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$51.84
6 bottles:
$50.80
Such sweet aromas of cherries and plums with bright, vanilla spices that lead to a palate that offers an impressively...
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.89
This is packed with cherry, raspberry and sweet spice flavors. Silky and harmonious, caressing and detailed, ending...
750ml
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$112.84
6 bottles:
$112.40
Graceful and alluring, with the silky texture grabbing your attention as this opens to elegantly rich raspberry,...
750ml
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$26.08
12 bottles:
$25.56
Luscious creaminess accents the cherry tart, raspberry and Christmas pudding flavors. Very spicy midpalate, featuring...
750ml
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$204.94
A powerful wine that has bold tannins and a good future, this is rich and densely structured. Black fruits, acidity...
750ml
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$71.60
6 bottles:
$70.17
The entire lineup of Clos de la Tech wines walks on a different plain than most other Pinot Noir, so consumers should...
750ml
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$89.51
6 bottles:
$87.71
750ml
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$71.60
6 bottles:
$70.17
Quite dark in the glass, this block-designated bottling from a ridgetop vineyard at 2,350 feet begins with earthy...
750ml
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$33.75
6 bottles:
$33.08
A dark shade in the glass, this blend from multiple vineyards begins with aromas of dried berry, iodine, mahogany and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$170.64
Aromas of red-berried fruit enhanced by spices and toast with perfect balance on the palate. Long powerful, yet...
750ml - Case of 6
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$117.00
A broad, solidly built red, with lively acidity keeping this fresh and focused. Black cherry, blackberry, earth,...
750ml
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$19.20
Red Burgundy shows the complex aromas and flavors of the Pinot Noir variety with notes varying from red strawberries...
750ml - Case of 12
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$97.38
Almost garnet in color with a deep rim. The bouquet is full of deep, brooding red fruit with polished wood notes....
750ml - Case of 12
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$141.32
Deep ruby red in color. The nose has notes of wild strawberry jam and hints of violet. Elegant and rich on the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$80.30
The 2017 Pinot Noir "Passion" is sweet and concentrated yet delicate on the perfectly ripe (and slightly reductive)...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$130.40
The 2017 Pinot Noir "Unique" is pure, deep and perfectly ripe yet fine and mineral on the terroir-driven nose. Lush...
750ml
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$21.60
12 bottles:
$21.17
Estate grown, this is a light vintage, with strawberry fruit and plenty of acidity. It's a mix of clones, fermented...
750ml
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$47.40
6 bottles:
$46.45
On the palate it is an excellent definition of the elegance of this variety, full of fruity aromas of dried...
Mencia Pinot Noir Robola 2017
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.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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
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