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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$113.66
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
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$49.90
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.02
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$52.89
A tight, focused red with currants, chocolate, walnuts and some flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with ripe tannins....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.89
A tight, focused red with currants, chocolate, walnuts and some flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with ripe tannins....
750ml - Case of 6
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$49.80
The 2021 Réserve de la Comtesse is a seriously great wine in its peer group. Or any peer group. Rich and layered,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$58.36
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 1998
750ml - Case of 6
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$118.72
Full bright ruby. Pungent oak, espresso, bitter chocolate and graphite on the nose. Dense and firmly built, with a...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 1999
750ml - Case of 6
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$94.78
A wet and difficult vintage for Bordeaux, but a triumph here. Deep red colour, but not especially evolved. It has a...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$80.82
Bright ruby-red. Pungent, high-toned aromas of red berries, graphite and licorice, with a suggestion of menthol. Then...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.90
Bright ruby-red. Pungent, high-toned aromas of red berries, graphite and licorice, with a suggestion of menthol. Then...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$73.45
The 2014 Roc de Cambes is all perfume and silk in the glass. Understated and lifted in style, the 2014 is beautifully...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$91.98
The 2016 Roc de Cambes has turned out beautifully, unwinding in the glass with rich aromas of cassis and cherries...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.55
A hidden gem that emerges from the cellar of Tertre Roteboeuf, the 2017 Roc De Cambes comes from a vineyard in the...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2017
750ml - Case of 12
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$60.20
A hidden gem that emerges from the cellar of Tertre Roteboeuf, the 2017 Roc De Cambes comes from a vineyard in the...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2018
750ml - Case of 12
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$61.87
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.62
The 2019 Roc De Cambes is deeply colored, powerful wine based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from the...
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Roc De Cambes Cotes De Bourg 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$63.28
Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine...
Assyrtiko Mencia Red Bordeaux Retsina
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
What is Retsina?
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.