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2020 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

Mosel, GERMANY
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 8%

Closure: Stelvin

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The 2020 Riesling Scharzhofberger Spätlese A.P. #6 reflects numerous parcels and pickings with largely healthy fruit but slight botrytis influence. Quince and white peach hover between fresh and jellied, overlain with heady, musky perfume of peony and narcissus. But there are also elements of honeydew and mint – especially on the polished, delicate palate – to supply the cooling side to flavors that is familiar from other Egon Müller 2020s. The superbly sustained finish soothes yet invigorates and refreshes, with musky and chamomile floral billowing, cooling traces of mint, and lightly stimulating hints of wintergreen and cress. There is no question that this wine has an especially serious future, even by exalted Scharzhof standards. Drink 2021-2050.
95 points
David Schildknecht - Vinous
Spring-blossom, honeysuckle and gardenia aromas pour from the glass of this Spätlese, which effortlessly marries mangosteen and passion-fruit ripeness with serious concentration and great finesse. Racy acidity drives the very long, precise finish. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
The 2020er Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese AP 06 was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar. It proves still quite reduced at first (smoke, marine herbs and sea breeze, and bacon driven scents) before gradually revealing its amazingly complex nose made of spices, white flowers, vineyard peach, cassis, mint lozenge, orange peel, apricot, and star fruit. The wine proves intense and beautifully focused on the intense yet impeccably balanced palate. Despite all the intensity and complexity at play, the wine remains stunningly fresh and light-footed right into the finish. The minute-long aftertaste is all about deep citrusy fruits and spices. This Spätlese is an incredible success! Drink 2030-2060.
97 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2020 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett

Mosel, GERMANY
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 9%

Closure: Stelvin

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The “regular” 2020 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett (bearing A.P. #3) leads with quince and peach accented by mint, cress, ginger and lemon, setting up an overall impression of coolness, but also of brightness, with stimulating cut and pungency analogous to that of the corresponding Braune Kupp. In the background is a greenhouse-like amalgam of flowers and foliage. The phenolic concentration here belies a vintage with relatively generous yields even as the efficacious acidity and levity defy preconceptions concerning a year marked by summer heat and drought. The multifaceted finish, transparent to wet stone underpinnings, is tongue-tinglingly vibrant. Here is a Riesling Kabinett to really grab and hold your attention even as it delivers consummate refreshment and a bit of thought-provoking intrigue to accompany its entertainment value. Drink 2021-2035.
93 points
David Schildknecht - Vinous
Very youthful, cool and pristine, this is an extremely elegant sleek and focused Kabinett. Although analytically there must be quite a bit of unfermented grape sweetness here, you barely feel it, so uplifting is the mineral freshness that drives this joyful Saar riesling. Very long finish. Drink or hold.
94 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
The 2020er Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. It offers a superbly refined and delicately herbal and zesty nose of white mint, vineyard peach, whipped almond cream, tangerine, orange blossom, and some fresher (green) elements. The wine starts off on the juicy and almost smooth side but progressively develops more cut as zesty and spicy elements join the party on the palate. The wine develops all the classic hallmarks of a Kabinett with energy and finesse and finesse in the finish and leaves one with a superbly focused and spicy feel in the off-dry aftertaste. This is quite a beauty! Drink 2028-2045.
94 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2020 Egon Muller Scharzhof Qualitats Riesling

Mosel, GERMANY
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 10%

Closure: Stelvin

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Apple seed and apple wood accents lend decisive counterpoint on both nose and palate to the 2020 Riesling Scharzhof’s dominant, crunchy apple and zesty lemon fruit. Suggestions of apple blossom hover throughout. The feel is firm, and the lingering finish offers refreshment as well as stimulating cut and piquancy. (The source vineyards for this large cuvée are once again largely Saarburger Rausch, Wiltinger Braunfels and Oberemmeler Rosenberg.) Drink 2021-2029.
89 points
David Schildknecht - Vinous
An off-dry riesling beauty with very attractive white-flower and white-fruit aromas, a hint of green-apple freshness lifting the medium-bodied palate. Precise balance at the long, clean finish. Drink or hold.
92 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
The 2020er Riesling Scharzhof is a fully off-dry wine made from Estate holdings in the Wiltinger Braunfels, Oberemmeler Rosenberg, and Saarburger Rausch. It offers a refined and subtly aromatic nose of herbs, yellow peach, apricot blossom, pear, lavender, floral elements, cassis, and whipped cream, all wrapped into some residual scents from the spontaneous fermentation. The wine proves delicately smooth and coats the palate with suave richness of yellow fruits. This fruity-smooth side then quickly gives way to a more focused and refreshing side in the long and well-delineated finish. The aftertaste is all about spices and citrusy fruits with just a light touch of richer flavors including apricot and pineapple. The 2020 rendition of the Scharzhof has the fruity side of traditional Kabinett wines at this Estate (also as the acid feeling is slightly lower) rather than the usual off-dry balance of recent years. Drink 2025-2040.
90 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2019 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett

