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720ml
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$75.24
$79.20
A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
720ml
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$23.94
$25.20
Chalky texture, notes of muscat grapes and tart, underripe melon. Very dry, lip smacking finish. Suggested Food...
1.8Ltr
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$41.61
$43.80
6 bottles:
$40.80
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
300ml
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$11.40
$12.00
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
720ml
Bottle:
$18.00
12 bottles:
$17.10
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
500ml
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$16.25
12 bottles:
$15.44
“Schwa!” is the sound of bubbles or fizz in Japanese, and Bijofu’s sparkling sake shares all the clarity and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.49
Tasted once again, the second vintage of the red 2019 Tinto comes from a warm and dry year when they used larger...
750ml
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$13.86
12 bottles:
$13.58
Classic Rioja wine that combines intensity and elegance. Deep purple red colour. Its nose is complex with notes of...
750ml
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$19.93
12 bottles:
$19.53
A lovely brightness and juiciness to this with cherry, spice, and crushed stone. Some tar. Medium-bodied with chewy...
750ml
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$16.99
Made from old Tempranillo vines with a seasoning of Graciano (6%) and Mazuelo (1%) this Rioja spends 18 months in a...
750ml
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$19.20
12 bottles:
$18.82
Complex and well-balanced Rioja wine, it has a well-layered nose of black raspberry and liquorice accompanied by...
750ml
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$14.41
$15.83
12 bottles:
$14.25
Intense red fruit and spicy aroma with delicate liquorice hints. Complex, well-balanced while fresh and fruity.
750ml
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$14.41
12 bottles:
$14.12
Red of medium intensity with purple rim, denoting its youth. The nose has medium intensity aromas of red and blue...
750ml
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$14.90
$16.66
This ruby-colored wine has aromas of cherry, dark chocolate and freshly ground espresso. It is bright in the mouth,...
750ml
Bottle:
$88.07
3 bottles:
$83.99
1958 is the year the small plot of Los Hoyales was planted, 1.8 hectares of old Tempranillo vines oriented from east...
750ml - Case of 12
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$9.07
Color: Intense garnet color, cherry.
Nose: Intense ripe fruit like cherry, plum, black fruit.
Palate: Fruity, fresh,...
750ml
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$11.65
12 bottles:
$11.42
Color: Intense garnet color, cherry.
Nose: Intense ripe fruit like cherry, plum, black fruit.
Palate: Fruity, fresh,...
750ml
Bottle:
$19.94
12 bottles:
$19.54
Colour: A cherry emulsion with a garnet robe.
Nose: Sublimely intense aromar of red fruit with subtle hints of toast,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$19.20
Bright ruby red. Clean and complex on the nose, Harmony of fruit with notable hints of fine oak. Well structured on...
750ml - Case of 6
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$32.94
Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean on the nose with spicy, toasted and dried fruit aromas. Good structure,...
Sake Savatiano Tempranillo
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?
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.