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Dr Loosen, Mosel, Germany
Due end of August. Book now. Wehlener Sonnenuhr (VAY-len-er ZON-en-ooer) is a precipitously steep and rocky vineyard which yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world. It has very thin soil and the purest blue slate of any Mosel vineyard. This gives a lively minerality to the wine, along with a delicate and crisp acidity that perfectly balances the bright white peach and lemon fruit. It's an aristocratic and charming wine that dances gracefully on the palate
Another simply gorgeous wine from Ernie Loosen.The tension between the ripe citrus fruit and the fresh acidity is incredible,making for an extremely moreish wine.These kabinetts would have to be one of the worlds best wine buys.They are so fine and elegant it makes you weep!
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SPAIN OTHER, Spain
Normally $26.99! Godello is a relatively rare Spanish white grape. Though often overshadowed by the more well-known Albarino, Godello arguably produces some of Spain's best white wines, which can be remarkably complex, yet crisp, refreshing and extremely versatile with food. This version is made by Telmo Rodriguez, one of Spain's top modern producers. "Classic pears, freshly cut hay and a touch of guava and hot wax are all there. Very robust and tight for a white wine, kind of like white burgundy in structure, but nothing like it in flavour. Crunchy minerals and an acid laden finish. A little fleshy, the texture is silky and fine."
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Greenock Creek, The Barrosa, Australia
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Kumeu River Wines, Auckland, New Zealand
Both the Kumeu River Estate and Maties Chardonnays make Wine Spectator U.S.A. Top 100 Wines of the Year and have done for many years. "...Grown at Kumeu in West Auckland, it is powerful, with rich, beautifully interwoven flavours and a seductively creamy texture..." M.Cooper.
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Nelson - Other, Nelson, New Zealand
"Blackenbrook is small ( 4 hectares ) and new ( first wine from 2004 ), so its hardly surprising it's little known outside Nelson. Swiss owners Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach have the meticulous approach to winemaking for which their countrymen are famous, while Daniel has some serious winemaking experience under his belt. He has worked for top producers in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France, and has judged wine at competitions in Switzerland, France, Germany and China. Its greatest strengths are pinot gris, gewurztraminer, riesling, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Quality has crept up in recent years and if it continues, Blackenbrook has a very bright future." Bob Campbell
"Grown in the Tasman district, harvested by hand and lees-aged in stainless steel tanks, the 2009 vintage is a dry style.
Aromatic, it is fresh, vibrant and punchy, with good intensity of gooseberry and lime flavours, racy and long." 4 1/2 Stars M.Cooper
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Wairarapa/Wellington - Other, Wairarapa/Wellington, New Zealand
Normally $22. Julicher have been producing superb pinot noirs so we were surprised when they started raving about their chardonnay. Having tried it we to were that impressed so we got a great deal on this tiny production chardie. Located on the Te Muna Terraces which are situated 5 km east of Martinborough village. "This attractive well-balanced Chardonnay displays a nose of apples, zesty lemon, creamy fudge and honey. The palate is of savoury complexity, toast and biscuits, zesty acidity, with great length and a rich, luscious mouthfeel." Excellent priced Martinborough chardonnay from a great vintage
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Champagne - Other, Champagne, France
A sophisticated wine drinkers champagne presented in a lovely gift box. It is like drinking a fine wine because of the complexity of the blending from aged cuvees from top cru vineyards. Krug Grande Cuvee is the timelessly stylish signature of Krug, a breathtaking champagne that effortlessly balances richness and freshness, power and finesse. A gleaming gold colour, an extravagantly expansive bouquet, an almost creamy texture. Then, an explosion of flavours, at once mellow and mature, crisp and clean. Its a dream drop.
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Nelson - Other, Nelson, New Zealand
Gold at the Bragato Wine Awards. Made by the ex chief winemaker of Seifreids and with many vintages at a very famous winery in Alsace, Blackenbrook wines have burst on the scene in Nelson. This is an excellently priced, quality pinot gris that got 4 1/2 Stars in Winestate Magazine "Powerful style based on estate-grown grapes, hand-picked at over 25 brix. Floral and very ripely scented, with concentrated peach, pear and spice flavours
in a distinctly late harvest style with apple strudel and honey notes." 4 1/2 Stars M.Cooper
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Kumeu River Wines, Auckland, New Zealand
This is the third release of this by Kumeu River. Made in exactly the same way as the other top Kumeu Wines in that its hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation, 100% barrel fermentation, 100% malo-lactic fermentation and 11 months maturation in barrel. "This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington whose grapes have made a portion of the Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. It is a vineyard that produces very rich and unctuous Chardonnay that we have often thought could make an excellent single vineyard wine. In 2006 they decided to give Coddington single vineyard status to reflect this vineyard's unique character. The wine from the Coddington vineyard shows the typical ripe peachy fruit we expect from this site. The palate is forward with a luxurious creamy texture and lovely balancing acidity. This wine, while delicious in its youth, will benefit from a period of bottle maturation of two to four years.
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Falesco, Umbria, Italy
"Riccardo Cotarella's wines at Falesco continue to deliver incredible value. The 2008 Sangiovese is a flashy, opulent wine packed with succulent plums, cherries and spices. The Sangiovese spends four months in French oak prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012."Parker . Sublime Sangiovese that is the perfect wine for the winter pasta meal.
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