#96 Wine of the Year, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2017!

"A well-focused, rich red in a balanced, medium-bodied frame, this offers a subtle underpinning of tarry mineral notes layered over light, sculpted tannins and flavors of mulberry and dried fig, with hints of herbes de Provence and mocha. Drink now through 2025."

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"Nero d’Avola is the grape variety that best represents Sicily’s winemaking identity. This wine, obtained from grapes scrupulously chosen from the estate finest selection, expresses an absolute purity, a extraordinary elegance and a great aging potential.

Feudi del Pisciotto consists of 82 acres of vineyards planted in 2002 that sit at 820 feet above sea level just under four miles as the crow flies from the sea. The property, therefore, benefits from two climatic moderators: the elevation, which allows the vineyards to enjoy the sea breeze, and the sea itself, a great mitigator of temperature.

Located inside the triangle created by Piazza Almerina (known for its extraordinary and intact Roman villa), Caltagirone (famous for its ceramics) and Vittoria (famous for Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the only Sicilian DOCG), the vineyards of Feudi del Pisciotto dedicate half their vines to the red wine king of the island, Nero d’Avola, and half to international varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon and Gewürztraminer. Inside the winery, Feudi del Pisciotto prides itself on combining history with high technology in the cellar in order to reach the highest levels of the Sicilian wine production.

Part of the Pisciotto reserve, famous for its beauty, the abundance of cork oaks and the presence of many other species of vegetation, Feudi del Pisciotto also enjoys relicts of its long history, including an extraordinary millstone that was once used by the ancient Romans to make wine.

Inspired to preserve the rich history that surrounds them, Feudi del Pisciotto collaborated with some of Italy’s finest fashion designers, including Versace, Valentino, Missoni, Carolina Marengo, Alberta Ferretti, Gianfranco Ferré and Giambattista Valli, to create the packaging for Pisciotto’s designer wine line. A portion of the proceeds from these modern wines is donated to the restoration of fine Sicilian art

Tuscany showed to be a fantastic ground for Merlot vines, with renowned wines all over the world like Masseto. This Merlot in purity of Castellare, thanks to the strategic position of the vines, has a unique character you may find only in the best International Merlot wines. And, once again, mainly for its elegance. Since the first vintage has been defined a monument to excellent wines.

Thanks to the cool climate the 2013 White Label grapes ripened slowly and steadily, showing an intense ruby red color since harvest time.
The bouquet is complex, with intense red fruit notes and hints of cherry and citrus. On the palate is fresh and elegant, while tannins are velvety, ripen and well integrated. Final is long, balanced, with a refreshing afterstate.
Very pleasant and drinkable despite the long ageing potential.

Ruby red in colour with a nose of fruit and rose petals and a full-flavoured palate with abundant spice notes and lengthy finish.

It is a brilliant light straw-coloured wine with good alcoholic consistency and an intense delicate bouquet with floreal hint. Suitable with white meats and fish cooked in various ways.

VINIFICATION : the purpose is to extract phenolic compounds to transform the sugar into alcohol and to transform the malic acid into lactic acid. The quality of the wine will mainly depend on the grapes and the performance of extraction.

To do this we possess stainless steel tanks and concrete tanks. (Before, the world of wine criticized the different types of tanks we used . There was even a time when some people have eliminated the concrete tanks in their cellar. Today the same people are rebuilding their cellar with magnificent concrete tanks). The only real difference is the thermal inertia of some of them and the ease of use of the others. In fact, what is really important it’s the sanitary conditions of the tank and cellar. We also use a system of thermoregulation of the tanks which allows us to cool, to warm or to maintain the temperatures. The winemaking process, from the entrance of the harvest until the end of fermentation spread over 6 to 12 weeks depending on the vintage.

AGEING: : Haut-Veyrac wine is ageing in oak barrels between 12 and 14 months. We renew 30% of the barrels every year. The quality of the barrels is essential for the ageing part. We buy them faithfully to the same barrel makers. It’s very important because it’s the guarantee of a valuable know-how and also to have oaks which gives our wine its signature.

