Schloss Gobelsburg Tradition Heritage Cuvee 50 Years NV, .750L
Gruner Veltliner / Riesling / Grüner Sylvaner / Muskat Sylvaner / Riesling Sylvaner / Welschriesling / Muskat Ottonen / Trainer / Muskateller from Kamptal, Kamptal

"Intensely golden-yellow in color, the NV Tradition Heritage Cuvée 50 Years Edition 850 blends several grape varieties and a wide range of vintages from the last 50 years, starting with the 1970 vintage. The nose opens precise, lean and fresh, with bright and spicy fruit and flinty notes. On the palate, this treasure is crystalline, tight, reductive and very elegant, with a long and tensioned finish. This Jubilee edition reveals remarkable finesse and grip and represents the historical spirit and substance of the castle. Due to the matured wines from the 1970s and 1980s, this is a leaner, more filigreed style than the newer assemblages that contain only barrel-stored reserve wines from the Michael Moosbrugger era. The wine is doubtlessly very impressive. To create the blend, many bottles of the wine library were opened, tasted and decanted into small vessels that were then, little by little, blended into a cuvée. "It demands a clarity of vision and long years of experience with the wines of the Danube River region to compose a cuvée of this style," says Moosbrugger. "The different soils and the various grape varieties demand an understanding of their nature and their functionality in a blend, in order to create a wine like this."
Thirty-three percent of the cuvée is from vintages of the most recent decade (2011, 2013, 2014 and 2017), 37% from 2000, 2002-2005, 2007 and 2009), 7% from the 1990s (1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999), 12% from the 1980s (1980, 1981-1984, 1986, 1987, 1989) and 11% from the 1970s (1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977 und 1979). As Michael Mooesbrugger says, "The Jubilee cuvée combines 25 years of monastic culture with 25 years of modern wine culture." (Moosbrugger started at Schloss Gobelsburg in 1996, so exactly 25 years ago.)..." 98 Points, Stephen Reinhardt, Wine Advocate

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Chichibu Distillery Ichiro's Malt Malt & Grain Whisky NV, 0.75L
Whisky from Earth, Earth

"This "All-World Blend" is the first of its kind. This build is primarily 10 year old Chichibu whisky blended with a selection of Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Canadian Rye & American Whiskey, aged in home country anywhere from 3 - 20 years, transferred to Chichibu and then aged again on sight for an additional 2-3 years. lchiro's Malt & Grain is blended to balance a heart of Japanese whisky complimented by the major whisk(e)y regions of the world." ​Importer Notes, High Road Spirits

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Camille Saves Brut Rosé NV, 0.75L
from Bouzy, Champagne

". . . A better drink today than it has been any time in its history. The deep, complex and wide open nose offers up a vibrant and spicy blend of cherries, blood orange, cinnamon stick, brioche, chalky soil tones and a lovely touch of woodsmoke in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, crisp and full-bodied, with outstanding focus and balance, still very elegant and bouncy mousse, a great base of chalky minerality and outstanding length and grip on the beautiful finish." 93 John Gilman, View From The Cellar

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Domaine Vincey Interlude Brut Nature Chardonnay Grand Cru NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Oger, Champagne

"The NV Brut Nature Interlude Oger Grand Cru is terrific. Bright and focused, the interlude marries textural richness with energy. It's a style that is hugely appealing. Lemon oil, crushed rocks, mint, white pepper and chalk all run through this large scaled, wonderfully expressive champagne. This is such a gorgeous wine. There is a bit of oak sweetness here, yet it is nicely integrated. Discorged December 2021" 94 Point, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Francis Boulard Les Murgiers Brut Nature NV, 0.75L
Pinot Meunier / Pinot Noir from Champagne, Champagne

“The NV Brut Nature Les Murgiers is mostly Muenier with a slap of Pinot Noir based on 2019, with 20% reserve wines. Bright and nervy with a refined mousse, the Murgiers is a bundle of energy today. White pepper, chalk, mint and dried flowers add complexity. Readers should expect an especially taut Meunier-based Champagne. The half bottle of this same wine showed more mid-palate texture and creaminess, along with expressive red fruit, spice and hazelnut flavors, giving a very good idea of where this wine is headed in time …. This is a terrific set of wines from Francis Boulard et Fille, which is now run by Francis’ daughter Delphine. Sustainable farming and low intervention winemaking yield Champagnes that are marked by delineation, focus and remarkable purity. The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Vieilles Vignes is a fine introduction for readers who are new to the wines, while the 2013 Brut Nature Les Rachais shows how special this vintage is in the right hands.” 94, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Aÿ, Champagne

