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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $107.62
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $205.69
Since 2015, this estate has made a concerted effort to up the quality of their second wine, adding 4 hectares that...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $80.28
Since 2015, this estate has made a concerted effort to up the quality of their second wine, adding 4 hectares that...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $80.28
Since 2015, this estate has made a concerted effort to up the quality of their second wine, adding 4 hectares that...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $64.50
Love the fruit on the center palate here with its brightness and vivid acidity. Citrus undertones and a fresh finish....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $47.62
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Bottle: $47.70
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $161.45
The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $60.96
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $147.62
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Bottle: $1009.48
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $319.41
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750ml - Case of 12
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $930.15
While few people get excited about second wines, the reality today is that the top estates are making such a strict...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $324.95
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $224.58
Some gently smoky nuances with dark stones and a spicy edge to the ripe blackberries and plums that adds plenty of...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $207.95
Some gently smoky nuances with dark stones and a spicy edge to the ripe blackberries and plums that adds plenty of...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $723.37
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $343.88
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Red Bordeaux Riesling 2011 Pre-Arrival

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.

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.