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750ml - Case of 6
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Still incredibly youthful and a touch reserved (especially when compared to the ’00), the 2001 Château de...
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2006
750ml - Case of 6
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A recent visit to Le Vivier restaurant in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue near Avignon turned up a very good wine list, with one...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2006
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Pulled from my cellar (purchased on release), the 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is drinking brilliantly, and this vintage...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2006
750ml - Case of 12
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Pulled from my cellar (purchased on release), the 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is drinking brilliantly, and this vintage...
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This historic cuvée stands out for its density, beautiful concentration, ripe fruit aromas and power on the palate....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 12
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750ml - Case of 12
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 12
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Sensual and perfumed, this Cuvée once more stands apart, thanks to its re?nement, its mellow tannins, its aromatic...
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Mavrodaphne Red Rhone Blend 2001 2006
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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
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