Denominazione di Origine Controllata (controlled designation of origin)
From the vineyards surrounding the Val di Suga winery, on the northern slope of Montalcino.
It is one of the three historic areas of Montalcino, with clayey soils where Sangiovese rises up in elegance and finesse.

The brightness of the ruby-red colour typical of the Sangiovese in these areas is clearly visible.
It is lively on the nose, expressing the freshness of small red fruits such as cherries and redcurrants, followed by sweet and spicy notes.
It unfolds on the palate, full and plush, enhancing the taste of ripe red fruits.
Elegant tannins, remarkable persistence.

Intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Clean, sophisticated, intense and complex AROMAS, rich in evolved overtones, with hints of anise, ripe wild berries and a light touch of vanilla. Warm with supple tannins, great structure, good length and considerable aging capacity

Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm.
After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged for three years in French oak barrels.
After being aged in wood, the wine is bottle aged: this is an essential process in guaranteeing the pleasantness and the complexity that have made the Brunello di Montalcino world-famous.

The colour hits us first, a vibrant rose gold colour that gives away the skin contact factor of our 2017 Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris is a variety that can have both white and red grapes in a bunch, giving our wine some skin contact makes the brilliant colour. Fortunately, this also helps with aromas and delivers lifted honeysuckle, dew drop melons and a light vanilla marshmallow, like a summer stone fruit cocktail from the pool bar in most Fiji resorts. Delicate ripe peach flavours and a hint of Nashi develop on the palate and the zingy spice like Auntie May’s sweet fruit cobbler adds a mouthfeel and weight to balance it all out leaving your mouth just salivating enough to want more.

This property was fitted in late 2016 with a new ultra-modern vat facility - at Château Capet-Guillie -
enabling the vineyard to be worked in small parcels, a luxury asset that enhances precision production of 12
hectares.
Tour de Capet has its own vineyard, its specific identity and personality. We produce a wine of great finesse
that owes its character to a well balanced structure based on Merlot's roundness of character.

Nose : The nose reveals appealing savours of black bays, tobacco and mint that are followed through by
hints of spices and vanilla.
Palate : The fruit is ripe, plums and sweet blackberries. Sweet and velvety tannins accompanied by freshness
for the finish.
To be tasted with a pork chop accompanied by boiled maize and sautéed potatoes.

Descendants of the Counts of Armagnac, the Chevaliers d'Aux were the first owners of the domain in1632.
Considered as an asset of the country, it was expropriated in the 4th year of the Revolution and turned
into a relay station for horse-drawn carriages. It was better known early in the 19th century by the name of
"Pataches". An emblem of reference of Nord du Medoc vintages, known for its famous "calcareous plateau
of Begadan", with its shallow clayey soil, Château Patache d'Aux produces powerful, concentrated wines
that age extremely well.

Nice gradual change of colour to red brick. Hints of fruit together with an honest, complex woody fragrance.
Supple and mellow tannins. Fullness and volome on the palate. Long and harmonious finish.
Grilled, braised, roasted meats or in sauce.


Guide Hachette : 1/3, Jancis Robinson : 15,5/
20, James Suckling : 87/100, Wine Enthusiast
: 86/100, Wine Spectator : 87/100

Château D'Hanteillan is an historical domain in Haut-Médoc, mentioned as early as the 12th century in a
bull of Pope Alexander III where it figures among the assets of the Abbey of Vertheuil. The property came
under the ownership of many "Cru Bourgeois" families before being owned in 1972 by the Mathieu-Blasco
family, contractors originally from the Limousin region, breeders, captains of industry and lovers of wine.
Labelled "cru bourgeois supérieur" in 2003, it has been managed since 2010 by Madame Catherine Blasco
with the support of her team. Located in the commune of Cissac, belonging to theHaut-Médoc appellation,
adjacent to Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, Château D'Hanteillan has its vineyard set on a lovely gravelly hilltop
neighbouring several prestigious classified Grands Crus.


Un explosion of forest fruits (blackberries and bilberries) on the palate predominates tasting when young. A
wine of great richness heightened by flavouring tannins and magnified by an aromatic complexity revealing
spiced nuances of clove and vanilla. Smoky and flowery notes (dried rose petals) are revealed several years
after being bottled.
Ideal for red meats, cheese platters, terrines and scrambled eggs with truffle.


Wine Advocate - Neal martin : 91/100, Tim
Atkin : 90/100, Wine Enthusiast : 88/100,
Wine Spectator : 88/100, Antonio Galloni : 87/
100, James Suckling : 89/100, Wine Advocate
- Robert Parker : 91/100, Decanter : 17,5/20,
Bettane + Desseauve : 15/20

Created in 1880, the 'Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes' is an iconic wine from the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The story began when Edouard Amouroux obtained the famous plot of Syrah vines, through his marriage, located at the place known as Tresquoy. The property owes its name to the oratory dedicated to St Mark which stands on the edge of the plot. This terroir's great quality helped this wine to quickly become a leading product of the appellation.

Complete de-stemming, partial crushing depending on the grape, the plots and the level of maturity. Part of the Syrah and Cinsault is cold pre-fermented at 8°C for 4 days. The other grapes are put into vats and fermentation takes place between 22 and 24°C in order to achieve a slower fermentation, encouraging varietal and aromatic extraction over tannic extraction. Post-fermentation maceration was carried out at between 26 and 28°C in 2014. Extraction is carried out by gentle pump-overs and
release to ensure extraction of the finest tannins.

Vineyard of the northern Rhône valley, in the commune of Ampuis, between Lyon and Valence. One of the oldest vineyards in the
Rhône valley.

Production of La Serine is erratic, which makes it rare and high quality. Syrah features in the blend of this intense and complex cuvée with a mineral character and fruity notes.

Appearance : Very deep purple ruby.
Nose : Very intense and complex. Harmony: it is
difficult to identify which is more dominant of
the mineral characters, the fruity notes or the
floral notes.
Palate : Very bold, mineral with a surprising
freshness with fine and crisp tannins - apricot
notes of Viognier.

Southern Rhône Valley - north of Avignon - in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 4 neighbouring villages.

Jeanne of Naples, Countess of Provence, known as "Queen Jeanne", sold the town of Avignon to Clement VI, who cleared her of all suspicion when accused of the assassination of her first husband. At the time of the great schism, she in turn supported the Pope of Avignon against Urban VI. Southern Rhône Valley - north of Avignon - in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 4 neighbouring villages.

Appearance : Ruby colour with purple glints.
Nose : Complex nose combining mocha, cocoa,
spices and leather on a background of red fruit.
Notes of undergrowth and smoke emphasize
the ageing.
Palate : The palate is structured and powerful
which makes it very good for ageing.

The vineyard extends from Vienna to Avignon. Crossed by the Rhone, its appellations are caressed by both the wind and the sun.

Nestled in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Gigondas vineyard is an extremely diverse soil composed of pebbles,
clay, safres and calcareous marls. Our Dentellis cuvée derives its power and complexity from this exceptional terroir, a smooth wine with aromas of red fruit and menthol notes, fullbodied and ample in the mouth.

Appearance : Bold ruby.
Nose : Aromatically expressive nose combining
fruit and notes of woodland undergrowth, with
grilled and smoky hints, beautifully complex.
Palate : The palate is round and powerful, one of
the best grapes. When young, the palate lacks
subtlety and is structured and aromatic.

The Lirac AOC is located 15 km north-west of Avignon, on the right bank of the Rhône in the Gard department. The 715 hectares in production cover 4 communes, including Lirac, Roquemaure, the cradle of the Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and Saint-Geniès-de- Comolas, on the right bank of the Rhône.

Sheltered and quiet, Lirac grows off the beaten track or "caminé" as they say in Provençal. This cru dating back to the Middle Ages discreetly creates high quality wines grown on red terraces of rounded pebbles. Its aromas of red fruits and garrigue give it a characteristic power, roundness and minerality.

Varietal selections from the Villafranchian terraces of St Marcel d'Ardèche, the slopes of Avignon and the hillsides of Roquemaure in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley.

Appearance : The color is light and crystalline,
very pure with subtle green highlights.
Nose : Rich and complex nose. Exotic and citrus
fruits blend with apricot and white peach with
notes of spices and vanilla.
Palate : Superb balance and harmony on the
palate where roundness meets freshness with a
remarkably long finish

the Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali shows a ruby red colour verging to garnet, on the nose it is rich in ripened fruit and black cherry and mixed berries are recognisable together with balsamic and spiced notes. On the mouth it is full, powerful and well-balanced. Its finish is incredibly long, an excellent wine!

