EMILIO is a Merlot that combines a touch of the New World with French taste and elegance. Thirty percent of the wine is aged in oak prior to the blend for a more refined wine that doesn't break the bank! The wine displays a friendly nose of sweet black cherries, strawberries and perfume of iris blossoms. Wild berry flavors dominate, with toasty and earthy notes fleshing out the creamy mid-palate. A lingering, chalky finish is complemented by very fine and elegant tannins.

This red Bordeaux is principally vinified from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It is a supple and fruity wine, ready for drinking.

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Features plushy red fruit with cedar notes and a slight mineral undertone. Medium to full bodied with soft tannins.

A rewarding organic white Burgundy from the village of Vinzelles, near Fuissé .  Using the Chardonnay grape and decades of experience Domaine Thibert offer an affordable white Burgundy with crisp citrus fruit flavours, lightly swathed in smoky oak and the stony character of the region, which rounds off the aftertaste.

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The palate shows good focus and general zinginess. There's also a reasonable degree of mealy, lees-type influence in the flavour profile that provides a nice counterpoint to tight, bright fruit character. On entry, very refreshing and bright, with ultra-fine acid firming the wine's line. Reasonable intensity, though not mouth-shattering either. A lovely mineral lift through the after palate seems to linger for an unreasonably long time, generating both satisfaction and the desire for another glass. Very dry, very fine finish.

100% Marsanne.  Round and mouth-coating, but this has mineral cut. In fact, it is quite precise in the mouth, largely due to good acidity and strong minerality. Flavors include ripe lemon, almond paste and a citrus zest character in the finish that has nice synergy with mineral chew. Long, subtle finish - almond paste and meal.

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Beautiful deep plum / purple color.  The color alone sets this example apart from most others sampled recently from this appellation.  Deeply fruited aromatics, too, are singular for this example and include richly scented nuances of red raspberries, ripe plums and that classic nuance of a Provencal Village.  These aromas of spice and ripe red and blue fruits, with hints of black olive, are classic southern French.  Soft, supple and deeply fruited flavors on the palate combine that plummy nuance from the aromas with silky tannins to coat the palate with blue fruits and zero hard edges.  A beautiful example of a classic southern French "house wine" that will showcase your roasted chicken or leg of lamb with herbs to a "T".

An assemblage of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. Deep colour with a youthful purple rim, the nose reveals open, attractive dark fruits and spice. Accessible layered fruit on the palate, which is gently mouthfilling, with a pleasing freshness. There is something earthy here too, and the fruit is reminiscent of wild hedgerow fruits, very fruity, juicy and succulent. The tannins are gently assertive, they will not preclude early drinking though this will undoubtedly evolve over the short-term.

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Monmousseau produces a very consistent and classic Sancerre year after year. In fact, this vintage is extremely well balanced, it has the right alcohol content and shows a good minerality expressive of the Sancerre terroir. This wine has a light straw yellow color, nice fluidity and crisp appearance. The nose is intense, persistent,  fruity and mineral. At the palate it shows plenty of acidity, light tropical fruit, melon and white peaches.

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A delicate straw-like color. Slightly musky aromas of flowers. The wine is young and fresh but keeps its fat and round character to the taste, with long-lasting note.

A rich, intense wine with an opulent nose of ripe red berries, a smooth, full mouthfeel and a soft, grilled meats & more hearty foods.  Serve between 60 65F.

This wine features an intense color with a purple hue and a complex and expressive nose (red berries, spices, slightly licoriced violet notes). The generous and fruity mouth carries out the aromatic complexity of the nose with a pleasurable length. Serve at 61-64°F or slightly cold (57°F) in the summer. Drink now with red meat, game, and fresh cheeses. 

A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah from younger vines growing on terraces hillside vineyards on the foot hills of the Mont Ventoux.

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48% Merlot, 29% Braucol, 23% Syrah and 9% Duras.  Colourful wine with a nose for berries, well built flavours, a tiny hint of spices, and strong beautiful tannins; a great equilibrium that builds on a fruity potential. We recommend some patience with this wine that, although already very pleasant, will continue to get better as it continues to age.

