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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $57.20
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $165.20
The 2020 Mourvedre is composed of 86% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 2% Viognier, made using 75% whole clusters and aged...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $51.00
The 2020 Belondrade y Lurton is already sold out, but for completeness of our database I tasted it next to the...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $38.54
A balanced, light-bodied white, with dried apricot and white cherry fruit flavors that are juicy and appealing. Round...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $174.95
A dense yet agile white with sliced lemon, apple, peach and stones. It’s full-bodied, yet energetic and precise...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $137.16
Intense aromas of white pineapple, lemon peel, white peaches and stones with a seashell undertone. Full-bodied yet...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $115.95
This is another fantastic white and continues to be one of the best from Tuscany. It’s so perfumed with sliced...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $77.95
Testamatta Bianco condensate the aromas, the flavours and the character of the Island of Giglio in a bottle: you can...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $81.95
This wine is balanced in all its components—It shows a ripe fruit expression, with notes of stone fruits (white...
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This is a very linear white with tension and acidity that kicks off at the end, giving it fantastic energy and...
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1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $209.95
I think the pure Monastrell from an ungrafted vineyard has to be among the best in its kind in the world, and the...
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500ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $107.90
Sweet, succulent peaches, ripe pears, jasmine and light, floral honey are some of the nuances that emerge from...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $83.60
The final blend of the 2016 La Clape L'Ancely is about 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It's perfumed and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2017 La Clape L'Ancely is a stunning example of Mourvèdre's potential in the La Clape appellation. It's a very...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $377.45
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $363.95
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $415.52
Noticeably more oak than their Condrieu (10% new oak here), but this should settle - the score assumes that it will....
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $352.28
Noticeably more oak than their Condrieu (10% new oak here), but this should settle - the score assumes that it will....
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.62
91-93 The 2020 Condrieu La Galopine can be thought of as the base Condrieu, and it's always a good buy. Light...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $58.45
The colour is a straw yellow, with green tinges. This Condrieu has layers of amazingly powerful and complex aromas:...

Cabernet Sauvigon Italian White Blends Mourvedre Verdejo Viognier Pre-Arrival Wine

Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.

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.