BOTTLING: After the ageing part, we put the wine back in the tank to make the fining. This action allows the particles to go down the tank to clarify the wine. This is the deposit that was in some bottles. There are different methods of fining which are tested every year before using them in tanks. Then we proceed to the bottling; the last delicate operation which achieve 30 months of work. At this time each material in contact with the wine, whether it’s the bottles, the corks,or the bottling machine must be checked and clean.

This wine comes from the hills of the Valpantena, the only “cru” subzone in the Valpolicella area. Bertani’s traditional devotion to producing Amarone is also found in this wine, a modern and balanced Amarone, but still authentic and rich in body. New fermentation technology and drying methods give balance and elegance to the wine’s exuberant fruity notes, blackberry flavour, hints of mint, sweet cherry and spicy notes that are typical of this valley.

Gavi di Gavi made from Cortese grapes from the town of Gavi on the mountains of Piedmont. Well-balanced wine, with peaches, apples, spices and minerality on the palate. Goes well with fried foods and mushrooms.

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.

Aromas of butterscotch and pecan crumble over white flesh nectarines and the freshness of a pineapple Fruju down by the Wairau River in the summertime. Add in the smokey overtones and a creaminess that layers over the lingering pineapple backed up by the heirloom grapefruit fresh from the backyard. These characters all combine their unique acid profiles that blend to give this Marlborough Chardonnay its unique fruit forward freshness, yet still, speak to its classical French inspiration.
Definitely one we would share with anything from grilled crispy skin salmon, wood roasted rotisserie chicken or even a slow cooked BBQ rolled pork roast.

his elegant salmon pink rose immediately presents luscious strawberries and cream on the nose. Those bright berries, meet with stonefruit on the palate with a medium dry finish. Best served chilled, this is a perfect ‘snacking wine’ – ie: quaff on the terrace with a platter of delicious savoury treats from your local deli.

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

“Collezione” is a precious assortment of wines where each variety expresses the joy of drinking good wine through its persuasive taste, elegant presence and soft fruity character.

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.

Recommended with red meat, venison, roasts and aged cheese

Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C

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

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.

Northern Rhône Valley on the left bank of the Rhône.

Total de-stemming - no yeast - natural prefermentation maceration of variable temperature and duration depending on the
vintage - 1 to 2 rack and returns in the fermentation phase then daily pumping and pigeage during the long maceration of 30 to 35 days - temperature control and fermentation at below 25 °C and vatting at a maximum of 35 °C. reincorporation of the first pressing only.

Appearance : Dark red color, almost black with
bluish highlights.
Nose : An explosive and floral nose typical of the
AOP on liquorice and violet, with subtle notes of
smoke and vanilla on ageing.
Palate : Notes of fresh red fruits and graphites
on the palate make for a very concentrated wine
where the tannic pattern blends with the
roundness and the fruit.

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 : Strong ruby colour with pretty
blueish highlights
Nose : The expressive nose is dominated by
spices and wild herbs, notes of burnt matches
and smoky wood with a fruity base
Palate : The mouthfeel is rich and round with
aromas of ripe fig and prune blending with
violet, liquorice and peppery notes.

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..

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.

Sant’Agata winery is located in Scurzolengo, one of the seven communities in the Asti province of Piedmont where the Ruché Castagnole DOCG wine is produced.

A family-owned wine estate, established in 1916, was founded when Stefano Cavallero built his farmhouse and wine-cellar in the traditional style. The winery has since been managed by Franco Cavallero and his brother, Claudio (oenologist since 1990).

Cantine Sant’Agata’s vineyards insist upon an ecologically sensitive approach to pest control, which will ensure low yield per hectare and non toxic ambient impact. The wines are produced in very limited areas which stand out as some of the most important in the Piedmont region today. The winery’s product range includes the famous and popular Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Grignolino, along with others which are more unique and sophisticated such as Ruché. Sant’Agata also produces excellent Barbera d’Asti, Grignolino d’Asti, and two types of Monferrato Rosso.

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.

