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The 2010 Chateau Musar is a sweetly fruited, forward, charming effort that’s loaded with sweet dark fruits, saddle...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $105.60
The aromas of this are complex with currants and blackberries with rose petal and hints of sweet tobacco. This is...
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The 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from Adrianna and Nicasia, from the deepest, coolest...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $687.44
The 2010 Proprietary Red Cariad reveals great intensity along with abundant notes of unsmoked tobacco leaf interwoven...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $675.55
The 2010 Proprietary Red Cariad reveals great intensity along with abundant notes of unsmoked tobacco leaf interwoven...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $55.12
Red and black fruit with notes of vanilla, black pepper and graphite compose a bouquet incredibly complex. This...
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750ml - Case of 12
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $311.95
A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the 2010 Alpilles is a beauty! Aged 24 months in primarily...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $166.95
A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the 2010 Alpilles is a beauty! Aged 24 months in primarily...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $68.40
A wonderful red with complex aromas and flavors of blackberry, mineral, stone and earth. Full body, pure fruit and...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Fresh and floral with berry, light cedar and chocolate character. Full body with a dense center palate and gorgeous...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $489.32
Bright dark ruby. Initially reticent nose opened in the glass to reveal wonderfully complex scents of black- and...
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The 2010 Finca La Montesa, a blend of 75% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo sourced from the family vineyard...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $99.84
Nose: Floral Notes of Violets & Cassis, Red & Black Cherry Fruit. Palate: Rich, Plush Mouthfeel, Crushed Red Cherries...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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#8 Spanish Wine Of 2022. This is as complex and savory as the rest of the Viña Tondonia wines, but also shows a tad...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $136.53
A red with beautiful clarity and precision with currant, blackberry and flower character. Full body, with fine...
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Armagnac Malbec Piedirosso Red Blend 2010

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.