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Chateau Talbot Saint Julien 2013
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$138.95
Ripe and packed with red berries, this wine is as much about fruit as structure. The tannins have a supporting role,...
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Chateau Talbot Saint Julien 2013
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$138.95
Ripe and packed with red berries, this wine is as much about fruit as structure. The tannins have a supporting role,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.95
Full-bodied and atypically rich and concentrated for a 2013, it boasts beautiful blueberry and creme de cassis fruit...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$92.95
Full-bodied and atypically rich and concentrated for a 2013, it boasts beautiful blueberry and creme de cassis fruit...
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Clementin De Pape Clement Pessac Leognan 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.62
The 2013 Clémentin de Pape Clément is laced with dark cherry, game, plum, smoke and dark spices. A rich, textured...
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Clos Du Marquis Saint Julien 2013
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$103.18
A dense and beautiful wine for the vintage with depth and interest. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh...
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Clos Du Marquis Saint Julien 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$67.68
A dense and beautiful wine for the vintage with depth and interest. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh...
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Clos Saint Julien Saint Emilion 2013
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.57
A top effort from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel, this three-acre jewel of a property has produced a wine made...
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Clos Saint Julien Saint Emilion 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$41.75
A top effort from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel, this three-acre jewel of a property has produced a wine made...
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La Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$158.95
A fresh and vibrant red with blackberry, black cherry and hints of citrus. Full body, firm and very silky with a...
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La Petite Eglise Pomerol 2013
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$103.18
The 2013 La Petite Eglise, which Denis Durantou poured from magnum since this is how the entire production was...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$100.18
Barrel Sample. The second wine of Château Angélus, this is dominated by crisp, tight Merlot. Black currant flavors...
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Le Clarence De Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$123.95
89-91 The 2013 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is soft, silky and medium in body. Rose petals, mint and sweet red berries...
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Le Petit Cheval Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$166.95
Almost entirely Merlot, this is a rich and fruity wine. Dusty tannins hang in suspension alongside the ripe...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$253.95
You really see the soil of Mouton in this wine with wet earth, stone and currants on the nose and palate. Full body,...
Red Bordeaux Other Italian Reds Xinomavro 2013
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.
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.