“... bursting with scents of apple blossom, crisp orchard fruit, fresh peach and warm bread. Medium-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a charming core of fruit, bright acids and a pinpoint mousse, it’s a bright, expressive bottling that I suspect will pick up a bit of additional depth with a year or two on cork.” disgorged 12/2021

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Georges Laval Garennes Extra Brut NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot Noir from Garennes, Champagne

"Garennes is a multi-vintage solera type blend featuring Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from the villages of Chambrecy, Damery, Cumières & Hautvillers. This ongoing blend is then blended with at least 50% of the current vintage base wine from the same plots and varietals. Notes of minerals, pear and citrus in the nose lead into a wine with gorgeous balance and persistence. The sophisticated balance between precise mineral precision and fleshy texture make this a wine with few precedents in our experience." Beaune Imports

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Hugues Godmé Champagne Grand Cru Fins Bois NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Verzenay, Champagne

"Subtle nuances of floral and yeast add breadth to the cool and pure green apple and lemon peel-inflected aromas. There is excellent vibrancy and freshness to the still very youthful flavors that are supported by a firm but fine effervescence on the bone dry but not austere finish. This is a complete baby and while it could be enjoyed now I would be strongly inclined to buy this and lay it away for anywhere from 5 to as much as 10 years as the development potential is clearly here." ​93 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound

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Jerome Prevost La Closerie Fac-simile Extra Brut Rose Champagne LC18 NV, 0.75L
Pinot Meunier from Gueux, Champagne

"Disgorged without dosage, the NV Extra Brut Rosé Fac-similie (LC18) bursts with aromas of red berries, plums and spices mingled with freshly baked bread and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and sapid, with delicate structure and an enveloping core of irresistibly succulent fruit, lively acids and a long, saline finish. While the Fac-similie shares the charm of its white counterpart, its gently phenolic grip seems to temper some of the exuberance of the vintage." 96 Points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate

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Pascal Doquet Arpege Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs, Champagne

"There is pure chalk and freshness on the nose, with white and intense fruit . . . . On the palate, this is a very complex and highly mineral Champagne with great purity, finesse, elegance and character. There is a lot of mineral grip and great complexity. Pascal Doquet's organic Champagnes are of great precision and among the very best that the Côte des Blancs has to offer. Highly recommended." 93 Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate

"The NV Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Arpège is a gorgeous, sculpted Champagne built on precision. Crushed rocks, slate, green pears and citrus jump from the glass as this vibrant Champagne shows off its tense, pulsating personality. This is a gorgeous Champagne from Pascal Doquet." 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Rare Wine Company Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, 1.5L
Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne

"Light, green-tinged yellow. Mineral-accented aromas and flavors of candied orange, pear, white flowers and ginger. Juicy and precise, presenting lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors underscored by chalky minerality. Dry and incisive on the finish, which shows outstanding clarity and persistence." ​92 Points Josh Raynolds, Vinous

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Tarlant BAM! Brut Nature NV, 0.75L
Pinot Blanc / Arbanne / Petit Meslier from Oeuilly, Champagne

"The NV Brut Nature BAM!, Tarlant’s Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Petit Meslier blend, is terrific. It offers notable energy and tension, with lovely complexity from the perpetual reserve that is used to complement the base vintage .... Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed notes linger nicely, with a whole range of bright saline accents that lend further energy and focus. This release is terrific." 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"I love Benoît and Mélanie Tarlant’s BAM bottling, which takes its name from its cépages of Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Petit Meslier .... The wine offers up a beautifully complex bouquet of white peach, hazelnut, brioche, a complex base of chalky soil tones, a hint of buttery oak and a topnote of dried flowers. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with a superb core, very refined mousse, lovely focus and a long, complex finish. As I have said before, with extended aging on the fine lees de rigeur for all of the Tarlant bottlings, the acids have mellowed nicely prior to the wine’s release and the lack of dosage is hardly an issue here like it can be with so many other examples of Brut Nature, which are simply too young and snappy when hitting the market to provide drinking pleasure beyond the circle of non-dosé purists." 93 John Gilman, View From The Cellar

