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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $15.99
Deep ruby-purple in color, this wine boasts exquisite aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plum and spice. It is well...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $18.29
Food-friendly and downright yummy this is a complex wine with lots of layers and notes of earth, leather, red fruit...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $34.52 $38.36
6 bottles: $27.43
Leather, black plum and cassis aromas carry the nose of this wine. The full-bodied palate brings jammy blackberry and...
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90
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $14.40
The Astica Malbec offers a pure, fruit driven example of Argentina’s signature grape. Medium in body with juicy...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $23.37 $24.60
6 bottles: $15.00
Black violet color. Aromas of blackberry jam, mulberry preserves, black tea, dark chocolate, orange blossom, and...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.94
6 bottles: $24.00
A fresh, balanced and medium-bodied red, with light, taut tannins and a skein of spice well-knit to notes of bitter...
WS
89
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.09 $22.20
6 bottles: $13.00
This bright red wine with violet touches mixes delicate notes of berries with plum and cherry marmalades. The...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $69.94
6 bottles: $68.54
Amazing depth and intensity to this old-vine malbec with blackberry and black-licorice character to the wine....
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93
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $52.94
6 bottles: $51.88
Dark red. Spice-tinged red berry and cherry scents are complemented by hints of coconut and succulent herbs. Shows...
VM
91
WA
90
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $65.94
6 bottles: $64.62
Colour: Orange robe and brick coloured rind. Aromas: Soft vanilla aromas with a retonasal character, hints of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $139.85
The nose of the red 2020 Aalto comes blasting with tons of toasted oak, spice, smoke and more toast, ripe berries and...
WA
94
JS
93
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $285.95 $301.92
All Tempranillo brought up in French oak, the 2018 Ribera Del Duero PS offers a gorgeous perfume of black...
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WA
95
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $255.95 $268.94
Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto’s best sites (Pagos)...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $160.62
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $216.85
Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core of black...
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94
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $254.48
Full-bodied, refined and powerful, with a luxurious texture, this red boasts glossy raspberry reduction, cherry and...
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93
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $179.12
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $151.48
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $161.26
A perfumed nose of plum, smoke, leather, dried flowers and cedar. Full-bodied with firm, fine tannins and lively...
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96
WA
93
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $365.95 $374.73
Like the other Malbecs from Adrianna Vineyard, the 2016 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones was bottled a little earlier,...
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Malbec Passerina Tempranillo Vernaccia 1.5Ltr

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.

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.