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750ml - Case of 6
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$48.76
750ml - Case of 6
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$57.15
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E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes L'hospice 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$368.45
Still aging in 100% new oak, the 2015 Saint Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice is rich and concentrated, piled high with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.86
750ml - Case of 3
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$119.94
750ml
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$19.60
12 bottles:
$17.48
Tangy and pleasing with juicy flavors of tropical fruits and spices.
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Domaine De Nalys Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$174.71
A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with...
750ml
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$20.94
12 bottles:
$20.52
Sixty acres of terraced vineyards surrounding the property. Average vine age is 30 years old.
750ml
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$14.30
12 bottles:
$12.35
50% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Domaine la Montagnette has been...
750ml
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$15.18
12 bottles:
$13.79
This wine takes on a lovely, shiny deep red garb with purple-blue tints. The ripe black fruit aromas that intermingle...
Albarino Lambrusco Red Rhone Blend
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
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.