The vineyards where Moscato is grown are to be found on the hills of Mango that look out from on high over the setting sun, and on the gentler slopes of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio. Vinified together they result in a delicate, fragrant wine with aromatic notes.

A subtle liveliness intensifies the fragrance of the straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The nose is fruity, featuring yellow peach, rose petals, honey, lime blossom and sage among the varietal’s typical aromatic notes. Sweet, fresh and engaging on the mouth, with teasing moreish acidity.
At the table it is recommended above all with desserts at the end of a meal, especially with fresh and dry cakes or mini pastries..

The vineyards for Burg Ravensburg wines are situated in the gypsum-copper rich soils around the historic Burg Ravensburg Castle. These are some of the oldest vine-growing sites in Germany and are unique for their geological formation as well as for their topographical location. As a result, the wines produced demonstrate great minerality and balance.

An elegant, medium-bodied red wine with balanced fruit, a hint of earthiness, mellow tannins and a structured finish.

Pairs well with steaks and roasts.

Berg Rottland is a steep site with a slope of 33%. It is situated on the western edge of town, near the Rhine shoals known as the "Binger Loch". The name is related to the German verb "reuten/rotten/roden" meaning to clear land for cultivation. In this case, it probably refers to the fallow land (that needed to be cleared) that was given to wine-growers in Rüdesheim and neighboring Eibingen by the archbishop of Mainz between 1031 and 1051. The soils are quite stony, and vary within the site: slate, quartzite and gravel, partially covered with loess. Thanks to the optimal microclimate with its high degree of sunlight and solar radiation, grapes ripen very well in the Berg Rottland site.

Weingut Balthasar Ress has had holdings in Rüdesheim's finest classified sites for decades. Only the sites Berg Schlossberg and Berg Rottland are named on the labels of our »Grosse Lage« wines. Wines from our other classified sites - Klosterlay, Bischofsberg, and Roseneck - are the components for this village cuvée. It is a great introduction to the fascinating world of the mineral-rich wines of Rüdesheim, an appellation appreciated the world over.

On the crest of the hill, the territory of Castagnole Lanze, stands the San Mauro wine farm.
Is the wine farm of Mauro Bianco and family that boasts a whole, between the areas of Asti and Alba district, a property of 70 hectares, of which 40 are vineyards and 30 with grass, trees and wood.

Our vineyards, cultivated mainly by the Guyot system, produce wines with Denomination of Controlled Origin and Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin.
Ours is an old family passion. From Mom Clara, Mauro took the pleasure of wine with the defense of the authenticity at all costs, from dad Ettore, took the love for the land, for the ancient agriculture, its traditions, its values. Tradition and challenge, is the motto of the family.

Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifiying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from Côte Rôtie, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.

Côte-Rôtie is situated in the northernmost region of the Rhône Valley. The Syrah (96%) vine is planted on steep terraced hillsides that catch and focus the sun’s heat, giving the region its reputation and name: "roasted slope." A small percentage of Viognier (4%) is interplanted with the Syrah, and the two are harvested and fermented together, giving the wine an exotic perfume, elegance and lift.

The Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal refers to the fact that grapes from the two areas of Côte-Rôtie are used, from the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde. The historical legend is that long ago a lord deeded the Côte Brune to his dark-haired daughter and the Côte Blonde to his blond daughter. The soils of the Côte Brune are indeed darker, containing more iron and some clay, and the paler Côte Blonde soils have more sand and limestone, and are the home of more Viognier plantings.

Guigal’s Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is a wine of finesse and complexity that ages beautifully, developing aromas and flavors of black pepper, spice, licorice, and game. It is a truly great expression of Cote-Rotie.

Allan Scott Family Winemakers, located in Marlborough, on the northeastern tip of the South Island, set out to take full advantage of new wine-making technologies and the grand terroir of the region. This pinot noir exudes aromas of strawberry, herbs, mushrooms and sweet earthiness. On the palate, one experiences excellent balance and fruit complexity. Decant 20 minutes before serving. Drink it with herb-roasted chicken, rack of lamb, pork and veal chops, grilled vegetables, mushroom risotto and truffled cheeses.

A sweet summer wine, low in alcohol, interesting grape juice flavours, slightly sparkling, very refreshing on the palate with a fruity sweetness, soft with very little acidity. A pleasant wine to drink cold on any occasion. To be consumed in its youth.

Fixin (pronounced "Fissin") is located in the Côte de Nuits area, between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin.
The "Manoir de la Perrière" was built in the 12th century by the Monks of Cîteaux, who have been the first to detect the potential of this 5-hectare (12 acres) clos.
There is no Grand Cru in Fixin, yet, thanks to its exceptional climate and its ideal exposure, it has already been compared to its neighbour, the Chambertin! Indeed, it has a south-east exposure, at an altitude of 350 to 380 meters, and its calcareous soil is homogenous.

The nose features notes of black cherry and wild strawberries. Ample and very fine, it offers silky tannins. Its mineral hints remind the characteristics of the soil it comes from.
The natural maturity of the fruit is balanced by the freshness of this terroir of altitude. On the palate, the aromas are complex, with fruit, liquorice and juniper berry.

Latricières-Chambertin is a satellite of Chambertin, located at the edge of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation, between the famous Mont Luisant mountain and Chambertin. The soil here is composed of calcareous clay overlying marl atop thick limestone beds. The soil is lean and a thin layer of silica scree from the Grissard valley can be seen at the surface. "Tricière" means "poor soil", but despite this, the soil’s characteristics yield wines redolent of notes of wild fruit and subtle complex spices.

The nose is both delicate and intense, with fruity aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry with a floral touch of rose. The palate’s structure is imposing yet supple and silky. Perfect balance and a stunning finish.

Made with production principles which respect the surrounding nature, paying utmost attention to limiting the stress on the vine and on the terrain from which it grows "Campoluce" allows the harvest to develop in a totally spontaneous manner, respecting an ethical agriculture aimed at improving our eating habits - which has always been an important goal in Sensi Wines.

The nose reveals hints of smoke, followed by delicate scents of fern and acacia, moving on to aromas of ripe fruit with a hint of aniseed. The palate features pleasing roundness with citrus flavours, notes of vanilla and hazelnut, all of which are enhanced by beautiful minerality. Well balanced, structured and generous, this wine has a refreshing finish.

Deep/intense ruby ​​red; the wine’s bouquet iis intense and fruity. On the palate is smooth, well-balanced with soft tannins and fresh.

It is in 1589 that the name is mentioned for the first time in the „Vieux Papiers du Libournais“, which makes Domaine de l’Eglise the oldest estate on Pomerols famous plateau. Originally property of the church, it was a hospice for people with a disease that were thus kept out of the city of Libourne. The estate was secularised in the 18th century. Domaine de l’Eglise, as the name is indicating, lies next to Pomerols church, close to Château Petrus. The round, smooth and fruity Domaine de l’Eglise has been among the most popular ones from Pomerol for many years

Ruby red of great intensity with purple shades. Characterized by delicate balsamic and fruity notes. Refined complexity characterizes the solid structure of this wine with soft tannins, ripe and persistent. elegant finish with particularly enveloping aftertaste. Intended for long life.

One of the great appellations of the Côte de Nuits both in terms of size and of reputation, Gevrey-Chambertin is characterized by a wide variety of different terroirs. No white wines are found here, only Pinot Noir is cultivated. Our vines are planted on the slopes around the mouth of the Lavaux valley. This valley has a strong influence on the growth cycle of the vines, the ripening of the grapes and gives tremendous respectability and precision to the wine.

This appellation is located on the slopes to the west of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. The climate here can sometimes be rough, with cold, snowy winters and cooler summers. Consequently, the grapes tend to ripen slower. The resulting wines are marked by their freshness, fruitiness and vivacity. Our know-how allows us to carefully and subtly balance these characteristics for added roundness and fullness.

The "Les Charmes" Premier Cru is a first-class plot and easily rivals Burgundy’s great white Grand Crus. There are two types of "terroir" in Meursault. One is clay-based and produces opulent, generous wines. The other consists of finer soil, and is closer to the limestone bedrock. The latter gives a more mineral, airy and chiselled wine. Our plot, mostly located in the “Charmes Dessus” portion, is fortunate to overlie the two terroirs, and is therefore capable of producing particularly complex nectar.

Aromas of red fruit on the nose (black cherry and blackcurrant). Subtle hints of oak are complemented by notes of liquorice. Over time, notes of spices, forest undergrowth and even musky notes develop. This wine is silky, structured, tannic and well-balanced on the palate. The finish features all the fruitiness of the first nose.