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A custom, un-wooded cuvee crafted by Thierry Rodriguez of Mas Gabinele, the Bourgeois Family 2008 Chardonnay Cuvee Stephi offers classic fresh apple mingled with citrus and nut oils for a refreshing, yet texturally rich, lightly lees-inflected display that should hold well.

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Charming, fruity, rosé blend of Prosecco and Pinot Noir.  Pretty nose, pretty palate.  Both varietals show: cherry and apple.  Fresh and delightful.  Just the right mousse.  Delicious wine.

Light golden colour.  Small long-lasting bubbles.  A full and frothy initial expression, with almond, fig and pear flavors, a soft refreshing  finish.

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A semi-sweet sparkling wine with a hint of green apple of the palate. Perfect for any occasion.

Summer sunshine in a glass this bright and golden fizz has a distinctive soft and creamy Chardonnay aroma. Savour the hints of almonds and apples in the mouth and enjoy this fairly full bodied bubbly with a good fruity flavour and fresh finish.

This pale yellow wine is bright and translucent displaying abundant and subtle bubbles that are extremely fine and long-lasting in the flute. Typical of the Chenin Blanc grape, the cuvee JM wine is aromatic and nicely fruity. It is well made blend with definite liveliness; the slight acidity and its fine fruity aromas complement well.

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Intense ruby red, complex in nose. Denotes spices such as cardamom and black pepper in harmony with berries. Its short stay in French oak barrels gives its delicate notes of tobacco and coffee with great respect for its fruit character. Pair with roasted meat, all sorts of poultry with sauces and great variety of Italian pasta.

An easy-drinking wine; young, fresh and juicy with notes of pears and apples. To be enjoyed with white meats, sea food dishes or simply on its own. Serve chilled.

Deep yellow with golden highlights. The aroma is clean and expressive of ripe berries accented by a subtle toastiness. Creamy textures compliment flavors of apple, pineapple, with hints of honey and a touch of vanilla.

Deep and concentrated dark red in color, this modern wine has complex and abundant aromas of dark plums and blackberries together with caramel nougat and chocolate. It is full, juicy and balanced on the palate, with well integrated oak, mature tannins and a long, complex finish.

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Pungently aromatic Sauvignon Blanc showing a pleasing mix of passion fruit, lemon grass and ripe red capsicum flavours. Nicely balanced with a pleasantly dry finish.

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Not just a silly name, this Chardonnay has just the right touch of oak and butter for a smooth, luscious sipper. Enjoy by the pool or with some grilled chicken or shrimp.

A bold blend of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and grenache. It's juicy and sappy and great with grilling.

A fun, juicy, sappy and easy to love wine from down under. Enjoy with pizza, burgers, and any bold flavored beef dish.

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The deep yellow, green color is a rich sensation for the eyes. Fat aromatics of baked pears, warm slate and slight notes of almonds and figs are intoxicating. There’s a lot of complexity here for the price. The grapefruit, pear, green apple and pineapple flavors are bright and juicy, and the mineral and white pepper background notes add interest.

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Straw-colored with light greenish highlights. Strong and fruity. Delicate with good structure and harmony. Drink as an aperitif.  Pairs well with fish, white meat and fresh cheeses. 

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Dazzling golden yellow, on the nose it is intense, complex; sage and rose scents emerge followed by bright accents of citruses (bergamot) and other fruits. Significant balance on the palate, divided between the citrus acidity, coherent with the nose, the right sapidity and the pleasant roundness. Clean finish, enjoyable and of long persistence.  Great with white meat, aromatic risotto and rich pasta dishes.

There is a New World ripe expression of fruit in the nose, along with perfume, green herbs and some minerality. In the mouth there is ample acidity with some thick, fleshy fruit as well to fill it out. There is a little phenolic grip, like biting into the grape skin, which might be a result of the extended contact of skin to juice after pressing.

