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A perfumed nose of white peaches, dried lemon peel, hazelnut and grated nutmeg. Medium- to full-bodied. Rather...
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White
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Bottle: $71.94
More saline character on the nose with aromas of oyster shells, lime zest, white pears, juniper berries and dried...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $72.00 $80.00
The Sadies’ approach is to farm and work vines as biologically as possible, and this follows through to the winery,...
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Crushed stone, burnt lime, white apricot, dried pineapple and clove on the nose. Medium-bodied, crisp and compact....
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White
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Inviting aromas of white peaches, nougat and orange peel. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright and fresh on the...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $40.70 $42.84
6 bottles: $30.46
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Spirits
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Bottle: $34.94
Possibly one of the best-balanced whiskies around—which is what blending is all about—this honey-hued Scotch...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $53.13 $55.93
6 bottles: $38.76
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Spirits
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Bottle: $91.21 $96.01
This golden blended Scotch is remarkably complex, showing creamy vanilla, crème brûlée and almond before tapering...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $253.78 $267.14
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Golden amber color. Aromas of toasted biscuit with raisins, charcoal briquettes, dried apricot, and grilled zucchini...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.56 $36.38
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Spirits
750ml
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Exotic and powerful nose of dried red plum, cherry blossom, butterscotch syrup, dried honey, and golden raisins. On...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $39.16
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A delicious dram with a sunny disposition, this drums out aromas of butter biscuits, raisins, vanilla sugar, cane...
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Spirits
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Saddle leather, golden berries, and tobacco are sturdy and stately aromas. The flavors open with velveteen honey,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $25.99
Gold color. Smoky aromas of dark browned biscuits, sourdough, smoked chocolate coated toffee, apricot, seaweed,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.79 $25.60
12 bottles: $23.56
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.75 $26.39
The freshness and and delicate aromas of the wine make it a perfect partner with grilled fish and white meats,...
White
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Bottle: $56.94
12 bottles: $55.80
• Certified Organic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • From a 0.25 ha parcel in the village of Brézé. • Clay and...
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• Certified Organic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • From a 1.16 ha parcel. • Clay and limestone terroir. • A sunny...
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Blended Scotch Chenin Blanc Garganega Mencia 750ml

Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.

Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.


We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.