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750ml - Case of 12
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$128.14
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle:
$51.17
Very polished tannins that caress the palate. Full body. It's fruity, pretty and refined. The mineral and berry...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.95
Very polished tannins that caress the palate. Full body. It's fruity, pretty and refined. The mineral and berry...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.95
A perfumed wine, this is full of black fruits that are shot through with acidity. It is bright, soft and only hinting...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.61
The excellence of this second wine vindicates the appointment of Nicolas Glumineau as technical director in 2012. The...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$116.29
The excellence of this second wine vindicates the appointment of Nicolas Glumineau as technical director in 2012. The...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.95
Barrel Sample. There are plenty of tannins here along with fresh black currant fruits. This wine is structured and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$131.78
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$129.40
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$63.95
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.95
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.76
Rich notes of blackcurrant, black tea, touches of chocolate and hints of violets. Weighty and deep, really round and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$50.95
Rich notes of blackcurrant, black tea, touches of chocolate and hints of violets. Weighty and deep, really round and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$57.19
The second wine of the Château, the 2018 Reserve De Comtesse De Lalande checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42%...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$113.66
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$49.90
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.02
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$52.89
A tight, focused red with currants, chocolate, walnuts and some flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with ripe tannins....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.89
A tight, focused red with currants, chocolate, walnuts and some flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with ripe tannins....
Assyrtiko Gin Ice Wine Red Bordeaux
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
What is Retsina?
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.