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Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Finca Bella Vista 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.76
The 2009 Finca Bella Vista was sourced from a vineyard planted in 1910 giving a miserly yield of 0.75 tons per acre....
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Alpasion Malbec Grand 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$139.35
The 2021 Malbec Grand Alpasión hails from Los Chacayes in the Uco Valley and was aged in new French oak barrels....
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Alphonse Mellot Cuvee Edmond Sancerre Blanc 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.87
Now mature, this wine balances crisp citrus with warm apricot flavors. It is smooth and intense, with a texture that...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.45
Having tasted the white Generation XIX a year ago before it headed for the bottling line, its pedigree continues to...
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Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere Sancerre Blanc 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$304.01
From dense white-chalk soil, this wine lies at the heart of this producer's range. It is a generous, full-bodied wine...
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Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere Sancerre Blanc 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.17
The 2021 Sancerre La Moussiere was tasted as a finished wine still in tank and offers attractive purity and balance....
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Alphonse Mellot Pouilly Fume 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$320.49
Mellot's 2018 Pouilly-Fumé opens with an intense and aromatic, clear and elegant bouquet of ripe pears and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2000
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$173.36
This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle....
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2009
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$148.62
What a second wine. This is so delicious with a dense palate and beautiful yet friendly structure. Velvety tannins...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$299.94
Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$117.95
Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$146.91
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$102.95
This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.71
This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.55
This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character....
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2019
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$147.95
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.62
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
Malbec Recioto Red Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc Pre-Arrival Wine
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 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.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.