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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.90 $16.25
12 bottles: $14.60
Half open-bin, half tank fermentation with manual punchdowns once or twice a day. Nothing added or subtracted in the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $102.35 $107.35
The 2016 Paramour is one of the best wines I have tasted from Blackbird. Dark, succulent and inviting, the 2016...
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Bright cherry colour with brick-red shades. Complex bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, balsamic and liquorice....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.08 $28.98
12 bottles: $20.57
AROMA: The wine reveals complex aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries and black plums. It opens up gradually to...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $38.80
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Zesty and spicy, with appealing raspberry, dried cherry and smoky cinnamon flavors that persist toward fine-grained...
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Bottle: $26.36
Fresh and direct, featuring a pure beam of cassis laced with light violet and anise notes. Shows a good jolt of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $94.99
6 bottles: $93.10
Bright ruby red in colour with red fruits, plums, sloes and cherries on the nose and palate. This balanced and...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $418.95
3 bottles: $410.57
In the 19th century, it was a common practice of the time to “hermitage” the wines. Bordeaux chateaux would add...
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Bottle: $33.94
Fresh and aromatic with basil and dried flowers to the currants and berries. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $69.90
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The 2016 Garrafeira Private Selection is a blend of 40% Alicante Bouschet (from 1996 vines at Herdade dos...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $133.00
Deep purple-black color. It struts an incredible array of polished, perfumed black and red fruits - Kirsch, black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.86
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Figuière aims for tight wines that express the unique terroir of coastal Provence. François Red is a fresh tasting,...
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White
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Bottle: $22.50
Fresh citrus and pit fruits on the fragrant nose. Silky and open-knit, offering pliant peach nectar and tangerine...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $42.04
12 bottles: $34.29
The 2016 Winemaker's Cuvée is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and scented of cassis, blackberries and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.20 $14.95
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Garnet in color with dark fruit and savory aromas on the nose. Rich, full yet fresh on the palate with notes of red...
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Red
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Bottle: $33.90
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A meaty undertone marks this plush, muscular red, featuring dried raspberry and cherry flavors accented by tea, black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.51
12 bottles: $28.91
Youthful magenta. Powerful dark berry, licorice, potpourri and woodsmoke qualities on the nose, along with...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $72.28 $76.08
12 bottles: $57.00
The iconic blend of Bordeaux varietals from our Mountain Estate comes from vineyards grown above 1,000 feet...
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750ml
Bottle: $53.94
12 bottles: $52.86
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Red Blend Sake Viognier Xinomavro Wine

Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.

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.