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2018 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Envínate, which literally translates as “Wine Yourself,” is the project of four young passionate winemakers: Roberto Santana (based in the Canaries), Jose Martinez (Almansa), Laura Ramos (Murcia) and Alfonso Torrente (Ribeira Sacra). The four met while studying oenology in Alicante in 2005 and formed a collective based on a shared philosophy of wine and a desire to explore the ancient, Atlantic influenced terroirs of western Spain.

In 2008, the group bought their first vineyard in Ribeira Sacra, then took control of vineyards on the north side of Tenerife, and followed with a single patch of Tinta Amarela in Extremadura. Finally, in 2012, the group began working with a site in Almansa, where Jose lives and works, planted to Garnacha Tintorera. In each region, they work old, previously abandoned vineyards, but importantly for a project with such spread, one of the team lives full time in each location, working the vineyards year round.

Migan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. Migan is two parcels of Listan Negro, both over 100 years old, while Palo Blanco is a single vineyard from the town of Los Realejos planted on black volcanic soils.

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An outstanding white from the Valle de la Orotava, the 2018 Palo Blanco is named after a zone or "paraje" from the village of Los Realejos that produced Listán Blanco of a strong and different personality. In 2018, they used a further two plots, one at 500 and the other one at 850 meters in altitude, all three planted with centenary "cordón trenzado" braided vines. This is only 11.5% alcohol and has great acidity, a pH of three and seven grams of acidity after full malolactic. Sixty-five percent of the volume matured in 2,500-liter oval oak vats and the rest in 228-liter barriques. This is sharp, vertical, mineral and austere, a white made with rocks—it's pure rock juice (think Vatan or Bageiras), the most mineral of the whites they make. It has some notes of chamomile and combines power and elegance. This is a groundbreaking, world-class white, way better than previous vintages. And it's made from a variety that people say is second class... second class to none! 9,700 bottles produced. It's the largest production to date, and it was bottled in January 2020.
97 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sept 2020)

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2018 Envinate Taganan Campanario Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Envínate, which literally translates as “Wine Yourself,” is the project of four young passionate winemakers: Roberto Santana (based in the Canaries), Jose Martinez (Almansa), Laura Ramos (Murcia) and Alfonso Torrente (Ribeira Sacra). The four met while studying oenology in Alicante in 2005 and formed a collective based on a shared philosophy of wine and a desire to explore the ancient, Atlantic influenced terroirs of western Spain.

In 2008, the group bought their first vineyard in Ribeira Sacra, then took control of vineyards on the north side of Tenerife, and followed with a single patch of Tinta Amarela in Extremadura. Finally, in 2012, the group began working with a site in Almansa, where Jose lives and works, planted to Garnacha Tintorera. In each region, they work old, previously abandoned vineyards, but importantly for a project with such spread, one of the team lives full time in each location, working the vineyards year round.

Táganan is both the name of a village on the very north eastern tip of Tenerife and a local term for steep slope. Envínate make two reds and two whites from this village; Táganan Tinto and Blanco, which come from multiple old parcels and two crus, parcelas Campanario and Margalagua. All the wines are field blends containing a dizzying array of obscure local varieties grown on very old bush vines in the steep volcanic soils overlooking the ocean.

Other Reviews....
The most anticipated Envínate white since they had to stop making the single-vineyard Amogoje is here, the 2018 Táganan Campanario Blanco from a one-hectare vineyard they purchased in late 2017 from Antonio Delgado, who is old and cannot work it anymore and his sons are not involved in the vineyards. This is from vineyard in the village of Almáciga in a zone known as El Campanario (the bell tower), from a north-facing plot that's very close to the sea and planted with an unusual blend of grapes, mostly Forastera Gomera, Gual (known as Boal in Madeira) and Verdello plus of course Listán Blanco. The bottled wine is 12.5% alcohol with amazing freshness and incredible acidity readings, a pH of 3.05 and seven grams of acidity (measured in tartaric acid), if you think this is a subtropical island. It matured in neutral 600-liter oak barrels for 12 months without racking or any sulfur added to it. It has a golden color, from the varietal mix used. This comes from an amazing place that looks like a jungle (I was thinking of a coffee plantation in Peru or something like that), and it's incredible how fresh the wine is. This is the lower part of the vineyard they used to vinify and bottle separately, Amogoge. This is highly personal and somewhat reminds me of some whites from the island of La Palma with a somewhat medicinal undertone that makes it quite different. 1,300 bottles were filled in January 2020.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sept 2020)

