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$214.89
6 bottles:
$210.59
This has fabulous class and length with ultra-fine tannins that caress and enchant. Full body, yet dense and...
750ml
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$466.94
The 1986 Chianti Classico Riserva stands apart from many wines of the 1980s for its big, rich fruit. Leather,...
750ml
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$174.94
Castell’in Villa is a small estate in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern end of the Chianti...
750ml
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$155.79
$156.40
12 bottles:
$152.67
The 2010 Chateau Musar is a sweetly fruited, forward, charming effort that’s loaded with sweet dark fruits, saddle...
750ml - Case of 6
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$105.60
The aromas of this are complex with currants and blackberries with rose petal and hints of sweet tobacco. This is...
750ml
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$108.00
12 bottles:
$105.84
This is Mocali's top shelf wine. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna delle Raunate shows a higher dose of...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$59.94
The wine holds the power and style of the fantastic 2010 vintage. On the nose, very evident notes of plum and morello...
750ml - Case of 6
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$281.95
One of the many highlights in this vertical, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is exceptionally beautiful. Today, the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$87.45
A wine that sneaks up on you. It starts up slowly with dried-berry, chocolate and dried-lemon character. Full body,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$183.55
A Brunello with beautiful earth, berry, mushroom and leaf aromas and flavors. Full body plus a crazy center palate of...
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Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$131.31
Gorgeous aromas of sea salt, savory, smoked meats and dried fruits follow through to a full body, with fine tannins...
750ml - Case of 3
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$628.95
This is very tannic and powerful with loads of currants, spices and hints of wood. So much stone and mineral...
750ml - Case of 6
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$252.75
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a protagonist of the vintage. The fruit is deep and dark with rich...
750ml - Case of 6
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$81.89
Aromas of warm stones, dark fruits and walnuts follow to a full body, soft tannins and a savory finish. This shows...
750ml - Case of 6
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$179.25
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$118.97
A big and powerful white with layers of apple pie, minerals and hints of toasted oak. Full body, with a chalk, lemon...
Chardonnay Red Blend Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc 1986 2010
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
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.