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1.5Ltr
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Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
500ml
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Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
750ml - Case of 3
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More forward and approachable than the 2013, the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is nevertheless a...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$168.36
91-93 Deep ruby. Potent smoke- and peppery spice-tinged cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by...
750ml - Case of 12
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750ml - Case of 12
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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Vivid ruby. Intense red and dark berry aromas are complemented by peppery spice, garrigue and floral pastille notes....
750ml - Case of 12
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2014
500ml - Case of 6
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Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
750ml - Case of 6
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$164.73
In Burgundy, Mounir Saouma is not a big fan of red wines made with stems, but he says he loves the effect of stems of...
750ml - Case of 6
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$73.95
Opaque ruby. A sexy, intensely perfumed bouquet evokes fresh blue fruits, Asian spices, smoky minerals and candied...
Lambrusco Muscat Red Rhone Blend 2014
Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.
Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.
One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.