blend takes inspiration from the classic red wines of Bordeaux. Cape Mentelle has developed an international reputation for outstanding Bordeaux varietal & blended wines which are perfectly suited to the climate & soils of Margaret River. This blend seeks to capture the depth & structure of cabernet with the dark fruit & plush flavours of merlot, which when blended create a well- rounded, full & rich style. ...

Appearance: Pale straw with green hues. Nose: Delicate & lifted aromas of citrus blossum, lime, honeydew melon, blackcurrant & a hint of chalk dust. Palate: Juicy clean & fresh with pithy acidity & mineral character balanced by rich fruit flavours of limes, passionfruit & pink grapefruit. The palate is bright, elegant, well balanced with a creamy texture & a long finish. ...

Cape Mentelle Shiraz takes inspiration from the techniques & wines of Frances Northern Rhone Valley. Traditional fermentation & maturation in both large oak vats & small barriques is aimed at retaining the refi ned fruit & fl oral characters of the variety along with the more savoury, spicy elements derived from the vineyard. Appearance: Dark mulberry red with violet hues. Nose: Abundant blueberry, dark chocolate, star anise & morello cherries. Palate: A focused blend of inky black fruits & black pepper, overlaid with subtle savoury oak. It is classically spicy with a long & tightly wound palate rewarding with great intensity. Food pairing: Beijing Duck ...

Opulence & precision make this wine a perfect match with a platter of Jamon de Bellota, blue cheese & fig paste. This wine will partner perfectly with a duck in plum sauce, Asian greens & wood ear mushrooms. Chicken liver parfait with caramelized figs on crostini. Appearance: Deep, dark violet with youthful garnet edges. Nose: The nose is open & varietal with notes of white & black pepper, spicy cardamom & an elegant whiff of wisteria. Hints of rich candied orange peels, grated coconut, cedar, & cigar box add to the enticing aromas. Palate: The intense concentration of flavours reflects the aromatics. Bursts of complex black fruits, small ripe berries & cherries in alcohol are supported by notes of orange marmalade, cinnamon syrup & ripe chewy tannins. A very textural wine, the finish is long, intrinsically structured with lingering flavours of caramelized oak & fresh crusty brioche. The fruit is partially destemmed, berry sorted, cold-soaked & traditionally fermented. Maturation in small barriques is aimed at retaining the refined fruit & floral characters of the variety along with the more savoury, spicy elements derived from our vineyards in Margaret River. ...

An ultra-premium quality single grain vodka which has been produced in France from pure Swedish virgin spring water. Cape North is a very clear, bright & exceptionally smooth vodka, characterised by its hints of vanilla & citrus on the nose & also for its clear finish. When you taste Cape North you will notice the subtle hints of citrus & valilla flavours & also the long & very smooth finish. You can almost feel the cool spring water at the back of your throat. The perfect balance of ingredients creates a very fine ultr-premium vodka, the very first to originate in Sweden. To best enjoy Cape North Vodka & its clear finish you should drink it neat, maybe with a twist of lemon. ...

All production takes place in the D.O. Pisco region. Every step is carefully monitored to ensure freshness & the highest quality possible. Up to 15 grape varieties are used including Muscat of Alexandria, Black Muscat & Pedro Ximenez. After initial fermentation the wines are double distilled in copper pot stills, the new spirit is allowed to rest in stainless steel tanks before filtration & bottling. Initially smoky on the nose, crisp & clean with a hint of light peat & fresh citrus edges. Full & flavoursome on the palate with touches of lychee fruit
- a perfect Pisco for cocktails.
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Limited edition Pisco honouring the 200th anniversary of Chiles independence. Elaborated from Austria, Alexandria, & pink Muscat grapes. Mature pisco with notes of vanilla, coffee, tobacco, & smoke. It is aged for a year in American oak casks. ...

Deep red-violet in colour, it has an attractive nose of ripe red fruit with the oak lending spicy depth. On the palate, it has lovely balance between lively, red fruit character & smooth, spicy tannins. 70% Sangiovese. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. 10% Canaiolo Nero. ...

Good depth of ruby red colour, with intense, fruityperfumes of cherry & plum, given an extra dimension bya touch of oak. On the palate, it is rounded & ripe, with a lovely balanced fruit & tannin structure, & a long, elegant finish with a hint of spiced dark berry fruit. ...