Recommended with red meats, small game and fine classic cheeses.

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 5-7 years.

Elegant and classy on the nose, this Premier Cru features aromas of black fruit with fine, delicate floral notes. On the palate, the body has a great deal of sucrosity but with beautiful structure and well-integrated oak that does not overpower the fruit. Pleasing sensation of freshness on the finish.

A fantastic wine to be paired with red meat, dishes in wine sauce, marinated game and aged cheeses.

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 5-7 years.

The first nose features delicate notes of smoke and oak, which move on to fruity aromas of raspberry and plum with a touch of spice. The palate is pleasingly supple with bold but well-integrated tannins. Lovely minerality underscored by flavors of plum and remarkable aromatic length.

Ideal for accompanying finely prepared tender red meat dishes, feathered game and dishes cooked in wine sauce, or delicate cheeses.

Serve between 14°C and 16°C. (57°F - 60°F) This wine may be enjoyed now or laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

The nose is elegant, racy and complex, developing notes of green tea, cigar, prunes, dates and rose-mary. Rich, full-bodied and powerful, this wine is balanced and velvety with a long and aromatic finish.

A fantastic wine to be paired with red meats, large game and aged full-flavored cheeses

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 7-10 years.

Mature on the nose with pleasant tobacco-tinged red berry fruit, plenty of forest floor aromas coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin.

Adequate freshness to suggest that it will still offer several more years of drinking pleasure.

Golden yellow color. Aromas of golden apple, ripe pear and peach. Good consistency in the mouth, good balance between acidity and smoothness. On the palate, it is delightfully dry, medium-bodied, with a crisp, appealing acidity.

A classic Pinot Grigio.

Perfect with light starters, salads, fish pasta dishes, risottos and boiled meats.

Straw yellow colour with gold reflections. At the nose, it opens up with sweet scent of flowers like elder trees and pear trees. Following by ripe fruit of yellow paste like apricots, pineapple and melon. In the mouth is deep, mellow and very harmonious with equivalent taste as the scents.

The slightly late harvest and the fermentation of the must in large oak vats give it extra freshness and flavour, which combine well with the slight maturation in wooden casks to make it supple and complex. This is a Soave of great balance and personality, which provides a pleasant accompaniment to appetizers, soups and white meat.

85% Corvina Veronese, 5% Rondinella and 10% Merlot. Purple-red intense colour, with hints of violet. At the nose scents of black fruits, such as blackberry, blackcurrant and ripe cherry. Sweet nose, clean and intense of ripe red fruit. In the mouth this wine is sweet, full and round. Soft even if it maintains an intense nerve, with a sapid and long lasting aftertaste.

Amarone Classico Bertani is a timeless wine, in the unique style that Bertani has always striven care to preserve. A style that is classic, yet always up to date and therefore never needs to change. Produced by Bertani since as long ago as 1958, Amarone Classico Bertani is a perfect example of total harmony between time, nature and man, and to it we devote all our skill and enthusiasm, all our patience and loving care. The natural appassimento (semi-drying process) of the grapes on the “aréle” (cane mats) and the ageing in large casks for no less than six years give this wine a stable and long-lasting structure, making it one of the longest-living wines in the world.

The wine is a deep garnet red colour. The classical cherry flavours are immediately perceptible to the nose, with the preponderant notes of marasca and plum. The wine presents a great variety of characters: dry fruit, leaf of the, liquorice and spice. The wine opens up in the mouth with all the red-berry fruits, besides vanilla in soft, heavy-duty cloth.

It goes well with red meat, game and mature cheese, but is also the perfect companion at the end of a meal and for meditation.

Lovely red wine is a full-bodied, deep, chocolatey, smoky, fat and viscous wine with a lovely fruity flavour and a smooth finish. Drink now - 2016.

Deep garnet red colour. Fresh with blackberries and some pepper. Well structured and has a balanced body with soft tannins.

Harvested at perfect maturity, the Grenache brings power and body to this vintage. Our 2013 has more of a northern style than southern. Rich, deep red colour, the nose has complex notes of black fruit and cocoa, tobacco and mild spices. The mouth is full-bodied and long, the tannins are rich and soft with a beautiful persistent finish.

Recommended with with game, truffles and mushrooms.

Rated Robert Parker 89

Producer: Chemin des Papes
Appellation: Châteauneuf du Pape

Dominated by Syrah and Grenache, this wine has a visually pleasing colour of deep garnet and an evolving bouquet of small berries, flowers and spices. It has a very round body that is medium-full with a long finish. A rich CDP with a touch of elegance.

Following several years' laying, this wine will open up to reveal its most exquisite nuances. A nose composed of stewed fruit, nutmeg and leather illustrate the extraordinary results which Pinot Noir can offer us when cultivated on Burgundy's best vineyards. A mastered powerfulness. Suave, delicate and complex and very elegant. The finish is long, very long..... a grand wine.

Serving suggestions A capon with foie gras filling or a Bresse free-range chicken with morel mushrooms will greatly honor this wine. After a period of 10 years laying, try with scrambled eggs with truffles on a slice of country rye bread.

Serve at 16 or 17°C (60°F or 62°F)
This wine fully divulges itself after several years. Can keep between 7 and 10 years.

This Echezeaux Grand Cru has a beautiful bright ruby red colour with cherry reflections. The nose is a pallet of red fruit and summer fruit aromas, enhanced with more spicy notes. Round and well-balanced in the mouth, the body maintains harmonious and rather discreet woody notes. The finale is incredibly persistent with a dark chocolate note at the finish.

Serving suggestions: During a meal, this exquisite wine can accompany finely-prepared red meats, game of all sizes, stews, marinated red meats, roasts as well as the majority of cheeses. Taste it with juniper thrush, risottos or rabbit stew. Ideal with brie or camembert cheeses.

Serve at 16 or 17°C (60°F or 62°F)
This wine fully divulges itself after several years. Can keep between 7 and 10 years.

This Grand Cru has an attractive ruby red robe with Burgundy red reflections. When young, our Clos-de-Vougeot develops a very complete and varied aromatic palette of red and black wild woodland berries. With ageing, it will evolve towards notes of Virginia tobacco and tea. The mouth is robust but not rustic, with a menthol note which can be appreciated vintage after vintage.

Serving suggestions Taste this Grand Cru with red meat dishes, roasted game or other hunts. Also recommended with cheese such as Epoisses or Brillat-Savarin. Perfect with a pheasant with cream, a thick round of beef or with venison.

Serve between 15 to 17°C (59°F - 62°F)
Laying potential: This wine will express its full potential after several years. You may therefore keep it between 7 to 10 years or more.

Located north of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and adjoining Gevrey-Chambertin, the Clos de la Roche is situated on the rocky limestone ridge of the slope, hence its name ("roche" is rock in French). With an altitude of between 250 and 300 metres (820 Ft - 980 Ft), this is the biggest classified Grand Cru vineyard of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis.

Gentle but not invisible wood frames agreeably spicy red and black currant, earth and subtle game hints. There is plenty of volume to the solidly structured and powerful large-bodied flavours that possess plenty of tannin-buffering dry extract, all wrapped in a firm, balanced, complex and impressively long finish.

Suited for rib steaks, rib roasts as well as game and strong cheese. Perfect for pheasant with chestnuts, a beef filet with cream of morel mushrooms or cheeses such as époisses, blue cheese or Roquefort.

Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 10 to 20 years or more.

Aloxe-Corton is a well-reputed village which marks the end of the Côte de Beaune and the beginning of the Côte de Nuits. Our vineyard plot is located on the part known as « Les Crapoussuets », on a clay-and-limestone soil on south-east orientated foothills.

Our Aloxe Corton has a beautiful intense ruby robe. The nose has woody and elegant spicy aromas which evolve onto notes of very ripe red fruits. With a very supple tannic structure, this well-balanced wine has lovely pleasant velvety tannins with just a hint of sweetness. The finish is long and aromatic, reminiscent of the fruity aromas of the nose.

Try this wine with game, elaborate red meat dishes, and classic cheeses. Excellent match for a boeuf bourgignon (the classic Burgundy beef stew dish), venison or just with Epoisses cheese on bread sprinkled with cumin seeds and raisins.

Serving and keeping Serve at 17°C (62°F) Laying : 7 to 10 years

A delicate nose with floral or springtime scents. This wine is pleasing and balanced on the palate, respecting the softness of the aromas on the nose. Givry blends freshness and fruitiness giving delicateness and finesse.

