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White
750ml
Bottle: $787.95
6 bottles: $772.19
As in 2016, my favorite of the white parcel selections this year is the 2017 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc (231 cases...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $132.75
6 bottles: $130.10
The 2017 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc is beautiful and continues to be one of my favorite white wines coming from...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $65.62
I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better...
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92
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $60.62
Very beautiful aromas of violets, purple fruit, fresh lavender and thyme follow through to a medium body with...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $179.28
Rich and opulent on the nose, with yellow peach and honeycomb. Very full bodied, with that immediate internal sweet...
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99
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98
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $575.71
Another perfect wine from this reference point estate, the 2012 L'Ermite Blanc tastes like the essence of this...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $638.65
As in 2016, my favorite of the white parcel selections this year is the 2017 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc (231 cases...
WA
100
DC
98
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $229.95
The 2017 Ermitage le Meal Blanc starts with refined notes of crushed stone and pencil shavings that move into a...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $92.81

Carignan Marsanne 2012 2017 750ml

Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.