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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$420.55
Full ruby-red. Slightly roasted aromas of black raspberry, cassis, smoked meat, truffle, leather and espresso. Sweet,...
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Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$541.30
In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$137.51
Balanced and refined, with tobacco and berry character. Medium body. Long, silky finish. This shows harmony. Almost...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$102.95
Balanced and refined, with tobacco and berry character. Medium body. Long, silky finish. This shows harmony. Almost...
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Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$80.95
The successful 2002 exhibits a beautiful, dense ruby/purple color, a lovely concoction of raspberries, cassis,...
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Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2002
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$339.70
Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich, with a...
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Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$156.03
Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich, with a...
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Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.06
Blackberry and chocolate with hints of toasted oak. Medium-bodied, with good tannins and a medium, fruity finish. Not...
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Chateau Cos D'estournel Saint Estephe 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$159.03
A refined and pretty wine now with spice, berry and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Medium to full body,...
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Chateau De Fieuzal Pessac Leognan 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.95
Red-ruby. Very sweet, exotic aromas of red berry liqueur and licorice. Nicely concentrated, sweet and fruit-driven,...
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Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$101.81
A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits...
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Rouge 2002
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$837.03
As it closes in on age 20, the 2002 Haut-Brion is beginning to drink very well, opening in the glass with aromas of...
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Rouge 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$454.80
As it closes in on age 20, the 2002 Haut-Brion is beginning to drink very well, opening in the glass with aromas of...
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Chateau L'eglise-Clinet Pomerol 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$142.95
The 2002 l’Eglise-Clinet has a straightforward bouquet with more tertiary scents than other vintages, airy red...
Garganega Red Bordeaux Rose / Blush 2002
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.