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$11.94
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$11.52
Pale rose color, notes of melon, peach and red berries, with the characteristic and fragrant bouquet that is typical...
750ml - Case of 12
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$7.67
Stunning pale pink in colour, with a gorgeous nose of red summer berries and a hint of spice. A fruit forward,...
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$10.45
$11.00
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$9.51
Stunning pale pink in colour, with a gorgeous nose of red summer berries and a hint of spice. A fruit forward,...
750ml
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$17.86
$18.80
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$15.84
A lovely spring breeze. This Zero Sugar Rosé is easy to drink, with an extraordinary freshness and pleasant acidity...
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$12.43
$13.08
The Basics Carefully crafted to be a light, more refreshing version of Merlot. The Taste Hints of orange peels with...
750ml
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$12.43
$13.08
The Basics This wine has mouthwatering fruit flavors with a moderately sweet palate. The Taste Distinctive raspberry...
750ml
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$29.69
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$29.10
Immerse yourself in pure and delicate fresh summer fruit. A crackling, fresh and full glass characterized by...
750ml - Case of 6
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Aromas of berries and spices. The palate balances good structure and vibrant acidity, with a fresh, pleasant finish....
750ml
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$18.72
$20.00
Grapefruit, mango and papaya leap from the glass as the 2023 Rosé Réserve opens. Salty sea air and minerals add...
750ml
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$13.65
$15.17
The 2023 Rosé Sabine is ripe, vibrant and structured. Spiced red fruit and almonds rush across the palate, supported...
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750ml
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• 50% 14-day skin-contact Pinot Gris from Columbia Gorge AVA.
• 50% blended with Ovum’s Big Salt cuvée.
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750ml
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$19.20
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$17.10
A soft, pale shade of pink in the glass, this mostly Central Coast-grown rosé blend of 72% Grenache, 11% Carignane,...
750ml
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$20.94
$22.48
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$18.61
For us, rosé season is all year around. This sophisticated dry rosé has aromas of raspberry and orange blossom with...
750ml
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$20.93
$22.79
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$20.90
Beautiful salmon-pink in color, the 2023 Arriviste explodes in a festival of aroma with strawberry, blood orange, red...
750ml
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$13.64
$15.16
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$12.34
Floral attack, very subtle with orange blossom reminiscence which come from the Torrontés. Notes of cherries and...
750ml
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$17.49
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$15.83
Lovely aromas of peaches, pear skins and hints of cotton candy. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a crisp...
750ml
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$16.53
$17.59
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$13.70
A soft and elegant dry rosé, which will bring a ray of sunshine to your day, whatever the weather.
Assyrtiko Melon de Bourgogne Rose / Blush Semillon/sauvignon Blanc 750ml
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
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
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One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing with a wide range of foods.