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Acaibo
The Acaibo 2017 is a bold and rich red wine from the prestigious Trinité Estate in California, USA. On the nose, this vintage offers intense aromas of dark berries, black cherries, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine showcases a deep ruby colour with a full-bodied structure and velvety tannins. Flavours of ripe plums, dark chocolate, and black pepper mingle together, creating a complex yet harmonious taste. The 2017 vintage has a long and lingering finish, leaving a satisfying warmth on the palate. This wine is a true representation of the exceptional terroir of California and is perfect for pairing with hearty dishes such as beef stew or grilled steak. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its potential.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum Barrel Merlot
This Merlot blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the exotic tradition of dark rum barrel aging, resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Dark ruby red in color, it opens with rich, sweet aromas of blackstrap molasses, sweet vanilla, mocha, cocoa powder, maple, tobacco leaf, spiced rum cake, anise, black cherry, and dark plum. Ripe, concentrated flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, spiced rum cake, molasses, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices, sweet oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate carry through to a long, lush, and sweet finish. A superb accompaniment to Caribbean rum cake, pasta Bolognese, Korean short ribs, Jamaican jerk chicken, spicy coconut curry, dark chocolate, brie with fig jam, and a white sandy beach at sunset.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir
Kendall-Jackson from the Sonoma County, just north of San Francisco, make a delicious Pinot Noir that has iIntense strawberry/black cherry/smoky/herb garden aromas and flavours with soft fleshy textures and underlying savoury/toasty oak.
Murphy Goode California Pinot Noir
Murphy-Goode Pinot Noir comes from vineyards up and down the coast of California, including Arroyo Seco, Santa Maria Valley, and Monterey. Cool conditions in these prime growing spots keep grapes at a perfect balance between vibrant dark fruit character and bright acidity. Notes of vanilla from aging in French and American oak add complexity to the intense black cherry aromas and flavours.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Draught Style
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a delightful example of the classic pale ale style. It has a deep amber colour and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. The fragrant bouquet and spicy flavour are the results of the generous use of the best Cascade hops.