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Chateau Le Puy Marie-Cecile VdF 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.95
Marie-Cécile is produced exclusively from semillon grapes. The wine is vinified and matured in used barrels, by...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$80.05
I also loved the 2020 Château Suduiraut Pur Semillon, a 100% Semillon that will also shine on the dinner table....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.87
A fresh, harmonious white, marrying juicy acidity with flavors of ripe Anjou pear, slivered almond and honeysuckle in...
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Hugel Et Fils Pinot Gris Grossi Laue 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.95
Great classic Pinot Gris which will gain in complexity for 8 years or more. Its minerality and long complex...
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Jermann Vinnaioli Pinot Grigio 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$37.08
A spine of racy acidity drives this lithe white, creating a mouthwatering frame for the finely meshed notes of...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2012
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$80.01
Dried apricot with some cherry, light caramel and brown sugar. Full-bodied and medium-sweet with phenolic texture....
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2014
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.95
Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2015
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.95
This is world class with lovely floral, spicy, marmalade, barley sugar, apricot and crème brûlée aromatics. The...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$199.63
Pure gold in color. The nose presents an enticing encounter, followed by precise yet delicate aromas of white...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2019
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.83
Pure gold in color. The nose presents an enticing encounter, followed by precise yet delicate aromas of white...
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Kumeu River Pinot Gris Estate 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$41.15
Ripe pear and yellow apple flavors are soft and appealing, with a note of dried apricot. Softly juicy on the finish....
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Tyrrell's Semillon Vat 1 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.30
With lifted lime citrus aromas the palate is seamless, showing the typical powerful fruit core which is balanced by...
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$146.82
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.61
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$94.95
Finely meshed and creamy, this is subtle up front but builds on the palate, where the flavors of dried apricot,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.51
Super smoky, spicy and flinty, this imposing and enveloping pinot gris is barely off-dry. Welcome to a world of smoky...
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Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.44
Bright clear yellow colour. The nose exhibits delicate ripe white fruits aromas (peach, nectarines….). The...
Muscat Pinot Gris Primitivo Semillon Pre-Arrival Wine
One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.
The Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris grape varietal is now one of the most widely grown vines in the world, due to the surge in popularity of Pinot Grigio wines over the past twenty years or so. These grayish-blue fruits, which hang in their distinctively conical bunches, are responsible for a very broad range of wines famous for their variety of color tones and flavors Pinot Grigio varietal grapes are highly influenced by terroir, climate and particularly the skill and expertise of the vintners who process them. As such, there are full bodied, amber colored wines made from this grape, and there are equally delicious yet far leaner, paler, lighter bodied and crisp white wines made from the same species in other parts of the world.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.