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$21.59
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$21.16
The first white is the 2018 Predicador Blanco, a blend of 59% Garnacha Blanca, 32% Malvasía Riojana (Alarije) and 9%...
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.40
The 2018 Branco O Fugitivo em Curtimenta is an unoaked and very dry field blend (grapes like Encruzado, Uva-Cão,...
750ml
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$29.94
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$29.34
• Practicing organic.
• 50% Chardonnay, 50% Savagnin.
• 45+ year old vines.
• South-southeast exposure.
•...
750ml
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$43.19
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$42.40
A creamy-textured white, with mineral and white blossom notes edging the ripe melon, dried herb and yellow apple...
750ml
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$90.80
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$89.60
A rich, powerful wine, with lots of honeyed citrus, white currant, toasted bread, and green almond notes, the 2018...
750ml
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$49.60
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$47.12
Still very youthful, with a complex interplay of herbal notes (sage, thyme and rosemary) with ripe yet restrained...
750ml
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$46.80
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$44.46
From reddish Jurassic limestone soils, the golden-yellow colored 2018 Grasberg "La colline où pousse l'herbe" offers...
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The 2018 Schoffweg "Le chemin des brebis" offers a pure, rich and intense, very elegant and concentrated bouquet of...
750ml
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$39.94
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$39.14
A serious barrel-fermented Sauvignon. Waxy lemon aromas with toasted sesame seed. A fresh, mineral palate with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.76
As always, the nose is intense and exotic, sporting salted lemon and quince, oatmeal and a hint of white flowers. The...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco Flor De Muga 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.31
A bright, golden coloured wine. On the nose it stands out for its very high intensity of aromas, very complex, in...
750ml - Case of 3
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$216.14
Sliced apple, pear, flint and stone on the nose. Full-bodied with a delicious, tangy palate with hints of tarragon...
Assyrtiko White Blend 2018
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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