Cognac
Exploring the Rich Legacy of whiskey From Its Origins
From 1500, when Dutch settlers arrived in France and bought a lot of wine, but had difficulty keeping their wine drinkable on the way back, they decided to distil it. Wine merchants came up with the idea of double distilling the wine to achieve high strength and, most importantly, to preserve the taste during transport on ships. In 1715, Cognac Martell was founded by Jean Martell and enjoyed great popularity in the United Kingdom, but because of smuggling, the French government decided to send only bottles and no more barrels. In 2001, Cognac experienced an explosion in sales from the Japanese market to the United States. Today, despite many obstacles, Cognac has managed to maintain its luxury status.
LOUIS XIII - 40% ABV.
REMY MARTIN
L'Esprit de Courvoisier Lalique - 42% ABV.
COURVOISER
Le Printemps Lalique - 41% ABV.
HARDY
"A luxurious brandy, symbol of elegance and sophistication. rich, velvety, warm and elegant craft."
Sazan Allija - Co-Founder / Director
American
Exploring the Rich Legacy of whiskey From Its Origins
American whiskey, the drink of choice for Americans since the beginning of time, and bourbon has accompanied Americans through many periods of history of war, triumph, and prohibition. Whiskey has endured and added character to America’s history. in 1791, Virginia began brewing rye-based whiskey. American whiskey evolved into two brands: sour mash and bourbon. Sour Mash remained true to its Tennessee roots. Between 1922 and 1933, Prohibition banned the production of all alcoholic beverages and allowed only medically prescribed consumption.
Small Batch Rye Whiskey - 55% ABV.
WILLETT DISTILLERY
Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 58.1% ABV.
MICHTERS DISTILLERY
Small Batch Bourbon - 50% ABV.
Colonel E.H. Taylor
"American whiskey or Bourbon with its tasting notes of spice, smoke, oak a unique masterpiece"
Sazan Allija - Co-Founder / Director
Scottish
Exploring the Rich Legacy of whiskey From Its Origins
The term whisky comes from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’ meaning ‘water of life’. Whisky is believed to have been distilled in Scotland for many centuries, with the earliest documented record of whisky distillation in Scotland dating back to 1494. From 1800, producers Tommy Dewar, Johnnie Walker and James Chivas began to expand and export internationally, establishing the legendary reputation of Scotch whisky.
WINCHESTER COLLECTION - 1967 - 48% ABV
THE GLENLIVET 50
Marriage 0197 - 42% ABV.
THE BALVENIE 50
The Red Collection - 45.1% ABV.
THE MACALLAN 50
"Scottish whisky has its own defined flavour, robust smokiness and complexity that evolves with every sip, making it a beloved choice of spirit for connoisseurs around the world."
Sazan Allija - Co-Founder / Director
Japanese
Exploring the Rich Legacy of whiskey From Its Origins
The origins of Japanese whiskey remain shrouded in mystery to this day; however, it is believed to have originated in the 1850s as a side project of sake brewers. It was not until 1923 that Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru founded the iconic Yamazaki distillery, which has since led to Japanese whisky enjoying an international reputation and being consistently ranked among the best in the world. In late 2000, Japanese whiskey brands gained the attention of the international market, which awarded Nikka 10y Yoichi as “the best”.
House of Suntory - 1964 - 53% ABV
YAMAZAKI 55
Karuizawa Distillery - 1968 - 59.2% ABV
KARUIZAWA 50
Suntory Distillery - 47% ABV
HIBIKI 35
"Japanese whiskeys are renowned for their exceptional smoothness and delicate flavors, crafted with precision and mastery that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage."
Sazan Allija - Co-Founder / Director
ARGENTINIAN
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
During the colonial period the Spanish brought over to Argentina the first vines and planted in each region, for 300 years the wine production remained completely artisanal for almost 300 years and started to see its first industrial winery in 1820. Michel Aimé Pouget colled the ‘father of Malbec’ agriculture engineer hired by the Argentinean government to develop and expand the wine making industry, introducing French grapes varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Malbec.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MALBEC - ABV - 14.5%
Viña Cobos Volturno
Viña Cobos founding partner and winemaker, Paul Hobbs, has worked since 1988 in the exploration of the different terroirs of Mendoza, looking for the most distinguished regions in Luján de Cuyo and the Valle de Uco. With the inaugural vintage of Cobos Malbec in 1999, Viña Cobos marked a milestone in viticulture, defying existing standards and firmly positioned Malbec and Argentina on the international wine scene.
Bordeaux Blend - CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MALBEC - MERLOT - ABV - 14.5%
Felipe Rutini
Founded by Felipe Rutini in 1885 Felipe Rutini became the first winery to plant vines in Uco Valley in 1925. Since then, the winery made many changes and in 2008 the new Rutini Wine facility construction began and is there where the three premium wines are produced Felipe Rutini, Apartado, Antología.
