Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Wine; vintage: 2006; ABV: 14.5%;Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best adapted grape varieties to the cool climate of Colchagua, Central Valley, Chile. The grapes undergo a long maceration on the skins and the resultant wine is briefly matured in oak casks. The result - a classic Cabernet with aromas of spices and mint with good eight on the palate and sufficient structure to enjoy now and keep for 3-5 years.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon;
Datasheet
color: red
country: Argentina
vintage: 2006
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JF Lurton
Jacques et Francois Lurton SA was set up in 1988 by two brothers Jacques and Francois, sons of André Lurton, a renowned Bordeaux producer (Chateau Sonnet, La Louviere, Dauzac...)
Backed by the wealth of knowledge and know-how acquired with the experience gathered internationally and through their work as consultants for major players, they decided to create their own range of wines from around the world.
Setting out on the basis that it is possible to make good wines anywhere vines grow under normal conditions, they made a patient selection of excellent terroirs in the most varied regions of the globe.
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Le Rose des Erles Corbieres 2005
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Araucano Carmenere Rosado 2005
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glass and more! [read on...]
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Araucano Chardonnay 2006
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Land of Fire Rouge 2007
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Land of Fire Vino Blanco 2007
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Les Bateaux Terret Sauvignon 2007
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Tierra de Luna Malbec 2008
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Hacienda Araucano Pinot Noir 2008
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The Islander Shiraz 2005
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Barco Negro 2007
From the magical breathtakingly beautiful Douro Vally in Portugal where wines have improved in leaps and bounds in recent years as this wine testifies. In times gone by the 'barco negro' wth its black hull and sails would sail down the River Douro at nightfall. The wine it carried was said to be amongst the darkest ad densest ever known, this blend of 30% Tinta Roriz, the local name for Tempranillo, 30% Touriga Franca, one of the best quality varieties in the Douro and 40% Touriga Nacional, the most sought after grape. It is very well balanced with an impressive smoky bouquet, and the dark flavours opening out with notes of liquorice, bitter chocolate, a touch of blackberries and cherries and spicy oak. A fine wine to discover. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: Portugal Code: 70591
Araucano Carmenere Reserva 2006
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A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: Chile Code: 70557
Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Pinot Gris Valle de Uco 2008
This Pinot Gris produced in Argentina (known as Pinot Grigio in Italy0 is an extraordinary grape variety that produces high quality wines that are fine and supple. Somewhat exotic in character, it has notes of white flowers and jasmine om the nose and delicious off-dry flavours of peaches, nectarine and mandarine. Fresh acidity completes a fine harmony in this wine. [read on...]
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Herederos Lurton Rosado 2008
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: rose Country: Spain Code: 72999
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Lurton Malbec 2007
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A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Code: 70513
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