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750ml
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$33.60
Pink rose petal with some salmon tinges. The nose shows solar, spicy intensity, mixing up sweet aromas of nectarine,...
750ml
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$15.99
A new release from the Château d'Esclans in Provence, this is full of ripe fruits and red-currant flavors. The...
750ml
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$18.36
$20.40
12 bottles:
$16.63
A round, fruity and satisfying rosé with notes of strawberries, red currants, dried herbs and some fresh peaches....
750ml
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$95.94
$102.00
Extremely perfumed with dried peaches, passion fruit and some mineral elements. Ever so subtle. Full-bodied, yet so...
750ml
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$73.89
$75.60
6 bottles:
$72.41
A wealth of redcurrant and peach fruit counterbalancing the inviting honey on toast and vanilla; beautifully creamy...
750ml
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$25.90
12 bottles:
$25.38
A rich, dense style of rosé, this has super-ripe fruits. Its combination of red fruits and rich citrus is full...
1.5Ltr
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$60.90
3 bottles:
$50.70
Pale apricot color with aromas of pomegranates, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender and peaches. Fresh and delicate, yet...
375ml
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$13.33
$14.81
24 bottles:
$12.22
Pale apricot color with aromas of pomegranates, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender and peaches. Fresh and delicate, yet...
750ml
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$17.75
$18.95
A silky, seductive and saline Côtes de Provence rosé with aromas of small berries, red currants and salt. It’s...
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750ml
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$25.92
$28.80
12 bottles:
$23.94
Plump and creamy, with succulent, lemony acidity deftly supporting white peach and watermelon flavors. A friendly...
750ml
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$19.08
$21.20
12 bottles:
$19.00
A textbook Provençal rosé that is the wine for the tried and true fan of the best wines of the region. A...
750ml
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$14.30
12 bottles:
$14.01
The wine's light touch is right there, giving freshness as well as a light crispness. Balanced red fruits and citrus...
750ml
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$46.64
$49.80
6 bottles:
$46.20
1.5Ltr
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$31.50
6 bottles:
$30.87
A rosé from greedy Provence, intensely aromatic on floral and citrus aromas. The ideal wine for your aperitifs with...
3.0Ltr
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$89.40
A rosé from greedy Provence, intensely aromatic on floral and citrus aromas. The ideal wine for your aperitifs with...
750ml - Case of 12
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$12.86
A rosé from greedy Provence, intensely aromatic on floral and citrus aromas. The ideal wine for your aperitifs with...
750ml
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$51.50
6 bottles:
$50.47
The name of the wine refers to the height in meters (3103 feet) to the top of the mountain behind the vineyard. It...
750ml - Case of 12
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$24.40
Refreshing aromas of crushed berries with floral and mineral notes. Rich on the palate with flavors of grapefruit,...
750ml
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$20.89
12 bottles:
$20.47
Colour is pale rose petal, with gentle silvery hues. Nose is delicate, offering ripe strawberry and nectarine aromas,...
Graciano Mourvedre Rose / Blush Savatiano France Provence Cotes De Provence
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.
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
The wines of Provence have proven themselves time and time again to be amongst the finest and most recognizable in the world. With over two and a half thousand years of wine making history, the region of Provence is one of the most ancient wine regions on earth, and one which is more successful and ancient than ever. Over the centuries, many different cultures and peoples made Provence their home, from the Romans to the Gauls, the Catalans and Greeks, making the wine culture of Provence a unique and fascinating one for lovers of interesting wines. Provence is most well known around the world for its rosé wines, most commonly made from the Mourvedre grape varietal, however, their red wines are once more gaining popularity due to their exciting fruit flavors and wonderfully herbal notes.