This is a rich, modern Chianti that marries beautifully ripe cherry fruit with well-judged smoky oak notes. The opulence on the palate is tempered by savoury notes of clove & a firm structure supporting the plump fruit. ...

Vineyard Villa Antinori began life as a Chianti Classico Riserva, & is still grown on Antinori's Chianti estates, including Tenuta Tignanello, while enjoying increased blending flexibility from the more relaxed IGT rules. After destemming & gentle crushing, maceration lasted eight to twelve days in stainless steel vats. During this phase the wine completed fermentation at differing temperatures for the various varieties. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was placed in a mixture of French, American & Hungarian oak barrels for twelve months. The wine was then aged in bottle for at least eight months prior to release. Taste Intense ruby red colour with aromas of ripe fruits, plum, mint, chocolate, & tobacco. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouthfeel. ...

Intense ruby red colour with aromas of red berries & vanilla notes from the oak. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouthfeel. ...

Intense ruby red colour with aromas of red berries & vanilla notes from the oak. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouthfeel. ...

The 2008 Carmenere Alto del Maipo Valley (100%) was fermented & aged in cement tank. Deep violet in colour with legs that coat the glass, it offers up a superb aromatic array of herbs, exotic spices, truffle, a hint of balsamic, blueberry, & blackberry. Plush, sweetly-fruited, complex, & pleasure-bent, this intense, powerful offering will benefit from 4-5 years of additional bottle age to fill out. It offers a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2023 & possibly longer. Carmenere does not get much better than this.
- 93 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate 199 Feb 2012
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Aperol's unique bittersweet taste derives from a secret & original recipe, that has remained authentic over time as a result ...

Aperol is huge in Italy, there's no doubt about it! It's catching on in the UK too, even with the inclement weather & iffy summers. To make an Aperol Spritz (their signature serve), place ice in the wine glass, add 2 parts Aperol, 3 parts Prosecco & add the orange slice. Delicious! It's unique flavour & colour is achieved through thier subtle blend of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb & an array of herbs & roots
- an unchanged secret recipe since 1919. Aperol was launched by the Barbieri company, based in Padua, in 1919 on the occasion of the Padua Exhibition
- introducing the revolutionary idea of an aperitif with an alcohol content of only 11%. After the second world war, it really took off, becoming a major success in Italian homes & bars. In the early nineties, the Barbieri company was acquired by Barbero & Aperol has developed even further. Today it is enjoyed by over 3.4 million Italians!

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A robust wine with a velvety, harmonious balance & a persistent fruity finish. Deeply ruby red in colour with intense, elegant fragrances of blackberries & plums. On the palate it is pleasant, well-structured but with a good vinous & ethereal acid balance. Firm yet soft tannins. Negroamaro (80%), Malvasia (20%) ...

A very rare blend of some of Appleton Estate's finest aged rums, Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a smooth sipping rum that will leave a lasting impression on even the most discerning of palates. The rums in Appleton Estate 21 Year Old, each aged a minimum of 21 years, bring their own special characteristics together into a truly glorious harmony. This is a rum of finesse & character, powerful without being overpowering, delicate, complex & aromatic. Enjoy neat or on the rocks. Appearance: Coppery/tawny Nose: Floral scent that develops into a unique mature nutty bouquet, with vanilla, orange peel & cocoa notes. Mellow orange peel Deep vanilla Rich nutmeg Vibrant almond Warm coffee & cocoa Palate: Baked nuttiness comes on strongly in the tastes of molasses & oak. Finish: Long, sap-like, brown sugar-like, dry. ...

The true sense of the word craftsmanship lies at the heart of this limited edition 30 year old rum from world famous Appleton ...