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The 2000 Chianti Classico Riserva is a good choice for drinking over the medium term. It is unusually supple and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$1465.80
The 2000 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is as it always has been; impeccably refined, nuanced and silky from start to...
750ml - Case of 6
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$811.95
Fabulous purity of crushed fruit - strawberries and raspberries, with hints of fresh roses. Full-bodied, with an...
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Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$485.69
Serious dark color, with meaty, earthy aromas that blow off to ultraripe and exotic fruit. Fresh truffles and...
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Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tildin 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$440.60
Amazing aromas of plums, strawberries, and minerals follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultraripe tannins...
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Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$97.59
More evolved than the '01 or '99, this offers a complex bouquet of cherry, truffle, licorice, leather and tar, with...
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La Fortuna Brunello Di Montalcino 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$64.76
Pleasant, with plum, berry and light cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty finish....
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$204.95
Color: Intense vibrant ruby red.
Bouquet: Shows aromas of very polished plum, fig and raspberry notes and well...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$324.95
Deep and delicious, with an earth-driven nose that conveys quality. Chunky plum pervades the chewy, dark palate,...
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Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$166.95
Fabulous nose of milk chocolate, toffee, red fruits, and berries. Complex and ever changing with a massive finish....
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$480.51
Shows its class. Loaded with fruit. Rich yet balanced, with lots of jammy and plummy character. Full-bodied, with...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2000
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$471.75
In the absence of a 2001 Unico, Vega Sicilia has re-released the 2000 Unico which I reviewed in Issue 189. The 2000...
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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.
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.