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Rated 92 - The Régnié “Sans Soufre” from Château de la Pierre hails from a beautiful parcel of sixty to...
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$15.25
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$14.95
Cherry red in color with a distinct nose of bright red fruit such as cherry & blackcurrant. Full of finesse with soft...
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Well structured, yet soft, elegant traditionally styled Juliénas, with delicious flavors of herb, spice and lovely...
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Well structured, yet soft, elegant traditionally styled Juliénas, with delicious flavors of herb, spice and lovely...
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Well structured, yet soft, elegant traditionally styled Juliénas, with delicious flavors of herb, spice and lovely...
750ml
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$26.90
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$26.36
Enticing nose of red fruit with some wild strawberry character. Medium-bodied, juicy and silky, this has a spot-on...
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$89.11
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Bright and vivid with a linear palate of black cherries, plums and orange peel. It’s tight and focused with a...
750ml
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$59.90
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The beautifully integrated oak gives this concentrated Cotes de Brouilly an extra level of intensity and structure,...
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$21.10
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Deep ruby in color, this wine offers a complex nose, minerally and fruity. It mingles aromas of ripe raspberry, black...
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Subtle aromas of fresh fruit and of white flowers. Beautiful freshness and balance between roundness and finesse in...
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Notes of rich red fruit combine with a long, satisfying finish to make this wine an excellent pairing with poultry...
750ml
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This bright, deep red has a varietal aroma of rose petal and ripe strawberries joined by flavors of Maraschino...
750ml
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$20.80
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Marc-Antonin describes this wine as “linear with a straight structure.” Northwest-facing vines bring tension to...
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Black raspberry and cherry scents are accented by cracked pepper and fennel. Juicy and focused on the palate,...
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90-92 The 2022 Fleurie Clos de la Grand' Cour, Which comes from younger vines around the Domaine, has a more backward...
Assyrtiko Gamay Recioto
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
What is Retsina?
The French wines of Beaujolais are widely regarded as some of the finest table wines in the world. This is due in part to the qualities of the Gamay grape, from which they are made. Gamay produces beautifully, juicy, rounded and gulpable red wines, usually drank young and full of their natural fruit character. However, it would be a mistake to say that Gamay is limited to easy-drinking, soft wines - it’s a highly flexible and versatile grape, capable of producing aged wines of serious complexity and structure, full of expression and fascinating characteristics.
The majority of Gamay wines from France are labeled under Beaujolais Villages or Beaujolais, and these are the standard table wines we’re used to seeing in French restaurants, at bistros, and at our local wine store. Usually great value for money, these are the light, slightly acidic examples of what the grape can do. Far more interesting are those Gamay wines from the 10 cru villages, just north of Beaujolais, where generations of expertise and a unique soil type made up of granitic schist result in far more unique, complicated wines. The best examples of Gamay feature intense aromatics, all black fruit and forest fare, and are worth cellaring for a few years.