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Aromas of berries and spices. The palate balances good structure and vibrant acidity, with a fresh, pleasant finish....
750ml
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$18.79
$20.00
Grapefruit, mango and papaya leap from the glass as the 2023 Rosé Réserve opens. Salty sea air and minerals add...
750ml
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$13.65
$15.17
The 2023 Rosé Sabine is ripe, vibrant and structured. Spiced red fruit and almonds rush across the palate, supported...
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750ml
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$18.95
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$18.57
• 50% 14-day skin-contact Pinot Gris from Columbia Gorge AVA.
• 50% blended with Ovum’s Big Salt cuvée.
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750ml
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$19.20
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$17.10
A soft, pale shade of pink in the glass, this mostly Central Coast-grown rosé blend of 72% Grenache, 11% Carignane,...
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$28.60
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$18.40
Black Box Rosé wine has enticing notes of strawberry and raspberry. This Rosé is a light, refreshing and suitably...
750ml
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$20.94
$22.48
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$19.59
For us, rosé season is all year around. This sophisticated dry rosé has aromas of raspberry and orange blossom with...
750ml
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$20.93
$22.79
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$20.90
Beautiful salmon-pink in color, the 2023 Arriviste explodes in a festival of aroma with strawberry, blood orange, red...
750ml
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$17.49
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$15.83
Lovely aromas of peaches, pear skins and hints of cotton candy. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a crisp...
750ml
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$16.53
$17.59
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$13.70
A soft and elegant dry rosé, which will bring a ray of sunshine to your day, whatever the weather.
750ml
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$16.94
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$16.60
Delicately suggestive with red & white fruits’ aromas, peach and subtle floral notes. Silky and tempting wine with...
750ml
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$13.93
$15.48
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$11.58
Floral notes on the nose lead to a round, yet tart mouthfeel, laden with summer strawberries and juicy Ruby Red...
750ml
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$14.64
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$14.35
Just about 12% of this Vin Gris is composed of traditional white Rhone varieties which add a surprising richness and...
750ml
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$17.42
$18.34
This delicate Grenache-based blend conjures aromas of ruby red grapefruit, red cherry, and watermelon, framed by a...
1.0Ltr
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Medium-pale rosé from the dark-skinned Saint Laurent grape, sustainably dry farmed with no herbicides, no pesticides.
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$12.87
$14.30
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$12.35
Medium-pale rosé from the dark-skinned Saint Laurent grape, sustainably dry farmed with no herbicides, no pesticides.
Assyrtiko Chenin Blanc Rose / Blush
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?
Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.