Do we ship to you?.
750ml
Bottle:
$15.38
$17.09
12 bottles:
$14.01
Beautiful pale yellow colour. Intense nose with strong pink grapefruit and exotic fruits aromas (pineapple). Full of...
750ml
Bottle:
$11.70
12 bottles:
$11.47
COLOUR: A clear very pale yellow with subtle green tints.
BOUQUET: A very expressive nose, with notes of orchard...
750ml
Bottle:
$13.00
12 bottles:
$12.74
*100% Sauvignon Blanc
*From the pastoral hills near the village of Vias along the Mediterranean coast
*20+ year old...
750ml
Bottle:
$13.50
12 bottles:
$13.23
The Crocodile Dandy Sauvignon Blanc has a bright appearance with green highlights. There is an elegant blend of...
1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$49.56
6 bottles:
$48.57
This cuvée has a pale golden and crystalline colour. A beautiful roundness on the palate is brought by the terroirs...
750ml
Bottle:
$20.95
$23.28
12 bottles:
$15.67
This cuvée has a pale golden and crystalline colour. A beautiful roundness on the palate is brought by the terroirs...
750ml
Bottle:
$18.79
$20.88
12 bottles:
$15.05
Deep and shiny straw color with bright highlights. Fine citrus and yellow fruit notes on the nose. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$6.00
Bright, pale lemon color and on the nose you get punched with fresh herbs and tropical fruits like grapefruit,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$13.00
Bright, pale lemon color and on the nose you get punched with fresh herbs and tropical fruits like grapefruit,...
750ml
Bottle:
$12.89
$13.87
12 bottles:
$11.64
This fresh and delicious Sauvignon Blanc reveals a brilliant color with green hues. On the palate, exotic fruits mix...
750ml
Bottle:
$12.35
$13.00
12 bottles:
$9.98
Pale yellow and brilliant color, crossed by green reflections. Nose of boxwood and citrus type pomelos. The finish is...
750ml
Bottle:
$16.94
12 bottles:
$16.60
The Sauvignon Blanc has a pale yellow color, and a nose of broom and passion fruit. The mouth is fresh and tart with...
750ml
Bottle:
$15.99
12 bottles:
$15.67
Soft aromas of pear and light peach are cut by red grapefruit on the nose of this wine. The palate is ripe with red...
Assyrtiko Sauvignon Blanc Vermentino 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
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.
The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.
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.