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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.99
Made from old Tempranillo vines with a seasoning of Graciano (6%) and Mazuelo (1%) this Rioja spends 18 months in a...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $33.00
COLOR: Live cherry red of medium high and intense layer. On the edge you can see his youth. NOSE: Without moving the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.83 $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
This medium-bodied red features a creamy, well-meshed flavor range of baked cherry, mocha, dried thyme and black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $58.53
6 bottles: $57.60
#90 Spanish Wine Of 2022. A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $28.50
12 bottles: $27.93
A polished red, with kirsch and red licorice flavors accented by ground clove and pepper, dark chocolate and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.51 $21.68
12 bottles: $16.64
LOOK: Clean, bright and expressive ruby red of medium-high intensity with great fluidity in the glass. AROMA &...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.90 $38.00
Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, toasted oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textured and...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.85
12 bottles: $14.55
Color: Ruby red color with clean bright purple edge. Nose: High aromatic intensity of fruit compote assembled with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $33.52
Fruit-filled Cabernet Franc, lightly spiced on the nose and backed-up with soft tannins and ripe redcurrant and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
12 bottles: $27.38
Very classic character to this with toasted oak, hints of consomme, meat and dried lemon. Medium body with crisp,...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.93
-90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazeuelo. -Grapes come principally from the ‘Rioja Alavesa’ zone....
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $156.06 $173.40
The 2017 Saumur Brézé Les Arboises, from the south-facing monopole that was planted on sand and silt topsoil over...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $167.95
3 bottles: $164.59
This shows great tension between the firm but ripe tannins and the intensely flavored palate, which displays notes of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $30.72
12 bottles: $30.11
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.94
12 bottles: $19.54
The 2017 Tempranillo Zuccardi O hails from Santa Rosa, Mendoza and was aged for 24 months in barrels. Garnet red in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.85 $19.19
12 bottles: $17.48
Clean, bright, cherry red developing to maroon. On the nose, very intense. Well integrated aromas, sweet barrels and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $32.94 $36.08
6 bottles: $32.28
Intense cherry colour with purple hints. On the nose, fruit sensations (blackberries, blueberries, black fruits)...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.15
12 bottles: $38.37
A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.93 $33.20
Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, milk chocolate and clove. There is a nice...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $50.75 $56.39
I love the aromas of bark, mushrooms and wet earth with dark fruit. Turns to ink and black olives. Full-bodied with...
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Albarino Cabernet Franc Tempranillo 2017

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.