Do we ship to you?.
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$94.32
Named after the lieu-dit, the 2016 Château Moulin Saint-Georges is made by the Ausone team, and their 2016 is a...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$514.86
Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques, the 2016 Canon is...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$368.95
Very rich and exotic with blackberry, black-tea, graphite and lead-pencil aromas. Full-bodied, dense and structured...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1714.11
Along with the Château Lafite, the 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild is the wine of the vintage from the Médoc and is...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$270.84
Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery Margaux 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$159.95
A stunning red with currants, blackberries, roses and violets. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and polish and...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 1990
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$153.95
Lots of dried fruit, currant and plum character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty finish....
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.95
Wow. This really shows wonderful depth and complexity on the nose with blueberries, fresh flowers and hints of...
Pre-Arrival
Le Petit Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan Rouge 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.95
91-92 This is a new second wine made at Smith Haut-Lafitte, but a different style from the other one called Haut...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$129.95
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Canon la Gaffeliere delivers classic plum preserves, boysenberries and cigar box...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$167.68
You know you are on the Right Bank limestone plateau with this wine not by the fruit character, which is savoury,...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$198.48
A pretty second wine of Margaux with chocolate, coffee, and plum character. Full body, fine tannins and a savory...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$118.71
Wow. This is really intense with amazing dark fruit character of crushed blueberries and minerals. It’s...
750ml
Bottle:
$88.56
$98.40
94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
375ml
Bottle:
$74.95
$81.40
94-96 The Grand Vin 2021 Château Lynch-Bages ratchets up everything, offering a rich, powerful, almost full-bodied...
750ml
Bottle:
$33.80
The wines of Chateau de sales possess the characteristics of their terroir: fruitness, suppleness, roundness,...
Assyrtiko Italian Red Blends Red Bordeaux
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?
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.