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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $9.80 $12.13
Fresh and firm with a fine tannin texture. Delicious berries with some citrus undertones. Vegan. Drink now.
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $59.50 $68.00
A velvety and broad offering, with a mix of melted licorice, warmed plum and mulled blackberry notes. The toasty...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.50 $36.00
The certified organic 2019 Leydet Valentin is a blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $52.24 $59.70
A blend of four different parcels, the 2019 Pommard Village has a fragrant bouquet that is showing a little more...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.00 $24.00
• Black cherry colour with purple hues • On the nose, red fruits, floral notes of jasmine, peony rose, spices...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.00 $16.66
Grapes are destemmed and vinified in concrete tanks with the use of indigenous yeast. Short alcoholic fermentation...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.55 $21.20
Teppo can be translated as ‘tempo’ or ‘time.’ This is Riesling that shows the importance of waiting,...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $52.50 $60.00
For the last 2 years, in the Cave des Hautes-Côtes, we have fervently and enthusiastically worked on the...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.38 $45.00
The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud has turned out nicely, delivering aromas of sweet berry fruit, pencil shavings and...
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2019 France Germany Spain End Bin Wine Wine

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

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.