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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.84
The 2011 Ata Rangi pinot is an exercise in composure and restraint in a warmer vintage. This is a tight-wound edition...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.98
Aromas of violets, blueberries and hints of minerals. Walnut shell, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory...
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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$211.62
A few swirls of the glass release delicate, enticing aromas of red berry, rose, iris, tobacco, new leather and star...
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Boroli Barolo 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$45.82
A beautiful wine with dark and ripe fruit, shaved chocolate, volcanic salt and dried flowers. Full body, with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$364.11
This is an incredible wine that reminds me of the perfect 2000 Barolo Rocche del Falletto. Flowers, spices, leather...
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$159.54
Italy’s best winemaker? Gorgeously pure red rose and sour red cherry notes. Last vintage ever of this wine by...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$150.14
The subtle and complex aromas are mesmerizing here in this famous Barolo with strawberries, red roses, citrus and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1046.82
This reminds me of the perfect 2000. Aromas of blackberries, violets, smoke and sliced plums. Subtle, classic beauty...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$378.95
This reminds me of the perfect 2000. Aromas of blackberries, violets, smoke and sliced plums. Subtle, classic beauty...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.12
This is very firm and dense with fantastic structure and a superb depth of fruit and silky tannins. Full body showing...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$89.95
Aromas of tar, chilis, raspberries and dark chocolate follow through to a full body with super velvety tannins and a...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$145.99
This is one of Italy's great white wines, with aromas and flavours of apple pie, cream tart and lemon-lime. Full body...
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Castello Di Ama Vigna L'apparita 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$224.95
A deep and beautiful red with ripe berry, plum and orange peel character. Almost exotic in style. Full body,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.78
Rich, intense and complex, this red is beginning to reveal secondary aromas and flavors of leather, dried berry,...
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Castello Romitorio Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.95
The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-driven Sangiovese that reflects the best of its territory. Fruit...
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Ceretto Barolo Prapo 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$189.47
The 2011 Barolo Prapò is just as impressive as it has always been. In 2011, the Prapò has retained considerable...
2011 Italy New Zealand Pre-Arrival
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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.