Ampeleia Unlitro Toscana Rosso 2020 (1L)
Azienda Ampeleia is a domaine on the Costa Toscana founded in 2002, and is the result of a fortuitous encounter between Elisabetta Foradori (one of the greatest Italian winegrowers), Thomas Widmann, and Giovanni Podini, who found a perfect place to express their vision in Ampeleia. In 2009, the domaine began to make the transition to biodynamic management and now produces wines which perfectly reflect their very complex and diverse terroirs. This wine is a blend of varieties originating from the Mediterranean Basin— 40% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache), 25% Mourvedre, 15% Carignano, 15% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante Bouschet—sourced from vineyards at 180-250 meters above sea level. In accordance with its principles of respect for the land, the vineyard is biodynamically certified and the wine is fermented using native yeasts. This wine for keeping is lively, fresh and juicy on the palate, dominated by red and black berries and enhanced by a few spicy notes.
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Arianna Occhipinti SP68 2019
Full of wild cherries, plum and mulberry with just a touch of raspberry lift. There are hints of flowers, leather, smoke, spice and herbs with wafts of liquorice, quite a lot you can pick out of this wine.
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Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2018
Pure, minerally and powerful, with concentrated flavors of red plum and dried raspberry, loaded with powerful meaty notes. Sandalwood accents linger on the finish, showing caressing tannins.
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Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2018
A beautiful, deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. This Zinfandel is saturated with flavours of red berries and cranberries on both the nose and the palate. Laced with a hint of savoury herb in the background, the traditional tones of juniper lead to a full and ripe finish, while 12 months of ageing in two year old barrels wraps the wine in spicy oak and a touch of vanilla wafer.
Burn Cottage Moonlight Race Pinot Noir 2020
Bright florals, red cherry and plum tones are followed with savoury black tea, spice and earth notes. There is a lovely vibrant core to this wine, completed by silky texture and elegant structure persisting in the palate. Cellaring potential to 7 years.
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Casa Santos Lima Passion 2018
This is a wine very rich in red fruit aromas, with some tobacco and vanilla. It is smooth and has a good body with notes of fruit, raspberry and strawberry. Balanced acidity and soft tannins. Ensures a very long and pleasant aftertaste.
Charly Thèvenet Régnié Grain & Granit 2019
Fragrant scents of rose petals, red plum and sour cherries mix with hints of clove, earth and fresh herbs. Light, supple and bright, the savoury palate has an elegant profile of sour cherry fruits, subtle clove, earth and spicy dried herb elements. Finishes dry with slightly tart acidity, fine boned tannins and a fresh faced medium to long aftertaste.
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Chateau de Roquefort Gueule de Loup 2019
The cellars at Château de Roquefort were built in 1734. Until 1995, the estate only produced wine to be sold in bulk. Raimond de Villeneuve took over in 1995, modernized the winery, and began producing biodynamic wines under the Château’s name.
The Gueule de Loup is a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 80% cement and 20% wood. It is pure, fresh, and full with red fruits and sublte black fruit with just a touch of earth and grilled meat. A pleasant liveliness in the mouth, no need to be thirsty to drink!
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Conceito Flip 2019
“Ruby colour, with violet nuances. It has an intense and complex aroma, with notes of black fruits and red fruits, combined with a cocoa aroma. In the mouth, it has a good volume, round tannins and well integrated acidity. The notes of red fruits and light cocoa stand out. The finish is long and very elegant.”
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Doris by Jenny Dobson Merlot 2019
Unique aromatics, where savoury elements mingle with floral and red fruit notes. A bright and intensely flavoured palate that sings with freshness. Finely toned tannins give strength and identity and carry the flavours to linger refreshingly on the finish.
Dry River Pinot Noir 2020
This Pinot Noir it’s simply delicious, with well-rounded tannins. Initially there is a juicy, plush elegance, with the tannins claiming a more authoritative and luxurious presence, showing off its class and flamboyance. The complexity of this vintage will bloom after five to eight years of age. Please note this wine has been un-fined and unfiltered in order to safeguard aromatics and structure.