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2012 Escarpment Chardonnay

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Barrel fermented and aged on lees for 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. The nose displays fresh white peach and citrus aromas which intermingle with honeycomb, biscuity oak and faint nougat. Light to medium weight and despite its bottle age the palate remains remarkably fresh with flavours of nectarine and lemon butter followed by some bees wax, citrus and spice. Elegant with a clean dry finish and a faint creaminess offset against bright acidity. Aftertaste of nectarine, lemon butter, bees wax, subtle cashew and faint spicy nougat.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc 13%

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2018 Estate Argyros Santorini Assyrtiko

Santorini, GREECE
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Founded in 1903, the Argyros Estate is located on the island of Santorini. Today, Matthew Argyros, the fourth generation of family winemakers, continues his family's legacy by making wines from the iconic Assyrtiko grape and other indigenous Santorinian varietals, using traditional techniques.

‘There’s a lot going on this delightfully refreshing white, the juxtaposition between the rounded mid palate feel and zippy acidity, simply brilliant.’
Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pears and light honeysuckle infused with flinty mineral notes are trailed by scents of lemon and fresh herbs. Beautifully textured, fresh and mouthfilling, flavours of peach, honeysuckle, pear and lime are backed by flinty mineral infused acidity which gives the dry finish a racy feel. Subtle fresh herb characters also kick in on the long zingy finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2015 Etienne Boileau Montmains Chablis Premier Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced from 25 and 55 year old vines and aged 100% in stainless steel tanks. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromas of fresh pears and lime meld into hints of dried honey, wet stone and faint mineral. Rich flavours of pears and dried honey intermix with subtle biscuity oak over a slatey back drop with traces of mineral also present. Full, rounded mouthfeel with brisk acidity on the dry finish. Excellent depth with a lengthy finish of pear, dried honey, wet slate, subtle cashew and light spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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Stern, bracing mineral nose. Rich and full-bodied, the palate is very ripe and concentrated, but there's a firm mineral grip on the mid-palate. Structured and long, with considerable power on the finish. 2018 - 2026.
94 points
Decanter

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2016 Etienne Boileau Montmains Chablis Premier Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced aromas of pear, citrus and subtle dried honey laced with wet stone nuances are trailed by traces of lime and green herbs. Possessing terrific drive and length the palate has a textural feel of rounded pebbles. Fresh pear, citrus and lime flavours are carried by a base of wet stones with inflections of green herbs and mineral on the dry finish. Beautifully focused acidity and a long stony mineral laden aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2017 Etienne Boileau Montmains Chablis Premier Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the rim and a watery hue. Delicate aromas of pear, dried honey and citrus meld with slate and mineral notes. Light in body yet texturally rounded, the palate has an elegant flavour profile of pears, citrus and spicy green apple over a stony mineral back drop. Dry refreshing finish with crisp acidity leading into a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2020 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling

Alsace, FRANCE
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Brilliant pale straw in colour with a subtle greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and red apple mix with hints of honeysuckle, faint petroleum and wet steel. Racy lime, green apple and tangy mandarin flavours overlay a minerally wet slate back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a zippy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Screw Cap

The 2020 vintage was slightly cooler than the average growing season, resulting in wines with more profound character and depth. Blair Walter noting: "We have great expectations for the 2020 wines." Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and follow biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is mostly grown on the Elms vineyard in Blocks 2, 6, 8 & 9; plus approximately 10% coming from the Cornish Point vineyard. There are a range of altitudes and aspects, with the soils composed mostly of deep alluvial schist gravels.

Notes from the winery....
Aromas of elderflower and stone fruit, hints of pineapple and baking spice, concluding with chalk and stones. The palate is broad and encompassing with real power and concentration of fruit from this low yielding and cooler vintage. The luscious fruit weight is tempered by the vivacious acidity bringing closure and great length. A classic Bannockburn Chardonnay that is not fined or filtered thereby retaining all of its “somewhereness”.

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2015 Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 2 is positioned on a gentle east facing slope immediately north of Block 3 on The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1992.
Classic citrus flowers and zest, very linear and single minded. This is a clue to the palate; a shockwave of citrus and stone, with laser sharp focus, only allowing the hints of nuts and toast to show through a long, long finish. Texturally the wine is full but kept tight with a fine minerality and immense precision.

