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12 bottles:
$141.06
Deep orange colour, slightly amber with brown tints. Nose of toasty wood and hazelnut complemented by stone fruit...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$110.20
The juicy flavors of cherry compote and plum preserves are studded with anise, rooibos tea and fruitcake notes. The...
750ml
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A very pretty wine now with cedar, mushrooms and dried red fruit. Medium body, fine tannins and a subtle, polished...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$217.42
Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core of black...
750ml - Case of 3
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$316.63
A strong showing for this wine, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin displays lovely aromas of...
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf Du Pape 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.21
Big wine, but so refined and sleek, it comes across as delicate on the palate. Plenty of finely tuned oak, with...
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$1511.71
Bright ruby-red. An exotic bouquet presents black raspberry, incense, Asian spices and blood orange. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$134.95
750ml - Case of 12
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$74.95
750ml - Case of 12
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$127.20
This wine is a wonderful blend of fine elegant red fruits and a bouquet of spice. It has a harmonious palate that is...
750ml - Case of 12
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$76.73
Tightly coiled for now, with pepper, garrigue and briar notes wrapped around a core of steeped cherry, damson plum...
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Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf Du Pape 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$149.69
Lively, with lots of spice and licorice notes bouncing around amid the raspberry, loganberry and blackberry fruit...
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$59.95
I tasted three breathtaking wines, starting with the 2011 Crianza which is, year in, year out, one of the best...
Armagnac Red Rhone Blend Tempranillo 2000 2011
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
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.