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500ml
Bottle: $40.95 $46.80
This has the botrytis spice I like with almond paste and clove undertones as well as dried peaches and apricots....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $42.72
6 bottles: $42.00
The 2010 Montefalco Sagrantino Sacer is dark and imposing in the glass. An air of crushed rocks gives way to balsamic...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $23.20
This is very rich red with layers of dried fruits, walnuts and chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $71.62
A full-bodied red with so much ripe berry and plum fruit that it verges on jammy, yet it turns out velvety and...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $58.07
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $61.45
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $81.94
Formerly labeled Roccamonfina IGP.
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $431.95 $456.01
A rush of intense blue and black stone fruits, tobacco, smoke, licorice, spices and new leather hits the palate in...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $187.55
A rush of intense blue and black stone fruits, tobacco, smoke, licorice, spices and new leather hits the palate in...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $180.95
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $60.67
The 2010 Guidalberto comes across as cool and inward in this vintage. Most recent Guidalbertos have been delicious...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $174.38
Fine, silky tannins provide the backdrop for the 2010 Paleo Rosso, a wine that captivates for its exquisite, graceful...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $215.01
The flagship estate wine, 2010 Monteverro, is absolutely stunning. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $299.95
Poured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $86.82
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $299.94
The 2010 vintage was another cool year, with a wet start then a hot and dry July before more rainfall in August....
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $133.56
#7 Top100 Italian, 2013. This is clearly the greatest Luce ever. A wine with currants and blueberries with hints of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $109.62
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $215.62
One of the best Tignanellos ever made. Aromas of currants and blueberries with hints of flowers. Full body with fine...
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Italian Red Blends Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010

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.

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.