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$228.00
The Gran Reserva spends 39 months in French oak and one American. The 2005 Gran Reserva has a deep inky purple/black...
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Finca Allende Rioja Aurus 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$157.61
An intense red-purple colour. Potent and elegant on the nose with a great complexity of aromas (jams, minerals,...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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The aromas to this are stunning with dried strawberry, stone and fresh mushroom. Full body and very tight with...
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2005 Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a classic among classics, is back in top form with the excellent...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2005
750ml - Case of 3
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Saturated ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh ripe red fruits, floral oils, pipe tobacco and incense take on...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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Bright ruby. Complex bouquet melds dried cherry, licorice, potpourri and minerals, plus a subtle smoky undertone....
Malagousia Tempranillo 2005 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.
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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.