Produced on sandy soils, which cover a small part of the appellation, Grenache expresses great softness and is very aromatic without being heavy. This wine is full bodied but with finesse at the same time.

Big punchy gooseberry and passionfruit aromatics immediately take you to Marlborough. The wine floods onto the palate savouring the rich fruity flavours while filling the mid-palate with seamless ease, finishing dry and exquisite. This wine has excellent balance and excellent drinkability

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.

Flagey-Echezeaux, located along the “Route des Grands Crus”, is an appellation that exclusively produces Grand Cru wines, including our "Champs traversins". The appellation’s name is derived from the term "Chezeaux", which refers to the grouping together of the surrounding hamlets. Our plot is located at an altitude of 300 metres, the vines faces east for optimal exposure to the sun and are planted in very light soil on a steep slope .
An elegant, racy nose with aromas of plum, peppery spices, tea and cocoa. The palate is fleshy and well balanced with pleasing tannins. Nice long finish.

An intense red colour with purplish glints.
On the nose there is a real explosion of red fruit, reminiscent of cherries in alcohol, redcurrants, blackberries, myrtle-leaved orange and myrtle.
In the mouth this wine is immediately soft and sweet, then moves on to a long, light and elegant 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

Velvety and full on the palate with a finish of plum and coffee. Overall an elegant wine, soft and concentrated.

Subtle dark-skinned berry, brown spice, leather and truffle scents gently lift out of the glass. The palate is polished and full-bodied palate, with licorice, clove and white pepper notes underscoring a juicy black cherry core. Firm, refined tannins provide structure. Drink 2019–2027.

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.

This charming wine features predominant fruity aromas of blackcurrant and wild red berries. Velvety and silky, this wine boasts soft, balanced structure on the palate, which ends with a delicate finish reminiscent of red fruit.

Enjoy this wine with roasted or grilled meats, poultry, vegetables and mild cheeses.

Serve at 15°C - 16°C. (59°F - 60°F) This wine is best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years of purchasing in order to appreciate all of its fruitiness.

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.

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 at 17°C (62°F) Laying : Drink now or lay in cellar for 3 to 5 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.

Barolo DOCG wine Bel Colle is created by different Nebbiolo land. After aging in oak barrels for three years it is presented to the consumer with the following organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: Garnet red with orange reflections.
Bouquet: Full, ethereal, persistent, and the fragrance of flowers and fruits is mixed with scents of spices and essences. Flavor: Dry, huge, strong but velvety and harmonious. This wine prefers second courses based on red meat, game and aged cheeses.

It should be drunk at room temperature 18-20 ° C, taking care to decant.

Complete, powerful, classic Pauillac. Predominant nice blackcurrant fruit, hints of new leather, toast, chocolate, forest floor. Full-bodied, dense, and built for the long haul, it is rich, generous and stylish for the vintage and should age extremely well. Great value.

Rated: Robert Parker 91pts

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.

“What appeared to be a disadvantage for the 2013 vintage – late budding and flowering – proved to be a major advantage thanks to a warm summer and month of September offering textbook conditions for harvesting, with cool temperatures but a prevalence of sunny weather.

This resulted in slow but complete ripening with great balance and a delightful aromatic quality, which we like to define as “Elegance”.

Ornellaia 2013, with its dense, vibrant colour, has a nose of splendid aromatic complexity built around a limpid and brilliant fruitiness, underscored by refined spicy and balsamic notes. The mouth develops vibrant and complex fruity nuances framed by a dense, slender structure with tannins that attain a rare harmony between firmness and fleshiness, concluding with a long balanced and fresh finish.”

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.

Château de Beaucastel has long been considered one of the great wines of France. It is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ageing potential.

A dark and deep ruby with purple undertones. Nose, which is very rich in ripe black fruit, cherry, fig and slightly smoky. Well-rounded and powerful, with a great balance between tannins and body, with notes of red fruit. Wonderful finish with Good ageing potential.

Serve at 15°C and if possible decant before serving. Particularly suited with game or duck meat and also flavoursome cheeses.

