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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.84 $14.73
This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.50
12 bottles: $13.23
Intense nose of apricot and cheese, derived from wild ferment and age on oak lees. Long dry finish with intense...
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.84
12 bottles: $18.46
Flowery with aniseed and licorice. Some subtle lemons. Medium to light body, dry, lovely fruit and a subtle and fine...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.93
12 bottles: $18.55
Pale straw. A pure expression of Dog Point Sauvignon with lifted aromatics of granny smith apple, lemon rind as well...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.92 $19.40
Fragrant aromas of candied citrus, guava and orange blossoms followed by nettles, sage and box trees. Medium-bodied,...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $15.89
Supple and lithe, with white peach, nectarine and grilled pineapple flavors at the core. Floral accents of lemon...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.89
12 bottles: $13.61
Marlborough, New Zealand | Found on the northern edge of the southern island, Wairau Valley produces grapes that are...
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $12.99
Concentrated, intense and focused Key lime and lemon sherbet flavors are bright, smooth and very refreshing, with a...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.93 $15.00
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc leads with pronounced thiols (sweaty kiwi fruit, lemongrass, tatami mat, gooseberry, et...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $11.90 $13.01
The aroma is gooseberry and cut grass with underlying tropical fruits. The palate is soft, mouth-filling and juicy...

2023 Australia New Zealand Rapid Ship

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.