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750ml
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$24.60
12 bottles:
$24.11
Many 2011 wines remain a touch austere. This is no exception, but it’s developing complexity. The nose is lightly...
750ml
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$120.60
12 bottles:
$114.00
Less celebrated than 2009 and 2010, and you can feel the fruit is a little less intense through the mid-palate....
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$90.36
This is a balanced, classic and sculpted Pauillac, if a little quiet. Shows the juicy elegance of a...
750ml - Case of 12
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$39.78
This is attractive, ready to drink, a little austere but packed with firm and crunchy blueberry and raspberry fruits....
750ml
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$25.94
$28.59
The dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by loads of cassis and cherry jam notes intermixed with hints of licorice,...
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$94.89
$102.30
The brilliant 2011 Troplong Mondot is one of the superstars of the vintage. The final blend was 89% Merlot, 9%...
750ml
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$39.00
12 bottles:
$38.22
Red cherries, white pepper with hints of mint give to this wine a fresh and chewy taste with a lightly toasted hint....
750ml
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$90.60
12 bottles:
$88.79
I love the aromatics on this. Clear spice, some fig and cinnamon exoticism but set against fine tannins and a ton of...
750ml
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$31.80
12 bottles:
$31.16
Opaque purple. Delicate aromas of plum and cassis lifted by a pretty floral note. Then bright and juicy, with plenty...
750ml
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$58.83
12 bottles:
$57.65
Smooth and rich while remaining structured, this wine performs the role of second wine very well. The tannins are...
750ml
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$45.21
6 bottles:
$44.31
Focused, with a light chalky frame around a core of gently mulled plum and red currant fruit flavors and light anise,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$78.65
A wine with a seamless tannin structure of ripe tannins. Very fine and polished. Lovely subtle fruit. Well done for...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$710.69
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$321.95
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$340.17
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
Muscat Dolcetto Red Bordeaux 2011
Known as Moscato in Italy, and Moscatel in Portugal and Spain, Muscat is one of the oldest continually cultivated grape varietals in the world. It originally came out of the Middle East, and was picked up by the ancient Greeks, who brought it to Italy and elsewhere in their empire. Because of its astounding age and continuous use, it has long since been mutated and crossbred to produce dozens of subspecies, and it is known by lots of synonyms and regional names. Because of this, it is fair to say that there is no ‘true’ Muscat grape. The most popular - and oldest - varietal within this group, however, is Muscat Blanc au Petit Grains, which is grown with great results most notably in France and South Africa.
Known for its light and fruity character, Muscat of Alexandria is the second oldest of the Muscat grapes, and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean. The grape is prized for its versatility - indeed, almost every imaginable type of wine style, from dry to medium to sweet and sparkling, can be made from this varietal. Generally speaking, though, Muscat grapes have a relatively low acidity which make them unsuitable for ageing, meaning the vast majority of Muscat wines are drank very young, wherein they can express their best features.
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
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.