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Bottle: $249.94
Expressive and intense, this impressive red marries elegance and power, delivering rich flavors of blackberry,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $32.94
Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean on the nose with spicy, toasted and dried fruit aromas. Good structure,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $60.00
In the past, I tasted impressive Gran Reservas from the 1980s, but the Gran Reserva that is due for release this year...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $76.90 $80.80
One of the most recognizable bottles of Rioja is the 2004 Faustino I Gran Reserva, mostly Tempranillo with 9%...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $25.60
Deep cherry color with purple trimmings. On the nose, notes of wild berries and funds of roasted oak. We also...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $239.39
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $134.43
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $240.74
(raised for 24 months in American oak casks): Bright ruby-red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful, oak-spiced...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $189.94
Firm and a bit austere, this red shows depth and drive, with chewy tannins supporting plum, tobacco, licorice and...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $203.95
No doubt about it: ‘This is the best 890 in our history,' declares Julio Sáenz, technical director of La Rioja...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $108.82
This is a very complete wine with such beautiful length and intensity. It’s compact and very driven with a great...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $73.28
Incredible aromas of flowers such as violets and orange blossom with dark fruits and sweet fruit tea. Full body, very...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $372.79
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750ml - Case of 6
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $462.04
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $230.03
The 2001 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva is the follow-up of the 1995. There is a sense of harmony and elegance, of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $187.95 $200.00
Dried mango, pineapple and lemon aromas with hints of cream follow through to a full body, lightly tannic texture and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $91.31
Dried mango, pineapple and lemon aromas with hints of cream follow through to a full body, lightly tannic texture and...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $379.95
Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of...
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2001 2004 New Zealand Spain

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.

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.