"Fun aromas of dried green mangos and green apples with ginger. Full-bodied with zippy acidity and a long, intense finish. Lots of dried fruit. Spiced pear, too. Really attractive and delicious. Pinot blanc, arbanne and petit meslier. From 2011 vintage. Disgorged June 2021. Drink now." ​93 Points, James Suckling

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Jean-Luc Pasquet Grande Champagne Cognac L’Organic 10 NV, 0.75L
Cognac from Cognac Grande Champagne, Cognac

"Rather than the traditional XO, the new generation at Pasquet has chosen to put age statements on the labels of its younger bottlings. This one is a minimum of 10 years old, all from their estate in Grande Champagne. The intense nose offers alluring jasmine, smoked herbs, toffee and an underlying aroma of Earl Grey tea. Full of juicy citrus in the mouth, balanced with notes of ginger and green tobacco. Pretty and powerful, and offers good value. (40% abv)" 96 Points Jason Wilson, Vinous 

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Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand Cremant du Jura Brut NV, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Cotes du Jura, Jura

Crinquand uses fruit from the younger vines of Ploussard to make his sparkling wine. Although the vintage is not indicated on the label, Crinquand’s Crémant is vintage specific, all the juice being from a single harvest. The Crémant from this estate is bone-dry “brut zero” (no dosage). On the palate one senses a hint of tannin, a strong underlying earthiness … its “terroir” and an ebullient raspberry fruit in both flavor and on the nose. Certified Organic. ​Rosenthal Wine Merchant

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Le Guishu Lou Guichou Non Filtre Demi Sec NV, 0.75L
Rice / Colombard from Camargue, Languedoc Roussillon

"Color: golden yellow; Style: medium dry; Nose: discreet, clear, and pure, frank like a Canadian Ice Wine, the fermented rice blossoms into aromas of pear and lychee, depending on the serving temperature; Palate: a charming attack - round, elegant, and fruity, the palate is fresh, powerful and tasty, with a pear finish and exotic fruits; Pairings: savory dishes, cured hams, charcuterie, tapas, all cheeses, even a Savoyard fondue; goes somewhat with everything - perfect on paella, a champion with exotic dishes with mixed flavors, be they sweet-salty, sour-spicy, etc." LeGuishu.fr

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Domaine de la Taille aux Loups (Jacky Blot) Montlouis Petillant Triple Zéro Rosé NV, 0.75L
Gamay from Montlouis, Loire

"Expressive, with red apple and white strawberry hints allied to a creamy texture. Vibrant acidity gives this energy and drive, while white pepper notes extend on the mouthwatering finish, inviting you for more." Wine Spectator

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Schott Zweisel Champagne Glass NV, 0.75L
Glass from Germany, Germany

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Von Winning Riesling Sekt Extra-Brut NV, 0.75L
Riesling from Pfalz, Pfalz

"I’ve never had much luck with German sparkling wines, often finding them overly tart and acidic. But Anne Krebiehl, author of “The Wines of Germany,” an excellent book published in 2019, believes the category has great potential, especially those sparklers made of riesling, like this one. Von Winning often ferments its wines in small oak barrels, unusual with riesling, and it wouldn’t surprise me if barrels were used for this sparkler. It’s toasty, creamy and substantial, yet dry, refreshing and balanced." Eric Asimov, New York Times

"100 % Riesling Grown on a selection of different vineyards in and around Deidesheim on chalky, loess-clay soils and red sandstone." Importer Notes, Skurnik Wines & Spirits

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San Zanj Haitian White Rum NV, 0.75L
Rum from Port-au-Prince, Ouest

"San Zanj, from Haitian Creole, translates to ''Without Angels" and is a reference to the un-aged nature of this spirit. This rum & clairin blend is made primarily from an organically grown sugarcane varietal known as Madame Mueze, farmed without the use of chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides. The cane is hand-harvested by machete, using only the pure sugarcane juice for fermentation with no sugars being added. The clairin in this blend is sourced from two clairin-only producing distilleries with the rum coming from a third rum-only distillery, all of which use Creole Column Stills dating back to the 1940's. All three are located in the agriculture rich plateaued region of Port-au-Prince known as Cul-de-Sac and were selected by Master Blender Herbert Linge Barboncourt due to their perfect expression of the tropical dry style of Haitian spirits." Importer Notes, High Road Spirits