Characterized by a straw-yellow color with copper highlights, and a fresh, complex nose with hints of apple, pear, and peach. On the palate, it is rounded, with plenty of body and a hint of acidity in the finish. A great match with fish or shellfish dishes, pasta with light sauces, and risotto.

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Vestini Trebbiano is a typically crisp and fresh dry white wine with no wood or residual sugar. Lively and appealing, this wine is characterized by its excellent fruity and balanced acidity to cleanse the palate. It is the crisp, fresh style of wine which Italians drink daily. Best served with seafood dishes.

Barbera 60% Bonarda 40%. Ruby red, very concentrated. On the nose it bestows intriguing and intense scents of spices, alternated by warm tones of fruits of forest jam. Of excellent structure and complexity, round, it is balanced and finely astringent. Long and complex finish recalling fruit and spices.  Great with red meat, roasted or stewed.

Bright ruby red. intense, with notes of red fruit that recall red cherries and black cherries. The freshness of Sangiovese and the enveloping tannin of Sagrantino make this wine harmonic, with a long and pleasant finish.

(Their website says 60% Sangiovese, 40% Sagrantino; Back label says 90% Sangiovese; 10% Montepulciano - because it's grown in Montefalco we believe that it contains the Sagrantino as their website states)

Seventy percent Negroamaro with Cabernet Sauvignon, aged eight months in Nevers and Tronçais barriques. The Cabernet is quite dominant on the nose, with a thick plum and black berry fruit and a little touch of something like black olive. The palate has a certain dustiness to the flavour profile, with plenty of fat, sweet fruit and plenty of herbs and spices coming through. But a little touch of green tannin adds a bit of earthy character that works well in the finish.

50% Aglianico, 50% Petit Verdot.  The wine possesses very definite characters, such as an impressive intensity of perfumes, coupled with the “readiness” and harmonious roundness of its tannins, as well as the extreme length of its aftertastes. Its strong personality is mainly the result of a unique balance of the microclimate and terroir of the vineyards where the grapes are produced: the Aglianico on its “white” clay soil and the Petit Verdot the extremely calcareous and rocky soil of the former cuccagna. Spending 15-16 months in new mildly “toasted” French oak donates to L’Astore a distinctive touch of elegance and complexity without altering, but rather integrating the already rich qualities of its original ingredients.

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90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah.  An intense ruby color that evolves to garnet, offering hints of blackberry and cherry with balsamic notes. Soft, persistent and a great equilibrium in the mouth. Pure elegance.

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A wine which comes straight to the point, fruity and vegetal on the nose, aromatic and well-balanced on the palate.

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Familiar terms like sour cherry, blackcurrant liquor (cassis), aniseed, eucalyptus and exotic spices doesn’t really do justice to this Brunello.

Wine Advocate awarded 92 points.

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An excellent example of this classic cultivar. Juicy black currants and mulberries are balanced with interesting spice and cedar wood flavours obtained from 12 months in French oak. Accessible from an early age but softens and mature beautifully if laid to rest for a few years.

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Warm and inviting nutty aromas are nuanced with wood smoke and spice. A palate of ripe red berry fruit complemented by silky tannins. Red meat, Venison dishes, Roasts, BBQ’s and tasty cheese with a character.

Light And Fruity--Pleasant Balance Of Crispness And Sweetness.

Maceration 15 days and aging 3 months in oak barrels that confer complexity to the notes of wild fruits and liquorice typical of the variety.

Sexto is a blend of six different grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the ancient grape Lledoner Pelut Noir.  In fact, it is the addition of that sixth varietal (a cousin to Grenache) that makes all the difference.  Laely Heron wanted to make a wine that is original - traditional with a modern twist. She has succeeded - majorly.  Sexto is fresh, fruit-laden, spicy and quite distinctive. This delicious wine captures the unmistakable flavor and character of northeastern Spain.

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Pale yellow colour, with floral aromas (jasmine) on a background of fresh fruit (apricot, grapefruit). On the palate fresh, balanced, with an elegant finish in which the previous aromas are repeated.

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