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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $174.90
6 bottles: $171.40
The smoky oak, full body and chunky tannins make a bold statement; indeed, the wine has plenty of flesh and packs a...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $61.20
6 bottles: $59.98
Aromas of plums and dark berries with hints of cedar and sandalwood follow through to a full body, chewy tannins that...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $52.20
6 bottles: $51.16
This offers much in 2016 with ripe plums and blackberries, as well as spiced berry-pastry aromas that lead to a...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $17.32
Cora is an exciting proprietary label made for David Bowler Wine with fruit sourced from vineyards in the Abruzzo...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $198.74 $209.20
#16 Top 100. As to the reds, the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $112.50
6 bottles: $110.25
Aromas of sandalwood, cedar and dark berries follow through to a full body, with chewy and rich tannins that remain...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $116.20
6 bottles: $113.88
The 2018 Echo De Lynch-Bages checks in as a mix of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $71.20
6 bottles: $69.78
Sweet tobacco, currant and dark-berry aromas follow through to a full body, soft and juicy tannins and a flavorful...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.93 $29.40
6 bottles: $19.20
Color: Ruby Aroma: Bold notes of cherries and cranberries. Tasting Notes: Rich red fruits with flavors of cassis,...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $114.20
6 bottles: $111.92
Plums and orange peel on the nose. Medium to full body, with velvety tannins and a clean finish. Nice note of nuts...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $19.94 $21.34
6 bottles: $19.54
The appellation, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, reveals exactly what this wine is: montepulciano grapes from the Abruzzo...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $128.20
6 bottles: $125.64
This wine, from a selected parcel of the Ducru-Beaucaillou vineyard, is packed with both tannins and great fruit. Its...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $130.20
6 bottles: $127.60
The 2016 Dame de Montrose is also gorgeous, and the second wines of Bordeaux continue to gain in quality. A blend of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $219.95
3 bottles: $215.55
A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 50% new barrels, the 2017 La Gravette De Certan...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.09 $22.20
6 bottles: $13.00
A full bodied red fro the Abruzzo region. From its delicate ripe cherry nose to its robust finish,this wine is a...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $78.90
6 bottles: $77.32
Blackberry, mushroom and flower aromas follow through to a full to medium body, round and juicy tannins and a...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $80.20
6 bottles: $78.60
Beautiful depth, density and complexity, and a lovely spice, along with softer touches of floral aromatics....
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $87.20
6 bottles: $85.46
A beautiful St.-Julien that’s got everything you expect from this appellation, from the elegant, moderately dry...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.94
6 bottles: $21.50
Color: Deep ruby red. Bouquet: Intense, complex. Aromatic notes: Red fruit, cherry, redcurrants, violets.
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $14.94
Ripe cherry and red plum flavors finish with a hint of sweet spice. A perfect pairing to every pizza or pasta dish.

Montepulciano Mourvedre Red Bordeaux 1.5Ltr

Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy's ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.

Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.