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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.94 $20.40
12 bottles: $18.56
100% Cabernet Franc. Paul Filliatreau bought 6.5 hectares of lieu-dit Château Fouquet in the village of Brézé,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.93
12 bottles: $19.53
100% Cabernet Franc. From 45-year-old, certified-organic estate vines from a 6-hectare vineyard called La Grande...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.95
Beautiful ruby color. Bright aromas of back fruits and berries with a touch of licorice and savory notes. Well...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.28
Beautiful ruby color. Bright aromas of back fruits and berries with a touch of licorice and savory notes. Well...
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Red
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.56 $38.40
Matured for a whole year in tanks, doubling the usual six months, the 2021 Domaine Guiberteau offers up a gourmand,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $156.06 $173.40
The 2017 Saumur Brézé Les Arboises, from the south-facing monopole that was planted on sand and silt topsoil over...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $149.95
3 bottles: $146.95
The 2018 Les Arboises, produced from vines planted in 1957 within the Brézé commune on clay-limestone soils,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $78.95
12 bottles: $77.37
The 2018 Les Arboises, produced from vines planted in 1957 within the Brézé commune on clay-limestone soils,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $132.81 $139.80
Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $89.28 $99.20
Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $89.28 $99.20
Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard....
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $167.95
3 bottles: $164.59
This shows great tension between the firm but ripe tannins and the intensely flavored palate, which displays notes of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $220.86 $245.40
From 70-year-old vines planted in three parcels on silt and sand topsoils covering softer limestone bedrock, the 2018...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $233.13 $245.40
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 10 months in wooden conical vats, light filtration before...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $52.94 $58.20
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 10 months in wooden conical vats, light filtration before...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $64.08 $71.20
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 10 months in wooden conical vats, light filtration before...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $63.65 $67.00
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks, light filtration before...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.94 $32.40
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks, light filtration before...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.94 $16.25
12 bottles: $14.64
Crisp and fruity, it conveys flavors of red fruits and spice representative of the Loire vineyards and of the...

Cabernet Franc Ice Wine Irish Whiskey Roditis

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.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.

This vividly rosé colored grape varietal has been grown in and around the Attica region for centuries, and due to its elegant characteristics and fantastic flavors, it has gained popularity all over Greece over the past twenty-five years. Nowadays, you'd be just as likely to find vineyards growing Roditis grape varietals in the Peloponnese mountains, in Thessaly, Macedonia and many other parts of the country. Indeed, on the slopes of the Peloponnese, Roditis grapes are exclusively grown for the production of the wines of AOC Patra, where the award winning dry white wines of the region are made from 100% Roditis grapes, and are prized by wine collectors and Greek wine fans alike.

Roditis grapes produce the best results when they are cultivated to relatively very low yields, with the mountainous slopes giving them both the perfect amount of sunshine and the unique range of minerals in order to ripen and maintain their delightful flavor. Wines made from Roditis grapes tend to hold quite strong citrus flavors, making them an ideal drink for refreshment on a hot day. Their long, complex after-tastes are what they are most revered for, making them a great accompaniment for the local seafood cuisine of the region they are grown in.

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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