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This Marlborough Pinot Noir has aromas of spice, currant, and dark Ghana chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches...
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Strikes an appealing balance between spiced notes of black cherry and juicy raspberry at the core and more nuanced...
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Shows appealingly fresh, juicy and vibrant cranberry, strawberry and raspberry flavors, with firm matcha notes....
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Smoky cherry aromas with elements of raspberry and cinnamon. Savoury on the entry with red berries, dark plum on the...
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Opens with bundles of red fruit, spice and vanilla aromas.
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A bit brooding at first. Baking spices, blueberry and cassis, reveal lifted red fruits and cinnamon, wrapped up in...
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Pure strawberry and black-cherry aromas with slate and spice undertones. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a...
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Lovingly referred to as the Lockdown Vintage, 2020 offers balance and finesse. A rich nose of ripe plum and warm...
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Inviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit. Medium-bodied with silky...
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This has a complex nose of wild strawberries, spiced cherries, hazelnuts, thyme, nutmeg and bark. Sleek tannins with...
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Supple and elegant, offering fresh strawberry and cranberry flavors that mingle well with mineral and fresh herb...
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Pale yellow in color with a silvery green sheen. Complex and intense varietal aromas reveal green apple, ripe peach,...
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Very attractive hibiscus with sliced strawberries and orange peel aromas that follow through to a medium body with...
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This has cleverly curated aromas of peach and grapefruit with flinty, winemaking complexity and hazelnut-like oak...
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A virtual fruit compote loaded with juicy strawberries, blackberries and blackcurrants – gently poached and lightly...
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• 100% Pinot Noir. • Hand harvested at optimum ripeness. • De-stemmed and crushed into tank. • Aged for 11...
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Fresh and vibrant, showcasing cranberry, pomegranate and strawberry flavors that mingle with green tea, toasted herbs...
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Chardonnay Mencia Pinot Noir New Zealand Spain

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.