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Aromas of chocolate powder, orange peel and dried strawberry. Medium body, intense and silky tannins and a flavorful...
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Rated 97-100 - A barrel sample that just about made my eyes roll back in my head, the 2019 Ermitage Ex Voto has...
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Red
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Bottle: $89.39
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Lo Zoccolaio own vineyards in a number of communes, but their Riserva comes from the Ravera cru in Novello. It...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $356.20
Showing similar to last year, the 2012 Ermitage le Meal is a blockbuster that's about as voluptuous and sexy as...
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Red
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Bottle: $435.00
In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes...
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Savory aromas of subtle earthy berries, oranges, iron and hints of walnut, tobacco and mushrooms. Fine tannins with...
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Red
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Bottle: $65.94
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Colour: Orange robe and brick coloured rind. Aromas: Soft vanilla aromas with a retonasal character, hints of...
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Dark ruby with hints of magenta in color. This Zinfandel block in the Pritchett Peaks Vineyard is a bright fruit...
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Showing the vintage's rounded, supple and forward character, the 2012 Cornas Vieilles Vignes reveals lots of black...
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2012 has to be one of the best recent vintages of Alión. This 2012 Alión is pure Tempranillo from vineyards...
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Syrah was first planted on the estate in 1978. After making wine from the few remaining vines in 1991 and 1993, a...
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A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Very deep purple-black in color, the 2012 Amon Ra reveals intense notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry compote...
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A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
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A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
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Bruno Giacosa, who passed away last January, was known for the extraordinary elegance of his Barolos and Barbarescos....
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Expressive aromas and flavors of ripe cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and eucalyptus are the hallmarks of this...
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The aromas of rose petals, strawberries and dark fruits are breathtaking. Full-bodied, very fine and tight with a...
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Nebbiolo Syrah Tempranillo Zinfandel 2012

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

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.

The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.