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Dense and broad Viñas de Gain with impressive concentration and compact tannins that give gravity to the palate,...
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Clean and bright dark cherry in color, this wine has a multitude of differentiated nuances on the nose, intertwining...
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A balanced, medium-bodied red, with baked black plum and cherry fruit layered with light tannins and hints of herbs,...
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Tasted once again, the second vintage of the red 2019 Tinto comes from a warm and dry year when they used larger...
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Red
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A lovely brightness and juiciness to this with cherry, spice, and crushed stone. Some tar. Medium-bodied with chewy...
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750ml
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The 2020 Crianza is 94% Tempranillo and 6% Garnacha sourced from Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Aged for 13 months in French...
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Red
750ml
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The 2020 D-12 is a parcel wine made exclusively from Tempranillo sourced from old vines in Viñaspre (Rioja Alavesa),...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $41.58 $46.00
Fresh and focused, this rich, stylish red is marked by a pure beam of ripe cassis and black cherry fruit. Medium- to...
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750ml
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The textbook red 2020 Mauro comes from a cooler year with freshness and balance. It's powerful and ripe with 14.5%...
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Beckoning nose of dark fruits, spice and judicious oak. The palate has a silky texture and a firm, dryish finish....
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750ml
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Summa is part of Portia's "Vino de autor" category, with a strong emphasis on the winemaker's individual style and...
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In this wine, aromas of Mission fig, purple plum, milk chocolate and violet set the scene for blackberry preserve,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $100.50
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Elegant and complex, the 2020 Selección El Grajo Viejo (single vineyard) is Bodegas Protos’ most exclusive wine, a...
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Nose: Mature fruit dominates in an incipient bouquet which captures the aging and a slight toasty aroma. Palate: Soft...
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750ml
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Shows a nose of fragrant, appealing smoke and grilled herb notes, which are a subtle overtone for flavors of black...
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750ml
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A fruity and plummy nose with lots of cherries, strawberries and some spices. Ripe, crunchy and fruit-expressive on...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.75 $17.50
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The certified organic red 2020 Cune Organic is aromatic, expressive and fruit-driven but with depth and complexity....
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Robola Tempranillo Verdeca 2020

In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.

Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.

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Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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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.