Bordeaux Blend - CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MALBEC - MERLOT - ABV - 14.5%
Catena Zapata - Estiba Reservada
The whole project of creating the perfect blend started in 1980 by selecting the best vineyards that will be suitable for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. The grapes are individually selected after the fermentation the goes into small French barrels for 24 months. The winery went out with its first vintage Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada 1990.
"ENJOY THE RICH AND POWERFUL FLAVORS OF ARGENTINE WINE, KNOWN FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF THE COUNTRY'S UNIQUE TERROIR."
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
South African
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
The colonial era saw Europeans bring with them their multi-generation knowledge of viticulture. One of the area that benefited from this migration of knowledge was Cape Town with the Dutch settlers bringing their first vines in 1655. Winemaking in South Africa prospered until the disastrous Phylloxera to ruin all the vine roots, it took almost 40 years for the winemakers to cure the plants and restart the production. From 1994 wine exports have exploded, this because South African winemakers focused on the flavours and structure of their wines by limiting their production.
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BORDEAUX BLEND - CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MALBEC - ABV - 15.5%
De Toren - Book 17 XVII
Emil and Sonette den Dulk left Johannesburg in 1991 and established De Toren vineyard. De Toren is Dutch for “The Tower,” and the estate is named after a tower that stands high above the cellar. Their first wine a Bordeaux blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot called Book XVII made from the best vines selected by using high tech instruments including infrared aerial imaging detecting and helping the wine maker to identify the best vines.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - ABV - 14%
Tokara - Telos
Bought by Ferreira family and named after their kids Thomas and Kara, the family discovered that the farm was on one of the best wine-growing soil in South Africa. In 1999 they created one of the most stunning wineries in the Cape Winelands. Tokara produces incredible red wines however this young super-premium Cabernet Sauvignon wine Tokara Telos out with its first 2015 vintage followed by the 2016 and produced only 1000 bottles per year.
"EXPERIENCE THE UNPARALLELED COMPLEXITY AND DIVERSITY OF TOP SOUTH AFRICAN WINES, FUSING OLD WORLD TRADITIONS AND NEW WORLD INNOVATIONS TO CREATE A TANTALIZING JOURNEY OF THE SENSES."
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
CALIFORNIAN
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
Spanish Franciscan Missionaries planted grapevines in the States starting in California. In 1919, the sale of alcohol was declared illegal in the United States, so many American families began making their own wine at home. in 1976, California producers and their wines participated in a blind tasting where California wines were compared to French wines. The judges were all French, so it was a shock when California wines took first place in both competition categories: chardonnays and reds. The results of the so-called “Judgment of Paris” were reported in Time Magazine.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 14.5%. Alc. Vol.
OPUS ONE
Opus One, one of the most famous wineries in California and in the world. The union of Old and New World and the perfect fusion of two legendary wine producers, Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, created Opus One in 1980. Highly rated by critics, each vintage sells out immediately.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 14.5%. Alc. Vol.
Screaming Eagle
In 1986, Jean Phillips bought the winery, which consisted of a mixture of grape varieties. Jean decided to sell most of it to local wineries and keep a small parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc vines. The first bottle of the 1992 was released in 1995. Wine critic Robert Parker rated the wine 99 points. In 2006 Stan Kroenke and Charles Banks bought the winery and since 2009 Stan Kroenke has been the sole owner of the winery. The first bottle of Sauvignon Blanc of the 2010 vintage is produced only in a few cases per year.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 14.5%. Alc. Vol.
HARLAN ESTATE
It began a few years before 1984, when Bill Harlen and Robert Mondavi travelled to Bordeaux and Burgundy to develop the idea of first-growth wine. In 1987 Bill had his first harvest, but the results were not what he expected, it was the 1990 vintage that first came to market, Harlen Estate became one of the best California wines. The vines are planted on the hill and grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
"OPUS ONE, SCREAMING EAGLE, AND HARLAN ESTATE ARE AMONG THE MOST RENOWNED AND EXPENSIVE WINERIES IN THE WORLD, WITH A FOCUS ON PRODUCING LIMITED QUANTITIES OF EXCEPTIONAL BORDEAUX BLEND STYLE."
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
AUSTRALIAN
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
Australia began making wine over 200 years ago and became one of the six largest wine producers in the world. Admiral Arthur Philip brought vines from England and after a few attempts, managed to successfully grow vines. Due to the influence of the German settlers in the Barossa Valley, winemakers focused on the production of Riesling. The hot climate contributed to the early ripening of the grapes, which had high sugar content and low acidity, resulting in a wine with high alcohol content. In 1986, demand for Australian wine increased at an unprecedented rate, allowing winemakers to focus on the quality and structure of their wines, which, combined with enormous marketing efforts, has made Australia one of the major wine producers in the New World.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - ABV - 14.5%
PENFOLDS - BIN 407
In 1844, Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold founded the Penfolds winery. In 1907, under the leadership of Mary’s daughter Georgina, Penfolds became the largest winery in South Australia. in 1951, the Shiraz Penfolds Grange was launched. Despite its remarkable success, Penfolds has never stopped innovating; in 2012, 12 handcrafted vials of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon were released, and due to the number of bottles produced, the value has increased dramatically.
