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Opus One is a joint venture between the late Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux. From the onset, Opus One was conceived as a Bordeaux-style blend based on premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, thereby merging French and American winemaking styles into a singular opus. After its debut in 1979, Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Wine quickly rose to cult status, and to this day it remains one of the most sought-after wines produced in the United States. Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries, and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper, ...

Dom Perignon Brut Champagne is a brand of vintage champagne produced by the Champagne house Moët & Chandon in Epernay, France. It is named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was a pioneer in the production of sparkling wine. The wine is made exclusively from grapes of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties and is known for its distinctive flavor and finesse. TASTING NOTES Pale yellow color with golden reflections. Bright and clean. Fine and continuous bubbles form a good crown. At first intensely floral shows. Immediately surprises with an explosion of aromas of ripe fruit (apricot) almost tropical and citrus with a wide range of nuts, yeast, and pastry and hints of maturity with subtle smoke and toast. The complexity of aromas that are presented in opulence. 

The 14-year-old is the signature Oban expression. Highland malts can encompass a range of different styles, from Speyside sweetness to Islay-type smokiness, and Oban runs the gamut in a single sip, encompassing luscious fruity flavors, salinity, and a light smokiness. Oban 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made using only the finest barley, malted to the distillery's particular specification. Tasting Notes Color: With a rich amber that belies its relatively young age (for a scotch, that is), it’s said that caramel coloring is used to darken its hue, as is the case with many Diageo-owned whiskies. Nose: It’s quite floral and malty, with notes of honey and apricot. Let the glass sit for a few minutes, and the honeyed aromas become more pronounced. Palate: Highland malts are all over the place stylistically, and so is Oban. It kicks off with sweet, luscious notes of apple and honey and a tongue-coating waxiness, which morphs into tart lemon and malt. Hold it on the tongue an...

"Kanzen" or complete, Hibiki Blended Japanese Whiskey is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies that are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Seductive, blossoming, and enigmatic, Hibiki® Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship, and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. Hibiki® was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary and has ever since been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Hibiki® Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky but among the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. Tasting Notes NOSE Beguiling aromas of apricots, orange blossom, and marmalade, bolstered by subtle spiciness, too – cinnamon and clove. Elegant and seductive. PALATE The generous fruit continues on to the palate, with oranges and apricots in abundance. There’s a little peppery spice, but the ...

  Ardbeg 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exquisite, high-quality scotch whisky that’s not chill-filtered, giving it a complex peaty, and smoky flavor. Produced on the Kildalton Coast of Islay, this single malt matures for a decade before being bottled without any chill-filtration. If you're after a whisky full of coastal air, smoke, and more, this is exactly what you want. Buy scotch online at 55wineandspirits Store! NOSE A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere – peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. Savor the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple, and pear juice. Add water and an oceanic minerality bringing a breath of cool, briny sea spray. Waxed lemon and lime followed with coal tar soap, beeswax, and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer with ...

Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose is a delightful reference for Provence rosé. It’s made from Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle which is a white grape also known as Vermentino. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from midday to midnight. Whispering Angel is famous for a reason. From Monaco to the Hamptons, this is the rosé countless socialites have served with lunch. It’s timeless. Dry, fruit-forward, and playfully acidic, this is a wine you could get in trouble for drinking too much of.

The Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut has a golden color with very fine bubbles. This wine possesses a beautiful aromatic complexity with ripe fruit and spicy aromas; and hints of roasted apples, apple compote, and peaches. The palate has a subtle combination of structure, length, and vivacity. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier. Over 85% Grands and Premiers crus. Special Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which has been aged in magnums for 5 to 15 years. Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Special Cuvée is perfect shared among friends, for a simple and meaningful moment. It is the champagne we give to the people we love and who love nice things. To enhance its unique style, bouquet, and aromas, Special Cuvée is best served between 8 and 10°C. You can enjoy Special Cuvée right away, or choose to age it in your cellar.

Rosé Impérial is a radiant fruity champagne, the summit of what is extraverted and glamorous about Moët & Chandon’s style. This champagne delight with its radiant color, its intense fruitiness, and its flamboyant flavors. Over the decades, Moët & Chandon’s reputation for producing generous pink champagnes has made the House’s rosés, a wine of choice for the celebration of all shades of love. The bright and fruity Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne combines the traditional cépages of champagne in its distinctive style. The cépage composition of the Rosé Impérial is approximately 45 percent Pinot Noir (of which 10 percent is still red wine), 40 percent Meunier (of which 10 percent is still red wine), and 15 percent Chardonnay.

Clase Azul Tequilla Reposado is an ultra-premium reposado tequila made with Tequilana Weber Blue Agave that is slow-cooked in traditional stone ovens for a minimum of 72 hours. Once the agave reaches a deep, rich flavor, it is fermented with proprietary yeast before distillation. Once the tequila is distilled, it is aged for 8 months in hand-selected oak barrels. This process results in a superb, smooth taste that exceeds expectations with each sip. The nose is very subtle with floral notes of jasmine, apple cider, honey, and cinnamon. Wet earth and vanilla combine to give the first sip a rustic but refined mouthfeel. Notes of tobacco and chamomile, anise, and clove. TASTING NOTES: Color: Gold color with bright yellow highlights. Body: Medium Aroma: Agave syrup, vanilla, candied orange peel, and American oak. Light notes of cinnamon and banana. Flavor: Hazelnut, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and a subtle hint of agave syrup. PAIRING: A rich cut of pork such as pork shoulder or pork ri...

As a tequila, this starts with a crop of agave plants — specifically, blue agave plants that are grown on the family estate in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The plants are harvested and have their leaves shaved, which leaves behind only the hard fibrous core. Don Julio uses only 100% blue Weber agave plants for their products and does not add other sugars, as is common with cheaper production methods. Don Julio uses a more traditional method of processing these cores: the company cuts them into smaller chunks and loads them into brick ovens for a couple of days to roast. This softens the hardcore, converts the fructans into fermentable sugars, and adds some unique flavors to the material. Once properly cooked, the agave cores are crushed to release the sugary juice, which is then mixed with water and fermented to create an alcoholic liquid. Using the finest blue agave plant and a time-honored distillation process, Don Julio® Blanco Tequila is tequila in its truest form. Don Julio® ...

  Johnnie Walker Blue Label is an unrivaled masterpiece – an exquisite combination of Scotland’s rarest and most exceptional whiskies. Only one in every ten thousand casks has the elusive quality, character, and flavor to deliver the remarkable signature taste. An extraordinary whisky for extraordinary occasions. Take in the wonderfully mellow, rounded nose – replete with dry smokiness artfully mixed with the sweetness of raisins. Serving a velvety combination of vanilla, honey, and rose petals – before broadening out to include a zesty orange flavor with notes of hazelnut, sherry, and dark chocolate. Signing off with a rich and luxuriously long finish, which showcases Johnnie Walker's trademark smokiness in the most sophisticated way.