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750ml - Case of 6
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$35.60
A fresh and polished red with cherry and blueberry character and floral undertones. Medium to full body with fine...
750ml - Case of 12
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$19.50
Deep violet colour, with the typical fruity note, almost “vinoso” that would get lost if aged in wooden barrels....
750ml - Case of 12
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$24.00
Fine and elegant bouquet, mellow flavors with a velvety textures and lingering finish. Smooth, full bodied and well...
750ml
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$83.85
Smooth aromas of mature berry fruits and plum amount to a silky whole touched up by café mocha. A saturated palate...
750ml
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$469.08
$521.20
Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
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Artadi Pagos Viejos 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$135.59
The 2008 Pagos de Viejas was selected from three of the estate’s finest and most elevated sites with all of the...
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Artadi Rioja Vina El Pison 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$316.95
The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2008
750ml - Case of 3
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$252.63
This is a phenomenal, tiny-production red made mostly from colorino and canaiolo grapes. It has an amazing density...
750ml - Case of 6
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$520.40
This white is spectacular with a muscular and tightly formed design that gives the wine a wonderful density and...
750ml - Case of 3
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$579.08
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$180.96
Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$124.95
Dense ruby-purple color. Intense, intriguing nose of high class cigar tobacco intermixed with smoke, minerals, black...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$87.62
The 2013 Sammarco is a stunning wine. Super-expressive aromatics make a strong opening statement in a wine endowed...
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Castello Di Bossi Toscana Corbaia 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.18
The 2008 Corbaia is striking in this vintage. A delicate, graceful bouquet gives the impression of femininity, until...
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Coche-Dury Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres 2013
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$4337.48
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Chardonnay Italian Red Blends Tempranillo 2008 2013 750ml
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.