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Red
750ml
Bottle: $41.94
The 2018 vintage wasn’t, in fact, quite as extravagantly warm in Languedoc as it was in other regions; nonetheless...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.90 $19.60
12 bottles: $18.52
Based on Syrah and Grenache brought up mostly in concrete tanks, the 2018 Languedoc Prestige comes from older vines...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $30.22 $32.50
Dave Phinney’s Department 66 project is based in Maury, Richard Case and Bob Doyle running the winery in his...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.34
12 bottles: $17.42
Brooding aromas of wet slate, tomato confit and boysenberry, along with lofty-turned earth notes and a pop of red...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $34.93
Extremely polished and refined with blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $37.90
6 bottles: $37.14
The 2018 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 15% Syrah, all...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $20.00
Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.49
12 bottles: $15.19
Le Charmel Rhone Blend is a beautiful wine with generous aromas of blackberries, chocolate and spice. On the palate,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $107.94
6 bottles: $105.78
94-96 The 2018 Collioure Chrysopée is a step up over the classic Collioure and has incredible aromatics of iodine,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.90
12 bottles: $14.60
This Saint-Bris has a golden color with light green highlights. Its powerful nose is characterized by aromas of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.94 $15.17
12 bottles: $13.66
The smooth, rich and smoky texture of this massive wine brings out layers of black-plum fruits and tight acidity that...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $69.33
Now mature, this wine balances crisp citrus with warm apricot flavors. It is smooth and intense, with a texture that...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $72.45
Having tasted the white Generation XIX a year ago before it headed for the bottling line, its pedigree continues to...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $320.26
Mellot's 2018 Pouilly-Fumé opens with an intense and aromatic, clear and elegant bouquet of ripe pears and...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $61.95
Pure, with tangerine zest, straw and nectarine notes sailing through. A bit linear, but shows intensity, featuring a...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $313.14
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $246.95
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $154.92
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $152.95

Dessert Wine Red Blend Sauvignon Blanc 2018 France

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.

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.