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Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century 2006
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$317.15
In the 19th century, it was a common practice of the time to “hermitage” the wines. Bordeaux chateaux would add...
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Clos Mogador Priorat Gratallops 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$122.68
The wine shows an opaque black-purple color and an intense,
complex bouquet of ripe fruit, wild herbs, toasted bread,...
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Colgin Cariad Proprietary Red 2006
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$432.65
Colgin's proprietary red wine blend, the 2006 Cariad, is composed of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest...
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Mas De Daumas Gassac Rouge 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.98
To be drunk in its youth (in the first 3 years) to enjoy its superb fruit aromas. Or to be open from the 5th year to...
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Opus One Red Wine 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$416.81
Sage and mint in the nose, it is Opus style. Full bodied and layered, with polished tannins and wonderful length....
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R. Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.95
The red flagship 2006 Viña Tondonia Reserva was inspired by the vineyards of the Médoc but produced with local...
Melon de Bourgogne Mourvedre Red Blend 2006 750ml
One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing 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.