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Red
750ml
Bottle: $194.40 $216.00
6 bottles: $170.00
Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed red fruits, with leather, tar, tobacco and mint. Full-bodied, offering supersoft...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $124.90
12 bottles: $122.40
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $325.35 $361.50
1989 was an early year, with flowering three weeks ahead of usual. Now at 30 years old, a floral aspect curls out of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $479.62
Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed red fruits, with leather, tar, tobacco and mint. Full-bodied, offering supersoft...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $186.78
Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed red fruits, with leather, tar, tobacco and mint. Full-bodied, offering supersoft...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $164.70
Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed red fruits, with leather, tar, tobacco and mint. Full-bodied, offering supersoft...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $451.96
Utterly gorgeous, wonderful white truffle notes coming through the fruit, alongside leather, liquorice and tobacco...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $409.65
Utterly gorgeous, wonderful white truffle notes coming through the fruit, alongside leather, liquorice and tobacco...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $401.93
Utterly gorgeous, wonderful white truffle notes coming through the fruit, alongside leather, liquorice and tobacco...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $189.28
Tasted from a 3-liter, the 1989 La Lagune was just singing! Still lively ruby colored with beautiful, classic notes...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $2131.83
The 1989 La Mission Haut-Brion is hands-down the greatest of this era, and if one takes consistency into account, it...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $3700.87 $3937.10
Château Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac 1989: I have never been a huge fan of this Lafite but it seems to be coming into...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $983.61
Château Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac 1989: I have never been a huge fan of this Lafite but it seems to be coming into...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $675.47
This is so decadent and exciting on the nose, with very ripe fruit, tobacco, meat and cedar. Full-bodied, offering...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $770.93
1989 was an early year, with flowering three weeks ahead of usual. Now at 30 years old, a floral aspect curls out of...
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98
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $337.69
1989 was an early year, with flowering three weeks ahead of usual. Now at 30 years old, a floral aspect curls out of...
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98
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96
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $314.36
1989 was an early year, with flowering three weeks ahead of usual. Now at 30 years old, a floral aspect curls out of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $301.86
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $607.62
This is outstanding quality, with pretty aromas and flavors of mint, berry and milk chocolate. Full- to...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $717.54
The 1989 Palmer has vied with the 1983 as the highlight of the decade, so it is fascinating to revisit it at 30 years...
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Pinot Noir Red Bordeaux 1989

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.

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.