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Brilliant ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe red fruit, candied flowers, black cardamom and musky earth, and a...
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A soft, smooth and most enjoyable bottle, this shows plenty of well-ripened fruit, from strawberry to raspberry and...
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With the Barham Mendelsohn label, Jim stretches his Pinot potential to include one of California's best growing...
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The B Side Pinot Noir offers lifted aromas of fresh black cherry, rose petal, and brewed black tea. The nose rings...
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The 2018 Pinot Noir has layers of tart cherry, Christmas (Douglas Fir, candle wax, and gingerbread), dried orange...
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With the majority of its fruit from the Hirschy Vineyard, the 2018 Pinot Noir Athena is dark ruby and takes on a bit...
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Vivacious and full on the palate, the red fruit (think Twizzlers) pops, and the uninterrupted juiciness melds with...
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Concentrated raspberry tart and plum paste flavors show lively floral notes that are backed by firm acidity and...
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An estate-grown wine given 30% whole-cluster fermentation, this is a fleshy and lively red wine, broad in appeal and...
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This full-bodied and full-flavored wine from a high-elevation vineyard is packed with ripe juicy plum and raspberry...
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Here's a new discovery from the Mazon subregion that is closely associated with the cultivation of Pinot Nero. The...
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Beautiful. Ripe black cherry, plum, spice, licorice, cedar and new leather are some of the many notes that emerge...
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Always true to its feminine name, the 2018 Emmaline Ann Pinot Noir is a textbook showing of the most understated and...
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An elegant and airy if decidedly restrained nose offers up lovely spice nuances on the dark berry fruit-scented...
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90-93 Notes of menthol and wood surround the ripe but cool aromas of plum liqueur, warm earth and soft game wisps....
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Aromas of cherries, raw cocoa and spices introduce the 2018 Volnay Village, a medium to full-bodied, lively wine...
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Planted on the hillsides south of Nuits St Georges, this vineyard produces wines with both finesses and complex...
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Lush forest berry and cherry fragrance, with a generous potential of youthful rustic charisma, firm tannins and shy...
Assyrtiko Pinot Noir Vermouth 2018 750ml
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
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?
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.