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750ml
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$23.47
$26.08
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$17.48
Straw-yellow colour, clear and bright. Very intense and clean aromas of rose, peach, white fruit, apricot, figs and...
750ml
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$20.40
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$19.99
Moscato d'Asti is the soul of Bera, and Bera is part of the heart of Moscato d'Asti, having been the first estate in...
1.5Ltr
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$25.81
$27.17
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$16.68
The Basics Something fruity and satisfying, this one hits all the right notes. The Taste Peach-scented, honeysuckle...
750ml
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$12.43
$13.08
The Basics Something fruity and satisfying, this one hits all the right notes. The Taste Peach-scented, honeysuckle...
1.5Ltr
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$25.81
$27.17
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Attractive floral and tropical fruit aromas highlighted by flavors of ripe red berries.
750ml
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$12.43
$13.08
Attractive floral and tropical fruit aromas highlighted by flavors of ripe red berries.
1.5Ltr
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$25.81
$27.17
6 bottles:
$16.68
The Basics A versatile blend that goes great with most meals — including desert! The Taste Attractive aromas of...
750ml
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$12.43
$13.08
The Basics A versatile blend that goes great with most meals — including desert! The Taste Attractive aromas of...
750ml
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$18.90
12 bottles:
$18.52
This wine reveals notes of black fruits with hints of leather and roasting. On the palate, the wine is structured...
750ml
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$32.65
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$32.00
Some stewed berries with walnut and light sultana undertones. Chocolate, too. It’s full-bodied with a nice core of...
750ml - Case of 6
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$22.50
Strong Soave tradition here, drawing on the older nomenclature of the zone that once referenced Chablis-type and...
750ml
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$17.86
$18.80
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$15.05
Bordeaux generally does not have high elevations. This wine, boasting the fact that the vines are at 278 feet, is...
750ml
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$18.00
12 bottles:
$17.64
Attractively structured and bright, this wine layers tannins with black fruits. Tannins are already well integrated...
750ml
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$20.90
$22.00
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$17.48
With a brilliant garnet color, this wine offers a nose marked by notes of red fruits and chocolate. The palate is...
750ml
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$41.74
12 bottles:
$40.91
Very aromatic and bright with currants and orange peel on the nose. Full body, velvety tannins and a delicious...
Garganega Muscat Picolit Red Bordeaux
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
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.
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.