Mosel, GERMANY
$360. 00
Bottle
$4320.00 Dozen

ABV: 9%

Closure: Stelvin

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Shimmering and pale but brilliant and slightly lime-greenish in color, the 2019 Scharzhofberger Kabinett is crystal clear and precise on the pure, fresh and coolish, highly refined and complex flinty-scented nose that is unmistakably Egon Müller's "regular" Scharzhofberger Kabinett (there is an Alte Reben bottling for the auction in September, too). Lush yet precise and enormously piquant and salty on the palate, it displays crisp white stone fruit aromas and the crystalline mineral nerviness of the iron-rich gray slate soils that eat up the residual sugar easily so that the taste is just electrifying and salty yet not really sweet. This is a frisky, mouthwateringly salty and piquant Riesling of remarkable precision, finesse and elegance, with picture-book tension for Kabinett. The finish is highly stimulating and incomparable. I dare to say that this Kabinett is my favorite this year due to its precision and coolish, precise nature. Tasted from AP 3-20 in April and June 2020.
96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

So sharply focussed and really concentrated for this category. Stunning mineral freshness illuminates the succulent fruit like a laser beam shining on a diamond. Great potential.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

The 2019er Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. This bright-white colored wine offers a rather subtle and, at the beginning, even shy nose driven by reduction. After a little airing, absolutely textbook flavors of white peach, white flowers, and slate emerge from the glass. These classic flavors for a Scharzhofberger carry over onto the palate, where they are joined by some zesty acidity and a gorgeous touch of whipped cream. Everything is simply in balance and this sense of completeness also drives the gorgeous finish and after-taste. This hugely impressive Kabinett is without doubt one of the finest at this Estate over the last few years!
96+ points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2019 Egon Muller Scharzhof Qualitats Riesling

Mosel, GERMANY
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 10.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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The bright colored 2019 Riesling Scharzhof displays very fine Saar typicity on the nose. This is like a spring mountain river full of Riesling rolling over crushed slate. It is highly delicate but lush and sexy, with great precision, crystalline acidity and lingering salinity, finishing with just the right amount of residual sugar. Impressively long and tensioned on the pure and stimulating finish, this is just gorgeous and possibly the most fascinating Scharzhof I have tasted in 20 years. The times of calling this is a Best Buy are long gone, but if you ant to taste the DRC of Riesling, you should definitely try it. Tasted in April 2020.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

For the estate-riesling category, this is an impressively complete wine with white and yellow-peach, ripe-gooseberry and fresh-mint aromas. Medium-dry, succulent and vibrant with a very long, clean, minty finish.
92 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

The 2019er Riesling Scharzhof is an off-dry wine made from Estate holdings in the Wiltinger Braunfels, Oberemmeler Rosenberg, and Saarburger Rausch. This bright white-colored wine offers a gorgeous nose made of white peach, apricot blossom, a hint of cream, smoke, slate, and still quite some residual scents from its spontaneous fermentation. The wine proves gorgeously intense and even almost powerful on the palate at first, but then develops great finesse in the long and subtle finish. Some minty herbs join the gorgeous flavors of white peach, chalky minerals, and a hint of whipped cream in the delicately airy and off-dry tasting after-taste. This wine proves a huge success but one which will benefit from a few years of bottle aging to develop its full aromatic finesse.
92 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2020 Eidosela Charquino Albarino

Rias Baixas, SPAIN
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Founded in 2003, Bodegas Eidosela is the brainchild of a small group of enterprising, like-minded local growers (61 in total) dedicated to producing their own, quality Rías Baixas wines. The Bodegas is located in the sub-zone Condado de Tea (county of the River Tea, which flows into the Miño) and has a total of 48 hectares under vine, planted to Albariño, Treixadura and Loureiro in 600 separate parcels, the biggest being just 2 ha. Each vineyard is owned by a member of the Bodegas’ co-operative.
Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and red apple aromas mix with subtle honeysuckle and spicy quince notes. Vibrant pear, lime and green apple fruits combine volume and intensity with a racy feel. Stony mineral back drop with crisp acidity and a dash of spice to the long tangy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 Eidosela Charquino Albarino