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2018 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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A very attractively ripe edition with good fruit weight and plenty of peach and melon aromas and flavors. Supple, smooth-honed palate texture and a wealth of delicious, drink-now appeal. Screw cap.
92 points
jamessuckling.com

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2015 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 6 is positioned on a north facing slope immediately south of Block 5 on The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1993.
Riper and more boldly fruited than what is typical for a Felton Road Chardonnay, but this is what is consistently delivered from the steeper and more elevated, north facing, Block 6 site. The heaviness must be taken in context, as it still possesses a subtle hand, the tight acidity and fine minerality that has become the hallmark of our Chardonnays. A fascinating contrast.

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2019 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 6 is situated on Lochar gravels on a steep north facing slope.

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2019 Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 2 is positioned on a gentle east facing slope immediately north of Block 3 on The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1992.

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2019 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright pale straw colour with a faint glimmer of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine, pear and grapefruit tussle with notions of gun flint, citrus and light spicy biscuit notes. The focused palate features concentrated ripe nectarine, citrus and light honeysuckle flavours over pear, biscuity oak, stony elements and subtle infusions of gun flint. Texturally full it finishes dry with great freshness and a long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2016 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Other Reviews….
An elevated spot in the Felton Road vineyard. A cool lime and grapefruit nose with hints of guava. Very fruit-focused style. The palate delivers plenty of succulent ripe lime and pineapple fruit flavor as well as a little honey. A nicely cut finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2017 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Other Reviews....
Another quality Felton Road chardonnay, this has a very rich and concentrated core of ripe white and yellow peaches with ripe bananas and some spicy, bready depth. Smoothly fleshy and concentrated. Long finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
93 points
jamessuckling.com

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2014 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Fresh white peach and nectarine aromas are followed by a touch of dried honey, cashew, faint nougat and light spice. The palate is reflective of the noses freshness featuring lively light to medium weighted flavours of ripe white peaches over more subtle ripe pear and melon characters with some underlying dried honey and light spicy cashew also present. Dry finish with bright fresh acidity. Excellent concentration with a long white peach, dried honey, delicate cashew and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 14%

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2015 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago,
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Sourced from the Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards using a variety of Chardonnay clones the wine was matured in French oak, 10% new, for a period of 12 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Top notes of nectarine and peach subtlety infused with grapefruit are followed by some light dried honey, biscuity nougat and spice. Medium weight, elegant and creamy in texture the palate has flavours of nectarines and white peaches infused with dried honey and faint cashew over some biscuity nougat and spice. Clean dry finish with perfectly judged acidity. Outstanding length with a long refined aftertaste of peaches, nectarines, dried honey infusions, nougat and struck match stick.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 14%

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2016 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a delicate greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted nectarine and fresh apricot aromas are overlaid by dried honey notes followed by citrusy nougat, subtle grapefruit and notions of mineral. Fresh and elegant with an understated richness and good concentration the palate features flavours of fleshy white peaches and ripe nectarines infused with nuances of dried honey and citrusy mineral. Also present is some light nougat and spice. There’s a delicate creaminess to the mouthfeel which will build incrementally with bottle age but for the time being the overall impression is one of vivid freshness – a vibrant thread of acidity running its course through the palate. Finishes with an aftertaste of white peaches, citrusy mineral, dried honey and light nougat.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 13.5%

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This has been nicely pinned back into an elegant and fresh style that focuses on bright stone fruits and lemon citrus. The palate has fleshy, pure fruit appeal with a nice spicy build of oak into the finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2016 Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Other Reviews….
A very impressive wine for the concentration and depth of fruit on offer. This delivers a fresh citrus, stone fruit and flinty nose. The palate has an attractive fleshy white peach core. Acidity pushes fleshy fruit deep into every corner. Great depth and flow. Drink now. Screw cap.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2011 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2017-2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Screw Cap

Serious New World Chardy.
Brilliant pale straw colour with watery hue. The nose exhibits top notes of white peach and cashew followed by a hint of nougat and some spicy toasted oak. Rich mouthfilling flavours of white peach and cashew dominate followed by some spicy oak, biscuit and a touch of citrus. Good mouthfeel and palate weight being almost creamy in texture. Long aftertaste of white peach, cashew, spicy oak and flinty matchstick like characters.
Cellar 4-5 years (2017-2018).
Alc 14.0%

