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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$183.40
I was blown away by the 2020 Ermitage Le Méal Blanc, which is certainly the finest vintage of this cuvée I’ve...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.95
Brilliant all the way, the 2020 Hermitage Chante-Alouette Blanc is a white readers should snatch up. All Marsanne...
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M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Les Granits Blanc 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$58.23
Moving to the 2016s, the 2016 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc is beautiful, with lots of citrus blossom, crushed rock,...
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M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Les Granits Blanc 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.49
The 2017 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc is beautiful and continues to be one of my favorite white wines coming from...
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Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$112.54
The classic 2020 Hermitage Blanc from Sorrel is 100% Marsanne aged 18 months in barrel. It reveals a light gold hue...
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Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph Digue 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.28
Deeper yellow than most 2021s. Aromas of pear, cashew and crème anglaise. Full-bodied and quite concentrated in the...
Assyrtiko Marsanne Other Whiskey 750ml
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
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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