A ruthless sorting in the vineyard made the 2008 vintage a small production, about 50% less than an average year. This vintage has a "Northern" style with aromas of violets and spice. The result is a rich wine, soft with a remarkable elegance. An exceptional wine!

Rated Robert Parker 92pts / Wine Spectator 93pts

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.

A dark red robe with raspberry, redcurrant and violet aromas. A few years' keeping will modify these primary aromas towards more animal and spicy notes, whilst maintaining great freshness. The mouth is a skilful blend of power, elegance and voluptuousness.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a perfect match for deer in wine sauce, oven-cooked beef stew or a lamb tagine with crystallised fruit. Its delicate and suave texture are great counterpoints for strong mature cheeses such as Munster or Epoisses.

Ten, twenty, thirty years.... according to your preferences and your possibilities. Let this wine slowly flourish to reveal the full soul of this great terroir.

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 Corton Grand Cru has a beautiful red robe with cherry red reflections. The nose is a subtle mix of smokey notes and spicy aromas with a light touch of liquorice. Fine and elegant, this robust wine has a supple structure with harmonious tannins which give way to a long finish intensively flavored by fruity notes.

Will beautifully accompany the finest meals with red meats and game, dishes cooked in red wine and fine cheeses. Highly recommended with a beef filet or with a haunch of venison with chestnuts.

Serve at 15°C and 16°C
Laying: 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 1er Cru “Clos des Maréchaudes” has a beautiful garnet red colour. The nose has fruity aromas of blackberry, strawberry and notes of mild spices, tea and cocoa. With a very supple tannic structure, this well-balanced wine has lovely pleasant velvety tannins. 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

Serve at between 15°C and 17°C (59°F - 62°F)
Laying : Great ageing potential (10 to 15 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

Endowed with beautiful, deep garnet red colour, this Pommard Clos des Ursulines reveals a fruity nose with aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and fig. Over the years these aromas will evolve toward notes of coffee and leather. Full and round on the palate with ripe tannins and rich, but not heavy, substance. This wine is powerful and well-structured yet remains subtle, elegant, silky and almost "feminine" due to the vineyard's proximity to Volnay. The finish is silky and velvety.

Food/Wine pairing : Serve with exquisitely prepared red meats, feathered game and wine sauces. This Pommard Clos des Ursulines is the perfect match for veal chops with shallots, lamb curry, stewed venison or roasted wild boar with port. It is also well-suited to most full-flavoured cheeses such as Époisses, Livarot or Pont l'Evêque.

Serve between 15° and 17°C.
This wine will reach its peak after several years in the cellar. It may be laid down for 7 to 10 years or more.

Awarded: Grand Champion and 'Best of the best' in its category (UOB Tower Club Awards 2016)

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.

This Savigny les Beaune has a deep ruby red robe. Fruity aromas of red and black woodland berries, enhanced by aromas of mild spices. With an initial pleasant ampleness , this harmonious wine leads on to a subtle and fruity finish.

An ideal wine for quite elaborate red meat dishes, game and classic cheeses. Perfect with venison with olives, partridge with morel mushrooms, boeuf bourgignon (the classic Burgundy beef stew dish) or veal cutlets with shallots. Also highly recommended with cheeses such as Brie, Chaource or Reblochon.

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.

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

Beautiful ruby red robe with cherry red reflections, our Côte de Nuits Village has a pleasant nose of fruity Pinot with a light smoky background. The mouth is well-structured with supple and well-blended tannins which nicely combine with the redcurrant and raspberry aromas followed by a hint of liquorice.

This Côte de Nuits Villages can accompany meat cooked in sauce - especially red wine sauces - as well as game and mild to medium cheeses. Also recommended with marinated meat dishes and "oeufs meurette", the typical Burgundy speciality.

Serve at 17°C
Drink now or lay 3 to 5 years.

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.

Our Morey Saint Denis has an attractive ruby red robe with cherry red reflections. The nose exhales wild cherry aromas with more smoky undertones and a light woody hint. The mouth is well-balanced with beautiful minerality and notes of red fruit and liquorice. The finale is ample and deliciously fruity.

