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This stylish wine shows bright plum and black currant aromas accompanied by distinctive notes of vanilla. Ripe...
750ml
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$15.41
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Deep garnet red with purple highlights. Good intensity, mixing ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) with...
750ml
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$15.91
$16.75
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750ml
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COLOUR: Clear but very intense, it varies from garnet red to purple tints.
BOUQUET: With this wine,...
750ml
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This Cabernet is aromatic and luxuriously textured with a seductive bouquet full of pure blackberry, mocha, and a...
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$12.99
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A beautiful ruby-red color with rich and opulent aromas of black currant, crushed blackberry, cinnamon and pepper...
750ml - Case of 12
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Intense and full bodied red berries, red pepper and tobacco notes with cocoa and spicy vanilla. A ripe, full-bodied...
750ml
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Color: Ruby colour.
Nose: Intense, spice and blackberries.
Palate: Powerful and smooth, the tannins are present but...
750ml
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Colored and structured wine with spicy and ripe fruits notes. The mouth is full with a balanced and softened finish.
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Enjoy this fine medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Pays D'OC growing region in France. The wine has a deep...
Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvignon Hondarrabi Zuri France Languedoc Roussillon
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
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Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
The French region of Languedoc Roussillon can claim to be amongst one of the oldest continuing wine regions in the world, with a history which stretches back to the ancient Greeks almost three thousand years ago. Today, Languedoc Roussillon is recognized as a region associated with fine wines made from many of the noble grapes, and with over 700,000 acres under vine, is a veritable powerhouse of viticulture which has helped shape the world of wines as we know it. Languedoc Roussillon is situated in the very south of France, and enjoys a fine, hot, Mediterranean climate which allows the vines there to reach full ripeness and provide reliable yields each year. Languedoc Roussillon today produces over a third of France's wines, and the bottles which leave the wineries of the region remain popular across the globe.