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2017 Framingham F-Series Riesling Trockenbeeren Auslese (375ml)

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2028-2033)

ABV: 9%

Closure: Stelvin

Slightly deeper in colour than the Beerenauslese, the Trockenbeeren Auslese displays a bright straw core with golden edges and a very pale gold hue. Potent aromas of ripe apricots draped in honey waft from the glass with ripe peach, hints of marmalade and subtle raisin notes also evident. Denser and richer than the Beerenauslese it has outstanding intensity of flavour and a thick viscous mouthfeel. Rich, lusciously textured honeyed apricots and peaches saturate the palate with elements of ripe pineapple, marmalade, lemon and botrytised raisiny characters ensuing. Finishes fresh with cleansing acidity, showing great harmony with the rich lush honey botrytised fruit. An aftertaste of honey, ripe apricots, peaches, ripe pineapple and raisiny botrytis characters seemingly going on forever. Magnificent.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 9%

Other Reviews…
The Framingham Trockenbeerenauslese is a revelation for the dessert wine lover. This wine really overdelivers. Rich and complex layers of intense raisin, sultana and currants. Toffee hints can be found, whilst a clean yet lip-smacking finish is there. This will give the Germans a run for their money. New Zealand delivers yet again
99 points
Bob Campbell

Full, bright, moderately deep golden colour with lemon-green hues, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is bright and vibrant with opulent and decadent aromas of ripe tropical fruit and citrus fruits along with marmalade, honey and nectar, raisins and suggestions of crystallised fruits, musk and a hint of caramel. Very sweet on palate and light-bodied, the palate is incredible richness and opulence, with sensational unctuousness and viscosity. The flavours of ripe tropical and citrus fruit are enriched honey, marmalade, exotic florals, musk and nectar, unfolding the fill the palate. The fruit and richness forms a deep and dense core with great presence, and fine lacy acidity lends cut, energy and tension. The wine carries to a decadently deep and plush, honied finish with crystallised fruits, raisins and hints of caramel. This is an incredibly rich, decadent and opulent, sweet, botrytised Riesling, with nectar, honey, musk and raisiny flavours forming a deep and dense palate core. Serve as a liqueur, and with caramel desserts or blue cheeses over the next 10+ years. Selective hand-picked fruit from 3 tries, at 44.2 Brix, 75% from the ’Middle’ and 25% from the ‘Back’ block old vines, with 100% botrytised, raisined berries, fermented 65% in stainless kegs and barrels and 35% seasoned wood to 9.0% alc. and 315 g/L RS.
20/20 and five stars
Raymond Chan

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2017 Framingham F-Series Riesling Beerenauslese (375ml)

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

ABV: 9%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant straw pale gold colour with a watery hue. Powerful aromas of honeyed apple and apricot overlay hints of ripe lime, marmalade and light spice. Rich and super luscious yet at the same time remarkably fresh and light on its feet, honey drenched flavours of red apples, lemon and peaches coat the palate over elements of marmalade and dried pineapple. Beautifully refined fresh acidity acts as the perfect foil to the rich honeyed fruit. Exceptionally long aftertaste of honeyed peaches, red apples, citrusy pineapple and a touch of marmalade.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 9%

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Blended from three auslese picks with 100% botrytis but not fully-raisined berries. Fermented in stainless barrels. Only the third beerenauslese made by Framingham. Intensely aromatic riesling with great weight and intensity held together by a lovely line of acidity. Very pure, with honey from botrytis but still showing good varietal character with tropical and tree fruit flavours. Very long with a mouth-watering finish.
99 Points
Bob Campbell

Of the estate's 15 hectares on the gravels of the Wairau Valley, half of those are planted to Riesling. Production of other varieties is supplemented by purchased fruit. In 2017, the deluges that made the vintage challenging for varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir meant a decent amount of botrytis in the late-ripening Riesling. There's a full range of noble-sweet prädikats as a result, including a stunning beerenauslese and a super sweet trockenbeerenauslese.
A stupendous effort, the 2017 F Series Riesling Beerenauslese features gorgeous aromas and flavors of dried apricot and candied pineapple. It's incredibly sweet and rich (220 grams per liter residual sugar) yet balanced by a crisp edge of lime zest. I wouldn't hesitate to put it up against some top German competition. It should age well for a decade or two. Drink 2018-2035.
95 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate

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2016 Francois Chidaine Le Chenin d'Ailleurs