Best served with charcuterie, pâté, savoury pies, grilled or roasted meats, poultry and pressed cheeses.

Serve between 15 and 17°C
Drink now for the fruitiness or keep between 3 and 5 years, or more

This Volnay boasts gorgeous ruby red colour. Its elegant, ethereal nose features fruity aromas that will develop over the years into aromas of mild spice with just a touch of cinnamon. Soft and elegant on the palate, almost feminine, this wine is endowed with lovely structure, good volume and an intensely long, fruity finish.

This wine may be matched with roasts, well-seasoned red meat dishes, feathered game, or creamy cheeses such as Brie, Chaource or Reblochon. This Volnay is perfect with mushroom or seafood vol-au-vents, veal chops with shallots or partridge with morel mushrooms.

Serve between 16° and 17°C.
This wine is ready to drink or it may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

Our Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru "Les Narbantons" offers a classic ruby dress and a fruit and floral nose suggestive of rose. The palate is supple; the tannins give this first vintage finesse. A wine often considered feminine in character.

Serving suggestions An ideal wine for a piece of beef or even foie gras. A roasted chicken, caramelized or lacquered. For cheeses, it prefers those with sweet flavors like Chaource, Brie, Tomme, Epoisses, Cantal.

Serving and keeping Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 3 to 5 years.

Beautiful deep garnet-red robe. Fine and elegant, the nose has aromas of black wild berries, prunes, dates and gentle spices. The mouth is full-bodied and needs several years to soften out. The oak here is discreet and well-blended which is proof of perfectly mastered ageing. This wine has great serenity.

Recommended with a rack of lamb with thyme, duck cottage pie, foie gras oven-baked stew....vary the textures and flavours to enhance the harmony of this Beaune. As for cheese, the smoothness of a Morbier or a Pont-l'évêque will be wonderful.

Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Can be kept 5 to 10 years - to allow it to evolve towards woodland, nutmeg and fruit brandy notes.

A very beautiful ruby red colour with raspberry nuances. Delicate and discreet, the nose has dominating fruity aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Fleshy and robust in the mouth, this wine has great harmonious balance.

Our Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Porrets Saint Georges' is a great wine for red meats, dishes cooked in wine sauce, marinated game and mature cheese. Try it with duck filet, artichoke mousse or with a seasoned roast pork.

Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 5 to 7 years or more

Tasting notes : Our Nuits-Saint-Georges is beautiful a ruby red with raspberry coloured highlights. The nose opens up to aromas of forest undergrowth and mushroom as well as notes of red fruit. On the palate, this delicately oaked wine features notes of gingerbread and cherry with harmonious balance. The finish is long and intensely aromatic, evocative of red fruit and spices.

Serving suggestions : This Nuits-Saint-Georges is the perfect match for all red meats, stews, marinated game and full-flavoured cheeses. Try it with duck breast, artichoke mousse or a roast of pork with herbs. As for cheese, pair it with Époisses or hard goat's cheese.

Serve between 16° and 17°C.
This wine is ready to drink or it may be laid down for 5 to 7 years or more.

This Chambolle-Musigny boasts beautifully vibrant, brilliant ruby red colour. Ethereal and delicate, it is redolent of black cherry with discrete, elegant floral notes of rose and violet. Very soft on the palate, it offers well-balanced structure, bold, yet fine, smooth tannins. Lovely intense, fruity finish.

Perfect with exquisitely prepared choice red meats and delicate cheeses. Try it with a haunch of venison, tournedos with mushrooms, or a pheasant and foie gras terrine. Lovely with a triple cream cheese such as Brillat-Savarin.

Serve at 17°C.
This wine is ready to drink or it may be laid down for 3 to 7 years.

Tasting notes : This Vosne Romanée Domaine du Clos Frantin has a very beautiful garnet red colour. The nose has tobacco, tea and mild spicy notes. The mouth is velvety with silky tannins, lovely ampleness and well-balanced body. The finale is long and aromatic.

Serving suggestions : Try this Vosne Romanée with red meat dishes, game in sauce and with the majority of cheeses. Equally ideal with venison cooked in wine sauce, rabbit stew or a thick cut steak with morel mushrooms.

Serve between 16°C-17°C.
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid to rest for 5-7 years

A lovely ruby red colour with some raspberry coloured nuances. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit on the nose with notes of oak and spice. Over the years it will develop more animal notes, like musk and fur. Silky, well-structured, tannic and well-balanced on the palate. The same fruit found on the first nose reappears on the finish.

Serving suggestions : Try this Gevrey-Chambertin with red meats, small game and fine, classic cheeses. Perfect with coq au vin, beef bourguignon, spit-roasted hare, stewed duck or veal liver with mushrooms. It may even be served with dessert as the perfect match for cherry clafoutis.

Serve between 16°C-17°C.
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid to rest for 5-7 years

At the extreme southern point of wine-producing Burgundy, Beaujolais is a region which cannot be ignored. Thanks to Beaujolais Nouveau, this appellation is now famous around the world. But beyond the festive attributes of this wine, it is also a great terroir and birthplace of the Gamay varietal which fully expresses itself here more than anywhere else.

This Beaujolais-Villages has an attractive intense ruby red colour. The nose is both fine and intense with floral notes of violet and peony which are supplemented by the fruity character of the grape. The mouth is refreshing And fleshy, with a subtle full-flavoured body with red fruit notes. The finale is long, refreshing and remains on fruit.

This very convivial wine is the ideal companion for a meal with friends. Recommended with your cold cuts, Italian dishes, rabbit fricassée or with your savoury tarts. You can also drink this at dessert, with a strawberry soup or a tiramisu.

Serving and keeping Serve at 12°C - 13°C (53°F - 55°F)
Drink when young or within 3 years in order to fully benefit from its fruitiness.

This wine possesses an attractive purple dress with parma reflects. Fruity spiced with touches of cherry, currant and licorice stick enhanced of rose petals. The full and greedy palate supported by attractive slightly roasted tannins.

An accessible and immediate pleasure for any occasions: hors d'oeuvres, summer picnics, grilled or barbecued meats as well as with poultry and moderately ripe cheeses.

Serving and keeping Serve at 15°C (57°F). Enjoy this wine while young for its fruit. Ready for drinking

Beautiful bright yellow robe with golden-green reflections. Les Blanchots is remarkably elegant. The nose is dominated by a bouquet of white flowers (Lillies, roses). The mouth is ample and generous with great harmony. The finale is very mineral with discreet hints of sea air and smoke (flint, pencil graphite).

The mineral purity of this wine will beautifully accompany Japanese cuisine using raw fish (breem sushis or pollack makis for example). Alternatively grilled or oven-stewed white meats are perfect, in a tender and unctuous register. For cheese, small goat cheeses or cream cheese with fresh herbs are just perfect.

Serve between 11 and 13°C.
This Grand Cru can be drunk in its prime youth or can be lied down for a dozen or so years to develop hints of honey and spring meadow mushrooms.

At the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, the vineyards for this appellation form a vast amphitheatre on the slopes that stretch across 4 villages including that of Montagny-lès-Buxy. This 301-hectare appellation is exclusively devoted to the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes. Its terroir is often compared with that of Mercurey and its wines rival their white Mercurey counterparts. It was the Romans who introduced viticulture to the region, and, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance the appellation was referred to as "Côte de Buxy". The vines are planted at altitudes of between 280 and 380 metres in clay-limestone soil with a certain proportion of Jurassic Lias and Trias marls. The relatively steep slopes benefit from south/south-eastern exposure.

This brilliant, limpid Montagny Premier Cru is golden in colour and redolent of oak, vanilla and brioche. It is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. The finish is long and fragrant with flavours of almond and fresh and cooked apple.

This Montagny Premier Cru's freshness and minerality make it perfect as an aperitif served with salmon on toast and sushi. Enjoy this delicate wine with fine fish such as bream or sole, seafood or poultry.

Serve between 12° and 13°C.
This wine is ready to drink though it may be laid down for 5 to 7 years or more

Located at the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, Meursault is one of the region’s best-known and most famous villages as it is considered to be the capital of Burgundy’s great white wines. Images of the town hall’s multicolored tiled roof are familiar to wine lovers around the world. The diversity in the nature and depth of soils minerality.

This Meursault boasts beautiful pale yellow colour with golden highlights. With a base of toasted notes and a touch of vanilla the nose opens up to a pleasing fruity-floral bouquet with nuances of white peach and hawthorn. This well-balanced, structured wine is long on the palate with a hint of sucrosity and gorgeous minerality.

