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750ml
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$20.00
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$19.60
From a 17th century estate, this wine is rich and generous in its ripe yellow fruits and balanced acidity. Hints of...
750ml
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$24.87
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$24.37
A hint of cream and marzipan to the profile of green fruit. Sliced green apples, kiwis and gooseberries. Bright and...
750ml
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$72.94
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$71.48
While I loved the red from this château, their white might be even better! Based on 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25%...
750ml
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$72.20
12 bottles:
$67.45
The 2021 Château De Fieuzal Blanc (65% Sauvignon and 35% Semillon) is terrific and shows the quality of the vintage....
750ml
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$13.94
$15.59
Bright and breezy, with lemon peel, acacia and honeysuckle notes. Modest in scale but with nice energy. Sauvignon...
750ml
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$15.25
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$14.94
This blend contributes directly to the balance of this wine. Indeed, if Sauvignon brings a lot of aroma and...
750ml
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$21.50
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$21.07
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon from the top sites. Gravel and clay soil from 40+ year old vines. Fermented and aged in oak...
750ml
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$16.56
$18.40
A perennial crowd pleaser, this Bordeaux blanc is a dry white produced from vineyards within the Sauternes...
750ml
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$12.09
$13.43
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$11.52
This delicious white wine has a beautiful bouquet, nuanced between the citrus fruit touches coming from the Sauvignon...
750ml - Case of 12
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$13.70
Bright flashes of yellow and green, with a nose rich in both floral and fruity aromas, such as lychee, citrus and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$24.80
The Guinaudeau family has owned Grand Village since 1650. With clay topsoils over deep limestone, this shows the...
1.5Ltr
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$38.49
6 bottles:
$37.72
This Graves is distinguished by its high percentage of Sémillon, sourced from vineyards in the greatest white wine...
750ml
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$16.45
$18.80
This Graves is distinguished by its high percentage of Sémillon, sourced from vineyards in the greatest white wine...
750ml
Bottle:
$24.94
12 bottles:
$24.44
This Graves is distinguished by its high percentage of Sémillon, sourced from vineyards in the greatest white wine...
750ml - Case of 12
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$18.34
The gold mesmerizing color of its label is a reminder of the brightness of this Sauvignon Blanc gem. Perfectly...
750ml - Case of 12
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$17.42
The gold mesmerizing color of its label is a reminder of the brightness of this Sauvignon Blanc gem. Perfectly...
Assyrtiko Carignan Italian White Blends White 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
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Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
France is widely known as being the home of many of the world's finest white wines, and within France, the name which rings out across the wine world and is always associated with excellence of quality and flavor is Bordeaux. The white wines of the magnificent Bordeaux region are typically blended, and rely on the winemaker's skill and expertise to achieve the fine balance between the primary grape varietals used. Most blended white Bordeaux wines are made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle varietals, although there are actually nine grapes officially allowed by French wine law for the inclusion in Bordeaux white wines. The other six are Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Ondenc and Mauzac, although the use of these other grapes has been in steady decline over the past century.