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$31.75
$35.28
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$25.08
Captivating violet and rose petal aromas lead to fresh, light blackberry and black cherry flavors on a texture of...
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$17.51
$18.43
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$12.36
Primary red and black berry fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied but very ripe, with bright acidity and a long, spicy...
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$15.17
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In 2015, chateau owner Bertrand Gourdou was searching through an old desk when he came across a label that his...
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$12.50
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This 100% Merlot from Bordeaux combines charm and roundness, offering a nose with a complex bouquet, with red and...
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$15.17
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Lots of blackberry and tar character with medium body, firm tannins and a tangy finish. Drink after 2023.
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• Practicing organic.
• 100% Merlot.
• A 3 ha parcel on the plateau of Canon Fronsac.
• Limestone and clay...
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$57.90
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$51.87
The 2019 Château Lafleur-Gazin showed nicely, with an elegant, seamless, classy style as well as textbook Pomerol...
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$49.80
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$48.80
I continue to just love this château, which is located in one of the cooler terroirs in the appellation, sitting on...
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$37.80
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$37.04
The 2020 Laroque is even better than the en primeur sample. Dark and enveloping, with tons of class, Laroque is a...
750ml
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$52.92
$58.80
93-95 The 2021 Laroque is a standout. Bright and racy, with tremendous persistence, Laroque stakes its claim as...
750ml
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$14.30
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$14.01
Deep color, peppery aromas, a fresh first impression, constant presence on the palate and a lively finish. Aromas of...
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$15.17
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$14.87
This classic Merlot based Bordeaux from the Castillon opens with an elegant nose of red currant, blueberry and black...
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$38.93
Another brilliant Pomerol in the vintage, the 2020 Château Montviel has a pure, medium to full-bodied, vibrant...
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$7.92
$11.00
Chateau Souverain Merlot opens with dark red fruit aromas reminiscent of black cherry, plum, and fresh blueberries...
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$18.07
$20.08
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The aromas of mocha and spice in this classic Merlot mingle with the richness of black cherry perfect for hearty...
Fruilano Merlot Primitivo 750ml
With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.