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Red
750ml
Bottle: $60.00
In the past, I tasted impressive Gran Reservas from the 1980s, but the Gran Reserva that is due for release this year...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $74.45
Wine naturally concentrated, but without excess, very aromatic. The silkiness of the tannins allows immediate...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $43.31
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $450.25
Currants, mint, flowers, and licorice in the nose. Medium to full bodied, with elegant tannins and an after taste of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $216.52
The 2001 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva is the follow-up of the 1995. There is a sense of harmony and elegance, of...
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Erbaluce Red Blend Xinomavro 2001

Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.