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Dry, almost full-bodied with ripe black cherry leading black currant and red berry fruit, with vanilla and cinnamon...
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Sophisticated layers of wild blackberry, forest and baking spice mingle on the nose with violets, leather and...
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An intriguing bouquet of strawberry, neroli and almond greet the nose. The opening is subtle but quickly crescendos...
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A very juicy and bright cabernet sauvignon here with plenty of currants and red fruit. Spices and tobacco as well....
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Dark garnet velvet in color and texture, this Cabernet from Paso Robles highlights what the region is quickly being...
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750ml
Bottle: $54.71 $60.79
Dark in the glass, this is a dense expression from the estate's top blocks, offering aromas or elderberry, açaí and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.47
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Attractive, ripe black fruit with some baked dark plums, black olives, blackcurrants, cumin and licorice on the nose....
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This is hard work and dedication. Racy dark cherries, juicy-as-hell plums, exotic spices…spices…There’s a touch...
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Bottle: $43.99
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This medium body Cabernet Sauvignon with great fruit flavors and smooth structured tannins. Has aromas of black...
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The 2020 B Side Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply concentrated and expressive wine with aromas of boysenberry,...
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Bottle: $31.94 $33.60
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The 2020 Syrah Purisima Mountain Vineyard is a powerful, dense wine. Blueberry, blackberry, lavender, melted road tar...
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A full-bodied red with redcurrants, rust and black chocolate aromas and flavors. Savory. Granular soft tannins. Very...
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Very pretty depth with a tile and rock-like texture to this. Minerally. Redcurrant. Medium to full body. Juicy...
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Red
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Nostalgic aromas of the Aussie bush, with a core of sweet cherries doused with cloves and cardamon. Smoked...
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This is a traditional Australian shiraz in the best sense, with a wealth of black, red and ripe orange fruit. Deep...
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750ml
Bottle: $29.94
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This Shiraz is deep red in colour, underpinned by bright purple hues. Lifted and complex on the nose, the Shiraz...
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Bottle: $44.65
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The wine is very aromatic with notes of mint, blueberry and black fruits. Deep flavors of black cherry are balanced...
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Bottle: $18.80
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Savory ripe currants with earthy berries and a tobacco-leaf note. A juicy, medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon with...
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Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Viura 2020

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
What is Retsina?

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.