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750ml
Bottle: $17.64 $19.60
12 bottles: $15.83
The 1000 Stories Sauvignon Blanc balances stone fruit notes of white nectarine with the juicy citrus character of...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.08
12 bottles: $17.72
COLOR: Wine of very elegant red color. BOUQUET: Intense aroma, with fruity hints of ripe plums, cherry jam and notes...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $10.94
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from exceptional grapes grown in the world-renowned region of Marlborough, New...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.71 $17.59
12 bottles: $12.35
This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. Bright flavors of gooseberry,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.64 $15.41
12 bottles: $11.52
Delicate herbal and bright citrus flavors support a core of honeydew melon with a unique and distinct floral finish.
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.64 $15.41
12 bottles: $11.52
Light but unique in character, this approachable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $9.26
12 bottles: $8.80
An expressive wine with bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit and undertones of fresh cut grass. The mouth feel is...
White
750ml
Bottle: $28.40
12 bottles: $27.83
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.38 $17.09
12 bottles: $15.05
Crisp and refreshing, with rich, ripe lime and grapefruit aromas. Great elegance with mineral style and despite...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.35 $20.39
12 bottles: $16.62
Our Sauvignon Blanc is a lively wine bottled with a stelvin closure to lock in the freshness. There are aromas of...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.82 $14.73
This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.66
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked and dry and comes in at 13.1% alcohol. Like the other 2022s in this report, this...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.90
12 bottles: $18.52
100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on the sandy, high-altitude (620-710m ASL) plateau of Amyndeon. Some skin contact,...
White
750ml
Bottle: $31.15
A vibrant and tropical white with notes of green apples, passion fruit, lime curd and kaffir leaves on the nose....
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White
750ml
Bottle: $98.94
6 bottles: $96.96
Pale gold yellow in colour with light green sheen brilliant, bright and clear a young honest appearance. A rich...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $80.89 $89.20
Pale gold yellow in colour with light green sheen brilliant, lively and clear a mature appearance. Mature and fresh...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $32.90 $35.60
12 bottles: $32.68
Alphonse Mellot's flagship Sancerre is a stunning pinnacle expression of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. It offers bright...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $54.89 $61.20
91-92 Les Romains is a flint and chalk parcel that sits on the outskirts of the town of Sancerre, and the 2021...
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750ml
Bottle: $18.94 $21.20
Packs honeysuckle, peach, dried apricot and lemon zest notes that are fresh and juicy, with candied ginger accents....
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Armagnac Primitivo Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.

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.

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.