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750ml
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$288.90
$321.00
It is an amazing achievement. Even better is the 2008 Ermitage l’Ermite (449 cases). Not as concentrated as Le...
750ml
Bottle:
$192.20
6 bottles:
$191.00
Bright ruby. Sappy and tightly focused raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of cinnamon and...
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Castello Di Ama Vigna L'apparita 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$166.95
One of the greatest Italian Merlots, the pedigree of L'Apparita is evident the minute you raise the glass to your...
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Chris Ringland Shiraz Hoffmann Vineyard 2008
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$474.45
$490.54
Flagship of the Hoffmann Vineyard Collaboration, Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz encompasses the try expression of the...
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Chris Ringland Shiraz Hoffmann Vineyard 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$501.76
Flagship of the Hoffmann Vineyard Collaboration, Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz encompasses the try expression of the...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2008
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$213.49
Rated 98-100 - I was blown away by the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque, which comes from a tiny parcel in the Côte Brune...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$296.54
Rated 98-100 - I was blown away by the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque, which comes from a tiny parcel in the Côte Brune...
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Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$797.40
Terrific colour and depth. Nose has almost bottomless depth and richness: very very dark spice and dark plum fruit...
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Le Macchiole Toscana Messorio 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$225.19
This is layered and juicy, with lots of chocolate and berries and loads of other stuff. Full and velvety, with a long...
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M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$125.17
Vivid purple. Pungent, high-toned aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola, spices and herbs. Juicy, smoky and spicy,...
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M. Chapoutier Eermitage L'ermite 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$511.09
It is an amazing achievement. Even better is the 2008 Ermitage l’Ermite (449 cases). Not as concentrated as Le...
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M. Chapoutier Eermitage L'ermite 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$244.95
It is an amazing achievement. Even better is the 2008 Ermitage l’Ermite (449 cases). Not as concentrated as Le...
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$184.95
The most concentrated 2008 Ermitage is Le Pavillon (915 cases). Backward as well as elegant, it offers up scents of...
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$177.48
Bright ruby. Sappy and tightly focused raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of cinnamon and...
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Masseto Toscana 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$845.95
Opulent and complex, with dark fruits such as plums and blackberries. Milk chocolate. Dried herbs too. Black olives....
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Penfolds Grange 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$699.49
Very deep garnet-purple in color the 2008 Grange reveals a truly decadent nose with tons of spices, fruit cake and...
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Torbreck The Laird 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1017.31
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and...
Assyrtiko Merlot Syrah 2008 Wine
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.
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.