FRANCE
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of baked apple and pear intermix with honeysuckle, quince and spice. The palate has a feeling of textural roundness yet remains fresh with pear and ripe apple fruits dominate over traces of honeysuckle, lime and wet stone. Finishes dry and brisk with a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 Francois Cotat Sancerre Monts Damnes

Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

From a plot just over 1 hectare in size in Les Monts Damnés, the imposing sweep of vineyards that look down driectly upon Chavignol. This has a deeper tone and pitch than the 'Caillotes' and perhaps a touch more concentration. François’s Monts Damnés is clearly the best example of this famous Cru. Reflecting the excellent vintage, this wine is cool and compact, a taut, tightly coiled core of briny minerality; such tension, and exquisite balance. Superb and needs time, plenty of time. A rare and iconic wine in the Loire and for good reason.

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2012 Francois Cotat Sancerre Cuvee Paul

Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

Named after François father, Cuvée Paul is an incredibly rare wine often made from La Grande Côte and set aside as having the greatest potential for ageing. It is not made every year. A hark back to how Chavignol was made in the 40's and 50's it is made from very ripe grapes and shows gentle sweetness and incredible power.

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2019 Francois Cotat Sancerre Grande Cote

Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

This vineyard is where François has his oldest vines, these days the average age is about 40 years because he has had to replant many of the very old vines as the Sauvignon is susceptible to viruses as it ages and so past 60 years old the vine is usually close to unproductive. This vineyard produces the most flamboyant wines in this collection, there are subtle notes of orchard fruit and more power but don't let that fool you as it is all aligned to incredible finesse, cool acidity and tactile minerality. These are very special bottles.

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2017 Francois Rousset-Martin Cuvee du Proffeseur Savagnin

Jura, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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The lieu-dit underneath the big rock of Château Chalon is the best known and most prestigious, and it's the source for the 2017 Côtes du Jura Savagnin Cuvée du Professeur Sous Roche. This Savagnin would have the right to be called Château Chalon if it was aged sous voile for six years, but because it matured in topped-up barrels for 14 to 16 months, it's a Côtes du Jura, a choice of Russet-Martin. Yields were catastrophically low in 2017, and there are only 1,500 of this (but there will be some 4,000 in 2018). It's a bit spicy, and I guess it must have had some traces of flor, which give it the Jura character. It matured in oak barrels from Burgundy, and it's faintly oxidative. Cuvée du Professeur makes reference to his father who still owns this vineyard.
92 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (June 2019)

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2011 Francois Rousset-Martin Chateau-Chalon Vigne aux Dames

Jura, FRANCE
$290. 00
Bottle
$3480.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Since Roman times, the wines from the area around Château-Chalon were highly appreciated. The Benedictine monks founded the Abbey of Saint-Pierre in nearby Baume-les-Messieurs in 909 AD, this had a direct impact on local viticulture. For centuries, Château-Chalon has become world famous for its inimitable Vins Jaunes. The reputation of these wines brought the inhabitants of the village almost aristocratic wealth. The appreciation for the Vin Jaune is unbroken until today. And Château-Chalon offers the highest quality terroirs for the production of oxidatively matured wines from the Savagnin grape. This is now increasingly true for wines of the non-oxidative ouillé style. This is a complex beauty and aged 8 years instead of the customary 6 sous voile.

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2017 Francois Rousset-Martin Clos Bacchus Veine Bleue Savagnin

Jura, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

This is from very venerable terroir, named after one of the plots in Château Chalon that has limestone soils with some stones and marl. It has superb aromas of yellow fruits, spice, and a twist of Islay malt whisky complexed by an irresistible mineral lift. It's powerful and very complex in the mouth with serious depth and complexity. It's very young now and will start to unfurl over the coming years and then keep for the next 20 or more.