Savour this Morey-Saint-Denis with beef, lamb, poultry or rabbit. Ideal with roast lamb, veal cutlets, duck filet with green pepper or roast beef cooked with prunes.

Serve between 16°C and 17°C
Drink now or lay for 3 to 5 years or more.

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

Intense and deep, our Moulin-à-Vent Rochegrès robe shines with ruby red nuances and purple reflections. Floral and full-flavoured, this beautiful wine exhales notes of rose and black wild berries with an expressive mineral backdrop. The mouth is generous, with an aromatic structure that is both complex and harmonious. The finish is intense and subtly flavoured.

Serving suggestions
Taste our Moulin-à-Vent with roasted meats, game and dishes in sauce. Its large aromatic range and intense fruitiness allow this wine to accompany Morteau sausages, partridge with hazelnuts or boar cooked in wine. With cheese, we strongly suggest goat's cheese (crottin) or a Chaume du Jurançon.

Serve at 13°C - 14°C (55°F - 57°F)
Laying : Drink now while young or lay between 3 to 5 years or more.

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

Pale gold in his youth and adorned with green reflections, Corton- Charlemagne is the age of the amber and yellow shades . On an infinite delicacy, its bouquet expresses buttery tones , baked apple , citrus , pineapple , lime, fern , juniper, cinnamon and flint. The honeyed notes are frequent. On the palate, Chardonnay surprises by its concentration , distinction and balance. The finish is intense and complex .

Taste this Grand Cru with shellfish such as lobster or crab , fish, white meat, poultry cream and blue cheese. The Corton Charlemagne goes particularly well with foie gras, whose bitterness will be framed by the mineral and power of the wine.

Serve at 12°C to 14°C
This wine expresses its potential after several years , keep it between 7 and 10 years or more.

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 in central Burgundy, in the southern Côte de Beaune, the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, along with Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, make up the prestigious "Côte des Blancs" which produces truly great white wines. However, Pinot Noir is very present in this village, often in areas that are more sandy than marly.

Golden in colour with green highlights. Lovely floral bouquet on the nose with aromas of hot croissant or brioche and candied lemon. Over time the nose will develop nuances of spice and roasted hazelnut. Bold yet elegant on the palate, this Chassagne-Montrachet is fleshy and well-balanced. Long on the finish with gingerbread and floral notes.

Ideal with fine fish and seafood, it is also a good match for white meats, poultry in sauce and full-flavoured cheeses. Try this Chassagne-Montrachet with a salmon steak in cream sauce, grilled red mullet with fennel or parsleyed ham. Finish the meal with a strong Epoisses or aged goat's cheese.

Serve at 12°C
This wine is ready to drink though it may be laid down for 3 to 5 years.

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 appellation from southern Burgundy is located in the Mâconnais region around the villages of Fuissé, Solutré, Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. The vines are planted on hillsides - sometimes very steep. The varying exposures result in a harvest period that lasts more than two weeks.

This wine features beautiful pale yellow colour with golden highlights. A lively, aromatic nose with predominant notes of
white fruit and spices is underpinned by a subtle touch of oak and vanilla. Mineral on the palate with a good balance between acidity and roundness. Lovely length.

This wine is a good match for all kinds of fish, especially freshwater fish, seafood, and white meats in sauce. Try it with a
fillet of trout with almonds, salmon cooked en papillote or blanquette of veal. Finish the meal with an assortment of goat's cheeses.

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

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

45% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 40% Corvinone

Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries and cherries are enhanced with a hint of spicy oak. The palate is rich, full bodied and complex;beautifully balanced and lingering.

Alcohol: 15%
Suggested initial serving temperature: 17°C

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

Fiano is a variety originating in Italy’s Campania and now finding a natural home on the ancient geology and in the sea breezes of South Australia’s McLaren Vale.

A warm and dry 2016 season was finished by cool late rains allowing the fruit to reach ideal flavour, sweetness and acid balance at harvest. Minimal wine making intervention, including inoculation with indigenous yeast, no added acid or use of oak, has ensured that this equilibrium has been captured in a flavoursome wine.

