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Winemaking Notes: A gorgeous bouquet of violets, rose petals and fresh currant on the nose. e wine is quite lush and round on the attack, featuring lovely blackberry and boysenberry jam, with hints of mocha, toffee and Saigon cinnamon. Our 2014 is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and rounded out with 10% Cabernet Franc, 7 % Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot all from our rugged, picturesque Brandlin Estate Vineyard on Mount Veeder. - Steve Rogstad Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon10% Cabernet Franc7% Malbec6%...

Appellation: TAURASI DOCG Zone: Macchia dei Goti district, Taurasi (Avellino) Cru: Vigna Macchia dei Goti Vineyard extension (hectares): 4 Blend: 100% Aglianico Vineyard age (year of planting): Aglianico 1995,1990 Soil Type: Calcarous, clayey Exposure: South-west. Hilly area at 350 meters above sea level Altitude: n/a Colour: Intense ruby red Nose: Fruity, complex, liquorice and vanilla notes on an elegant base of red berries Flavour: Vigorous, elegant, soft, warm, numerous and sweet tannins,...

The vintage: This 2017 vintage will be remembered as the year of all records: the driest year in 30 years, non-interventionist vineyard work, optimal harvest conditions, a very small yield due to climatic hazards, and wines with very rich potential. Description: Château de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is notorious for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the Northern limit of Châteauneuf du Pape,...

White-yellow colour and aromas that remind of tropical fruits and scented botanicals. In the mouth appers with a well balanced acidity. Can be cellared for an additional 2 years. - WineryVarietal: 100% Aidani

Bodega Flechas de Los Andes is a result of the partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothchild and Mr. Laurent Dassault, on a unique terroir situated at the foot of the Andes cordillera, to the south of Mendoza. The Malbec grape variety reigns in this alluvial terroir of the Andes. The finest plots of the Flechas de Los Andes vineyards have been selected to offer you a wine that is the expression of a pure, top of the range Argentinean Malbec. - Winery ...

Winemaker Notes: Medium yellow in color. Aromas of straw, lemon verbena and honeysuckle mingle with layers of lemon meringue and lychee. Upon entry are flavors of lemon curd, honeydew, and hints of star fruit and wet stone, balanced with a touch of fine grained tannin. e crisp finish is countered with a spicy note of white pepper and lingers with coastal minerality. Vintage: The 2016 growing season was a welcomed one for the Flowers team when compared to the turbulent year prior. Much needed...

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: Pure elegance in a glass. Aromas of black cherries, pomegranate, dried cranberries and a hint of graphite channel classic Bordeaux. Its lovely, silky texture coats the palate with layers of black cherries and a touch of cedar from French oak’s fine tannins. From beginning to end, the balance carries all the way through. Enjoy now after decanting for 60 minutes or cellar through 2029-2034. Chef’s Pairing Suggestions: The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon’s red fruit flavors,...

Wine Description:A world class Blend in the Bordeaux tradition. The Earth offers is up and we respect the gift. Winter 2014 was considered as rainy in Apalta, with higher temperatures compared to the previous season, moving from a minimum of 4,5°C to 14,7°C maximum. This translate into 0.5°C more than the 2014 period. Spring 2014 had moderate temperatures allowing good bud break and blooming, been both very homogeneous. Summer was more temperate than usual, with some heat waves that lasted for...

BACKGROUND:Icon is the flagship of Nobilo Wines, one of New Zealand’s pioneer estates, established by the Nobilo family in 1943.From Five Special Vineyards:We sourced the fruit for this wine from some of Nobilo’s finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards located throughout the Marlborough growing region.Pickering – Central WairauJones – RapauraTrueman – Upper WairauHay – WaihopaiCastle Cliffs – AwatereThe Awatere vineyards provide flinty minerality and herbal notes, while our Wairau vineyards produce a...

Notes:The Leflaive family has resided in the village of Puligny Montrachet for centuries and it is now home to Maison Olivier Leflaive. With it's variety of 1er Crus and a shared portion of Grand Crus Le Montrachet, Bienvenue-Batard Montrachet and Batard Montrachet, the terroir of Puligny is second to none. Each year Leflaive produces close to a dozen unique cuvées from these world class Chardonnay vineyards. Terroir: Olivier Leflaive's village level Puligny Montrachet is sourced from 21...

VINTAGE 2010: The 2010 vintage will be long remembered as a uniquely demanding year. Mother Nature was capricious and challenging in presenting us with tremendous variability – unseasonably cold days, untimely rain fall, and surprisingly sunny and hot days. While colder than normal, the leaves were able to produce the needed sugar, while the grape berries developed lovely and complex flavor and aroma components. Bud break and flowering were eight days later than the 5-year average....

In 1844, Christopher Rawson Penfold planted vines on the slopes of Magill to produce fortified wines. Now the historic bluestone cellars are home to a tradition of fortified winemaking dating back over 150 years. In 1915, an oak cask containing a blend of the finest tawnies was set aside for the exclusive use of the Penfold family. This became known as 'The Grandfather' due to the great age of the oldest tawnies in the blend. Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny, a blend of the finest old tawnies...

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:This 100% Pinot Noir cuvee reflects the cool microclimate of the Sonoma Coast AVA, selected from vineyards in the western portion of Carneros, the Petaluma Gap and Russian River Valley. The cool windy climate and low yield of these vineyards allow Pinot Noir grapes to mature slowly while retaining their natural acidity, with bright flavors of red cherries, raspberries and spice. We showcase the elegant side of Pinot Noir by aging in large neutral oak casks and older French...

Notes:Our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon can be called Padrone’s favorite son. It inherited Padrone’s intense varietal aromas and concentrated flavor. Yet, because the grapes are sourced from several of our younger less rocky parcels with a variety of exposures, clones and soil types, it enjoys a softer tannin structure. This wine boasts full flavors that are intended to be enjoyed over the next 20 years. WINEMAKING NOTES: Our fruit is triple sorted before de-stemming, then fermented at 90 degrees...

Production Area:Various vineyards located in the municipality of Montalcino with north-west/south¬east exposure at approximately 350 m a.s.1.Wine-making and Aging:Fermentation and maceration for at least 20 days, based on the lot, at a controlled temperature of <30°C. Maturation for 12 months In new and used French oak barriques (Allier), followed by 12 months in large oak barrels from Slavonia. Then bottle aged for at least six monthsSensory Characteristics:Intense ruby red COlour with...

Tasting Notes: This straw-colored wine has golden reflections. To the nose, it gives off pronounced floral scents that become fruity, recalling the flavor of apple and ripened pear. The palate will find this wine soft and engulfing as it wisely combines good body with pleasantly acidic nervature, which provides for fresh drinkability. Well-balanced in all its components, this wine has a good level of persistence.

THE SIGNATORY - CHRIS GREENING:It is with great pleasure we release our 56th Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz – a superb 2014 vintage that honours Chris Greening. We raise a glass of this wine to celebrate Chris's years of service, commencing in 1989 as Sales Manager, S Smith & Son, Adelaide. Chris rose to State Manager, South Australia & NT in 1998, in 2016 this was coupled with managing Western Australia, before retiring in 2017.Terroir & Site:The majority of the Cabernet...