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2017 Francois Rousset-Martin Terres Blanches Chardonnay

Jura, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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François was still selling grapes to the cooperative in 2017, which was also the year of the frost, so there is very little wine. Since 2015, he has used no sulfites, and the vineyards are organically farmed but not certified. One of the most successful wines from this challenging year is the 2017 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Terres Blanches, which was aged in topped-up 600-liter oak barrels for 15 months. It shows very good precision and tickles your tongue and leaves a faintly smoky aftertaste. It's named after the white soils where the vines grow in the village of Lavigny.
92 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (June 2019)

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2018 Francois Rousset-Martin Cuvee Meme Marie

Jura, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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Even if what I tasted was not exactly the final blend, I sampled a 50/50 blend of Savagnin and Chardonnay that will be one of the components of the 2018 Côtes du Jura Mémée Marie, where the Savagnin ages sous voile for a few months and then is blended with the Chardonnay and matured exclusively in stainless steel. This wine set the tone of the tasting, showing the clean style and simplicity of fruit of this cuvée of Savagnin grown on gray marl soils and Chardonnay grown on stonier soils. It shows a little medicinal but is serious, dry, tasty and easy to drink. This white is named after his grandmother.
90-91 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (June 2019)

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2017 Franz Hirtzberger Spitz Gruner Veltliner Steinfeder

Wachau, AUSTRIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a slight greenish tinge to the outskirts and a watery hue. The nose has aromas of pear, lime and orange zest with hints of honeysuckle and flinty mineral as tail notes. Light and fresh with a texturally rounded mid palate feel, flavours of pears, lime and orange rind mix with traces of honeysuckle. Dry mineral infused finish with zesty acidity and a graceful conclusion that has some zip to it.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 11.5%

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2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken GG is very fine, flinty, delicate and charming on the precise and beautifully articulated slatey and herbal nose that also displays highly refined and discreet tropical fruit aromas. However, the nose is remarkably shy at this early stage. On the palate, this is a lithe Juffer Sonnenuhr with great finesse and a pure, mineral, persistently salty and crunchy finish that doesn't show much fruit and power at this stage. This seems to be a rather ascetic yet piquant and salty Riesling, and I am curious how the wine will develop over the next six months. The finish is very long, intense and still dominated by yeasty notes. This will develop to a spectacular JSU with time.
95-97 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

So ripe yet so vibrant, this marries effortlessly the filigree soul of the Mosel with serious depth and concentration, the mineral acidity lifting you off the ground for a moment, so that you feel you can touch the sky.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken GG offers a very delicate and flowery nose of almond cream, yellow peach, smoke, tangerine, candied grapefruit, and herbs, all wrapped into suffused smoke and reduction. The wine is all about finesse on the light-weighted, subtly creamy, and flower-infused palate. It leaves one with a superb feel of herbs, quite some tartness (in need of integration), and a hint of power in the long, broader, and assertive finish. This gorgeous dry Riesling now only a few years of patience for it to integrate its different components.
94 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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- 99
2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule

Mosel, GERMANY
$170. 00
Bottle
$2040.00 Dozen

ABV: 7.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (Gold Capsule) is a beauty close to perfection. It displays intense, perfectly ripe, healthy and refined raisin fruit on the nose along with tropical hints, herbal notes and dashes of lemon juice, while the stony/mineral expressions remain rather in the background but still add excitement and distinction. On the palate, this is an incredibly juicy, piquant, refined, salty and weightless yet intense Riesling with concentrated but highly stimulating fruit. The finish is long and amazing in its sensual finesse and elegance. This is a digestible, concentrated and energetic Auslese that comes very close to perfection.
99-100 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

Here are some of the most seductively fragrant flowers on Planet Wine. Yet, this enormously concentrated Auslese moves over your palate as if it were almost weightless. Dream on now, or any time during the next couple of decades.
99 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese GK was made from partially botrytized grapes harvested at 120-125° Oechsle and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a most captivating nose of botrytized fruit as scents of mango, passion fruit, honeyed peach, dried apricot, pineapple, whipped cream, herbs, and smoke. The wine proves gorgeously unctuous and creamy on the fully sweet and creamy palate. A touch of power and a feel of intensity are brilliantly wrapped into magically focused and zesty elements in the finish. The persistence and aromatic purity are just stunning. This noble-sweet needs more than a full decade to integrate its richness and fully show its full nuances, but the patience will be rewarded.
98 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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- 97
2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (375ml)

Mosel, GERMANY
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 7.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is highly refined on the nose and shows delicately aromatic fruit with a nose-tickling minerality of crushed stones and herbs. Round and juicy as well as highly finessed and salty on the palate, this is a fantastic sweet Riesling. It is so fine and filigreed, so delicate and salty that you don't taste any sweetness here—just a dream of the finest Mosel Riesling. This is dangerously good, piquant and tensioned, and you will drink a bottle far too quickly. An outrageous Auslese!
97-98 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

