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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 1999
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.11
Sweet berry aromas, with meat and dried flowers. Almost Burgundian. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a balance of...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$449.95
A small bottling from a famously torrid vintage; even so it was decided to add dosage here (3.5 g/L). The nose is of...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$140.62
$148.02
This has wonderful aromas, with sweet berry and flowers on the nose, turning to raspberry and blueberry. Full-bodied,...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut 1999
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$301.12
These four vintages of Dom Pérignon provide a fascinating snapshot of how the house has performed in recent years....
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$319.79
The 2003 Dom Pérignon is in a gorgeous place right now. To be sure, it is a powerful Champagne that reflects the...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut Rose 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$417.28
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$572.95
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut Rose Luminous 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$579.95
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
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Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Plenitude 1999
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$560.95
The 1999 Dom Pérignon P2 is one of the most intriguing Champagnes I have tasted from Dom Pérignon in recent years....
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Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Plenitude 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$382.01
Aromas of salted lemons, green apples, olives, grilled pineapple, biscuits, saltines, white cocoa and salted caramel....
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Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Plenitude 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$534.39
Aromas of salted lemons, green apples, olives, grilled pineapple, biscuits, saltines, white cocoa and salted caramel....
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Krug Champagne Brut Vintage 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$398.94
A rich nose with deep, ripe chardonnay and pinot noir, red fruits, some dark mushrooms and plenty of grilled nuts,...
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La Spinetta Sassontino IGT 2003
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$258.20
A single-vineyard blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Casanova, Terricciola, aged in new, medium-toasted...
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Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Millesime 1999
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$339.95
$343.66
Tastes ripe, with hints of apricot and cherry, light toast and grapefruit flavors. Starts out soft and...
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2249.95
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$3312.14
$3523.55
Champagne Blend Sangiovese Tempranillo 1999 2003
The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
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.