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A high-toned nose of herbs, brambly earth, and candied berries comes through. On the palate, red and dark fruits come...
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This is a delightful wine with tempting flavors of green apples and peaches. Hints of honey and vanilla enhance the...
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Our Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and easy drinking. Aromas of blackberry, ripe olives and toasted oak are...
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Black Box Brilliant Collection Cabernet features notes of jammy dark Fruit, toasted oak, and mocha. The Brilliant...
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Refreshing hints of crisp apple and a touch of oak accentuate Black Box California Chardonnay’s smooth finish. Upon...
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Black Box Wines Buttery Chardonnay features buttery notes of vanilla and toasted oak. Complementary aromas of baked...
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Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich aromas of black cherry, violet and a hint of black peppercorn. Jammy and...
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Dry, crisp, and clean with flavors of Asian pear, underripe yellow apple, and Bartlett pear, this is a refreshing,...
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TASTING NOTES Nighthawk Black Cabernet Sauvignon channels the hedonistic side of this classic grape variety. A single...
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TASTING NOTES Nighthawk Black Cabernet Sauvignon channels the hedonistic side of this classic grape variety. A single...
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Plush, caressing style, with creamed boysenberry and blackberry flavors liberally laced with mocha and singed...
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Our Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, dry wine displaying lush blackberry and black cherry flavors. Enjoy its rich...
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A satisfying dry red wine with cherry and plum aromas. Complements beef and dark chocolates.
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A perennial value favorite, Franzia shows classic and classy aromas of golden apple, vanilla bean, and lemon blossom....
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This bold, ripe but nicely polished wine wraps black cherries, black currants and mint in moderate, fine-grained...
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The appellation 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is another winner. Ripe red and black fruits, dried flowers, and...
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A classic wine icon for thirty vintages – one of America’s favorite Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons.
Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay 3.0Ltr
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?
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.