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$19.60
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$15.83
The 1000 Stories Sauvignon Blanc balances stone fruit notes of white nectarine with the juicy citrus character of...
750ml
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13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from exceptional grapes grown in the world-renowned region of Marlborough, New...
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$16.71
$17.59
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This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. Bright flavors of gooseberry,...
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$15.41
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Delicate herbal and bright citrus flavors support a core of honeydew melon with a unique and distinct floral finish.
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Light but unique in character, this approachable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit,...
750ml - Case of 6
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This is a delightful gin, creamy in texture with fresh acidity. Flavors of Juniper with complex aromas of Christmas...
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Infused and craft–distilled with fresh dill and a touch of caraway seed and juniper berry. Dill aquavit pairs well...
1.5Ltr
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$19.63
An expressive wine with bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit and undertones of fresh cut grass. The mouth feel is...
750ml
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An expressive wine with bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit and undertones of fresh cut grass. The mouth feel is...
750ml
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$19.94
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$19.54
• 100% Sauvignon grown in gravelly soils with marinal deposits.
• Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and large...
750ml
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$62.40
This juniper-forward expression is complemented by fresh cucumber skin, sea salt, and tapioca root on the nose. The...
750ml
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$58.80
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$56.40
A bright nose of lime oil, green cardamom, and yellow bell pepper is underscored by earthy, sweet molasses and...
750ml - Case of 6
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Delicate and strong, bold and soft. A blend of passion and purity with a complexity that intrigues and attracts....
750ml
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$44.58
$46.93
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$36.91
An intensely complex nose loaded with botanicals and lime zest has underlying savory notes of black pepper. The...
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$28.50
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Spicy caraway and herbaceous rosemary dominate the nose followed on the palate by bright citrus and sweet, subtle...
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$28.50
$30.00
Winter apple, spicy caraway and mellow vanilla dominate the nose followed on the palate by fresh lemon peel, soft...
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$17.09
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Crisp and refreshing, with rich, ripe lime and grapefruit aromas. Great elegance with mineral style and despite...
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$20.39
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Our Sauvignon Blanc is a lively wine bottled with a stelvin closure to lock in the freshness. There are aromas of...
700ml
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$42.19
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Lemon peel, lavender, apple blossom, a touch of fennel.
Fruit notes rush to the fore, with grape sweetness intact....
Barbera Gin Gros Manseng Mavrodaphne Sauvignon Blanc
For centuries now, the beautiful red grapes of the Barbera varietal have been grown in Italy, where they are prized for their unusual high acid content and low tannins, brought about by their thin skins. The Barbera grape varietal thrives in warmer climates, and has had some success overseas in the new world, where its strongly aromatic flavors of intense hedgerow fruits make it a favorite with wineries and wine drinkers looking for a grape which offers plenty of interesting characteristics. Interestingly, the differences between young and aged wines made from this varietal are quite significant, with younger bottles holding a plethora of berry flavors, including blueberry and raspberry notes, and oak aged wines made from the Barbera grape being much loved for their ability to become extremely complex and spicy, and picking up vanilla flavors from the wood they are barreled in.
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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?
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.