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A beautiful restrained French chardonnay "I have said this many times but it is worth repeating: Daniel Barraud is without question one of the finest growers in all of the Maconnais and there is a credible arguement to be made that his remarkable consistency vaults him right to the very top of the list. This man almost never misses." Burghound
"A fruity, fresh and attractive nose offers up notes of citrus and white flowers that introduce nicely rich, balanced and
punchy flavors that possess good energy on the detailed finish where a touch of lemon resurfaces. Pretty and with plenty of personality."Burghound
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This was a huge hit at the European Wine Experience because of its standout 'bang for your buck' value. The winery Vinos Pinol is located in the town of Bateawhich is 45 miles south of Barcelona in the high mountains of Tarragona- 1300 ft above the Mediterranean sea. The Terra Alta region is located next to Priorat, enjoying the same climate conditions and altitude as the Priorat wine region. The vineyards of Vinos Pinol are composed of slate with small particles of clay in the topsoil and small particles of limestone in its subsoil. This wine is from low yielding older vines, in organically grown vineyards. It is a blend of grenache, syrah, cabernet and merlot aged for 4 months. Rich, bold and smooth- all the ingredients of modern Spanish winemaking but with that European twist of earthiness and mineral aromas.
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The Callejo family owns 60 hectares of low yielding Tempranillo vines (Tinto Fino as it is known in Ribera del Duero) ranging in age from 25-70 years. All of the wines are 100% Tempranillo from estate vineyards and are fermented with native yeasts. They are meticulous in every facet of winemaking- down to playing opera to the wine while it sits in the barrel room maturing! "Callejo’s 2008 Cuatro Meses en Barrica is 100% estate-grown Tempranillo aged for 4 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it proffers an alluring nose of lavender, spice box, mineral, and black cherry. Sweetly-fruited, smooth-textured, and savory, this nicely balanced, layered effort will deliver pleasure over the next 6 years." 89/100 Parker
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From 20 year old vines from the Barton vineyard on Huangarua Road. “Ruby red colour with garnet hues, this had an elegant, soft red fruit bouquet with savoury, smoky elements. Medium weighted, this had an elegant and gentle approach with spiced, dark cherry fruits and a fresh lusciousness to the fruit expression. The tannins were fine-grained and the textures sufficiently supple for accessibility. The wine had a silky and harmonious mouthfeel.” 18+/20 Raymond Chan. Regional Wines & Spirits.
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"Good deep, saturated red. The nose offers incredibly primary aromas of crushed raspberry, minerals and underbrush. Lush on entry, then fat, primary and sweet in the middle, with superb strength of material supported by mineral spine. Conveys an impression of great size without any heaviness. Finishes with wonderful breadth of tannins, and fruit and mineral flavors that spread out over the entire palate and refuse to leave. A monumental Barolo in the making, and likely to be very long-lived. 93-96"Tanzer
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From 25 year old vines, Pommard clones, from the Cleland vineyard in Cambridge St (formally known as Moana ) “Very dark and full, purple hued ruby red, this was vibrant and youthful in appearance. The bouquet was marked by bright cherryish-berry fruit aromas, complexed by subtle forest floor elements. Full-bodied, with a firm and concentrated palate, this was a powerfully presented wine, solid in make-up with dark fruit flavours and savoury, mushroomy and dried herb hints.” 19/20 Raymond Chan Regional Wines & Spirits
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Normally $35.00 and great buying for a vintage aged Methode. "Comprises equal blends of chardonnay and pinot noir, with half fermented in French oak barrels and the other half in stainless steel. The Elstree spent three years in bottle before the yeast lees were removed, and the resultant wine has a strong, yeasty aroma with fine, toasty characters from the chardonnay component, while pinot noir promotes obvious weight and richness. This is a complex wine with impressive power and is now showing the benefit of extended bottle age."
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