Friday Finds

Alvear Fino Sherry

Tucked in the gentle rolling hills of the picturesque town of Montilla, Bodegas Alvear was founded by Diego de Alvear y Escalera in 1729; making it the oldest winery in the Andalusia region. One of the most esteemed and recognized producers, Alvear has been a family owned winery for over 300 years and is now in its eighth generation. With each generation the family has maintained the historic property, while at the same time, kept up with any technical advancements in winemaking. 

• Wine Type

  Fortified

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  Spain

• Region

  Andalusia

• Sub-Region

  Montilla

• Grape

  Pedro Ximenez

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

• ABV

  15%

• Food Pairing

  OlivesCured MeatsShellfish

Alvear PX 1927

• Wine Type

  Fortified

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  Spain

• Region

  Andalusia

• Sub-Region

  Montilla

• Grape

  Pedro Ximenez

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

• ABV

  16%

• Food Pairing

  Chocolate cakeBlueberry piebrownies

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve

• Spirit Type

  Rum Learn More

• Spirit Category

  Amber Rum

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  Jamaica

• Region

  Saint Catherine Parish

• Sub-Region

  Lluidas Vale

• Tasting Notes

  CreamyNutmegBlack Peppercorn

• How to Drink

  Neat

• Glassware

  Rocks Glass

• ABV

  45%

Worthy Park Rum Bar Overproof

Worthy Park is an estate steeped with a rich history dating all the way back to 1670. The land was originally gifted to Francis Price for his service during the English capture of the island from the Spanish in 1655. First planted with cacao trees; a terrible blight left the estate bare to replant with sugar cane. The first record of rum being produced was in 1741 and production steadily continued while passing through different owners until the 1960s. Post WW2, the Jamaican Government took action to stop the over production of rum, coming to an agreement with Worthy Park- who stepped down and ceased distilling. Fortunately, in 2005 production began again after a 45 hiatus. Worthy Park proudly presents estate grown, aged and bottled rums. 

• Spirit Type

  Rum Learn More

• Spirit Category

  White Rum

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  Jamaica

• Region

  Saint Catherine Parish

• Sub-Region

  Lluidas Vale

• Tasting Notes

  honeyBananaPineapple

• Cocktail

  Coconut Rum Punch

• Glassware

  Highball

• ABV

  63

The GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Douro Valley Wine Cask Finish

The GlenAllachie Distillery was one of the few post-war distilleries designed by William Delmé-Evans and focused on using gravity-fed methods to reduce energy requirements. The distillery was built in 1967 and sits on the eastern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain where it is rather exposed to the elements. For most of its life, the GlenAllachie Distillery was a production distillery used to produce large quantities of malt whisky for use in blends like Chivas Regal and Clan Campbell. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the distillery saw its first official bottling under its own label.

• Spirit Type

  Whisk(e)y Learn More

• Spirit Category

  Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Size

  700ml

• Country

  Scotland

• Region

  Speyside

• Sub-Region

  Banffshire

• Tasting Notes

  Baking SpiceCandied CitrusPlum

• How to Drink

  Neat

• Glassware

  Glen Cairn

• ABV

  48%

The GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Cask Finish

The GlenAllachie Distillery was one of the few post-war distilleries designed by William Delmé-Evans and focused on using gravity-fed methods to reduce energy requirements. The distillery was built in 1967 and sits on the eastern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain where it is rather exposed to the elements. For most of its life, the GlenAllachie Distillery was a production distillery used to produce large quantities of malt whisky for use in blends like Chivas Regal and Clan Campbell. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the distillery saw its first official bottling under its own label.

• Spirit Type

  Whisk(e)y Learn More

• Spirit Category

  Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Size

  700ml

• Country

  Scotland

• Region

  Speyside

• Sub-Region

  Banffshire

• Tasting Notes

  honeyBlack TruffleRaspberry

• How to Drink

  Neat

• Glassware

  Glen Cairn

• ABV

  48%

Gaja Dagromis Barolo DOP

The Gaja winery is synonomous with excellence and innovation in the world of fine wines.  The winery was established in Barbaresco, in the Langhe region of Piemonte in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja and has grown from a humble family venture to an internationally acclaimed estate and recognizable brand.  Gaja’s wines and reputation has contributed to the popularity and success of other producers from this part of Italy.   

Gaja’s roots are in the Langhe region, where they cultivate about 250 acres of vineyards the districts of Barbaresco and Barolo. In the 1994, the Gaja family expanded its winemaking footprint by acquiring the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Tuscany’s Montalcino area to craft Brunello.  Shortly thereafter they ventured into the southern Tuscan Maremma and founded Ca’Marcanda, in Bolgheri where the 150 acres are planted to a diverse range of international grape varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah.  

Gaja is commitment to quality, tradition, and continuous innovation.  

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2020

• Country

  Italy

• Region

  Piedmont

• Sub-Region

  Barolo

• Grape

  Nebbiolo

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

• ABV

  14.5%

• Food Pairing

  PastaBeefGame

Monte Del Fra Custoza Superiore Ca' Del Magro

Monte del Fra is located in Custoza, not far from morainic hills of Lake Garda in the Veneto region.  Monte del Frà was originally founded as a monastery of the Friars of Santa Maria Della Scala.  The winery has been in the hands of the Bonomo family since 1958, who own 140 hectares of land.   

Today, the property has about 200 hectares of vines in the Custoza, Valpolicella Classica, Lugana, and Bardolino areas making it a leading Venetian quality winemaker. Monte del Frà takes great care of the land on which it grows its vines, they work with foresight and truly promote sustainability.  They employ a local workforce and use local materials, work with recycled paper, sustainable glass and circular use of energy and water resources.  

• Wine Type

  White Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  Italy

• Region

  Veneto

• Sub-Region

  Custoza

• Grape

  White Blend

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

• ABV

  13%

• Food Pairing

  Seafood PastaChickenMezze