Lost Buoy Sand & Pebbles Fiano is fresh and nutty with ginger and lemon aromas leading to creamy texture, fresh berry citrus characters and crisp tannins finish.

“Collezione” is a precious assortment of wines where each variety espresses the joy of drinking good wine through its persuasive taste, elegant presence and soft fruity character

Vivacious ruby red color. The flavor is dry, balanced and sapid, refining into velvety softness. The bouquet is intensely vinous, with occasional hints of violets.

Chianti is a versatile wine, suitable for every occasion. Chianti Wines go well with first courses with meat sauces, boiled meat and stews. Ideal if matched with Tuscan salami like “finocchiona” and “lardo di colonnata”and with cheeses like Tuscan “pecorino”

Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C

A ruby red colour with violet reflections, a characteristic aroma of violet with hints of ground cover and spices stands out to the nose. It is smooth, structured and delicately tannic to the taste.

It best expresses itself matched with meat-based first courses or moderately seasoned cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 18°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.

A bouquet of orange blossoms and Mediterranean herbs with fine elegant apples and concentrated dried fruit aromas

Serving suggestions: This selection is best served as an aperitif or with goose liver pâté, fine cheeses or fruit desserts.

The stein-harfe is a climatically favourable single location in the heart of the unique wine region of Stein and Bürgerspital. Due to the shape of the vineyard walls and stone chutes it is visually similar to a harp, hence the name.

Characteristically fresh and lively. Produces the most wonderfully fresh, light white wines and wonderful, razor-sharp purity of fruit.

Best paired with Asian cuisine, spicier preparations with ginger, chili, curry, lemon grass and fruits.

Critic Rating: Robert Parker 94pts

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

Made from the native Müller-Thurgau grapes, this pale-yellow white wine has a zingy yet soft personality. Its nose is aromatic with citrus and hints of tropical fruits. The palate shows off slight stony characteristics and is very approachable with an appetising and refreshing finish.

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

Process : The grapes are allowed to dry gently in well-ventilated rooms for around 4-5 months, concentrating their flavors, sweetness and colour. In winter, the grapes are crushed, fermentation starts with natural yeast and then the must is filled into 500 litre oak casks to finish fermenting. The wine matures in wood for 25-30 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes : Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries and cherries are enhanced with a hint of spicy oak. The palate is rich, full bodied and complex; beautifully balanced and lingering

Serving : Traditionally served to accompany game, char-grilled meats and mature cheese. This is a great wine for special occasions and sharing with friends at the end of a meal.

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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

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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

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Prior to 1968, making non-vintage rosé champagne was virtually unthinkable. It was in the midst of a cultural revolution that the visionary Bernard de Nonancourt gave it its credentials. This daring wine combines real structure with freshness and a soft, vinous character. In its elegant bottle inspired by the times of French King Henri IV, Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier soon made a name for itself worldwide.

A fine bead and an elegant colour. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier’s colour evolves gently from a pretty raspberry tint to a hint of salmon. In this colour range, the brightest is a pink with subtle shades of melon and raspberry. It owes it quaint name Cuisse de nymphe émue (hot pink, in English), to a rose bush. The bead is so fine that it seems to dance in the glass and then on the palate.

Subtle, forthright, and very fresh on the nose. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier suggests a basketful of small berry fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, redcurrants, and morello and black cherries. The overwhelming sensation is one of freshness.

Fruit dominates the palate. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier is a lively, well-rounded wine which combines structure and freshness. The forthright, slightly sharp attack is like breathing the heady aromas of a freshly-picked basket of berry fruits – a symphony of aromas with a gently-rounded, tender finish.

Taittinger Brut Réserve is blend of Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (60%) wines from over 35 different vineyards and vintages matured to perfection. This high proportion of Chardonnay, unique among fine non-vintage champagnes, and a minimum ageing of three years in the cellars, where it reaches the peak of aromatic maturity, make Taittinger Brut Réservea delicately balanced champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality
the world over.

