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750ml
Bottle: $37.69 $41.70
Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.95
12 bottles: $25.43
Mourvèdre from two high-elevation vineyards in the Sierra Foothills - Cedarville and Sumu Kaw. Hank Beckmeyer knows...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.95
12 bottles: $27.39
The Cedarville is always light in color It shows lots of citrus in the nose, along with plum and granite soil. An...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $48.95
6 bottles: $47.97
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.94 $19.12
12 bottles: $17.58
Chamomile, papayas, lemon pith and dried flowers on the nose. Creamy and textured, with a medium to full body and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $32.40
12 bottles: $31.75
Monte della Guardia is Marco’s cru, 0.5ha, super steep terraces descending from 300 to 175m. Friulano and Picolit...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $22.00
12 bottles: $21.56
White
750ml
Bottle: $20.95
12 bottles: $20.53
The 2022 Friulano is brooding in the glass with a subtle blend of lemon-tinged green apples. This smooths over the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.60
12 bottles: $17.48
Displays strong raspberry and plum notes by the nose as well as a hint of eucalyptus and black liquorice with a touch...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.94
Ruby red color. On the nose, elegant aromas of red berries, berries and herbs from the bush. On the palate, it is a...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.28
Ruby red. Red fruit aromas with balsamic notes. On the palate it is fresh, silky, balanced, with good acidity and a...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $11.28
The 2020 Friulano captivates as shavings of lemon rind and savory herbs mix with crushed green apples and spice....
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $17.50
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.93
Brilliant gold color. Bouquet of pastry cream, wild flowers and almonds. On the palate shows elegance with structure,...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $29.33
Fresh and zesty, this light-bodied white delivers delicate notes of fresh chervil and lemon peel, which accent...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.70
12 bottles: $11.12
Deep red in color. Fine and polished on the nose with leafy and herbaceous aromas balanced with berry and light...
White
750ml
Bottle: $19.99
6 bottles: $19.59
Light-bodied and mouthwatering, this elegant white features a creamy hint of crushed almond underscoring flavors of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $164.47
The 2020 Mourvedre is composed of 86% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 2% Viognier, made using 75% whole clusters and aged...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $209.95
I think the pure Monastrell from an ungrafted vineyard has to be among the best in its kind in the world, and the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $83.24
The final blend of the 2016 La Clape L'Ancely is about 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It's perfumed and...
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Aidani Friulano Ice Wine Mourvedre

One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.

As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.

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
What is Retsina?

Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.