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750ml
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$14.94
$16.25
Bright yellow color with green hues. The bouquet diplays aromas of passion fruit, mango and citrus. Balanced taste...
750ml
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$26.93
This has notes of grapefruit, toasted pineapple, grilled herbs and beeswax. It’s full-bodied, layered and...
375ml
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$44.40
12 bottles:
$42.18
Floral nose. Waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum, becomes more...
750ml
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$12.44
$13.10
12 bottles:
$9.52
THE BASICS Red wine with fresh and fruity flavors. THE TASTE Bold and fruity with aromas of citrus and mulling...
1.5Ltr
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$22.00
$23.16
6 bottles:
$13.00
Natural lemon and orange fruit extracts. 100% Spanish Tempranillo grapes. Pair it with fresh fruit and cheeses....
750ml - Case of 12
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$11.52
Memories of the best summer vacation. Pleasant and fruity flavour with notes of citrus, red fruits and summer fruits...
700ml
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$36.79
6 bottles:
$36.00
The nose is fragrant, delicate and harmonious. On the palate, this grappa is intense and complex, but with a smooth...
750ml
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$82.39
4 bottles:
$81.60
Complex profile with multiple nuances attributable to spicy and fruity notes with hints of vanilla, morello cherry...
700ml - Case of 4
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$82.50
Sweet oak and cereal on the nose. Enjoyably elegant on the palate, with rich nutty and floral notes. Richly textured...
1.0Ltr
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$12.76
$13.43
12 bottles:
$10.45
Homestyle Sangria is a refreshing sangria that delivers all the natural flavors of delicious premium red wine with a...
1.5Ltr
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$23.37
$24.60
6 bottles:
$15.00
Homestyle Sangria is a refreshing sangria that delivers all the natural flavors of delicious premium red wine with a...
1.0Ltr
Bottle:
$12.76
$13.43
12 bottles:
$10.45
Homestyle Sangria is a refreshing sangria that delivers all the natural flavors of delicious premium white wine with...
1.5Ltr
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$23.37
$24.60
6 bottles:
$15.00
Homestyle Sangria is a refreshing sangria that delivers all the natural flavors of delicious premium white wine with...
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750ml
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$26.40
12 bottles:
$22.80
Aged in oak for 12 months, this golden grappa edges close to aged brandy territory—although one sip and that grappa...
750ml
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$10.94
A delicious frizzante sangria made with Mediterranean citrus fruits, a good red wine made from Tempranillo grapes and...
750ml
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$10.99
A unique kind of sangria. Frizzante made from Mediterranean citrus fruits, white wine made from Macabeo and Airén...
1.5Ltr
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$10.99
Orange flesh and zest with red grape aromas are strong in the glass. Super fresh flavors dance on the palate,...
Assyrtiko Grappa Mencia Mencia
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?
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.