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Killowen Blended Irish Whiskey 10yr Bonded Experimental Series Peated Malt Cask NV, .375L
Whiskey from Ireland, Ireland

Blended Irish Whiskey independently sourced and bottled by Killowen Distillery
Blend of three whiskies sourced from undisclosed distilleries: 75% Grain Irish Whiskey, 5% Single Malt Irish Whiskey distilled in Ireland and 20% Single Malt Irish Whiskey distilled in N. Ireland
Blend of whiskies aged 10–12 years in ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry butts and finished in a cask that previously held peated Irish malt whiskey
Sea salt blooms on the nose with notes of cereal grain and lemon candies; a palate of apricot, pear, and fig is underscored by hints of petrol and clove. Sweet peat, workshop leather, and orange peel present on the finish.
Non-chill-filtered; 52.5% ABV (cask strength)
Total release of 350 bottles

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Pedroni Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosato NV, 0.75L
Lambrusco from Lambrusco di Sorbara, Emilia Romagna

This particular wine is closer to a sparkling rosato, instead of the glass lambrusco which leans more to a sparkling red wine. It is fruit forward, refreshing, while not actively sweet the fruity aromas inspire a sweeter sensation. Perfect for a light aperitivo, brunch, or on its own at any time of day. Try it also with aged cheeses and pasta with ragù!

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Ferrando Grappa di Nebbiolo di Carema NV, 0.75L
Grappa from Carema, Piedmont

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Case Paolin Pietra Fine Asolo Superiore Extra Brut NV NV, 0.75L
Glera from Asolo Prosecco, Veneto

"Smoky yet sweet on the nose, the NV Extra Brut Prosecco Superiore Pietra Fine keeps me coming back with a bouquet of dusty dried flowers, cinnamon spice and baked apples. This takes a turn toward the savory and mineral spectrum on the palate. Brilliant acidity adds tremendous energy throughout. The Pietra Fine finishes long with potent citrus and inner florals while leaving the mouth watering for more. Consider me a fan. (Lot# 4721) (Drink between 2022-2026)" 91, Eric Guido, Vinous.com

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Eigashima Brewery (White Oak Distillery) Akashi Japanese Blended Whiskey NV, 0.75L
Whisky from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture

"Designed to be an approachable, sipping whisky, Akashi Whisky has a malty, citrusy characteristic complemented by hints of salinity due to its coastal location. This whisky is distilled from wheat, barley and rye with notes of subtle peat, aged in ex-bourbon, barley shochu, and sherry barrels. Flavors of vanilla and pine nuts delight on the palate, leading to a long, wheaty finish. An excellent introduction to the Japanese whisky category, for those looking for a segue into Scotch, or an everyday drinking dram." ​Importer Notes, High Road Spirits

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The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin NV, 0.75L
Gin from Kyoto, Kyoto

"KI NO BI (“The Beauty of the Seasons”) is inspired by tradition and is distilled, blended and bottled in Kyoto. Our gin is made in a recognisably dry style, but with a distinct Japanese accent.

KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin is created with Japanese botanicals such as yellow yuzu from the north of Kyoto Prefecture, hinoki wood chips (Japanese cypress), bamboo, gyokuro tea from the Uji region and green sanshō (Japanese peppercorn) berries. Bottled at 45.7% abv, KI NO BI uses a rice spirit base and pure ground water sourced from the famous sake-brewing district of Fushimi.

