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Leathery and earthy nuances with touches of black pepper under lots of dark fruit aromas. Very dense and smooth...
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Blackberry, blueberry, graphite, clove, tobacco and mahogany on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm,...
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Readers will find a rich, flamboyant wine in the 2016 Barde-Haut. There is not a ton of subtlety here, but I am not...
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Attractive black-fruit and berry character with some chocolate and toasted-hazelnut undertones. It’s full-bodied...
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Superb intensity and clarity of fruit, ranging from blueberries to blackcurrants to oyster shells and lightly tarry...
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Dark plums, gently toast spices and dark, stony, graphite-like aromas here. The palate has an extremely fluid,...
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First vintage that I have tasted from this estate, purchased in 2006 by Bernard Magrez and renamed from Château le...
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$14.94
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$13.99
For the second year running, Blaye has come storming into our Best in Show selection, and on this occasion with a...
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$37.20
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$36.46
This generous and ripe wine is full bodied and dense. Black-plum fruits are spiced with wood aging and given weight...
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Perfumed nose of dried violets, dark plums, licorice, bark and chocolate orange. It’s medium-bodied with fine,...
375ml - Case of 24
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An intensely perfumed nose with soft cocoa powder aromas. The texture is alluring, juicy and ripe but lifted, quite...
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The currant and blackberry fruit flavors are steeped but also lively in feel, with strands of licorice and sweet...
375ml
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Gorgeous ripe fruit character, with loads of blueberries, blackberries and flowers. Full body, with velvety tannins...
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Impressive richness and clarity of red and dark berries. Lightly spiced-pastry aromas, too. The palate has a very...
375ml
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Plenty of menthol, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas in this elegant, medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as much...
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Plenty of menthol, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas in this elegant, medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as much...
750ml - Case of 6
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Barrel Sample. Dry tannins and juicy fruit give this wine its structure while also bringing out the freshness of the...
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A well-constructed wine that is ripe with black fruits and integrated tannins, this is in a good place for aging....
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A red with lots of currant, blackberry, fresh-herb and tobacco character. Hint of mushroom, too. It’s full and...
375ml - Case of 24
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94–96. Barrel Sample. This fine estate has produced a powerful, rich wine that has fine potential. Solid,...
Assyrtiko Red Bordeaux Wine
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
What is Retsina?
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.