Shiraz - ABV - 15.5%
TORBRECK - 'The Laird'
Torbreck was founded in 1994 with the goal of producing one of the greatest wines in the world from that incredible grape variety, Shiraz. The first vintage to be released is 2005 and the grapes are handpicked in two separate moments and immediately transported to the winery. After fermentation, the wine goes into new French oak barrels for 36 months. After 36 months, the wine is bottled without filtration and aged for another 24 months before being released to the market. The beauty of this is that the Laird is only produced when the vintage is exceptional.
“EVERY NOW AND THEN, LIFE AND WINE PRESENT US WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS OURSELVES AND CREATE SOMETHING TRULY REMARKABLE.”
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
LEBANON
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-growing regions, with origins dating back to 2686 B.C., and has had a significant influence on the art of wine preservation, being among the first to preserve its wine through the use of amphorae. The two most famous wineries in Lebanon are Chateau Ksara and Chateau Musar. Musar is not a typical Lebanese wine. It is produced naturally and the bottles are kept for several years before being released for sale.
Château Musar
Rouge (Gaston Hochar)
Chateau Musar Red is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. It’s fermented in cement barrels, transferred to French barrels and aged for one year. The wines are blended, blended and aged in cement tanks for 12 months before bottling. The bottles are stored in the cellar of Chateau Musar for another four years before being released to the market. The entire process from harvest to bottling takes seven years.
Château Musar
Blanc (Gaston Hochar)
Musar White is a blend of the native grape varieties Obaideh and Merwah, which are related to Chardonnay and Semillon. The Obaideh vineyards have stony and calcareous soils, while the Merwah vineyards have calcareous gravelly soils. The process for the white wine is slightly different from that of the red wine. It is fermented and aged for 9 months in French oak barriques, then blended, bottled and aged for six years before being released to the market.
"CHATEAU MUSAR'S WINES ARE A REFLECTION OF LEBANON, EACH SIP REVEALING THE COMPLEX LAYERS OF FLAVORS AND AROMAS THAT REFLECT THE RICH HISTORY AND DIVERSE CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF THE REGION."
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
Spanish
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
It is generally believed that the export of Spanish wine began during Roman rule, and demand increased steadily in the following centuries. In the 17th century, Spain experienced a significant increase in exports, which was exacerbated during the phylloxera plague. As French wine production was the most affected, many countries, including France, turned to Spanish wine. Today, thanks to the perseverance and passion for the terroir and the vines, we can taste some of the iconic grape varieties such as Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell, Verdejo and Albarino.
Dominio de Pingus
Pingus
Danish-born enologist Peter Sisseck arrived in Spain in 1993, where he discovered Pingus’ new home in the Ribera del Duero region. The first vintage to come to market was 1995 and was named one of the best Tempranillos by Wine Advocate. After ageing his first vintages in new barriques, Peter gradually abandoned this technique for the later vintages, producing a limited number of cases each year.
Vega Sicilia
Unico
Founded in 1859 by Eloy Lecanda, the winery was purchased by the Herrero brothers at the beginning of the 20th century. It was then that the famous winemaker Domingo Garramiola Txomin began working with Vega Sicilia, introducing the Bordeaux system of ageing in barriques. His first vintage was the Vega Sicilia Unico of 1915, which requires no less than 10 years for this complex ageing process, with the wine spending six years in wood and then four years in bottle.
Marqués de Murrieta
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto
Owned by the Luciano de Murrieta y García-Lemoine family since 1852, it passed to the Cebrián-Sagarriga family in 1983. The famous Castillo Ygay, made from Tempranillo and Mazuelo, has its own unique ageing process, with the Tempranillo ageing for three years in American oak and the Mazuelo ageing for three years in new French oak. After blending, the wine spends one year in concrete and then three years in bottles before being released to the market.
"VEGA SICILIA UNICO IS A WINE THAT TRANSCENDS TIME, A TRUE MASTERPIECE THAT EMBODIES THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND PASSION OF SPAIN'S WINEMAKING TRADITION."
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
Italian
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
The Greeks settled in southern Italy and exported their art of viticulture to Italy. Impressed by the mild climate, perfect for growing and making wine, they began to call Italy Oenotria. The Romans improved the technique used by the Greeks and the demand for wine increased rapidly. Wine was drunk with every meal, and since the alcohol content was higher, it had to be mixed with water. The Romans discovered that storing wine in closed containers made it better with age and were the first to store it in wooden barrels. In Italy, more than 400 grape varieties are grown and used to make wines. The most popular wines are Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and all super Tuscan.
