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Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2007
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$93.95
Wow. Minerals, cedar, almost like warm stones in the heat. And then some spice. A wine that’s gorgeous, beautiful...
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Chateau Talbot Saint Julien 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$194.95
With smoky aromas, sweet fruit and soft tannins, this is a wine that is developing well, but quickly. It offers juicy...
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Clos Du Marquis Saint Julien 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$128.95
Definite tannins here, a wine that shows ripe fruits, richness and a solid core. It is not huge, but does have...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2007
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.12
Wonderful purity of fruit with a strawberry, currant and plum character. Full and velvety body with ultra-fine...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$120.51
The 2007 Viña Ardanza Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, the Tempranillo from 30-year-old...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$313.37
As with Les Forts de Latour, this puts on a show. Petit Mouton is resplendent with crème caramel and damson notes...
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2007
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$248.22
Big and bold for the year, the tannins quite solid with a tight character. The fruit flavors are rich and intense,...
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2007
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$230.62
Big and bold for the year, the tannins quite solid with a tight character. The fruit flavors are rich and intense,...
Grenache Pinot Gris Red Bordeaux Tempranillo 2007
The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
The Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris grape varietal is now one of the most widely grown vines in the world, due to the surge in popularity of Pinot Grigio wines over the past twenty years or so. These grayish-blue fruits, which hang in their distinctively conical bunches, are responsible for a very broad range of wines famous for their variety of color tones and flavors Pinot Grigio varietal grapes are highly influenced by terroir, climate and particularly the skill and expertise of the vintners who process them. As such, there are full bodied, amber colored wines made from this grape, and there are equally delicious yet far leaner, paler, lighter bodied and crisp white wines made from the same species in other parts of the world.
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.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.