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750ml - Case of 6
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Quite closed on the nose, but intense and concentrated on the palate with confident progression, a subtle but tangy...
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$227.74
Delicate aromas of new leather, wild berry, chopped mint and a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus come together on this...
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$189.65
Earthy aromas of truffle, underbrush, rose and new leather shape the nose along with scents of dark-skinned berry and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$140.95
#13 ENTHUSIAST 100 2022. Camphor, ripe wild berries, underbrush and pipe tobacco are just some of the aromas that...
750ml - Case of 6
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$128.95
This boutique estate owns just four hectares of vineyards on the southeastern side of Montalcino. Lifted and animated...
750ml - Case of 6
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$174.38
A jeweled red color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino La Cerbaiola is wonderfully detailed on the nose with aromas of...
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$55.60
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750ml - Case of 6
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$49.98
Aromas of violets, blueberries and hints of minerals. Walnut shell, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory...
750ml - Case of 6
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Marchesi Antinori was founded by Giovanni di Piero Antinori in 1385. Today the company manages eight different...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.12
This is a wonderful pure sangiovese with wet earth, mushrooms, pine and cedar with black cherries. Full body. Dense...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.67
A dense, rich red highlighted by black cherry, blackberry and blueberry flavors, with flashes of vanilla and toasty...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.67
24 Jul, 2023 – This is really velvety and open with a caressing texture that entices with every sip. Medium-bodied...
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Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.33
Very dark garnet with saturated purple hues. Penetrating aromas of underbrush, sweet tobacco and wild mushroom. Quite...
750ml - Case of 6
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$87.62
A wine that sneaks up on you. It starts up slowly with dried-berry, chocolate and dried-lemon character. Full body,...
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Baricci Brunello Di Montalcino 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$79.94
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is youthfully inward and darkly floral with an herbal tinge and hints of crushed...
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Baron De Brane Margaux 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$64.35
Love the fruit on the center palate here with its brightness and vivid acidity. Citrus undertones and a fresh finish....
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Baron De Brane Margaux 2017
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$61.82
A very refined nose with redcurrants, red flowers and a complex mix of light, fresh earth and tobacco leaf. The...
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Baron De Brane Margaux 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$64.35
Tight and polished with a beautiful center palate and density. Full-bodied, ripe and polished. Really delicious fruit...
Carignan Red Bordeaux Sangiovese Zinfandel Pre-Arrival Wine
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
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.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.