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“I tasted through various foudres of the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape and it is unquestionably a top-fl ight wine
for Clos des Papes that is seductive and forward by the standards of this estate. It reminded me of the precocious
style of the 2003, and Avril told me the 2009 is less alcoholic than either the 2003 or 2007, and the pH is a
normal 3.75. Yields were a very small 20 hectoliters per hectare, largely because of their selection process and
the drought. Every foudre I tasted was beautifully pure displaying a deep ruby/plum color, sweet kirsch and black
raspberry fruit, full body, decent acidity (they never acidify here) and sweet, velvety tannins. This should turn out to
be a mid-90-point wine that will take a back seat to the 2007, possibly even to their monumental 2006, but will
surpass what they did in 2008, 2005, 2004, 1999 and 1998. The 2009 is a beautiful success that should drink
well for 15+ years.” 92-95 Robert Parker
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"Good deep red. Aromas of crushed cherry, minerals and pungent smoke. Intense red berry and spice flavors are framed by strong but integrated acidity. Not at all overly sweet but broad, rich and concentrated. Classy, floral sangiovese with superb energy and lift, and the structure to support a slow and graceful evolution in bottle." 92/100 Tanzer
"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly dark and heavy in this vintage. Black fruit, leather, licorice and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass" 91/100 Parker
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This is a classic Gran riserva Rioja and its presented in a beautiful wooden six pack. Released when it is ready to drink ( a big bonus! ) and aged in large oak. A supremely elegant, complex red that has no hard edges. This is how great rioja used to be made.
"The 2004 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is not quite as dense as the 2005 but is more expressive on the nose and rounder on the palate. It is a complete effort that should prove to be one of the best Prado Eneas Muga has produced." 94/100 Parker
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Nebbiolo is a late-ripening grape that is responsible for the great wines of Piedmont's Langhe and Monferrato hills: Barolo and Barbaresco. These are the most coveted of Italian wines among international collectors. Notoriously difficult to cultivate, Nebbiolo tends to be planted in the warmest hillside sites, where drainage is excellent. "This is a very strong set of entry-level wines from Luciano Sandrone, one of Piedmont's top growers. In a region full of outspoken, colourful producers, Sandrone remains soft-spoken and rather shy, but his wines speak for themselves rather eloquently.
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An important northern Italian varietal that calls the region of Piedmont home. The Dolcetto ("little sweet one" in Italian) ripens very early and thus provides an excellent every day alternative to the more powerful Nebbiolos that the region is famous for. Dolcetto ripens early and grows well on the more northerly slopes in Piedmont, where it is said to prefer the limestone marl soil type. Dolcetto wines have a very full pigment as well as aromas and flavors of cherries, plums, almonds and anise. They have low acidity levels and are delicious young though they may age gracefully for up to ten years.
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One of the most important Italian grapes, the Barbera produces half of all the red wine found in northern Italy. Barbera is productive and grows very well in warm to hot climates. Known for its low tannins and high acidity (hard to acheive in hotter climes) the Barbera can range from light and tart to hearty and robust, factors which are determined by the age of the vines and the amount of oak ageing. Flavors and aromas of cherries, plums, red currants and raspberries are common.
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Another beauty we used to bring in which sold over $30. Supreme old vine buying. "The 2009 La Granacha is made from 100% old vine Grenache (some parcels are nearly 100 years old). Also aged in tank before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, this is the most powerful La Granacha yet made, tipping the scales at nearly 16% natural alcohol. The belief that such a powerful wine can not also be elegant is disproved by the precise, fresh, lively kirsch liqueur notes intermixed with tobacco leaf, loamy soil, and forest floor characteristics. This delicious, deep ruby/plum-colored, round, generous, glycerin-filled wine can be enjoyed over the next several years." 90/100 Parker
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A new project from the hugely rated Chateauneuf producer Vielle Julienne. His aim is to make easy to drink, accessible Rhone wines from small organically grown parcels of exceptional fruit- bottled without fining of filtration and vinified without any external chemicals. It is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% composing Cinsault and Mourvédre. Soft, rich and spicy with aromas of black and red cherries, tobacco and earth nuances. Fine integrated tannins and a velvety texture this is immediately pleasurable now to 5 years. A quality value wine from a superb producer.
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Helmut Donnhoff is a world famous riesling producer from the Nahe. Not many estates outside the Mosel receive as much attention as those within it, but if there are any exceptions then perhaps Dynnhoff is one. The estate, which is over 12 hectares in size, has been in the Donnhoff family since 1750, and is currently run by Helmut Donnhoff. The Donnhoffs own vines in only the top vineyards of the Nahe Valley. The vineyards are principally slate or volcanic soil, and are planted with Riesling and also some Burgundian varieties. Top line rieslings.
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"northerly orchard fruits – notably pear, apple, and quince – though here, too, there is luscious, juicy, and zest pink grapefruit. Wet stone, iodine, and piquancy of fruit pit lend counterpoint, and the sense of seamless purity, buoyancy, and interactive vivacity are even more refined than in the #6. The finish here is bell clear and inspiringly harmonious. I would anticipate at least three decades of splendor."95/100 parker
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