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750ml - Case of 3
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$315.95
A classic blend of mostly Mourvèdre, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is a blockbuster...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$181.15
Features a solid core of lightly steeped kirsch, black cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by singed juniper and apple...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2015
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$249.93
#14 in Top 100 2017. This offers a drop-dead gorgeous core of cassis and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors that hold...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2015
750ml - Case of 12
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$137.16
#14 in Top 100 2017. This offers a drop-dead gorgeous core of cassis and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors that hold...
750ml - Case of 6
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$111.21
This pumps out dark currant, plum and raspberry pate de fruit flavors along with notes of licorice root, ganache and...
750ml - Case of 12
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$121.34
This pumps out dark currant, plum and raspberry pate de fruit flavors along with notes of licorice root, ganache and...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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Domaine Anne Gros Minervois Les Fontanilles 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.95
I loved the 2015 Minervois les Fontanilles and it’s one of the bigger, richer wines in the lineup. Made from equal...
750ml - Case of 6
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$66.77
Pretty, with cassis and warm raspberry puree notes carried by silky but persistent structure, while rooibos tea,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$262.49
This is well-packed and intense, with a wide range of blueberry, blackberry, boysenberry and raspberry pate de fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
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$322.55
The tiny production 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Da Capo is a powerhouse and unquestionably one of the top wines...
750ml - Case of 12
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$82.52
A vintage compared to 2010 by Laurence, the 2015 Chateauneuf-du-Pape looks to be one of the big successes in the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.87
750ml - Case of 12
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$63.95
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$151.29
750ml - Case of 6
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$92.67
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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$60.28
Assyrtiko Cognac Red Rhone Blend 2015
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?
For over three hundred years, Cognac has enjoyed its reputation as the king of brandies. Indeed, it is widely regarded as the finest drink to be distilled from grapes to be found anywhere in the world, and it is a testament to its producers and the master craftsmen who make it that this reputation has never faltered, and remains as strong as ever to this day.
Cognac is produced solely in the beautiful towns of Cognac and Jarnac, found about fifty miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast of France. Here, around six thousand grape growers work exclusively in the production of white wine, used for the Cognac distilleries which are scattered throughout the region. The wines are made primarily from the Ugni Blanc or Trebbiano grape - one of the most commonly planted grape varietals in the world - which benefit from the cool, coastal climate and mineral rich soils which are found there. The wines themselves wouldn’t be suitable for drinking in themselves, as they are high in acid and low in alcohol, but this makes them ideal for distillation, and they can impart their wonderful, complex, rich flavors to the brandy.
Cognac varies quite significantly from bottle to bottle, depending on how long it has been aged for, and which appellation it comes from. The Cognac region is split into six separate Crus, all with their own distinctive characteristics, and the spirit can be aged from two years (VS) to six (Hors d’Age and Napoleon) and longer.