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Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$674.95
A wine with great breed. Bright, intense ruby-red colour. Complex aromas of Morello cherry (« griotte »),...
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La Poderina Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$78.57
Opaque garnet. Seductive aromas of clove, nutmeg and mocha. Concentrated and plush, with a tarry, roasted quality and...
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Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Millesime 1997
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$337.45
$343.16
Rich and velvety, offering lemon pie and mineral notes, with shadings of toast and coffee. Not very concentrated, yet...
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2606.56
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Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria 1997
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$120.67
Luigi Pira, who has the most massive hands I have ever encountered on a vigneron, has fashioned a more structured...
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Moulin Touchais Coteaux De Layon 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.95
Starting to take on a deep golden hue, the 1997 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is a sensuous sweet wine (92g/L of...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$493.95
Fruit and complexity as well as freshness and richness. Beautiful nose with extraordinary aromas of prunes, licorice,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$84.91
Impenetrable blackish-garnet color. Potent, penetrating aromas of plum, wild cherry and chocolate. Rich, full and...
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Revello Barolo 1997
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$69.95
Medium red. Nose dominated by a perfumed aroma of dried rose. Fat and aromatic in the mouth, with enticing red fruit...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$54.65
1997 France Italy New Zealand
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.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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.