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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$78.60
A varietal of Lavaux, it expresses its Mediterranean aspect. Spicy and powerful scents, a light structure supported...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$130.40
The 2018 Chardonnay Malans "Unique" is Martin Donatsch's Grand Cru, and its character is that of a great Burgundy....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$45.28
Pure and super fine on the intense and elegant nose, the 2018 Pinot Noir "Tradition" is a first herald of the great...
750ml
Bottle:
$25.68
12 bottles:
$25.17
Supple and elegant, offering fresh strawberry and cranberry flavors that mingle well with mineral and fresh herb...
750ml
Bottle:
$43.19
6 bottles:
$42.40
A creamy-textured white, with mineral and white blossom notes edging the ripe melon, dried herb and yellow apple...
750ml
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$16.51
$18.34
Always reliable, the 2018 Gewürztraminer delivers again, boasting flamboyant scents of rose petals, lychee fruit and...
750ml
Bottle:
$17.90
12 bottles:
$17.54
Rich and succulent, with dried apricot and marmalade notes that mingle with lanolin and dried floral accents,...
750ml
Bottle:
$24.33
12 bottles:
$23.84
This 100% Pinot Noir is produced in the Marlborough region. Concentrated notes of black and red fruits dominate with...
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Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc Raranga 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$39.84
This has a refined, citrus edge with such focused and compact lemons and limes, as well as some green mangoes. Long,...
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Blank Canvas Pinot Noir Escaroth Vineyard 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.70
A very light pinot with dried-strawberry, orange-peel and spice aromas and flavors. Light body. Creamy-textured...
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.22
This youthful sauvignon has attractive lime-leaf and fresh-herb aromas with passion fruit and a succulent, fine and...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$34.92
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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Te Mata Estates Cab/Merlot Coleraine 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.93
A very concentrated nose with impressively rich blackberry, raspberry and dark-plum aromas. Dark chocolate, violet...
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Two Paddocks Pinot Noir The Last Chance 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.96
This is on a prime trajectory, following on from the last two, excellent vintages. This ripe 2018 has such composure...
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Villa Maria Cabernet Sauvignon Ngakirikiri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.71
Dark purple hues with an opaque appearance leading to aromas of concentration, power and finesse. Immediately...
2018 New Zealand Switzerland
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.
Switzerland is composed by 26 cantons and 4 linguistic areas: the German one, the French one, the Italian and the Romanche. This creates a richness of various expressions, which are also reflected in traditions, lifestyles, eating and drinking manners. Its wine-producing geography is subdivided into six areas: the cantons of Valais, of Vaud and of Geneva, the three lakes' region (Western Switzerland), the German-speaking area (Eastern Switzerland), and the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Moreover, Switzerland's particular geographical situation, in between four wine-producing nations (France, Italy, Germany and Austria), offers an extreme diversity in the characters of its wines.
Swiss vineyards give a large choice of grape varieties, although they are still scarcely known abroad. The most typical white grape variety is Chasselas, whose extreme sensitivity to both soil and situation is reflected in subtle differences in taste. Among the red grape varieties, the most widespread is Pinot Noir which can take very different characters depending on the region from where it comes and the type of vinification it has undergone.
History
Vineyards have been cultivated in Switzerland since the Roman era. Even though certain traces can be found of a more ancient origin, many native Swiss vines have Latin names. Christianity and the needs of religious services ensured the cultivation of the vineyards throughout the Middle Age and long after it. However, wine would not be used in masses only and, despite its highs and lows, the wine-production in Switzerland lasted and developed to our days. Swiss products can now be seen abroad as cultural ambassadors of a country whose winegrowers completely dedicate themselves to producing the very best.