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750ml - Case of 6
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$94.99
Rich and lush, with cherry, currant and spice flavors driven by tangy acidity, accented by a touch of mint. Firm and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$180.60
This wine has a wide range of aromas including floral, fruity, spicy, and mineral scents. Often the wine begins as...
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$51.89
12 bottles:
$50.85
Bright red. Spicy redcurrant and cherry on the nose, with subtle mineral, vanilla and rose pastille qualities adding...
750ml - Case of 6
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$254.95
Elegant, floral, very pretty Charmes that beautifully expresses both the vintage and the terroir. Silky tannins,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$285.90
Good medium red. Reduced, slightly decadent aromas of strawberry, spices, underbrush and game: this could only be...
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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$66.77
The 2011 Ata Rangi pinot is an exercise in composure and restraint in a warmer vintage. This is a tight-wound edition...
750ml - Case of 6
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$258.95
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2011 from Bouchard seems...
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Calera Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.47
First up and seriously perfumed, the 2011 Pinot Noir de Villiers is a gorgeous wine that excels both for its...
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Calera Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$105.36
One of the more subtle wines in the range, the 2011 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard impresses for its sense of proportion...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$394.08
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Clos De Tart Clos De Tart Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$561.94
Clos de Tart expresses the very essence of the old vines on the estate, most of which are around 60 years old on...
750ml - Case of 6
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$182.71
This is really quite expressive for a young Clos des Epeneaux with its relatively refined and pure nose of red...
750ml - Case of 12
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$105.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$181.95
750ml - Case of 12
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$112.95
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Dog Point Pinot Noir 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$75.86
Medium ruby-purple-colored, the 2011 Pinot Noir presents a nose of black cherry compote, black raspberries and wild...
750ml - Case of 6
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$2578.39
It is a complex wine with a deep color and great length in the mouth. The aromatic palette is very rich and delicate...
Mencia Pinot Noir Primitivo 2011 750ml
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.
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.