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Red
375ml
Bottle: $61.50
12 bottles: $60.27
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $92.07 $99.00
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $43.89 $46.20
12 bottles: $42.75
91-93 The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $79.94
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.88 $33.20
Attractive aromas of dark and blue fruit, some violets, walnut and graphite. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.94
12 bottles: $21.50
A round and rich taste derived from fresh fruit flavors such as bilberry, blackcurrant and cherry, the mid-palate...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.20 $17.50
Nice color with glints of crimson. Seductive nose, offering a broad aromatic palette in which scents of red fruit and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.90 $22.00
12 bottles: $17.48
With a brilliant garnet color, this wine offers a nose marked by notes of red fruits and chocolate. The palate is...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.60
12 bottles: $27.05
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Red
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $16.13
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.93 $30.20
12 bottles: $27.55
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $73.43
A beautiful second wine with black olives, tapenade, black berries, plums and chocolate. Medium to full body. Lovely...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $11.70
Broad and creamy on the palate but trimmed by well-cut acidity, this balanced white shows a pleasing range of baked...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $15.00
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $370.08 $411.20
So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box,...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $34.10
The 2020 Céres, from Clare and Gonzalgue Lurton, comes from a 8-hectare estate owned by Clare and Gonzalgue Lurton,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $437.58 $486.20
The 2020 Angélus has an opaque purple-black color, pulling you in with a captivating perfume of kirsch, Black Forest...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $20.60
12 bottles: $19.57
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $865.08 $961.20
The flowers in the nose are spectacular with violets, lavender, and honeysuckle. Then there’s wet stone and freshly...
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Red

Albarino Muscat Red Bordeaux 2020

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

Known as Moscato in Italy, and Moscatel in Portugal and Spain, Muscat is one of the oldest continually cultivated grape varietals in the world. It originally came out of the Middle East, and was picked up by the ancient Greeks, who brought it to Italy and elsewhere in their empire. Because of its astounding age and continuous use, it has long since been mutated and crossbred to produce dozens of subspecies, and it is known by lots of synonyms and regional names. Because of this, it is fair to say that there is no ‘true’ Muscat grape. The most popular - and oldest - varietal within this group, however, is Muscat Blanc au Petit Grains, which is grown with great results most notably in France and South Africa.



Known for its light and fruity character, Muscat of Alexandria is the second oldest of the Muscat grapes, and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean. The grape is prized for its versatility - indeed, almost every imaginable type of wine style, from dry to medium to sweet and sparkling, can be made from this varietal. Generally speaking, though, Muscat grapes have a relatively low acidity which make them unsuitable for ageing, meaning the vast majority of Muscat wines are drank very young, wherein they can express their best features.

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.