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The “Première Cuvée” of this project; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $938.54
Medium red-ruby. Spicy red- and blackcurrant, plum, currant leaf and mocha on the claret-like nose. Dense and rich,...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $4560.77
The bottled 1999 (a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) is as profound as I predicted...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $63.37
Intriguing nose of dark currant, cocoa and sanguine aromas, followed by a tightly wound body of currant, smoke,...
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Cabernet Sauvignon Mencia Xinomavro 1999 Wine

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.