Ideal with fine fish, crab and lobster, stewed poultry and full-flavoured cheeses. Try it with chicken in cream sauce, prawn risotto with porcini mushrooms, or scallop carpaccio with hazelnut oil. As for cheese, pair it with a full-flavoured Époisses.

Serve between 12° and 13°C.
This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

The Puligny Montrachet has a beautiful pale crystalline yellow robe with golden reflections. The nose develops subtle aromas of dried fruit, almond, apricot and also hawthorn flower and crystallised fruit. The mouth is round and well-structured, harmonious and well-balanced with a long and refreshing finish.

Ideal with fine fish, shellfish, white meats, poultry in sauce and strong cheeses, this Puligny-Montrachet will beautifully honour salmon steak cooked with cream, grilled red mullet with fennel, a dab oven-baked in foil or with jambon persillé (traditional Burgundy thick-cut ham with parsley and garlic).

Serve at 12°C - 13°C

This vineyard is located in the Mâconnais region, in southern Burgundy, which differs from northern Burgundy, particularly because of its less harsh climate, but also its vineyards, which cover the hills and valleys of more than 80 villages

This Macon-Villages has a lovely pale straw yellow robe. The nose exhales beautiful acacia and honeysuckle floral notes on a slightly mineral background. The mouth is lively, fruity and floral with a refreshing finale.

With a meal, this white Macon-Villages will beautifully match shellfish, seafood and white meats. Savour it with scallops with hazelnut, creamed chicken or with stuffed peppers. As for cheese, we suggest dry cheese such as gruyere or goudas. Equally good with fruit or chocolate-based desserts.

Serve at 12°C.
Drink now or keep 3 to 5 years.

Beautiful greenish-gold in colour. Fresh and elegant on the nose with lemony and mineral nuances. Lovely overall harmony with remarkable power and length.

This Chablis calls for classic matches. Enjoy its refreshing character as an aperitif served alongside smoked salmon on toast. Its richness is complemented by firm oysters with a slight nuttiness.

Serve between 9° and 11°C to preserve this wine's freshness and minerality.
Best enjoyed within the next 3 to 5 years

Maison Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Réserve is produced with vines mainly located in the Côte d’Or region.

Tasting notes
Fine, even bubbles. The nose boasts notes of citrus (lime, pink grapefruit) and white blossoms which pave the
way for vivacity and freshness on the palate. Clean and precise with beautiful length.

Food/wine pairing
Ideal for a festive aperitif match for the textures and fl avours of seafood, fi sh (Scottish salmon cooked one side,
for example), and poultry in cream sauce.

Serving and cellaring
Serve well chilled at 8-10°C - (46°F-50°F)
Enjoy within 3 years.

The back block of the property is planted with approximately 6 acres of Grenache. These vines seem to thrive in the harsh conditions brought on by the proximity to the sea. Limestone soils and at times violent weather still allow these vines to produce some extraordinary elegant yet very interesting fruit.

Part of the single vineyard estate fruit, the Grenache is something we are very proud of and are extremely excited to see an interested within this variety.

Colour: Dark Magenta
Bouquet: Bright fruit with hints of sweet flowers, earth, spice and pink musk Palate: Generous of fruit, textural with hints of liquorice with long, soft tannins
Cellaring: to 2025
Winemaker: Phil Christiansen

Awards / Accolades
GOLD – 96 pts – 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards – Melbourne, Australia

2016 is to become known as one of the great McLaren Vale vintages which has resulted in wines of great flavour, structure and freshness. The Lost Buoy Grenache Rose, harvested from four rows of the estate, is one of those wines.

Cold fermented, minimally handled and delicately balanced to ensure reflection of varietal definition and regional character. Refreshing, crisp and as delicate in colour as the pink evening skies over McLaren Vale’s Gulf St Vincent .

Colour: Light Salmon
Bouquet: Strawberries and pears.
Palate: Refreshing, bright, red cherries and crisp finish
Cellaring: Will reward careful cellaring for up to 3 years

A bright, deep and vibrant colour with a fine and persistent perlage. The aroma is fresh, pleasant and fragrant, enriched by pungent notes of white flowers and soft fruits like blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. The taste is delicate on the palate and has the perfect balance between fruity and acidic components.

Ideal as a classy aperitif to celebrate the most important events. It pairs well with entrées, fish first courses as well as sea food, shellfish and fish in general.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10 °C

The name Chianti Classico, today identified by the famous logo of GALLO NERO (black rooster), is reserved to wines produced in the most antique origin area of Chianti which in 1700, Cosimo III the Grand Duke had already located.

Dark red color, leaning towards garnet with aging, it has a full body and structure, with traces of mature fruit of a velvety taste with soft tannins.

Best paired with red meat, venison, roasts and aged cheese.

Tasting Temperature: 18-20 °C

Pale straw-yellow in colour, enhanced by a crystal clear, crisp, lingering beading that brings out the exquisitely-subtle pear, citrus, white-fleshed fruit and white-petaled flowers overtones to the full. Marvelously fruity, pleasantly-dry and superbly fresh on the palate, with a perfectly-balanced texture combining gentle acidity and a lively, creamy fizziness.

Extremely versatile, an all course wine, perfect in any convivial situation. Superb as aperitif and unforgettable when paired with chocolate cakes and apple pies.

Suggest Serving Temperature: 6-8 C°

Alcohol: 13.5%,
Acidity: 4.2 g/l,
Residual sugar: 1.7 g/l

Fine sloe berries, blackcurrants, full elegant aromas and complex
Best served with fine dark meat dishes such as game or Lamb

Producer : Bürgerspital
Region : Franken

A dry Pinot Noir from Franken, Germany, this red boasts intense bouquet of ripe cherries and dark berries. The palate is more elegant with more subtle hints of the fruit characteristics, sharing stage with aromas of damp earth and wet pebbles. This Pinot Noir has a medium body with firm structure, fine tannins and harmonious acidity, leading to an impressive finish.

Winemaker’s notes: Delicate pineapple and good sweetness, concentrated dried fruits and balanced structure. Franken wine Gold Medal 2015.

Vinification: from one of our steepest slopes along the river Main, hand selected and left for a short tie on the mush before fermenting at cool temperatures and aged in stainless steel tanks

Serving suggestions: This Beerenauslese is ideal as an aperitif, with blue cheese, with spicy hard cheese or as a dessert wine, particularly with desserts with local fruit.

Winemaker’s notes: classic sweet Rieslings with plenty of elegant fruit tasting like mandarins. Frankenwein gold medal 2015.

Vinification: from a prime part of the Würzburger Stein, the Würzburger Stein-Harfe is solely owned by Bürgerspital, hand selected cool fermentation using natural yeasts aged in stainless steel tanks

Best served with rich meat dishes spicy dishes, especially with peppers, ginger or curry.

Winemaker’s notes: One of our finest classic dry Rieslings from our Randersacker Riesling range: Slender and delicate, with strong fragrances of lime and flint.
Chosen as one of the selected wines to be served to hospitality guests at the 2016 Singapore Night Race.

Vinification: From one of our steepest slopes along the river Main, hand selected and left for a short tie on the mush before fermenting at cool temperatures and aging “sur Lie” in stainless steel tanks

Best served with fine fish or poultry dishes.

Producer: Bürgerspital
Region: Franken

Exhibiting a perfumed citrus fruit character, this dry Riesling is racy and intense, providing an appetising and cleansing palate with obvious mineral in the background and a fresh finish. Best served grilled seafood and Asian or pacific cuisine.

Producer: Bürgerspital
Region: Franken

This wine is made from the Silvaner grape that is unique for its earthen flavours. The clay-limestone soils of the Franken region give the Silvaner more structure that transforms to a firm mineral backbone on the palate with subtle aromas of stone fruit and flowers. It is a light wine made of fully ripe grapes (Kabinett) and is dry (Trocken) due to its low residual sugar level.

Best served with fish and poultry dishes.

Dark intense ruby red in colour. On the nose it shows black fruit and berry notes, with hints of wild herbs and spice. The palate is sweet, luscious and rounded balanced by velvety tannins. A meditation wine while lingering at the end of a meal.

Lovely too with cheese, especially Gorgonzola; and goes very well with chocolaty desserts or traditionally served with the local “sbrisolona” biscuit, (a variation on “Shortbread”).

