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Golden straw with a hint of pale green at the edges, this wine has aromas of Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, and wet...
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The nose exudes aromas of tropical fruits and citrus married with subtle oak notes. On the palate, this wine is a...
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"Full of life! A bouquet of citrus aromas, and then we find honey and vanilla. In the mouth, it's funky, spontaneous,...
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The Montée de Tonnerre is new to the Julien Brocard line up starting in the 2020 vintage. Julien began converting...
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Shows spicy marmalade, mango and generous juicy lemony notes at the core, with toast, spices and a hint of buttery...
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This refreshing wine is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to create a pure expression of this exceptional...
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America's #1 selling Chardonnay for 30 years and counting! It's no wonder Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is our most...
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This beautiful blend of McCrea and Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay has delicate flavors of stone fruits and layers of...
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This wine opens with bright aromas of Meyer lemon and yellow apple, punctuated by hints of butterscotch and subtle...
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There's an oceanic quality to the nose; lime blossom and sea shells. Fresh, evolving and textured with layered...
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The color of this Grand Ardeche is characterized by a pale golden color. This wine offers lovely notes of brioche,...
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Open and aromatic with honeysuckle flowers, dried apples and mangoes, as well as white peaches and stone....
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Such a classic Corton Charlemagne! Stunningly concentrated and powerful, but also so graceful. Very racy at the long...
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An excellent introduction to this literally and metaphorically cool wine that has a wonderful balance of...
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Attractive aromas of white peach, dried mango, cream, smoked almond and flint. It’s medium-to full-bodied with...
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This fresh, brilliant pale-gold Chardonnay shows delicate varietal aromas with flavors of apple and melon offset by...
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This is very subtle and complete with cooked lemons and apples and a complement of straw and gunpowder. Full-bodied,...
Assyrtiko Chardonnay Petit Rouge Rapid Ship
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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Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.