Etnella Petrosa Etna Rosso 2017
Petrosa is an Etna Rosso (still red wine) made from 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nerello Cappuccio. From contrada (plot) Santo Spirito, where the vines are mostly 70 years old at an elevation of 780m. Fermented in wooden vats and matured in aged French oak barriques. At nose scents of little red fruits, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic scents and sweater spicy. Taste is very fresh, mineral, integrated tannins and long persistence.
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Etnella Tracotanza Etna Rosso 2018
Tracotanza is an Etna Rosso (still red wine) made from 85% Nerello Mascalese, 14% Nerello Cappuccio and approximately 1% unknown indigenous varietals. From contradas (plots) Crasà and Montedolce, where vine age runs from 30-70 years at an elevation of approx. 900m. Fermented and matured in stainless steel for 10 months.
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Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2020
“The characteristic aromatic florality is finely supported by mineral and spice notes on the nose. It’s seamlessly followed by a detailed palate that emphasises precision and elegance. The tannins are evident, but intricately refined and polished. The ethereal mouthfeel echos the aromatic florality with a finesse that we have come to know as unreservedly Calvert.” Producer Notes
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Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 2019
“A rich and fragrant wine of pure Nerello Mascalese from different vineyards, partly from our best parcels where we produce our crus (Zottorinoto-Chiusa Spagnolo, Feudo di Mezzo-Porcaria, Pontale Palino) as well as designated vineyards for this specific wine (Rampante, Piano Daini and Crasà). A classic, traditional Nerello Mascalese with tannins and sweetness of ripe fruit. My vision of a traditional, balanced and rich Northern Valley Etna wine.”
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French Beaches Juicy Red 2019
“Mediterranean climate. Vineyards located in Languedoc-Roussillon. Clay-limestone and clay-silty soils. Striking in colour, the bouquet conjures an orchard of ripe fruit. The first sip reveals an opulent palate of cocoa dusted espresso and dark cherry with vibrant fleshiness. Living up to its name, this has beautiful, juicy raspberry and cherry notes and oh-so-silky tannins. Ageing on fine lees, in stainless steel tank, during a maximum of three months. The addition of sulfites is limited.” Producer Notes
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Giacomo Fenocchio Dolcetto d’Alba 2019
A light, perfumed, fruity red wine. Ripe red cherry, redcurrant, liquorice and violet notes on the nose and the palate.
Gut Oggau Joschuari 2014
Joschuari is a complex Blaufränkisch, deep in style. It was matured in concrete which gives this red some edges with some acidity and tannins.
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Gut Oggau Josephine 2017
Gut Oggau Josephine is a concentrated red wine that reveals dark fruits like blackberries and cassis, and spices. On the palate it is powerful and structured, with hints of undergrowth.
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Gut Oggau Rot 2016
Gut Oggau Rot 2016 is a concentrated red wine with a fabulous, complex and powerful balance. On the nose there are hints of ripe fruit that stay fresh in the mouth.
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Jasci & Marchesani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2019
This elegant Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is on the fuller side of medium bodied and produces beautiful, fruit forward expressions with light violet and vanilla aromas. Pairs beautifully with meat roasts and mature cheeses.
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Kaapzicht Pinotage 2019
Forward wild fruit, prune and youngberry with toasted cedar, vanilla and gun smoke. The palate starts out racy, with a red fruited bright core and firm tannins, developing further complexity of sour cherry, cola, green olives and smoke. A distinctive expression of the variety.
La Tosa ‘Terre della Tosa’ Gutturnio Rosso 2019
Red cherries, black plums, dried red currants, and vanilla smoke. Let it open up and you’ll be rewarded with some great spice notes – clove! It is juicy and soft on the palate with a creamy aspect to its texture. Vibrant acidity that will see it ageing for quite some time to come!
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Le Petit Gimios Rouge De Causse 2015
Rouge de Causse is Gimios’s flagship wine, a 16 varietal co-ferment from their oldest pre-phylloxera vineyard planted in 1860! The exact grape varieties are not known, but there is a clear Grenache and garrigue presence as found in the great wines from the South. Expect pure fruit expression, long, persistent tannins and plenty of structure.