Varietal: 40% Corvina, 30% Rondinella , 30% Corvinone

Process: Ripasso is the traditional method where the pomace from the dried Amarone grapes are left to referment in a Valpolicella wine from the same vintage. The wine is aged in 50% tonneaux and 50% stainless steel for about 8 months

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of red fruit cherries with a hint of spice and flowers. Full bodied palate with soft tannins which make it velvety

Food Pairing: pasta dishes with meat sauce, grilled or roasted red meat, game and medium aged cheeses. Serve at 16°C

Source : www.carugate.it/en

Varietal : 45% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 40% Corvinone

Tasting Note: Ruby red in colour, with a bouquet of blackberry and cherries. The palate is supple, with light tannins and plenty of flavor.

Serving: Ideal with grilled or roast chicken and pork and good with tasty hard cheeses. Serve slightly cool at 14-16°C

Source : www.carugate.it/en

Tasting Notes: Light straw gold in colour. A fine bouquet of meadow flowers, with hints of camomile, elderflower and iris. An elegant wine with notes of sweet almonds on the finish.

Serving Suggestion: Delicious as an aperitif or with starters, white meats and all fish dishes.

Alcohol: 12%
Suggested initial serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

With its composition marked by a high percentage of Chardonnay, Laurent-Perrier Brut is the signature House style, offering freshness, lightness and elegance, consistently showcasing the essential qualities sought by Laurent-Perrier.

50% Chardonnay (a particularly high proportion), 35% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier. Over 55 crus, rated an average 94% are used to make it. Up to 20% of set-aside wine is also sometimes included to guarantee the quality and regularity of the Laurent-Perrier style.

A fresh, delicate colour. Laurent-Perrier Brut is discretion itself with a pale gold colour that highlights its delicate, persistent bead. A delicate nose, and balanced freshness. Floral notes, like the reminiscence of a perfume floating in air, come together in a delicious harmony. This naturally elegant ‘aesthete’ reveals itself little by little, combining notes of citrus and stone fruit with an pure creaminess.

Mellowness, finesse and freshness combine to achieve a remarkable balance, in a succession of constantly shifting taste sensations and a long, satisfying finish.

Brut Premier is the embodiment of Louis Roederer style, combining all the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the viscosity of a fully mature wine. Pale golden yellow in colour with a delicate persistent bead. Rich yet subtle bouquet of hawthorn, almonds and toast.

Serving Suggestion: Serve well chilled. Louis Roederer Brut Premier is a classic aperitif or celebratory Champagne. The fullness and structure make Brut Premier a superb accompaniment to many fine cuisine.

Intense ruby red with garnet highlights, its rich, complex nose opens up immediately. Initially dark cherry, plum and violets, clean, fine and elegant. It then opens up to wider, more complex notes of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate and leather with a menthol finish. In the mouth the elegance of a full, crisp body comes through immediately without warmer notes. Its cherry, plum and blueberry nuances are very long lasting.

It goes ideally well with game, roasts and grilled meat or medium mature cheeses.
Serve at 18°C but no more.

Varietal - 100 % Malbec rootstock
Age of vines - 8 - 10 years old
Harvest - By hand, using small plastic boxes (15 Kg) during the last week of April
Agronomist - Guillermo Cacciaguerra
Fermentation - Entire berries in small concrete vats
Yeasts - Indigenous
Alcoholic fermentation - 14 days at 26ºC (78,8º F)

Aging - 100% aged 10 months in new French/Bordeaux oak barrels
Potential Aging - Up to 10 years from now

In the nose it smells heavily of dark fruits such as cherries and black currants. The palate is full-bodied with rich coffee and wooded flavours. It’s succulent and well-balanced.

This wine was awarded 90 points from Robert Parker and won the Decanter World Wine Awards: 2014 Gold

Production Area: Montalcino township.
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Ground: Medium mixture with remarkable skeleton presence
Vinification: The grapes were cut and pressed, then the fermentation process takes place. The grape peels and the must fermentation lasts about 20 days. Racked off the wine is stored in containers in tempered rooms, in order to help the malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: 36 months, a part in Slovenian oak barrels and a part in French oak barriques.
Bottle ageing: Minimum 6 months before selling the wine on the market.

Brunello di Montalcino is surely one of the most well-known and treasured wines in the world. It is a red wine of extraordinary elegance and concentration obtained from a long ageing process. It has a full and ethereal fragrance with hints of wild berries, black cherry and vanilla.

Producer: Frescobaldi
Region: Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This Brunello exhibits layered aromas of wild blackberry, red currant and sour cherry, closely followed by floral notes of sweet violets and spicy characters of black pepper, clove and tobacco leaf. Cocoa, roasted espresso bean, vanilla and a slight mineral character add to the complexity of the nose. The palate exhibits a velvety mouth feel, bright, crisp flavors, and noticeable tannins, with all of the components in fine balance. Fruit-driven flavors dominate the long finish.

Critics Rating:
2006 (Robert Parker 92, James Suckling 95)
2009 (Robert Parker 92, James Suckling 94)
2010 (Robert Parker 94, James Suckling 97)

Lamaione 2010 is a black-red with deep red highlights. On the nose, sweet berry fruits such as cherry and ripe blueberry, followed by chocolate, coffee, mint and licorice . Hints of almond, both fresh and toasted, are complemented by subtle flavours of tobacco. The palate is decisive, with dense and intense tannins. In spite of the bold body, Lamaione closes with a fresh finish and hints of mint.

Producer: Frescobaldi
Region: Tuscany

A deep ruby and almost opaque in its concentration, the nose is ultra-complex, delivering inebriating draughts of wild blackberry, raspberry, redcurrant, dried plum and dates, delicately lifted by floral impressions of sweet rose and violets. Gradually emerging to deepen the rich bouquet even further are spicier nuances of vanilla, cocoa powder, tobacco leaf, and roasted espresso beans, which act as a delicious foil to pungent notes of balsam and herbs. A crisp, nervy acidity complements a suite of silky tannins, and both contribute to a palate that is notable for its warmth and roundness. A finely-balanced, leisurely progression culminates in a lengthy, subtly-aromatic finish.

Ripe al Convento 2007 is an intense ruby-red with barely perceptible highlights that are almost garnet in tonality. The nose is characterised by notes of blackberry that quickly leave in their place intense and pleasant sensations of ground hazelnuts, rhubarb, and Cuban cigar; then spicy notes emerge of black pepper, cardamom and walnut, followed by fresh notes of thyme, tea leaves and juniper. Hints of underbrush and iodine. Entry on the palate is imperious, characterised by a dense and elegant structure well supported by generous, full body. The finish is markedly long and balanced.

Robert Parker 94pts
Wine Enthusiast 93pts
James Suckling 94pts

Producer: Luce (Frescobaldi Estate)
Region: Tuscany

A modern-styled Sangiovese and Merlot blend, Lucente impresses with a dark yet shimmering purple-red. A lush and seductive bouquet offers impressions of fresh and preserved raspberry and blackberry, followed by espresso, mint and sage. Warm and round on the palate, it boasts supple tannins that are well-integrated into the pleasing and slightly spicy finish.

Vintage: 2000 (Wine- Enthusiast 91)
Vintage: 2006 (Wine Spectator 90)

Producer: Masi
Region: Veneto

Versatile and approachable, this Veronese red is intense ruby in colour. Its nose is very ripe and fruity with cherries and sweet spices. The palate is rich and intense yet not over-powering. The soft tannins and round acidity work in perfect harmony to create a pleasing balance, leading up to an impressive and long finish.

Producer: Masi
Region: Veneto

Majestic, complex and exuberant: this is Masi's gentle giant. It sports a very dark ruby red robe, with an intensely aromatic bouquet of baked fruits, plums and cherries. The palate matches the bouquet in intensity and richness and is slightly fruity-sweet, with hints of bitter coffee and cocoa. Very well balanced with a pleasing, lingering finish.

Producer: Masi
Region: Veneto

Pale lemon in colour, this wine is aromatically youthful but quite complex. The nose reveals a lemon citrus character with hints of apricot and nectarine, and the palate generate a senses of ripe sweetness in the apricot fruit notes.

The wine shows a deep garnet red. Rich and persistent bouquet with charming notes of plums, cherry, raspberry, violets. Balanced and elegant in the mouth with pleasant tannins. Long finish that reminds one of ripe red fruits.

Excellent with roasted red meat, game, braised veal. It matches perfectly with truffle-based dishes and mature cheese.

Bright golden in colour. Intensely perfumed with floral notes and hints of sultanas, dried figs, nuts and spices. Richly sweet and lingers in the mouth, with dessert wine pairing very well with cheese.

This wine is perfect on its own, or to finish off a meal. Pairs lovely with cakes and pastries, foie gras and blue veined cheeses.

