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750ml
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Intense aromas of green apple and white peach with light hints of melon and herbal notes.
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Bottle: $18.00
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A fresh, fruity white wine to share with friends! Aromatic and full of minerality, it's sure to go down well with...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.38 $17.09
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Beautiful pale yellow colour. Intense nose with strong pink grapefruit and exotic fruits aromas (pineapple). Full of...
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750ml
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750ml
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Colour: Very pale yellow color with green highlights. Nose: Ripe grapefruit aromas with floral notes (acacia)....
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750ml
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.45
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Aromas of dark cherries, charred wood, bark and mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and an...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.05 $15.84
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Modern wine with attractive dark cherry-red color with violet hues. The nose shows great intensity. Fruity aromas of...
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Red
750ml
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The 2021 BenMarco Malbec was produced with fruit from Los Chacayes in Valle de Uco, fermented destemmed in stainless...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.20 $18.00
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Brimming with citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit, this wine has a nice soft entry, which carries through the center...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.93 $24.08
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Briny limes, green apple peels and dark grass cuttings show on the nose of this bottling, which is reminiscent of a...
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White
750ml
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Our Sauvignon Blanc shows lifted, fresh and punchy flavours and aromas, underpinned with classic varietal notes of...
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750ml
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Brilliant pale yellow. Exuberant nose of white flowers, white peaches, pineapple, Japanese nashi pear and citrus...
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A dry, medium-bodied red wine with notes of blueberry and hints of tobacco, violet and chocolate.
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Bursting with bright notes of grapefruit and lime, Black Box Sauvignon Blanc finishes vibrant and crisp. This crisp...
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750ml
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The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a tasty, refreshing white to drink now and over the next year or two. Citrus, sage,...
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750ml
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Our Sauvignon Blanc is bright and refreshing with ripe honeydew melon upfront balanced by a crisp acidity that sings...

Assyrtiko Malbec Sauvignon Blanc

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 purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.