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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $16.20 $18.00
12 bottles: $14.25
Freixenet Ice Rosé has been specially created to be enjoyed in a large glass over Ice. Our winemaker selected the...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $35.75
Minerally, with rich overtones of petrol and smoke that transition to underscore creamed apple and pear, preserved...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $36.85
12 bottles: $36.11
Straw yellow, with new golden highlights. On the nose there are subtle aromas of apple, biscuits, spices, flowers and...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $22.89 $25.20
12 bottles: $22.80
• 45% Xarel.lo, 45% Macabeu, and 10% Parellada from a total of 11 hectares of vineyards. • Altitude: 200-400...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $37.84 $42.00
The sparkling 2018 Izar-Leku is from the Getariako Txakolina appellation and was produced with 90% Hondarrabi Zuri...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $22.48 $24.98
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $9.94
12 bottles: $8.94
Bright yellow. Aromas of orange, pineapple and pear, plus a hint of musky herbs. Juicy and very fruity, with crisp...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $17.28 $19.20
This is distinctive for its abundantly fragrant notes of medicinal herbs and spices, on the nose and then carried on...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $16.20 $18.00
A firm backbone of acidity frames this well-balanced rose Cava. Light garnet in hue, this offers flavors of crushed...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $10.94 $12.13
A classic blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Fresh and expressive...
Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $12.90
12 bottles: $12.64
Rose pink in color. Red florals and ripe red berry aromas with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry flavors on the...
Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $149.94
• From the Clos del Serral, a coplantation of Xarel-lo and Bastard Negre dating to 1954. • Biodynamic viticulture...
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750ml
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $13.43
12 bottles: $11.52
Balanced and zesty, this lively Cava shows white cherry, orange zest and biscuit flavors. Very accessible. Drink now....
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $13.65 $15.17
12 bottles: $13.18
Pale yellow. Vibrant lemon zest, anise and ginger scents, with a hint of quinine in the background. Dry and energetic...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $13.94 $15.41
Light, bright orange-pink. Displays aromas of fresh red berries, orange zest and succulent herbs that are sharpened...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $16.62 $17.50
12 bottles: $15.44
Brilliant straw. Mineral-accented citrus fruits and white flowers on the incisive nose, along with a gingery element...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $19.38 $20.40
6 bottles: $19.20
Mont Marçal has always been a strong contender, and this year’s Cava Rosado is no wimp. The ruby-like darker hue,...

Bobal Champagne Blend Viognier Australia Spain 750ml

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.