A breathtakingly filigree 2019 Mosel masterpiece with spot-on balance of concentration and mouthwatering acidity. Fresh enough to wake the dead at the pure, long finish.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese was made from clean fruit harvested at 98° Oechsle, and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a quite captivating and ripe nose of honeyed elements including apricot, yellow peach, marzipan, strawberry, and a hint of mango. The wine is still fully on the sweet side on the palate driven by plenty of ripe and creamy exotic fruits. It leaves a hugely long and gorgeously creamy and honeyed feel in the finish. This sweet wine already flirts with Auslese GK presence and richness, but remains fascinating thanks to its multi-layered complexity and finesse.
96 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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- 97
- 97
2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese

Mosel, GERMANY
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 7.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is highly refined on the nose and shows delicately aromatic fruit with a nose-tickling minerality of crushed stones and herbs. Round and juicy as well as highly finessed and salty on the palate, this is a fantastic sweet Riesling. It is so fine and filigreed, so delicate and salty that you don't taste any sweetness here—just a dream of the finest Mosel Riesling. This is dangerously good, piquant and tensioned, and you will drink a bottle far too quickly. An outrageous Auslese!
97-98 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

A breathtakingly filigree 2019 Mosel masterpiece with spot-on balance of concentration and mouthwatering acidity. Fresh enough to wake the dead at the pure, long finish.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese was made from clean fruit harvested at 98° Oechsle, and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a quite captivating and ripe nose of honeyed elements including apricot, yellow peach, marzipan, strawberry, and a hint of mango. The wine is still fully on the sweet side on the palate driven by plenty of ripe and creamy exotic fruits. It leaves a hugely long and gorgeously creamy and honeyed feel in the finish. This sweet wine already flirts with Auslese GK presence and richness, but remains fascinating thanks to its multi-layered complexity and finesse.
96 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Trocken GG is precise and pure on the intense, complex and beautifully flinty nose. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, this is a pretty rich and concentrated yet tightly structured and mineral Juffer with a long, complex, persistently salty and stimulating finish with the grip of crushing slate. Highly promising.
94-96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

Wait a moment, because this has some funk from wild ferment that will need some time to blow off. However, behind that is a ripe, concentrated and graceful wine with a very long, filigree, mineral finish.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Juffer Riesling Trocken GG, as it is referred to on the consumer label, was fermented and aged in a mix of stainless-steel tank, Fuder, and large oak barrel. It offers a gorgeously complex nose of yellow flowers, tangerine, grapefruit, candied and grilled lime, almond cream, herbs, and smoke. The wine comes over as incredibly playful on the palate and manages to maintain a high level of airiness despite all the complexity at play. The finish is bone-dry and driven by a tickly, ripe, and zesty kick of acidity. Some superbly salty elements add to the incredible charm and complexity of this magnificent dry wine in the after-taste. This is easily the finest expression of Juffer GG we have ever tasted.
95 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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- 99
2019 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule (375ml)

Mosel, GERMANY
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 7.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (Gold Capsule) is a beauty close to perfection. It displays intense, perfectly ripe, healthy and refined raisin fruit on the nose along with tropical hints, herbal notes and dashes of lemon juice, while the stony/mineral expressions remain rather in the background but still add excitement and distinction. On the palate, this is an incredibly juicy, piquant, refined, salty and weightless yet intense Riesling with concentrated but highly stimulating fruit. The finish is long and amazing in its sensual finesse and elegance. This is a digestible, concentrated and energetic Auslese that comes very close to perfection.
99-100 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

Here are some of the most seductively fragrant flowers on Planet Wine. Yet, this enormously concentrated Auslese moves over your palate as if it were almost weightless. Dream on now, or any time during the next couple of decades.
99 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

The 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese GK was made from partially botrytized grapes harvested at 120-125° Oechsle and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a most captivating nose of botrytized fruit as scents of mango, passion fruit, honeyed peach, dried apricot, pineapple, whipped cream, herbs, and smoke. The wine proves gorgeously unctuous and creamy on the fully sweet and creamy palate. A touch of power and a feel of intensity are brilliantly wrapped into magically focused and zesty elements in the finish. The persistence and aromatic purity are just stunning. This noble-sweet needs more than a full decade to integrate its richness and fully show its full nuances, but the patience will be rewarded.
98 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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- 94
2018 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett

