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750ml - Case of 6
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$84.95
So much mineral and sliced apple character with hints of orange and apple peel. Turns to steely character....
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Domaine Ostertag Riesling Fronholz 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$53.24
The faintest hints of smoke, apricot and honey hit the nose, while the palate of this wine shows balmy apricot notes...
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.95
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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$377.95
375ml - Case of 6
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$208.12
750ml - Case of 6
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$55.62
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Grossi Laue 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$74.34
This vintage was really trashed by the wine scene, but this ripe and refined dry riesling shows what was possible in...
375ml - Case of 6
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$73.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$270.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$54.58
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage L'ermite Blanc 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$800.58
The wine of the vintage (and I’ll include all the wines of the northern Rhône, red and white in that grouping) is...
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$220.80
Similar in style to the hedonistically-styled Cuvee de l’Orée (especially when compared to the structured,...
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M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Les Granits Blanc 2014
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$159.49
The white of the vintage in Saint Joseph is the 2014 Saint Joseph les Granits Blanc. Coming all from one of the top...
750ml - Case of 6
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$102.28
Marsanne Nero D'avola Riesling Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Italy’s largest island, Sicily, has a wine producing history that can put most other European regions to shame. It was producing quality wines before the days of the Roman empire, and even the Ancient Greeks were not the first to cultivate vines on the island. For as long as anyone knows, the key grape varietal of Sicily has been Nero d’Avola, the beautiful, deep blue skinned grape which produces the region’s characterful, powerful red wines. While in the past, Nero d’Avola was mainly used as a blending grape, due to its deep color and intensely full body, it is today being increasingly celebrated as a single varietal wine grape, and is perfect for those who like their wines boisterous, loud and strong.
Nero d’Avola is grown pretty much everywhere on Sicily, as demand for wines made from this grape have never been higher. Despite its power and body, it is quite a versatile grape - it can be aged in oak barrels, which produces a dense and dark wine which puts its intense characteristics to good use, but it is also often drunk quite young, which allows its jammy, plummy character to come forward. It is also used to make rose wines in some appellations of Sicily, demonstrating a softer side to this otherwise heavy, deeply flavorful grape.
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.