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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $25.19 $28.79
In 1955, a group of wine growers from the village of Mardeuil, a small village on the hillsides of Epernay, joined...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $33.42
Developed in the early 16th century at Fécamp Abbey in France. The delicately herbal bouquet is an unusual...
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94
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.90 $26.80
12 bottles: $25.46
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $81.55
A gorgeous rosé Champagne with sliced strawberries, orange peel and hints of cream and pie crust. Medium body, tight...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $64.99 $74.94
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus;...
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96
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Rose
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $11.94
Medium-pale rosé from the dark-skinned Saint Laurent grape, sustainably dry farmed with no herbicides, no pesticides.
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $18.99
Dry, crisp, fresh and incredibly fragrant, this sparkling wine is a terrific bargain. The good news is there are...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $23.20
12 bottles: $22.04
Intense color. Very aromatic bouquet of small ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, currant). Beautiful flesh in mouth,...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $13.99
A delicious Crémant that punches well above the weight of its price tag. Its intense pink salmon hue hints at the...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $20.94
12 bottles: $20.52
Sliced pears, lemon curd, white peaches and pastries on the nose. Medium-bodied with a creamy mousse and subtle,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.93
12 bottles: $29.33
Lots of ripe black fruits (blackberries, black cherries) emerge from the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Hauts De...
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93
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $27.15
12 bottles: $26.61
A very subtle nose is promising with its hints of ripe red apple, gentle shortbread and lemon zest. The palate...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $26.25
12 bottles: $25.73
There is a lovely note of wet earth before hints of fresh rose hip appear on the nose. The palate is both mellow with...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.73
Soft, ripe black forest compote nose; nice concentration of fruit on the palate. Good weight. Really well balanced in...
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96
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $13.01
Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby...
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White
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $33.58 $35.35
Aromas of wild raspberry and blackberry compote with a hint of vanilla bean bring you in, then delivers full flavors...
UBC
94
WE
91
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $45.76 $49.20
Very clean and bright with transparency of sliced lemon, pear and chalk. Medium to full body with a very creamy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $55.94 $59.94
12 bottles: $49.94
This sun-soaked Pinot offers gobs of juicy, concentrated raspberry and redcurrant flavors lifted by fresh violets and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $52.50 $60.00
Enough wood to notice sets off the spicier though equally earthy aromas of plum, dark pinot fruit and discreet violet...
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France Germany New Zealand Rapid Ship

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.