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Bottle: $435.00
In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $227.86
Showing the vintage's rounded, supple and forward character, the 2012 Cornas Vieilles Vignes reveals lots of black...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $211.18
What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $133.78
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $90.82
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $246.45
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $98.17
Another step up in quality (but not by much, and it’s a step up in price as well), the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $298.95
The top wine of the estate is the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape le Secret de Sabon, and the inky-colored 2012 is a...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $307.95
The nose has a complex array of fine-ground eastern spices, strong cardamom, fine dark chocolate and ripe black...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $784.95
This defines old school, with savory detail and notes of roasted chestnut, fresh tobacco leaf, cedar and brick dust...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $281.12
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Bottle: $390.49
The 2012 Hermitage La Chapelle is a step up over the 2011 and brings more density, depth, and opulence. Giving up a...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $102.78

Red Rhone Blend Syrah 2003 2012 France 1.5Ltr

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

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.