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750ml - Case of 6
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$35.00
Ripe pineapple, papaya, and slatey minerality on the nose. Intense but well-balanced tropical fruit flavors on the...
750ml - Case of 12
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$26.00
White flower aromas such as jasmine combine with faintly tropical fruit and a dairy hint to the nose. On the palate,...
750ml
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$17.84
12 bottles:
$17.48
100% Albillo Real from small plots around the village of San Martin de Valdeiglesias. The various plots are planted...
750ml
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$29.94
6 bottles:
$29.34
A soft white, with modest notes of orange, marshmallow, smoke and biscuit. Drink now. 7,000 cases made, 140 cases...
750ml
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$19.94
12 bottles:
$19.54
100% Trexiadura that is unoaked, fermented naturally and bottled without filtration.
750ml
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$13.50
Colour: Pale, steely yellow, with green hues, viscous and very bright.
Nose: Grapefruit and pineapple fruit, with...
750ml
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$15.41
12 bottles:
$15.10
Tempranillo Blanco is a mutation of Tempranillo, a thick-skinned white grape. It was found and replanted in a...
750ml
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$55.94
The 2022 Vidonia is pure Listán Blanco from different ancient vineyards in the village of la Orotava at 350 to 600...
750ml
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$23.90
$26.40
I also tasted the white 2022 Trenzado from old cordón trenzado vineyards of Listán Blanco in the village of Los...
750ml
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$16.25
12 bottles:
$14.25
100% Garnacha Blanca from multiple different plots within Corella. Hand harvested, destemmed and cold soaked--a few...
750ml
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$27.95
12 bottles:
$27.39
100% Marmajuelo, fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel. Jesus first discovered this little known variety...
750ml
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$26.40
12 bottles:
$25.87
Rated 92 - I cannot ever recall tasting an example of pure Vijariego Blanco previously, but if all examples are as...
Assyrtiko Ice Wine Mencia Spain
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?
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.