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750ml
Bottle: $16.33 $17.56
A medium-bodied fruity rosé. with lots of peach, melon and grapefruit aromas. Round and creamy with a velvety...
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Rose
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $47.80
6 bottles: $37.60
AIX is a well-balanced premium Provence rosé with a typical hypnotising salmon pink colour. The nose is fresh and...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $22.80
12 bottles: $18.24
AIX is a well-balanced premium Provence rosé with a typical hypnotising salmon pink colour. The nose is fresh and...
Rose
750ml
Bottle: $13.43
12 bottles: $13.16
Refreshingly mineral, yet deeply concentrated in red fruit, this wine is a standout rose. It's revitalizing in...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $12.20 $13.10
12 bottles: $11.96
Lavendette Rose is a pale pink color. Possesses an elegant nose reminiscent of fresh berries. This wine is supple and...
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White
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $8.55
Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
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White
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $8.55
Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.94 $15.41
Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
White
750ml
Bottle: $22.94
12 bottles: $22.48
Beautiful yellow gold color. A white flower perfume, a delicate minerality on the nose with aromas of lemon,...
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $17.95
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $78.35
This is an extremely mineral dry riesling that might be too austere for some, but we find it really compelling, due...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $27.64
The nose on this wine is intriguingly floral, lively with apple and pear blossoms, as well as an Alpine cheese...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $17.85 $18.79
12 bottles: $17.10
Light, fresh (and French) with notes of melon and zest.
Rose
750ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
Mouton Cadet presents its new Rosé x Mathilde, with a collection of labels drawn in a distinctive style inspired by...
Rose
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
12 bottles: $23.46
Pale shiny pink color. Seductive and delicate with ripe red berries and white flowers on the first and second nose....
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $7.67
Stunning pale pink in colour, with a gorgeous nose of red summer berries and a hint of spice. A fruit forward,...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $10.45 $11.00
12 bottles: $9.51
Stunning pale pink in colour, with a gorgeous nose of red summer berries and a hint of spice. A fruit forward,...
Rose
750ml
Bottle: $29.69
12 bottles: $29.10
Immerse yourself in pure and delicate fresh summer fruit. A crackling, fresh and full glass characterized by...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $18.79 $20.00
Grapefruit, mango and papaya leap from the glass as the 2023 Rosé Réserve opens. Salty sea air and minerals add...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $13.65 $15.17
The 2023 Rosé Sabine is ripe, vibrant and structured. Spiced red fruit and almonds rush across the palate, supported...
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Riesling Rose / Blush Austria France Switzerland

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.

Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.

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.




Switzerland is composed by 26 cantons and 4 linguistic areas: the German one, the French one, the Italian and the Romanche. This creates a richness of various expressions, which are also reflected in traditions, lifestyles, eating and drinking manners. Its wine-producing geography is subdivided into six areas: the cantons of Valais, of Vaud and of Geneva, the three lakes' region (Western Switzerland), the German-speaking area (Eastern Switzerland), and the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Moreover, Switzerland's particular geographical situation, in between four wine-producing nations (France, Italy, Germany and Austria), offers an extreme diversity in the characters of its wines.


Swiss vineyards give a large choice of grape varieties, although they are still scarcely known abroad. The most typical white grape variety is Chasselas, whose extreme sensitivity to both soil and situation is reflected in subtle differences in taste. Among the red grape varieties, the most widespread is Pinot Noir which can take very different characters depending on the region from where it comes and the type of vinification it has undergone.


History



Vineyards have been cultivated in Switzerland since the Roman era. Even though certain traces can be found of a more ancient origin, many native Swiss vines have Latin names. Christianity and the needs of religious services ensured the cultivation of the vineyards throughout the Middle Age and long after it. However, wine would not be used in masses only and, despite its highs and lows, the wine-production in Switzerland lasted and developed to our days. Swiss products can now be seen abroad as cultural ambassadors of a country whose winegrowers completely dedicate themselves to producing the very best.