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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $188.95
The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle needs time to shed some of its considerable power. Red cherry, plum, licorice and dried...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The plush texture envelops black cherry, black currant and plum flavors, backed by a strict spine of acidity and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $66.02
Very complex aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and black licorice follow through to a full body, integrated...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $232.41
Floral and perfumed with wonderful firmness and brightness. Mushroom and wet earth. Full-bodied with firm, linear...
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750ml - Case of 6
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This is another beautiful creation from the Gaja family. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda (Cabernets Sauvignon and...
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1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $189.06
Castellare's I Sodi di San Niccolò is the single most overlooked high-end wine in Tuscany today. The 2016 picks up...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Castellare's I Sodi di San Niccolò is the single most overlooked high-end wine in Tuscany today. The 2016 picks up...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Lots of richness here, but there’s always balance and focus with blackberry and chocolate character and hazelnut...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2016 Sammarco is a dense, flamboyant wine. Inky red fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The final blend of the 2016 La Clape L'Ancely is about 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It's perfumed and...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Carlone’s 2016 Boca Adele takes all the elements of the house style and kicks them up a few notches. Bold and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Very deep and dark, but also fragrant, this glides from dried blueberries, tar, brambleberry essence and cassis to...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Incredible aromas of dark berries, lavender, rosemary, licorice and dried flowers. Spice. Full body and fantastic...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Fontodi's 2016 Flaccianello della Pieve is a masterpiece. This review represents a composite of notes from two...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $67.18
Sangiovese, this time from the fifth vineyard planted by Carlo Ferrini at Podere Giodo, goes to produce La Quinta;...
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. It...
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750ml - Case of 6
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This wine delivers an exceptional quality of fruit. The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is vinous and raw with an...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Wonderful aromas of ripe cabernet sauvignon such as currants and plums. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh...
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Italian Red Blends Mourvedre Pre-Arrival

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.