Do we ship to you?.
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$110.20
The juicy flavors of cherry compote and plum preserves are studded with anise, rooibos tea and fruitcake notes. The...
750ml
Bottle:
$27.89
$30.40
A very pretty wine now with cedar, mushrooms and dried red fruit. Medium body, fine tannins and a subtle, polished...
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$217.40
Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core of black...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$329.94
A strong showing for this wine, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin displays lovely aromas of...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$1064.94
Bright ruby-red. An exotic bouquet presents black raspberry, incense, Asian spices and blood orange. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$134.95
Pre-Arrival
Cvne Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$139.85
#5 ENTHUSIAST 100 2019. This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of...
Pre-Arrival
Cvne Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.95
#5 ENTHUSIAST 100 2019. This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$77.39
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$73.95
Tightly coiled for now, with pepper, garrigue and briar notes wrapped around a core of steeped cherry, damson plum...
Pre-Arrival
Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf Du Pape 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$149.47
Lively, with lots of spice and licorice notes bouncing around amid the raspberry, loganberry and blackberry fruit...
Pre-Arrival
Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.87
I tasted three breathtaking wines, starting with the 2011 Crianza which is, year in, year out, one of the best...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$72.20
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$456.63
Red Rhone Blend Savatiano Tempranillo 2011
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
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 plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.