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Built for the long haul, the 2018 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is a majestic, noble white that could only come from this...
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A fleshy, sapid red marked by a mix of plum, cherry and earth flavors, plus a saline component. This offers intensity...
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Ripe and enticing, featuring creamed melon and yellow apple flavors, laced with nectarine, heather, ginger and warm...
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Beguiling, thanks to a creamy, caressing mouthfeel that belies the definition and range that lies within. Showcases...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Bright, with white peach and white nectarine flavors bursting through, laced with verbena and honeysuckle notes and...
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Albarino Vermentino Nero White Rhone Blend 2018

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

The Rhone region of France has been producing superb quality white blended wines for centuries, and is a region highly respected and esteemed around the world, with plenty of New World countries keen to emulate the styles and techniques displayed by the historic wineries and skilled vintners of the area. The secret to the Rhone's success when it comes to blended white wines is the careful and expert selection of certain grape varietals, which each lend special features to the blended wine and bring balance and harmony to the bottle. Most commonly, blended white Rhone wines feature no more than two grapes of either the Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne or Grenache Blanc varietals, and are renowned for their exceptional flavors and highly aromatic, floral character.