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1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $284.95 $301.27
All Tempranillo brought up in French oak, the 2018 Ribera Del Duero PS offers a gorgeous perfume of black...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $161.28
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $215.18
Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core of black...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $252.47
Full-bodied, refined and powerful, with a luxurious texture, this red boasts glossy raspberry reduction, cherry and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $177.74
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Bottle: $150.31
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Rose
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Bottle: $55.72
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $160.02
A perfumed nose of plum, smoke, leather, dried flowers and cedar. Full-bodied with firm, fine tannins and lively...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $209.95
I think the pure Monastrell from an ungrafted vineyard has to be among the best in its kind in the world, and the...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $64.82
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Bottle: $92.72
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Red
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Bottle: $398.38
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $112.95
This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $138.79
A very balanced reserva with ultra fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Blueberry and light citrus undertones....
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Red
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Bottle: $154.95
Power and refinement meet in this red. Black cherry and red currant flavors are fresh and lively, backed by cocoa,...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $240.02
(raised for 24 months in American oak casks): Bright ruby-red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful, oak-spiced...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $139.85
#5 ENTHUSIAST 100 2019. This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $116.95
This is very ripe with blackberries, dried fruit, toasted oak and black licorice on the nose. Full-bodied with...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $75.95
Fantastic aromas of cappuccino and orange with dark berries. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are layered and...
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White
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $219.62
Picked a few days before the GG, the 2021 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Auslese is based on highly ripe...
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Australia Germany Spain 1.5Ltr Pre-Arrival

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.