Taittinger considers it an honour to produce a Brut champagne every year without exception.

Brilliant golden yellow in colour. Bubbles are fine, while the foam is discreet yet lingering. The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. It also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey

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 - 58 % Malbec - 42 %Cabernet Franc
Age of vines - 15 - 20 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 - 28 days at 28ºC (82,4º F)

Aging - 100% aged 15 months in new French/Bordeaux oak barrels
Potential Aging - Up to 15 years from now
Winemaker - Karim Mussi Saffie

The Sassicaia Estate is situated near the Tuscan coast (Bolgheri) and has been owned by the Incisa family since 1800. It was Leopoldo Incisa’s writings on vines and wines that inspired his great grandson, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, to plant the Sassicaia vineyard on his wife’s estate, Tenuta San Guido.

Sassicaia 2011 has a rich, dense ruby colour. The nose unravels with white pepper, rosemary, plum; prune and then blackberries, cassis and raspberries. It already displays a meatiness; cured duck and Bresaola, with hints of leather and a sweet tobacco.

Critics Rating: Robert Parker - 96

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.

A purple-rimmed ruby red, so intense as to be almost opaque. It possess intense aromas of wild cherry and blackberry, both fresh-picked and as preserves, in addition to roasted hazelnuts, espresso beans, chocolate, vanilla, and cocoa butter, with spicy impressions of clove. The palate is rich and smooth in the mouth, with an emphatic suite of smooth, velvety tannins and very lengthy development and finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Ideal with all roasts, grills, and barbecues, and with sautéed fillets of beef, but try it with delicate cheeses as well.

Wine Spectator 97pts

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 pts, Wine House - A beautifully layered, expressive wine, Poggio Antico’s 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva caresses the palate with exceptional elegance, finesse and total class. Sage, rosemary, licorice and tobacco all flesh out as this radiant Brunello shows off its considerable personality. Hints of dried rose petals add intrigue on the finish. This is without question one of the very best 2007 Riservas readers will come across. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. - Jun 2013

Wine Spectator - 92 pts, Wine House - The oak and fruit elements are well-balanced in this contemporary red, with sweet cherry and plum flavors enhanced by spice, tea and tobacco accents. The tannins are fleshed out by plenty of fruit, and the finish is fresh and long. Best from 2015 through 2030. 140 cases imported. –BS - Jun 15, 2013

Robert Parker: 94 Pts

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.

Mazzano is an austere and majestic wine, the prototype for Amarone. The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, famous for the quality of its produce since the XII century, and are laid out in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.

An opaque ruby red with burnished reflections. In the nose, powerful aromas of cherries preserved in spirit and plums. Majestic, with tastes of marasca cherries and blueberries. Complex aftertaste with surprising length.

Excellent with red meat, game, quails, and gutsy dishes and equally so with mature cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino.

Serving temperature: 18° C.
Potential storage life: 35-40 years

The Nero d’Avola grape is the main varietal used in the Sicilian wines.

Tasting Notes:
Nero d’Avola has an intense ruby red color, brilliant, alive, with violet reflex if young, or brown after the aging. The aroma is complex, with notes of liquorice, dried prunes, cherry, berry, strawberry, tobacco are some of the sensations you feel on the palate. An easy drinking and smooth finish.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

Mighty appearance, a lot of vanilla on the nose, some green aromas, the palate is still a little wood driven, but although this is a very young wine beginning to integrate, vanilla, some subtle roasty and spicy tones, some fresh grass, gooseberry, certain freshness, creamy texture, well structured, mid - to full bodied, long finish, a fine seafood companion.

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

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

Producer: Château D'Arsac
Appellation: Margaux

A dark and sublime robe of red. The first nose turns to the fruit (blackcurrant, currant). The wedding of the oak, toasted and vanilla aromas, gets married pleasantly with notes of fruits in the alcohol and roasted aromas. The attack is frank. The mouth is fat and reminds us of the aromas of matured Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannins are silky. Final is soft and reminds us of the notes of toasted roast.

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 !