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Made with a uniquely American perspective, 1000 Stories is crafted to push boundaries. Our bold Pinot Noir brings...
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Smooth and full of raspberry flavors on the front of the palate. This is perfect for light fare and cheeses.
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Candied cherry aromas and flavors are fresh and direct, with a juicy finish. Drink now. 2,700 cases made.
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An easy-drinking fresh California Pinot Noir with hints of blueberries, raspberries and backed by notes of flowers...
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A to Z has worked over the years with more than 100 Oregon vineyards, noting different profiles within each region,...
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The 2021 Grenache Bessan Vineyard is one of the more austere selections in this range. Fruit is very much pushed into...
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Red
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• Practicing Organic. • 100% Grenache. • Sourced from Hofer Vineyard (Rancho Cucamonga AVA) 42 miles east of...
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The Santa Barbara County Grenache was inspired by Fonsalette from Chateau Rayas. The wine represents two very...
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The 2021 Grenache Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard is one of the more ethereal and aromatic wines in this range....
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Fermented with 38% whole clusters, the 2020 Grenache Thompson Vineyard is more meaty and almost nutty, with ripe,...
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Red
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Deceptive in its light-bodied structure, the 2021 Grenache Vie Caprice packs quite the punch. Darker tonalities of...
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Red
750ml
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Intense red color with purple reflects, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The palate is...
Red
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Lovely deep red color with purple tints, very expressive nose offering red and black fruit aromas. The wine is...
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Red
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The 2022 Pinot Noir opens with a mentholated freshness, mixing wild berries and hints of sage. This is juicy and...
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CHERRY | CINNAMON | VIBRANT Pulled from multiple vineyards throughout the northern Willamette Valley, this wine...
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750ml
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The bright red cherries and flowers are framed in spicy, oak-derived aromas with a leafy edge. There’s blueberry...
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BOYSENBERRY | CEDAR | SUPPLE
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Pretty and inviting, the medium-bodied 2021 Pinot Noir Breaking Ground pours a ripe ruby color and has a perfume of...
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Brilliant ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe red fruit, candied flowers, black cardamom and musky earth, and a...
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Assyrtiko Grenache Mencia Pinot Noir

Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.

The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?

The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.