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Spirits
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Organic berries and botanicals meet the elevated flavors of Belvedere Vodka. Full and fruity blackberries, with...
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Ginger is the dominant aroma of this infused vodka, showing crisp and fresh. Soft and elegant in the mouth, the fresh...
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A balanced, medium-bodied red, with a pleasing, plush texture, this shows a well-knit range of ripe cherry and black...
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The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
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A fresh and mineral nose with cherries, currants and blueberries. Full body, compact and firm tannins and a medium...
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750ml
Bottle: $84.95
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The 2009 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a pure Tempranillo cropped at 1kg per vine from the “La Liende” vineyard. It...
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A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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720ml
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A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
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Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
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720ml
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Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
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500ml
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“Schwa!” is the sound of bubbles or fizz in Japanese, and Bijofu’s sparkling sake shares all the clarity and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $29.64 $31.20
TASTE: Slightly buttery and nutty with nuances of honey and caramel. AROMA: Pleasant honey notes with hints of...
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Spirits
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TASTE: Balance of rich jammy fruit and acidity, with a tannin structure finish. AROMA: Creamy vanilla notes with...

Sake Savatiano Tempranillo Vodka

Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.

However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?

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.