Mosel, GERMANY
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 9%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like colour with a light greenish tinge around the edges. Aromas of lime juice laced with fresh herbs and green apple are trailed by some stony notes. Ripe red apple, lime and honeysuckle flavours overlay light mandarin and mineral characters. Brisk off dry finish with a luscious medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 9%

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The right edge of reductive funk here and a very fresh array of white-nectarine and lime aromas and succulent flavors. Sublime freshness and drinkability here. Screw cap.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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- 96
- Nick's Import
2012 Garnier & Fils Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals an intense aromatic profile of ripe pears, peach and light honeycomb over a backdrop of almonds, a hint of nougat, subtle citrus and spice. Rich and creamy in texture the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of ripe pears, cashew and honeycomb with the cashew component persisting right throughout the length of the palate to the finish. Underlying nuances of roasted almonds, subtle nougat and spice are also present. Round supplely textured mouthfeel. Excellent depth and concentration with a long persistent aftertaste of cashew, honeycomb, nougat, roasted almonds and spice.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc 13%

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- Nick's Import
2012 Garnier & Fils Vaudesir Chablis Grand Cru

Chablis, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. The nose displays pronounced ripe pear and white peach aromas overlaid by some dried honey characters which are followed by cashew, a hint of toast, citrus and spice. The palate is richer and creamier than the two Garnier Premier Cru Chablis featuring flavours of ripe pears, dried honey and cashew over a background of biscuit, hazelnut and spice. Clean dry finish with excellent textural feel. Long aftertaste of cashew, ripe pear, dried honey, biscuity hazelnut like characters and spice.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc 12.5%

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2019 Georg Breuer Berg Schlossberg Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.

Georg Breuer has vines on 3.5 hectares of the Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg. With a gradient of 70%, this is the steepest vineyard in the Rheingau. Its name derives from the Ehrenfels castle ruins above the Rhine Gorge. Heat-absorbing weathered slate with loess and loam give ideal ripening conditions for Riesling which thrives on the high mineral content of the soil. Farming is 100% organic (Georg Breuer is certified by Fair & Green). 100% healthy, ripe fruit, no maceration, whole cluster pressing, fermentation in old German wooden barrels (600-litre and 1,200 -litre), one racking after the fermentation and then a storage period on the fine lees for about seven months.

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Ravishingly subtle nose with a slew of wild herbs and a cornucopia of golden autumnal fruit, this is super elegant and finely etched dry white with so much minerality through the very delicate finish, which stretches out towards the horizon. Another GG equivalent from this producer who pioneered the category. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2019 Georg Breuer Berg Rottland Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.

Parcels of the Berg Rottland vineyard site stretching into the village of Rüdesheim predominantly consist of deep loess soils. Elsewhere shallow, gravely soils emerging from slate and sandstone prevail. Yields are very low, at about 25 hl/ha.

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A stunning GG equivalent! Serious ripeness, but it somehow remains poised and precise with minty freshness that gives it a light feel. The flavors roll gracefully over the palate through to the very long, grapefruit-peel and mineral finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2019 Georg Breuer Terra Montosa Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from the second-best parcels of the grand cru-classified vineyard sites in Rüdesheim and Rauenthal. Here deep phyllite, clay and quartzite slate soils prevail. The Latin name “Montosa” hints at the mountainous earth of the steep vineyard sites.

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This is a bit closed and, therefore, not one of the 2019s that leap into your face. Yet, it has really impressive depth, is precisely proportioned and has a lot of finesse at the very long finish. Try to be patient, if you want the best from this delicate masterpiece. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2019 Georg Breuer Pfaffenwies Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.

The vineyard site Pfaffenwies was initially mentioned as ‘pafenwies’ in documents from 1211, and later as ‘pfaffenwissen’ (1235). It was named after Pastor Dydo, also known as ‘Pfaffe’. This steep site has a gradient of up to 45% and is situated between 90 to 160m above sea level. The soil is a combination of stony Hunsrück slate and Taunus quartzite, with loess in the lower parts. Riesling from this area is characterised by great elegance as well as pronounced acidity and minerality.

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2019 Georg Breuer Estate Rudesheim Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.

Georg Breuer's village Rieslings represent different attributes of the vineyard sites in Rüdesheim and Rauenthal through character and palate. Rüdesheim brings strong minerality and stone fruit aromas from steep slate and quartz soil.

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At once generous, yet finely and polished, this is a pretty serious wine for the village-wine category with a lot of depth at the finish, where positive tannins and a slate-like quality add some real complexity. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.
93 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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