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750ml - Case of 12
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This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle....
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750ml - Case of 12
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What a second wine. This is so delicious with a dense palate and beautiful yet friendly structure. Velvety tannins...
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Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character....
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Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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91-93 The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several...
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Dark chocolate and floral notes on the nose. This has an appealing density on the palate, lovely weight, with a...
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Cabernet Franc Coda Di Volpe Red Bordeaux Mencia Pre-Arrival Wine

Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.