Jackson Estate embodies the very best of Marlborough, New Zeal&, & is a testament to the vision & determination of the Stichbury & Jackson Families who have farmed the land on the Wairau River plain at Jacksons road for more than 160 years. Limited stock. ...

Bright citrus fruit & spice together with waves of savoury aromatics flow to a generously fruited & finely textured palate. A lovely core of ripe acidity lends the wine balance & length, & frames the wonderful fruit purity. This wine is an expression of a single site, & is named after a large shelterbelt of trees separating the grounds of the Jackson Estate homestead from the vineyard. ...

The nose dominates with enticing florals, ripe stone fruits & fresh zesty citrus. To taste this follows through to the pallet with the same fresh citrus & ripe white stone fruit flavours, an underlying lees driven textural backbone & a pure mineral concentration. A perfectly balanced & crunchy acidity gives the wine lift, presence & poise. ...

A deep cherry red fills the glass, with a bright hue. This Pinot Noir has a concentrated aroma of red & black wild berries, combined with dried herbs & subtle spice notes. On the palate the wine expresses flavours of rich, ripe berries with a silky smooth texture & medium-weight mouth feel. The wines tannins are balanced & well integrated, creating a lingering impression, harmony & a definitive signature of their Southern Marlborough vineyards.. Limited stock. ...

Concentrated aromas of red & black forest fruits dominate combined with dried herbs & spicy cedar notes. To taste, the flavour profile is, rich & ripe without losing precise pinot noir detail. Tannins are moderate but integrated, leaving a lasting impression of texture (density), harmony & not least; definitive vineyard & southern Marlborough clays character. ...

The wines from dozens of parcels from the same vintage are rounded by the addition of several wines from preceding years, the vins de reserve, which have been kept in tank for this purpose. The intention is to retain the best characteristics of each harvest & not to disguise the variations that each year brings. Each numbered wine in the 700 series each has its own personality. ...

The recipe for this flavoured rye whiskey from Kentucky remains unchanged since its inception in post-prohibition 1930's Philadelphia. It's a blend of rye whiskey, Florida oranges & rock candy, & features candied oranges suspended in the bottle. The result is a complex caramel & light cherry flavour. Rock & Rye is best served ice-cold, straight up, or as a shot. ...

Pale yellow/green. Fragrant nose with floral notes to start which are soon overtaken by full power of wormwood, fennel, anise & hyssop. The addition of the cold water brought a slow & steady forming, but complete louche & released another wave of aromatics similar to the first but in even greater volume. Great range of mountain herbs adds to the complexity. A great re-construction of the absinthe of history. The distillery of C.F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchatel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger distillery crafted several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C. F. Berger 65 degree absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Unfortunately, absinthe crafting at the Berger distillery came to a halt with the Swiss ban of 1910, & the distillery ceased all activities in Switzerland shortly thereafter. This fine Swiss absinthe was almost lost forever if it had not been for the resurfacing of original, unopened bottles, which Jade Liqueurs was able to secure for preservation. Using proprietary analytical techniques, Jade Liqueurs has painstakingly resurrected this beautiful liquor from extinction. Jade C.F. Berger is an accurate recreation of the original C.F. Berger 65 absinthe verte, & is identical to the fine original down to incredibly minute details. C.F. Berger Absinthe Superieure is crafted entirely by hand using select botanicals from the original regions, & is carefully distilled in ancient copper absinthe alembics. This absinthe delivers an experience characteristic of the best Swiss style absinthes. Upon tasting C.F. Berger Absinthe Superieure, the connoisseur will be pleasantly stimulated with the way it quickly asserts its refined fortitude with a bold fragrant scent, full-bodied, rounded mouthfeel, & distinct herbal notes that linger on the palate. Jade C.F. Berger Absinthe Superieure recalls a century-old tradition of fine Swiss style absinthes, & enables the connoisseur to savour a journey into history. Jade C.F. Berger serves as both an ideal aperitif & digestive to follow even the heartiest of dining selections, & is not overpowered by one's favourite Cuban cigar. ...

Jade Liqueurs' Esprit Edouard Absinthe Superieure represents the first absinthe released by Jade that was painstakingly reverse engineered from sealed antique bottles of the original liquor. The story of Esprit Edouard Absinthe Superieure is rooted in the late 19th century, at the time when one of the world's most prestigious absinthe distilleries was at the zenith of its existence. This distillery crafted products that were the subject of widespread acclaim & international export. At the time of the ban, this distillery had earned the distinction as one of the larger absinthe producers, & was considered by many absinthe connoisseurs to be one of the finest marques, certainly on par with the most respected brands. Almost a century later, perfectly preserved bottles of this pre-ban absinthe have yielded the secrets of this famed producer, & remain an indelible part of Jade's antique spirits collection. The exquisite taste of this antique absinthe is incredibly smooth & delicious. Not since the original French & Swiss bans has the world seen a French absinthe that boasts the quality of this particular original br&. Almost a century later, Jade Liqueurs is proud to present Esprit Edouard Absinthe Superieure. Esprit Edouard is a fabulously faithful reproduction of a famous pre-ban 72 absinthe that was highly regarded during the Belle epoque. Esprit Edouard is absolutely correct to the original, from its delicate tint, to its refined texture & delightfully aromatic finish. Esprit Edouard Absinthe Superieure offers the connoisseur the genuine Belle epoque absinthe experience, & makes an impressively prestigious addition to any collection of fine liquors. We invite you to experience the unrivalled quality, tradition, & mystique that only Esprit Edouard can deliver. ...

As the popularity of absinthe swept through France during the mid 19th century, the green fairy began making her way over to the ' Paris' of the New World, Nouvelle-Orleans (New Orleans). French-speaking travellers & immigrants alike carried their passion for absinthe with them to this vibrant port city, & before long, French apothecary Antoine Peychaud was doling out 'healthy' absinthe cocktails from his Royal St. shop. The popularity of absinthe surged in French-speaking Louisiana, & when Henri Degas & Oscar Wilde spent time in New Orleans in the latter part of the 1800s, they had no trouble finding imported French & Swiss absinthes among other familiar comforts. By the advent of the 20th century, cafes like the famous Old Absinthe House were making a name for themselves by cooling the humid summers with Sazeracs, absinthe frappes, & even the occasional absinthe creme de glace. Unfortunately, it all came to a halt with the U.S. ban on absinthe in 1912... or did it? This exquisite absinthe represents the inspired work of native New Orleanian T. A. Breaux, & its heritage is rooted in the original absinthes that made the Sazerac cocktail & absinthe frappe famous. Its unique distillation of stimulating herbes toniques is just what the Belle epoque chimistes prescribed for various subtropical ailments. The light, stimulating mouthfeel & delectable floral finish of Nouvelle-Orleans Absinthe Superieure present the connoisseur with a unique perfume & texture that disappeared along with the artisanal marques almost a century ago. We invite you to see why we truly consider Nouvelle-Orleans Absinthe Superieure to be L'esprit du Vieux Carre. ...