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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.23
Colour: Lively, deep ruby-red; nature's gift.
Perfume: Complex scent of ripe red fruit (mainly black cherry), spices,...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.23
A fine, supple red, sporting velvety tannins, racy raspberry, cherry and plum fruit, joined by layers of spice, hot...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.03
I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.92
Very beautiful aromas of violets, purple fruit, fresh lavender and thyme follow through to a medium body with...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2000
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$170.65
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:
$140.12
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 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$142.38
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:
$101.35
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:
$101.01
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 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$127.90
A super fresh and expressive nose with a wealth of ripe red and dark plums, as well as blackberries and cassis, with...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
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
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$86.95
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 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$198.95
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.92
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2021
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$163.95
94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.94
94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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Amiral De Beychevelle Saint Julien 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.18
91-93 The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several...
Aglianico Carignan Red Bordeaux Pre-Arrival Wine
Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
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.