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Osocalis XO Alambic Brandy (750ml)

SKU #1053779 93 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark *Top 50 Spirits of 2011* From a small family-run distillery, this blend of 'older' California brandies has a vibrant golden-orange color and a sweet apples-and-honey note. On the palate, creamy citrus flavors finish big and rich, with caramel, ginger and cinnamon notes, and a soft texture. Pair with a fruit dessert, like apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Come to think of it, this brandy would be dynamite simply poured over ice cream, too. (KN) Inner quote mark (12/2011)

K&L Notes

Brand new from the local legend of Osocalis (based in the Santa Cruz Mountains)! Their hugely anticipated XO brandy lives up to the hype in every way. Delicate and gentle on the entry, the palate moves through nutty flavors, caramel, and fruit, before really hitting its stride on the back. The finish is incredible as all the forementioned flavors really culminate in glorious harmony before sliding down your throat. The finish goes on forever, and it makes you wonder whether or not you can really nurse this bottle slowly. Our highest recommendation. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)

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Osocalis XO Alambic Brandy (750ml)

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Varietal:

Brandy

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Santa Cruz Mountains

- Vineyards dot the valleys and ridges of this coastal AVA just south of San Francisco. Microclimates make it difficult to generalize, and vineyards are frequently separated by acres of forests and meadowlands (not to mention entire towns!), but this is nonetheless known as a cooler-climate zone ideal for pinot noir. Ridge is doubtless the most famous local producer, with its cabernet blend, Monte Bello, named after a Santa Cruz mountain peak. High-quality, low-production chardonnay and some Rhône varietals prosper as well.