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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$110.20
The juicy flavors of cherry compote and plum preserves are studded with anise, rooibos tea and fruitcake notes. The...
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Blanc 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$905.81
This has terrific depth and cut, offering a core of dried pineapple, Jonagold apple and white peach fruit, along with...
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$1379.77
Bright ruby-red. An exotic bouquet presents black raspberry, incense, Asian spices and blood orange. On the palate,...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$95.87
As is normal here, I was able to taste the 2011 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape from numerous foudres and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$134.95
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$77.58
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$76.52
Tightly coiled for now, with pepper, garrigue and briar notes wrapped around a core of steeped cherry, damson plum...
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Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf Du Pape 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$149.06
Lively, with lots of spice and licorice notes bouncing around amid the raspberry, loganberry and blackberry fruit...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$442.92
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Schoelhammer 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$132.95
Lemon meringue, nutmeg, white pepper, orange blossom and just a touch of candied citrus. Very dry and steely, yet...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$177.40
I tasted this and I thought of the great Rayas from the late 1980s. Full body, bright fruit and a creamy texture. Its...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.88
The 2011 Châteauneuf du Pape Omnia is a smoking blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre that was...
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Trimbach Riesling Clos St Hune 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$264.95
A broad and creamy white, with a firm frame of acidity that's pleasingly juicy on the palate, enlivening flavors of...
Red Rhone Blend Riesling White Bordeaux 2011 France
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
France is widely known as being the home of many of the world's finest white wines, and within France, the name which rings out across the wine world and is always associated with excellence of quality and flavor is Bordeaux. The white wines of the magnificent Bordeaux region are typically blended, and rely on the winemaker's skill and expertise to achieve the fine balance between the primary grape varietals used. Most blended white Bordeaux wines are made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle varietals, although there are actually nine grapes officially allowed by French wine law for the inclusion in Bordeaux white wines. The other six are Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Ondenc and Mauzac, although the use of these other grapes has been in steady decline over the past century.
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.