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A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$107.28
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with...
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Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$62.98
Beautiful ripe-apricot and orange aromas pour from glass and, on the palate, this makes a bold statement, thanks to...
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Altesino Alte D'altesi Toscana Igt 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.29
Big and rich. Loads of crushed raspberry aromas, with toasted oak and coffee highlights. Full-bodied, with a solid...
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Altesino Borgo Altesi Igt 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
Intensely plummy, with ripe fruit and floral aromas with lots maraschino cherries. Full-bodied and soft, with lovely...
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Ampio Delle Mortelle Toscana 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$212.21
The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle needs time to shed some of its considerable power. Red cherry, plum, licorice and dried...
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Ampio Delle Mortelle Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$146.62
This has a perfumed nose of licorice, blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, mocha and dried flowers. Kumquat,...
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Antoniotti Odilio Bramaterra 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.45
The plush texture envelops black cherry, black currant and plum flavors, backed by a strict spine of acidity and...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.82
Very complex aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and black licorice follow through to a full body, integrated...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.53
This is really dense and structured, yet there’s energy and agility throughout. Full-bodied, yet agile and firm....
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.64
Profound nose here with chili chocolate and sandalwood beneath the sweet blackberry background. A hint of violets,...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$70.92
Fascinating aromas of blackcurrants, orange peel, stone, minerals and blanched walnuts follow through to a medium to...
Cabernet Franc Italian Red Blends Italian White Blends Riesling Viognier Pre-Arrival Wine
Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.
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.
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.