Nipozzano Vecchie Viti 2011 boasts a ruby-red colour, luminous and brilliant. The nose opens with very ripe fruits: cherry, strawberry and raspberry are prominent. Sweet scents of cotton candy and wild rose and notes of walnut and walnut husks. Spicy notes follow such as cloves, star anise. The palate is persistent and fresh, very smooth with a mineral finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pairs well with classic dishes such as ribollita, a dense Tuscan soup, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, and cannelloni stuffed with meat and béchamel sauce. Excellent with roasted or grilled red meats.

This dessert wine comes in an elegantly packed 0.375ml bottle.

Tasting notes : The color is deep, intense burgundy red. The bouquet is strong with mineral notes enhanced by spicy fragrances of tobacco, liquorice and vanilla. This is a warm, velvety wine with a strong sweet note and a powerful texture. The alcohol level stands at 15.5%.

The wine is a pale straw yellow colour with green hues. It has an intense and complex bouquet of fresh sage, fig leaves and sweet pepper. This is followed by a delicate mineral and fruity hint of pineapple and sensations of citrus fruits.

Serving suggestion: Combines magnificently with Onion Soup, Mushroom Soup and Tomato sauce pasta. Also excellent with fresh herb cheeses, light fish courses or even grilled kebabs.

Tenuta Santome is owned and managed by the Spinazze family. For generations, the vineyard has excelled in making top-quality Prosecco from the indigenous Glera grape varietal in the Treviso DOC region. The vineyard runs on solar energy and their Prosecco is the world's only fully solar-powered wine with no carbon footprint !

Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow in colour. The nose is intense, sweet and fruity with predominance of apple and acacia flowers. On the palate, it is pleasant, light, fresh and smooth with harmonious acidity.

Serving : Great as an aperitif or with batter fried Asian starters or sushi.
 

This Spätburgunder or Pinot Noir was picked in early October, then selected and crushed before fermentation on the skin for ten days. After fermentation it was matured for ten month in traditional German oak cask of 2.400l - the so called Doppel-Stückfass.

The wine shows itself with a ruby red medium rich colour. It offers a fruity appearance. Notes of red berries as raspberry and blueberry are combined with notes of spices, vanilla and the typical Pinot Noir hint of bitter-almond.

On the palate its first impression is a soft and smooth start. The fruit of the red berries is mouth filling - again raspberry, now blackberry and a hint of spice. Mellow and still fresh. The bitter-almond note keeps it delicate. A decent acidity gives the wine a good structure and makes it a good match with food. An elegant Pinot Noir with a decent body and good length.

Enjoy it now and within the next 6-8 years.

The site of the “HOHENMORGEN” is situated at the western brim of the town of Deidesheim. The HOHENMORGEN is a south facing slope of only 2,76 ha and by this the smallest and most exclusive vineyard of Deidesheim. The soil is a pure eroded sandstone soil.

The “HOHENMORGEN is again a very rich almost creamy Riesling with power and a huge ageing potential. Aromas of ripe peach and apricot, even herbal notes combined with the mineralic spice give a lot of character to the wine. Enjoy the “HOHENMORGEN” now as young and powerful Riesling or within the next decade when the richness and the ”Terroir”- character increases.

A fragrance that is elegant and intense, reminding one of ripe peaches and apricots and the exotic fruit of pineapple and mango. In the finish emerge floral scents of white blossoms accompanied by a light mineral note. On the palate, it is elegant, warm, soft, rich and crisp, with an excellent structure and a balanced acidic presence, replays in the mouth the senses perceived by the nose, closes with a dry and enduring finish.

It is particularly suited to fish risotto, fish soup, seafood, and grilled cuttlefish. It goes also well with smoked ham and soft cheeses.

Ruby red with purplish tinges. Intense, young and fresh. Nose dominated by scents of raspberry, redcurrant and strawberry. A delicate floral component with hints of violet, finishing with a slight note of oriental spices and fresh vegetables. Well-balanced with harmonious acidity, medium-bodied with a sapid and dry, persistent finish.

One of the best combinations is with semi-hard pungent cheeses, but it is also very good with stewed meats, roast rabbit, liver alla veneziana, meat rolls, roasts and the typical Veneto dish: pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans). Try it with Frico (a cheese and potato dish from the Friuli region) in all of its variations.

Straw yellow in colour. A classic, refined, intense bouquet with strong hints of peppers, tomato leaves and boxwood accompanied by the fruity fragrance of grapefruit, peach and melon. Fresh with good acidity, salty, smooth with the same aromatic fragrance perceived by the nose. Delicate finish with Mediterranean tang.

Best combined with fairly aromatic dishes like vegetable soups and delicately herby cream soup, or fairly fresh or herbed cheeses, white Cimadolmo asparagus, as well as lagoon and lake fish. It is also good as an aperitif accompanied with tasty smoked hams.

Barolo Camilla opens to characteristic Nebbiolo aromas of wild berry, dried mint, liquorice tar and pressed rose. The wine is elegant and feminine overall with fine, silky tannins at the rear. A smooth finish with good length.

This wine pairs well with red meat, game, mature cheeses.

BOTTLE AGING: 4 months

COLOUR: Light straw, greenish
AROMA: Floral and Fruity
FLAVOUR: Dry, velvety, smooth and harmonious
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal for appetizers, entrees, pasta dishes and fish.

Producer: Lörch
Cherry Brandy
1000ml

A full and rich cherry brandy from the Black Forest, Germany, the cherry-fruit character in this Kirschwasser is second to none. With its smooth mouthfeel, it makes a classic German drink.

Black forest cake, chocolate or ice-cream. Traditionally served as a digestif.

Brand: Lörch
Wild Raspberry Brandy
1000ml

Brand: Lörch
Yellow Plum Brandy
1000ml

Mirabellenbrand is a German fruit brandy made from yellow plums. Intense and fruity. Nose rises gently from the glass bringing ripe plum aromas. Sweet and spicy in the mouth. Great balance and fine texture.

Enjoy on its own or as a digestif after a good meal.

Vineyard: Sottocastello in the village of Novello
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: Crushing of the grapes, followed by on-the-skins fermentation in stainless steel
Maturing: 24 months in medium-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: At least 6 months, stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14.5%

Full-on garnet red. Nose of jam, dried fruit and cherries in alcohol, with spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and tar. Palate is intriguing and warm, with plenty of body and structure, and a long aromatic finish.

Vineyard: Vigna Giaia
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: crushing of the grapes, followed by on-the-skins fermentation in stainless steel
Maturing: at least 30 months in medium and large-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: at least 6 months, stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14%

A deep garnet red with orange nuances. Nose is complex, with evolved fruit, dried violets and raspberry, plus spices including cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco. An intense, long and warm taste, with great structure and an impressive finish.

Vineyard: Sottocastello in the village of Novello
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: crushing of the grapes, followed by on-the-skins fermentation in stainless steel
Maturing: at least 30 months in medium-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: at least 6 months, stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14%

A deep red garnet. Nose of fruity and spicy sensations, with a hint of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and tar. A warm, full, dry and complex palate, ending with a long and persistent finish.

Vineyards: various, on the hills of Treiso and the San Rocco Seno d’Elvio district of Alba
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Maturing: 12 months in medium and large-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: at least 6 months stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14%

A deep garnet red with orange nuances. Nose of red jam, dried violets, with spicy overtones. Palate is warm and dry, with a long aromatic finish.

Vines: Made using Tempranillo and other varieties of grapes, all of them grown in our estate around the Benedictine Monastery, planted in 1985.

Ageing: Aged for 18 months in new French-oak casks and then for a further 6 months in 10,000-litre French-oak “foudres”.

Tasting notes: Intense black-cherry colour. On the nose, dominant aromas of jammy fruit and balsamic oak with reminders of herbal infusions and tea, coconut, milky hints, cocoa and spices. On the palate it reveals good backbone and balance, elegance and lots of flavour.

A wine produced from a vineyard of 10 hectares at 100 m asl, where the soil is characterized by calcareous sandstone, marl and calcareous flysch mixed to clay and calcareous clay, while the climate is of a temperate Mediterranean type. There are 4500 to 6000 vines per hectare with a yield of about 7 tons of grapes per hectare. Vines are trained to Cordone speronato and Guyot. Harvesting is done manually.

Intense and well outlined nose, very refined: evolving with black berries, together with clear balsamic and Mediterranean traces. Then progressively develop typical mineral notes. Perfectly integrated oak with spicy sweet notes and an elegant boisé in the finish. Enters the mouth austere and fresh, evolving in a good balance between the mineral traces and the fine tannic notes. Good length, with wide mineral notes.

