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$23.94
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Ben Haines' Pinot is bright, aromatic and red fruited, underpinned with notes of baking spices and florals. Light to...
750ml
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It is believed that the origin of these vines goes back to the James Busby collection, Australia’s first vines, of...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$93.00
Expressively complex with plenty of red-cherry, strawberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as oak spice and sappy...
750ml - Case of 6
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$52.50
Bright red. Vibrant, spice- and mineral-accented red currant, cherry and floral scents take on an exotic blood orange...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.95
Translucent ruby-red. Intensely perfumed Chambord, cherry cola, incense and potpourri aromas show fine definition and...
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Quiet at first, this wine needs plenty of swirling before it unfolds aromas of cherry, plum, crushed stone and whiffs...
750ml
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• Pinot Noir.
• Hand harvested and 100% destemmed.
• 100% wild yeast primary fermentation.
• 20 days total on...
750ml
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$73.39
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On the nose there’s raspberry, blueberry, sour cherry and plenty of sweet spice. The whole bunch pressing give this...
750ml
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$80.15
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$78.55
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
750ml
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$76.65
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$75.12
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
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Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Crown Prince 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$67.91
A sultry style of pinot that has plenty of suave red-cherry and fresh-violet aromas. The palate has a very fleshy...
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Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Estate 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$119.94
A rich and ripe impression on the nose of this estate edition, this has a violet-like floral edge, as well as...
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Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Estate 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$123.43
Fragrant potpourri of aromas, rose petals and red berry notes, with a hint of China tea; the very essence of Pinot...
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Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Premium 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$329.94
Glace cherries and savory, dusty notes greet the nose initially but also showing hints of vanilla and spice; refined...
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Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Premium 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$285.24
Glace cherries and savory, dusty notes greet the nose initially but also showing hints of vanilla and spice; refined...
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By Farr Pinot Noir Farrside 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.07
Shimmering ruby-red. Intensely perfumed red fruit preserve, potpourri, exotic spice and vanilla aromas show...
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By Farr Pinot Noir Farrside 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$74.95
Each vintage of Farrside pinot noir exhibits more masculinity, structure and savoury components, while deep meaty,...
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By Farr Pinot Noir Sangreal 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.95
Each year the same descriptive notes come to mind for this wine: seductive, perfumed, seamless balance and moreish....
Mavrodaphne Mencia Pinot Noir Australia Victoria
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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?
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.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
The Australian region of Victoria is the country's most historically significant wine region, with vine cultivation and wine production going on there since the mid 19th century. In those times, Victoria produced over half of all Australia's wines. However, today, despite having a huge number of wineries, Victoria has begun to focus on quality over quantity – many of the six hundred wineries based in this region produce wines made from lesser known grape varietals, often producing fascinating wines full of character, but made from vines with far lower yields and a considerably smaller audience. Today, most of the viticulture in Victoria takes place near the cool, coastal region around Melbourne. However, recent years have seen irrigation projects help wine makers grow vines in the more arid parts of the region, with a wide range of grapes now being grown.