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100% Malagouzia, an ancient grape varietal producing highly aromatic wines with a round and soft palate. The wines...
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750ml
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Pignolo is very late harvested and aged over two years in 100% new french oak barrels. It does need years to mellow...
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White
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Fruity and friendly, aromas of bubblegum and berry candy are light and fresh. Juicy watermelon, cherry candy and pink...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.76 $13.43
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Very well balanced wine with low level of alcohol. Very aromatic, cotton candy and strawberry aromas. Light in the...
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750ml
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The Basics Our signature varietal, this wine is always a crowd pleaser. The Taste In making White Zinfandel, the...
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White
750ml
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Our means of bringing you consistently delicious wines remains unchanged since 1983: we hand pick our Napa Valley...
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White
750ml
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This wine is light-bodied with hints of strawberry, cherry, and watermelon flavors and a smooth crisp finish.
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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.35 $13.00
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The lively color of Coastal Ridge White Zinfandel is a prelude to the wonderful experience at hand. The sumptuous...
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750ml
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Delicate strawberry bouquet, with a crisp finish. Light-bodied.
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750ml
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Whether the table is set for Thanksgiving or you’re enjoying a casual chicken salad lunch, you’ll want to save a...
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750ml
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Bright gold and clear in color, delicate bouquet, aroma of citrus. Medium acidity, long and pleasant aftertaste.
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Dark ruby red in color with notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic. The palate is full and voluminous with a soft...
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750ml
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Strawberry flavors, very light. This wine is great with or without food. Has a great finish that leaves you wanting...
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White
750ml
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Laden with fruit characters of strawberry, peach, and raspberry, the Stone Cellars White Zinfandel starts crisp and...
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Berry aromas are bold and juicy from this pale pink wine. Fresh acidity complements the rich red fruit flavors of...
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750ml
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750ml
Bottle: $11.51 $12.12
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Our White Zinfandel is a crisp blush wine with delicate strawberry aromas. A very fresh, drinkable wine with a...

Malagousia Other Italian Reds Savatiano White Zinfandel 750ml

If you're looking for a Greek white wine packed full of interesting character and a wide range of unique and surprising aromas, then the wines made from the Malagousia grape varietal are unlikely to disappoint. Although this grape is said to have originated in and around Nafpaktos, in Western Greece, it is now most commonly grown, cultivated and processed in Greek Macedonia, where it is used to make high quality white wines of a highly aromatic nature. Indeed, Malagousia is renowned for producing wines which are full of unusual aromas, with many wines holding traces of jasmine, mint, citrus and exotic fruits, and occasionally a whole lot more.

It was the famous Greek wine maker Gerovassiliou who was said to be the first to experiment with the Malagousia grapes, which were previously used mainly by smallholders and families to produce simple house wines. Gerovassiliou recognized that Malagousia had the potential and the characteristics necessary for producing excellent quality wines, and before long, vineyards were being planted across Macedonia, the Peloponnese and Attica. Today, wines made with the Malagousia grapes tend to be full bodied, with a noticeable tannin content elegantly interplaying with the mellow, medium acidity of the wine. Such roundness allows all of these interesting and exciting flavors and aromas come forth, making for a truly fascinating and unique wine.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?

Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.

However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?