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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.17 $21.30
12 bottles: $17.52
A very ripe, jammy cabernet franc with sweet cherries, baked strawberries and licorice spices. Very rich and fruity...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.34
12 bottles: $18.95
Reddish tones of medium to high intensity. On the nose this wine expresses all the elegance of the varietal; bell...
White
750ml
Bottle: $22.95
12 bottles: $22.49
This wine is made from 50-year old vines. Grapes were destemmed and fermented dry on the skins with native yeasts....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.90
12 bottles: $17.54
Blue fruit and floral lift on the nose. Juniper and blueberry tart, with a floral, peppery, and delightfully smooth,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $12.00
12 bottles: $11.40
Black fruit, dark plums, tobacco leaves, violets and allspice on the nose. Bubblegum, too. Medium-bodied with sleek...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.90 $23.20
Against all odds, the 2020 Cabernet Franc, from a warm and dry year, feels fresher and more harmonious than the two...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $94.94 $109.94
The 2019 Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard shows the completeness of the vintage, a year with good yields and a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $95.84 $104.80
Blueberries, blackcurrants, hot stones, tobacco leaves, dried lavender, walnuts and cracked pepper on the nose....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.69 $27.59
The 2020 Cabernet Franc Poligonos Del Valle De Uco San Pablo was aged for 10 months in French oak. Bright purple in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $33.93
This has a very fresh array of ripe red berries and a spiced biscuit-like edge to the nose, too. The palate has a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.20
12 bottles: $18.82
Sweet-tobacco, light herb and plum aromas follow through to a medium body with round tannins and a fruity finish....
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $17.50
A pretty densely packed cabernet franc with blackcurrants, roasted spices and chili chocolate. Roasted red chili...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $53.89 $54.40
12 bottles: $52.81
One of the last born of the Mariflor range. Beautiful, fairly deep colour with purple highlights. Characterised by...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $46.94
6 bottles: $46.00
Fragrant aromas of pine needles, violet essence, currants, citrus tea, sandalwood and incense. Fresh herbs and a hint...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.94
6 bottles: $29.34
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.50
12 bottles: $17.15
Jammy black plum and blackberry aromas include hints of oak, varietal spice and herbal notes. A healthy palate is...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.94
12 bottles: $14.64
This high elevation Cabernet Franc from Mendoza packs on the flavors of wild blackberry jam, cherries and ripe...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $73.61
Such impressive, rich aromas of berries, cherries and plums with blackberries and violets, too. An enticing fusion of...
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Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $95.84
Blueberries, blackcurrants, hot stones, tobacco leaves, dried lavender, walnuts and cracked pepper on the nose....
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Cabernet Franc Clairette Muscat Trebbiano Argentina

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.

One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.

The Trebbiano varietal grape is a white wine grape originally from Italy, but which has been successfully planted and cultivated in several European countries, as well as in many parts of the New World. Although it is widely grown around the world, it remains relatively unknown to wine drinkers, perhaps because it has mostly been used traditionally as a blending varietal, and for the production of fortified wines. However, it is used very well in parts of Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy for single variety wines, where it is prized for its elegant character and beautiful citrus flavors, alongside floral aromas and a great expression of terroir. As such, Trebbiano wines often hold interesting mineral notes, making them fascinating and complex white wines perfect for matching with a wide range of foods.

As the world's fifth largest producer of wine, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States, Argentina has plenty to offer the international wine market in regards to both quantity and quality. Despite this being the case for several decades now, it has only been since the end of the twentieth century that the Argentinian wine industry has really begun to up their game when it comes to the methods and techniques required to produce world class wines, which are both representative of their country and region of origin, and which stand alone as complex, interesting and delicious wines to drink. As Argentina became a serious contender in the international wine market, wineries previously concerned primarily with high volumes began to change their priorities, and formerly struggling small bodegas and independent wineries began to find success. Nowadays, well crafted wines from smaller vineyards in Argentina are being lauded as some of the finest in the world, and the country is starting to reap the benefits of its heritage, which include some very old vines, and up to four centuries of experience in wine production.