Giacomo CONTERNO - RISERVA
Barolo Riserva Monfortino
Giovanni Conterno founded the winery in the early 1900s near Monforte d’Alba in Piemonte, and until 1920 the wine was sold in demijohns or barrels. Giacomo Conterno, Giovanni Conterno’s son, decided to change the method of making Barolo by ageing the wine after bottling. Barolo Riserva Monfortino is made from Nebbiolo grapes that macerate on the skins for five weeks before ageing in wooden barrels for seven years. About 580 cases are produced per vintage.
Antinori
Tenuta Tignanello 'Solaia'
The Tenuta Tignanello winery is located in the heart of Chianti Classico. The sunniest part of the Tignanello slope is home to the Solaia vineyard, with soils formed from Pliocene marine marlstone rich in limestone and slate. Solaia boasts the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese grapes from its namesake vineyard. The winery’s two signature wines, Solaia and Tignanello, are produced from these vineyards and have been called “one of the most influential super Tuscans in the history of Italian winemaking” by the international press.
Biondi-Santi
Brunello di Montalcino
The most famous Brunello di Montalcino for Brunello lovers is Biondi-Santi. It all started in 1867 with the production of Moscadello wine by Clemente Santi. The Biondi-Santi Riserva 1891 is considered his best vintage ever. Franco Biondi Santi defended the traditional way of making Brunello, refusing to use new barrels or oak because Sangiovese is naturally rich in tannins and doesn’t need the heavy tanning of new oak. The winery produces three wines: Brunello Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. After the cessation of production in 2010, Biondi-Santi has reintroduced in 2021 the system of refilling, in which the wine bottle is filled with the same vintage to the desired level and the cork is replaced.
“THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND TRADITION MAKE THE SUPER-TUSCAN WINES THE EXPRESSION OF THE ITALIAN WINE ART”
Sazan Allija - DeVyne Co-Founder / Director
French
Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
France was a land without vines and wine until the arrival of the Greeks and Romans. Monks tended vineyards and preserved the knowledge and skills of wine making. France’s centuries-long reign as a leading wine-producing country came to an abrupt end when cultivation was wiped out by the spread of phylloxera across Europe between 1870 and 1908. Following this crippling plague, the French government introduced the wine classification system in 1930 to minimise the threat from competing wine countries. Today, wine is produced in almost every region of France, with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Loire Valley leading the way.
Burgundy Côte de Nuits Red - GRAND CRU
DOMAINE LEROY - Musigny
Founded in 1868 by François Leroy, who owns the Mersault Pommard, Chambertin, Musigny, Clos Vougeot and Richebourg estates. In 1912, Henri Leroy joined the family business and in 1942, after acquiring 50% of the shares from his friend Henri, became co-owner of Domaine Romanée Conti, which is still owned by the Leroy family. The Musigny from Domaine Leroy is for many collectors one of the rarest wines ever.
Burgundy Côte de Nuits Red - GRAND CRU
Romanée Conti
In 1200, the vineyard was cultivated by the Abbey of Saint Vivant in Vosne. It is believed that the vines were cultivated by the Romans, which gave them the name Romanée. In 1700, the Prince of Conti bought the vineyard and gave it the name Romanée Conti, without sharing a single bottle with anyone. The Duvault-Blochet family set out in 1800 and launched one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Since 1942, the Domaine has been jointly owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families.
The high demand for certain vintages and the fact that the Domaine produces only 560 cases per year make Romanée Conti the most prized Pinot Noir on the market.
Domaine de La Romanée-Conti
Montrachet Grand Cru
In 1200, the vineyard was cultivated by the Abbey of Saint Vivant in Vosne. It is believed that the vines were cultivated by the Romans, which gave them the name Romanée. In 1700, the Prince of Conti bought the vineyard and gave it the name Romanée Conti, without sharing a single bottle with anyone. The Duvault-Blochet family set out in 1800 and launched one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Since 1942, the Domaine has been jointly owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families.
The high demand for certain vintages and the fact that the Domaine produces only 280 cases per year make DRC Montrachet the most highly valued Chardonnay on the market.
Bordeaux Pomerol - Grand Vin
Château Pétrus - POMEROL
Bordeaux, France, Chateau Petrus owned by the Moueix family with 28 hectares of vines Petrus produces 100% Merlot. In 1964, Jean-Pierre Moueix hired Jean-Claude Berrouet, enologist and winemaker, who produced 45 vintages. The vines are planted on the highest hill of Pomerol and produce only 30,000 bottles per year. Every wine lover loves to have his Petrus case.
