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Red
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Bottle: $27.90
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Rated 89 - A fresh, balanced and medium-bodied red, with light, taut tannins and a skein of spice well-knit to notes...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $52.94
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Rated 91 - Dark red. Spice-tinged red berry and cherry scents are complemented by hints of coconut and succulent...
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Red
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Bottle: $59.00
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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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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $214.54
Rated 94 - Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $251.74
Rated 93 - Full-bodied, refined and powerful, with a luxurious texture, this red boasts glossy raspberry reduction,...
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Bottle: $397.19
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $128.95
Rated 98 - This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $274.20
Rated 94 - (raised for 24 months in American oak casks): Bright ruby-red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful,...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $116.95
Rated 97 - This is very ripe with blackberries, dried fruit, toasted oak and black licorice on the nose. Full-bodied...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $116.20
Rated 98 - #43 Wine of the World 2022. Polished and structured with firm, very fine tannins. Lots going on here, with...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $74.95
Rated 96 - Fantastic aromas of cappuccino and orange with dark berries. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $150.62
Rated 93 - Power and refinement meet in this red. Black cherry and red currant flavors are fresh and lively, backed...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $199.95
Rated 96 - #1 ENTHUSIAST 100 2016. Best of the Year 2016. One look, one whiff, one taste and you're swooning. This...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $217.77
Rated 97 - This is a driven and super tight Gran Reserva with dark berries and hints of spice and cedar. A spicy...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $185.42
Rated 98 - Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $178.95
Rated 98 - Very impressive complexity and width on the nose, showing lots of savoriness with mushrooms, sandalwood,...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $96.95
Rated 95 - Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $104.76
Rated 94 - The 2007 Viña Ardanza Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, the Tempranillo from...
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Tempranillo Spain La Rioja Rioja 1.5Ltr

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.

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.

La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.