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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $173.50
This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle....
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $140.67
What a second wine. This is so delicious with a dense palate and beautiful yet friendly structure. Velvety tannins...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $299.94
Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $117.62
Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $147.40
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $102.95
This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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Bottle: $111.05
This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $81.61
This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $168.95
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $198.95
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $79.14
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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750ml - Case of 3
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Bottle: $56.38
91-93 The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $84.78
Dark chocolate and floral notes on the nose. This has an appealing density on the palate, lovely weight, with a...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The dried-fruit and wet-earth character are eye-catching with some cedar and sandalwood. Full body, tight tannins and...
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Ice Wine Red Bordeaux Robola Pre-Arrival

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.

In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.

Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.

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?