‘Autoritratto’ means ‘self-portrait.’ Mantonico is a rare but very promising variety indigenous to Calabria. Mantonico berries have thick skins, so the bunches are only given an hour of skin contact before... Read More

When to drink: 2025 to 2035

Predominantly Nebbiolo with Croatina

The name says it all: Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color, it has a unique taste, thanks to the secret recipe, which has never been changed, with infusions of selected ingredients including bitter and sweet... Read More

Aperol spritz is the ultimate summer cocktail that's slightly sweet and bitter, with a vibrant orange color, and a touch of sparkling fizz.

A sparkling, non-alcoholic cocktail crafted with Aplós Arise, mandarin, Persian lime, orange habanero, and sea salt.

Chili Margarita is crafted with Aplós Arise, for moments of revelry. Each serving is infused with... Read More

A sparkling, non-alcoholic cocktail infused with lion's mane, magnesium, and suntheanine. Crafted with mandora orange, bitter quassia, sarsaparilla, and oakwood.

Aplós' Mandora Negroni is created for moments of... Read More

The wines from the extremely hot drought year, 2014, were just bottled prior to my visit. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vintage’s precociousness and front-end loaded, flattering style. It is medium to full-bodied,... Read More

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is a relatively powerful statement from the new owners. Dense ruby/purple in color, with an exceptional nose of crème de cassis, a touch of mulberry... Read More

The nose is intense, pungent & aromatic, with a distinctive farmyard, crunchy aroma, like creosote or tarry rope. The smoke is all dominating, but has a slightly sweet edge to it, almost like dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is spicy/warming,... Read More

ARDBEG, ISLAY – THE CENTRE OF THE SMOKIVERSE

As we celebrate 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee in 2025, we venture further into space once more… Behold the immense magnetism of Ardbeg’s mash tun. Responsible... Read More

Nose: Coastal peat smoke, vanilla, sea salt, and bright citrus zest (lemon/orange), with hints of honey and orchard fruits.
Palate: A rich, full-bodied mix of maritime peat, warm oak, and dark fruit, with notes of caramel, chocolate,... Read More

Madeira Cask Release

Peated and unpeated spirit matured in ex-Bourbon casks, then re-racked into ex-Madeira wine casks for over two years.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Cocoa powder, stewed plums, sugared almonds, bread and butter pudding,... Read More

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