Aviation American Gin is a rare expression of ' New Western Dry' style gin which uses a ' Botanical Democracy' favouring a balance of botanical flavours rather than the usual dictatorial influence of juniper. Made by House Spirits Distilling in Portl&, Oregon, Aviation Gin expresses the creativity & vibrancy associated with its home in the Pacific Northwest. This leads to a rich, lush, style of gin with notes of earthy spice from sarsaparilla balanced by the fresh fragrances of cardamom, sweet orange peel & lavender. Aviation shines both on it's own, or in any of the many vintage gin cocktails. It is in fact one of these vintage cocktails after which Aviation takes it's name. The Aviation cocktail is a blend of gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice & a touch of violette liqueur. With its full & weighty mouth feel, rich earthy flavour, & cool finish, Aviation Gin is the perfect base for this vintage drink which was first concocted in the early 1900's- the golden era of aviation. For a delightfully different G&T, try Aviation gin topped up with good quality tonic & a dash of orange bitters garnished with a slice of orange. Alternatively, try it with elderflower tonic & a slice of cucumber. The story of Aviation Gin begins in summer, 2005 at a small party in West Seattle where bartender Ryan Magarian is handed a complex summer botanical infusion by a friend from Portl&, Oregon. Finding it unlike anything he had ever tasted, he quickly seeks out its maker, Portlands House Spirits Distillery. Recognizing a common interest in spirit, cocktail, & food interactions, the distillers at House Spirits share with Ryan their idea for a renegade regional gin style. In June of 2006 after nearly 30 rounds of trialsa Aviation Gin takes wing. Many believe this to be the first brand partnership between distiller & bartender in American history. ...

The Kabinett Riesling is bright yellow in colour. On the nose, there are notes of lemon & lime, with touches of peach & tropical mango. The palate is full & lively, with a succulent finish, a touch of sweetness & long, lingering flavours of citrus & spice. ...

The Kabinett Riesling is bright yellow in colour. On the nose, there are notes of lemon & lime, with touches of peach & tropical mango. The palate is full & lively, with a succulent finish, a touch of sweetness & long, lingering flavours of citrus & spice. ...

A bright clear yellow in the glass with green reflexes. The nose shows notes of fresh hay & ripe yellow fruit. On the palate there are hints of tangy fresh fruits with a mineral edge. The sweetness of the style is well-balanced by the acidity running through the core of this elegant wine. ...

Bright golden yellow with youthful notes. The nose has fresh hay aromas along with yellow & exotic fruits. The palate is fresh & medium-bodied, with a striking mineral character & clear tropical fruit notes before the long finish. ...

Bright yellow with green reflexes. Fresh hay & yellow fruits on the nose followed by a palate full of fresh, invigorating acidity & harmonious fruit-sweetness. ...

Axia is a clear, refreshing, & extra-dry Mastiha
- pronounced Mas-teek-a spirit distilled from the resin of the Mastiha tree
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Pale gold in colour with a lively glint, its mousse is superb & displays very fine & distinguished necklaces of bubbles. ...

Bright, pale yellow, with white gold glints & a very fine bubble. The nose is delicate, but still very expressive with wonderful aromatic freshness with notes of pomelo, white fruits, lime tree, frangipani flowers, & delicate hints of pineapple & ginger. This wine is striking, yet voluptuous & vibrant, showing a silky texture with a lively edge, & finishing with a balanced bittersweet flavour. It releases notes of passion fruits, citrus fruit, ripe white fruit such as vine peaches, & subtle notes of acacia honey that bring a velvety sensation. The long finish is tightly wound on the pure line of characteristic chalky minerality for which the Cte des Blancs is famous. ...

Pale gold in colour with a fine mousse. This wine is rich & aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced & shows great finesse & complexity. Pinot Noir gives this wine richness & a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Cotes des Blancs, adds delicacy, liveliness & freshness. Pinot Meunier, mainly from the Marne Valley, gives this wine an appealing fruitiness & roundness. The origin of the cru's gives a good idea of the quality of the wine... Pinot Noir: Ay, Mareuil sur Ay, Louvois, Bouzy, Tours sur Marne, Chigny les Roses, Rilly, Ecueil. Chardonnay: Cramant, Chouilly, Cuis, Vertus. Pinot Meunier: Venteuil, Cerseuil, St Martin d' Ablois, Chavot. These villages are ranked at the very high level of 94 to 95% on the echelle des crus scale. Ideal as an aperitif, Champagne Ayala Brut can also match a whole meal. It will pair perfectly with seafood, scallops, lobster, crab, fresh or grilled fish, fish terrines, salmon or beef carpaccio. Sushis & Asian food are also a good pairing. Cheeses: Soft & blue cheeses: Boursault, Coulommiers, Chaource, brie, Brillat-Savarin. Desserts: Excellent with crumble with red berries or figs, & apple, pear, peach or fig based tarts. Grape: Pinot Noir (45%), Chardonnay (30%) & Pinot Meunier (25%) ...