MSW WIne Press Feb 2017 NY

Tiffon Pineau des Charentes NV

Tiffon Cognac is an acclaimed family-run distillery with history dating back to 1875. They own 100 acres of vineyards surrounding the family castle, primarily in Fins Bois and a smaller part in Grande Champagne, overseen by cellar master Richard Braastad. Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine, blended of slightly fermented grape must (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and Eaux-de-vie. It aged at least 24 months in oak barrel. ITEM 30190791 - PAGE 8 Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey NV This unique mash bill features corn, malted barley and nearly 40% rye. Made using traditional, open-top Scottish style fermentation, it was aged in 55 gallon, Char No. 3, Missouri white oak barrels for three years. Breckenridge Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys also consists of barrels selected from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana chosen for their unique qualities, heritage, and ability to marry in the blend, always made from a high-rye mash bill. ITEM 30123059 - PAGE 8 96 POINTS ~ Ultimate Spirits Competition 2012 Leopold Bros. New York Apple Whiskey NV The finest apple varieties are picked, juiced, and blended with whiskey, creating a supple and warm spirit. The apples oxidize in charred American oak barrels, where notes of dried fruit, apricots and raisins are developed. The spirit is naturally colored by the barrel and apple juice used, and not by artificial coloring agents. Lastly, it is bottled by hand to maintain the integrity of the tart apples, and round caramel finish. ITEM 30185451 - PAGE 9

Klinker Brick Winery Zinfandel Old Vine, Lodi 2013

Steve and Lori Felten, fifth generation grape growers in the Lodi region, continue the tradition of cultivating “Old Vine” Zinfandel vineyards that their ancestors planted in the early 1900’s. Old Vine Zinfandel is a blend of 16 different vineyard blocks of old vine zinfandel vineyards with an average age of 85 years. The wine was aged in American oak for 15 months (60% new). ITEM 30150848 - PAGE 16 Domaine de Courteillac Bordeaux Superieur Rouge, 2012 ( 80% Merlot / 10% Cabernet Sauvignon / 10% Cabernet Franc ) Domaine de Courteillac is located in southeast St. Emilion close to the Dordogne River at one of the higher elevations of Entre-Deux-Mers. The individual varieties are sorted and transferred by gravity into vats of varying size, macerated and gently pressed in cement and stainless steel vats for fermentation. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak (25% new), neutral oak (25%) and vats (50%). ITEM 30128587 - PAGE 29 Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda, 2013 Garofoli is one of the oldest wineries in the Marche, dating back to 1871. Montepulciano picked from the hills of Monte Conero was fermented in tank for 7-10 days and matured for 12 months in cask. Persistent notes of ripe plum, Morello cherry and spice leads to soft, round tannins on the finish. ITEM 30183210 - PAGE 35

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