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Red
750ml
Bottle: $76.90 $80.80
One of the most recognizable bottles of Rioja is the 2004 Faustino I Gran Reserva, mostly Tempranillo with 9%...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $172.08
6 bottles: $168.64
Intense red with purple tones, powerful. On the nose, hints of wild herbs and balsams, black fruit and jam together...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $37.94
The 2020 Cyclo feels quite different from the 2019 I tasted next to it. It comes from three plots of old vines that...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $32.94
12 bottles: $32.28
The head-pruned vines from the property are the backbone for the 2019 Torre Albéniz Reserva, which comes through as...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.94
12 bottles: $22.48
Aromas of black fruit, sloe berries, and mineral nuances. Flavors of ripe fruit, fresh and well-balanced with a long...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $45.99
6 bottles: $45.07
This deep-hued wine has a bouquet of brambly fruits of the wood, coffee bean and dried sage. It opens with notes of...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $34.86
Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $38.90 $40.00
Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
12 bottles: $23.46
Still quite youthful and fruit-expressive on the nose for a Gran Reserva, showing a hint of pencil lead, dark...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $49.93
12 bottles: $48.93
Certified Organic. A blend of Tempranillo with about 10-15% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller portions of Merlot and...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $35.75 $36.40
12 bottles: $35.04
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $87.94 $97.79
Amazing depth of colour and outstanding red berry flavours, particularly strawberry, lend this red Icewine to pair...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $70.99 $76.94
This is a glorious icewine where acidity and sugar are in perfect harmony. The candied orange peel, ginger, straw and...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $71.90 $74.20
The 2019 Gold Vidal Icewine was fermented and aged for about 14 weeks in 90% new French oak. It comes in with 272...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml
Bottle: $58.90 $60.00
6 bottles: $58.20
Vidal is a hybrid (Ugni Blanc and Seibel) that has a thick skin suitable for harvesting late in the season. It is the...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $24.00
Light golden color with white-yellow highlights. Elegant floral nose with citrus and almond blossoms. Aromas of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $88.94
6 bottles: $78.94
Very impressive complexity and width on the nose, showing lots of savoriness with mushrooms, sandalwood, cedar, sweet...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $79.92
This wine is a fine accompaniment for ham and mature cheeses, red meat, poultry, game casseroles such as partridge,...
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750ml
Bottle: $35.52
6 bottles: $34.81
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Assyrtiko Ice Wine Tempranillo 12 Ship Free Items

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.

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Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.