Wine Spectator 94pts

2006 - Luce Brunello appears ruby red with garnet highlights. Fragrances of wild berry fruit, such as blueberry and red currant, predominate on the nose; crisp notes of citrus follow, succeeded in turn by spicier impressions of forest underbrush, tobacco leaf, pencil lead, and black pepper, all lifted by intriguing nuances of star anise and China Calassaja bark. It develops full-bodied and warm in the mouth, with a forceful suite of tannins. This is a wine of incredible concentration and near-endless progression and finish.

Rated - WINE ADVOCATE 90, WINE ENTHUSIAST 93, JAMES SUCKLING 100


2007 - The appearance is a very intense ruby red. Rich aromas of blueberry, currant, blackberry, and sour cherry mingle nicely with a hint of violet and spicier notes of cardamom, star anise, tobacco, and liquorice. Impressions of coffee, cocoa, and minerals complete the bouquet. The entry on the palate is lavish with elegantly integrated tannins. The wine is full bodied, well structured, and reveals decisive characteristics of the Montalcino region. The finish is lengthy and pleasingly intense.

Rated - JAMES SUCKLING 97, WINE ENTHUSIAST 97, WINE ADVOCATE 92


2008 - A deeply concentrated ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Intense and elegant bouquet with mellow scents of berry fruits like blueberry, black currant and blackberry joined by floral notes of violet and citrus. A lovely spiciness follows with fresh tobacco, cocoa, leather and star anise taking center stage. The palate reveals a notably substantial body accompanied by a long and harmonious aromatic persistence and a fine and elegant tannin texture.

Rated - WINE ADVOCATE 91, WINE ENTHUSIAST 92, JAMES SUCKLING 95

Intense and charming with lots of cherries, plum and blackberries on the nose and complex, good structure and prolonged finish.

Producer: Frescobaldi
Region: Tuscany

The Nipozzano Chianti Rufina DOCG is a classic Chianti. Appearing a deep, purple-edged ruby red, the bouquet holds solid fruit notes of wild blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and dark cherry, gradually yielding to more pungent impressions of sage, rosemary, vanilla, and cinnamon. That spiciness segues onto the palate, and then into a finish that ends with a flourish of balsam, black pepper, and cocoa powder. The mid-palate shows alcoholic warmth and roundness, while the tannins and acidity are noticeable, adding to the wine’s overall harmony.

Rated Robert Parker 90pts

Bordeaux Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot

Mr Emile and Philippe Casteja decided to create the second wine of Château de Lynch Moussas as from the 2001 vintage.

This manual-harvested wine received constant care and was brought up through a long vinification. It is a good introduction to the first wine Lynch Moussas. Les Huat de Lynch Mousses, whose name comes from the vineyard overhanging the estate has arisen from younger plots that could not join the ones of the main Château Lynch Moussas.

Brought up in one-wine new barrels, it reveals through tasting, its beautiful deep ruby colour and fruity nose. The start is fresh and full-bodied, with a significant length in the mouth. Can be drunk as young, but also be kept long by “connoisseurs”.

Producer: Chapelle de la Trinité
Appellation: Saint-Émilion AOP

A wine with an inviting scent of dark berries, cherries and candied orange, it has a delicate yet juicy palate with a good mineral structure and a lively, good finish.

The vines producing BEAU RIVAGE are growing on the slopes situated between the Garonne and the Dordogne Rivers. This part of the country is entitled to the Appellation Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc and Bordeaux Rose. In this region, close to the city of Bordeaux, Borie-Manoux, a long-established and traditional wine merchant, have selected the best quality and named it BEAU RIVAGE, due to the exceptional exposure of the vineyards alongside both Rivers.

Tasting: Beautiful pale yellow, good maturity and delicate aromas offering a lot of freshness.

Serving suggestion: Recommended on sea-foods, fish, white meats, some cheese and as an aperitif.

Brand: Tommasi
Region: Valpolicella

Youthful and exuberant, this Ripasso (which is made from re-fermented grape skins of its Amarone production), entices you with aromas of black fruit, dark cherries, plums, sweet spice and oak. The richness of the nose makes it seem as if this would be an alcoholic fruit bomb, but the palate is restrained, dry, with a touch of elegance and maturity. It is medium-bodied with acidity and tannins in perfect harmony, leading to an intense, slightly bitter finish.

Intense ruby red colour. Fruity hints of cherry, strawberry and liquorice. Full and rich, with a good body and lively and pleasant tannins.

Serve at 16-18° C. Recommended with roasted and grilled meats, seasoned cheeses and spicy soups.

Vineyards in the townships of Monforte, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga. The soils from the Tortonian-Messinian period - the so-called “Sant’Agata fossil marls” - are particularly rich in calcareous clays and elements such as magnesium and manganese.

A bright garnet red in color with ample and complex aromas of violets and berry fruit, full and velvety in flavor and very balanced. A good structured body combined with a complex finish.

Its structure and body make it an ideal match for meat and game dishes and for cheese.

Weingut Robert Weil Founded in 1875, Weingut Robert Weil is one of the finest producers in the Rheingau region. Wilhelm Weil, the great-grandson of the estate’s founder, carries on the uncompromising, quality-oriented vineyard and cellar practices that have been the hallmark of this elite estate for four generations.

Praise from the Press [94] Wine Enthusiast — Top 100 Wines of 2015 (#52)
“Sprightly sweet Riesling fills the glass with an opulent floral perfume of rose petals and orange blossoms. It’s profoundly aromatic, yet remarkably elegant, balanced by layers of crisp honeydew and peach flavors. A zesty strike of acidity freshens the finish.” (2013 vintage)

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES:

Blend: 70% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

"The 2014 vintage was the most challenging in our memory, but has nevertheless enabled us to produce high quality wines that give immense pleasure. The late ripening of the grapes have made it possible to express the crispness and freshness of the fruit to best effect. What is striking is the high quality of the tannins on the palate: silky, refined and without any sharp edges, albeit with a lower density than in hotter vintages. Le Volte dell’Ornellaia is a balanced, harmonious and very drinkable wine thanks in particular to the beautiful Merlots of 2014.”
- Axel Heinz

The 2012 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color with purple highlights. The wine is ripe on the nose with notes of dark fruit and with much underlying freshness on the aromatic finish; plum fruit dominates the aromatic gamut along with cherries, and the aromas evolve with vigor and balance towards sensations of mint and liquorice.

On the palate, though still young, the wine is ready and inviting, rich and harmonious; excellent the balance of the flavours thanks to the tonic acidity and the solidity and suppleness of the tannins. The finish and after-taste are rich and savoury and are characterized by a sweet persistence and length.

Critics Rating: Robert Parker 93pts / James Suckling 96 pts / Wine Enthusiast 95 pts

Intense ruby red colour with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full-bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak features.

Best Paired with meats like Lamb, Veal, Pork and Game (deer, venison)

Serve at: 16-18°C

The vineyards for Burg Ravensburg wines are situated in the gypsum-copper rich soils around the historic Burg Ravensburg Castle. These are some of the oldest vine-growing sites in Germany and are unique for their geological formation as well as for their topographical location. As a result, the wines produced demonstrate great minerality and balance.

The grapes for these wines are from the premium vineyards of Sulzfeld and its neighboring villages. This is a great value for money Riesling. It is delicate and fruit-driven and ideal for everyday drinking.

Pairs well with fish, salad and poultry or good on its own !

It is made from Sangiovese and Colorino grapes that ripen slowly due to the quite high location of the vineyards; 30% of the maturation occurs in barrels for 8 months and the remaining in steel. To the eye, the wine has a ruby red color and the smell is typical of an elegant wine, fine and fresh with notes and aromas of red fruit, typical of the excellent preservation of the fruit. The palate is well balanced with acidity and tannins, which is evidence of its freshness.

Gamberro Rosso: 2/3 Glasses

Silver Peak, “The Pick of the Vineyard”. This classically structured Pinot Noir is from the Russian River and Carneros vineyards and was aged in French and American oak for twelve months.

Brilliant ruby color, hints of dark fruit, leather and herbs on the nose. The palate presence of strawberry, cherry and blackberry with warm spice notes of tobacco, clove and cinnamon also make their way into this Pinot Noir palate profile

Nose of green and black pepper with ripe black cherry aromas bordering on stewed or cooked. Lots of sweet vanilla and cinnamon spice on the palate and medium to full bodies with slight acidity. Tannins are soft and fine grained with lengthy fruit finish.