Mastering not only the science of distillation as others have done before, but also the age-old art of blending, we separate the botanicals in our gin into 6 Elements: Base, Citrus, Tea, Herbal, Spice and Fruity & Floral, and distil each category individually. Then we blend them in perfect harmony to create the distinctive KI NO BI flavour." ​Producer Notes, Kyoto Distillery

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Flor del Desierto Sotol Sierra NV, 0.75L
Sotol from Chihuahua, Chihuahua

"Produced by Master Sotelier, José “Chito” Fernandez Flores, from 100% wild-harvest Dasylirion wheeleri that matured for 18–22 years in the forests of the Madera Mountains in Chihuahua. The plants are cooked in shallow pits fueled by willow and oak, shredded by axe and knife, then fermented in open-air fermentation tanks made of pine. The fermented sotol is distilled twice using traditional copper pot stills. Sotol Sierra has an aroma of pine needles and sap resin, eucalyptus, and wet river rocks. The palate exhibits white pepper, citrus, green herbs, fresh lawn clippings and significant minerality. 48% ABV." Importer Notes

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Don Fulano Anejo Tequila NV, 0.75L
Tequila from Jalisco, Jalisco

"Don Fulano Añejo is a marriage of very old tequilas aged in French limousine and nevers oak casks that previously held wines. It’s deep and complex with dried fruits and spice elements like cardamom and allspice which complement elegantly the right touch of sweetness that comes from slowly cooked mature agave. Honey and caramelized nuts emerge from a long finish together with a refreshing light menthol. Great to wrap up a nice dinner." Producer Notes

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Condesa Clasica Gin NV, 0.75L
Gin from Mexico City, Mexico City

"Condesa Clásica Gin expands on a powerful botanical base of juniper to explore distinctly Mexican aromatics and spiritual traditions. Distilled using copper pot stills and built upon a Mexican-sourced neutral grain distillate of corn, rye, wheat, and barley; thirteen botanicals including juniper, palo santo, white sage, jasmine, coriander, elderflower, lavender, rosemary, cedron, myrrh, lime & orange zests echo the curandera (healer) traditions that use many of these same ingredients to cleanse negative energy, attract love, and expand consciousness. Jasmine, white sage, and the citrusy, faintly confectionary wood of the Palo Santo tree dominate this unique yet approachable gin. 43% ABV." Importer Notes

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Cuish Mezcal Espadín Agave Angustifolia NV, 0.75L
Mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

"In case you haven’t heard, we are big-time espadín advocates at Skurnik Wines and Spirits. Since the recent surge in popularity of mezcales made from numerous rare or wild agave, the once noble espadín has fallen into disrepute, often seen as commonplace and basic. This false impression could hardly be more incorrect. Truth is, the sugar-rich espadín has been the lifeblood of mezcal producing families for decades, and is often the most revered variety for its adaptability and generous yield, giving it a central role in social, civic and spiritual events for Oaxacan mezcal communities. Produced by maestro mezcalero Jose Santiago López in Santiago Matatlán, the heart of mezcal in Oaxaca, and rested in glass for two years, this espadín is a beautiful example of the variety’s diversity: full of ebullient aromatics like citrus peel, fresh bark, and sweet red berries. 48% ABV" ​Importer Notes, Skurnik Wines & Spirits

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Russian Standard Vodka NV, 0.75L
Vodka from Russia, Russia

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Pulltap's Corkscrew (Black) NV, 0.75L
Wine Tool from Spain, Spain

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Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky NV, 0.7L
Whisky from Yuanshan Township, Yilan County

"Brilliant golden amber color. Fruity aromas of tropical bubble gum, guava creme, and soursop liquado with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a peppery, appealing, medium-long caramelized pineapple, coconut-caramel candies, and peanut confection finish. A bright and fruity whisky for sipping or a knock-out highball." 90 Points Beverage Testing Institute

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Marietta Cellars Proprietary Red Old Vine Red Lot #73 NV, 0.75L
Zinfandel / Syrah / Petite Sirah / Carignan / Barbera from California, California

"The NV OVR Lot 73 is composed mainly of Zinfandel with smaller portions of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Barbera. Medium ruby, it offers intense red cherry, blood orange and apricot perfume with accents of rooibos tea leaves, red licorice, saline, lilac and loads of spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet with soft tannins, bursts of refreshing acidity and detailed amaro accents on the long finish. This is so easy to drink!" 95 Points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Greenhook Ginsmiths American Dry Gin NV, 0.75L
Gin from Kings County, New York

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Franmara Ah-So Wine Opener NV, 0.75L
Wine Tool from United States, United States

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Govino Cocktail Glasses 2-pack 12oz NV, 0.75L
Plastic from United States, United States

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