Rias Baixas, SPAIN
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Founded in 2003, Bodegas Eidosela is the brainchild of a small group of enterprising, like-minded local growers (61 in total) dedicated to producing their own, quality Rías Baixas wines. The Bodegas is located in the sub-zone Condado de Tea (county of the River Tea, which flows into the Miño) and has a total of 48 hectares under vine, planted to Albariño, Treixadura and Loureiro in 600 separate parcels, the biggest being just 2 ha. Each vineyard is owned by a member of the Bodegas’ co-operative.
Stainless steel handling, with 50% of the blend aged 4 months on lees in tank. Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinge edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pears, green apple and lime are trailed by wet stone and fresh herb notes. Crunchy green apple and pear flavours fill the mouth over a back drop of limes infused with fresh herbs and subtle stony mineral characters. Nicely rounded mid palate feel finishing dry with crisp acidity and a scrumptious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 Elio Perrone Sourgal Moscato d'Asti (750ml)

Piedmont, ITALY
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 5%

Closure: Stelvin

A delicate white froth quickly dissipates to reveal a brilliant very pale straw coloured base that has hints of green around the edges. Sultana and honeysuckle scents stream out of the glass followed by ripe mango and orange blossom notes. A shade fuller than the Saracco, a gentle spritz flows through a core of sweet sultana grapes, musk, mango and infusions of orange blossom. Enlivening acidity refreshes the back palate finishing energetic and fruity.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 5%

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2019 Elio Perrone Sourgal Moscato d'Asti (375ml)

Piedmont, ITALY
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 5%

Closure: Stelvin

A delicate white froth quickly dissipates to reveal a brilliant very pale straw coloured base that has hints of green around the edges. Sultana and honeysuckle scents stream out of the glass followed by ripe mango and orange blossom notes. A shade fuller than the Saracco, a gentle spritz flows through a core of sweet sultana grapes, musk, mango and infusions of orange blossom. Enlivening acidity refreshes the back palate finishing energetic and fruity.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 5%

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2023 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

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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The grapes for the 2023 Palo Blanco were harvested earlier than ever, picked even earlier than the grapes from Taganana. It was a warm year, but the wine feels more like it's from a cool climate; it has a moderate 11.5% alcohol and is volcanic and less reductive than in previous years, fine-boned and sharp, with a vibrant palate, effervescent acidity (7.1 grams and a pH of 3.05) and a dry chalkiness that gives it salinity. It's approachable but should also age in bottle. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024. Drink 2024-2034.
98+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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2022 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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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The heat from late August didn't affect much the grapes that were used for the 2022 Palo Blanco, as they are picked much later than the grapes from other zones of Tenerife. So, the 2022 vintage in Los Realejos is a lot fresher than in Taganana or La Orotava. In fact, I liked the palate of this 2022 better than that of the 2021; it's vibrant, lovely and fresh. The nose is still a little reductive, and the notes of flowers and herbs take time to emerge. 13,000 bottles and 167 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2023. Drink 2024 - 2030.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)

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2022 Envinate Taganan Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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.
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The 2022 Táganan Blanco has a mellow nose with notes of ripe yellow fruit, dried flowers, aromatic herbs and crushed rocks. 2022 was extremely dry and delivered healthy grapes that were harvested early, and the wine kept a moderate 12% alcohol and very high acidity (7.1 grams) that give it a lively palate with citrus freshness and a very tasty, salty finish. This didn't go through malolactic fermentation and matured in neutral barrels with lees for nine months. 3,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2023. Drink 2024 - 2028.
94 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)

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2022 Envinate Benje Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Benje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.
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All wines are unfiltered and unfined, and the 2022 Benje Blanco showed a little cloudy but with an extremely expressive, nuanced and elegant nose, very subtle. It was a cooler year with more freshness, so they used less flor (which is always used to sharpen the whites), and the palate is long and vertical, very tasty. This is the finest vintage of this wine to date. 21,000 bottles and 240 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2023 - 2028.
93+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)

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2021 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

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.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Palo Blanco has an expressive, clean and open nose reminiscent of flowers, herbs and a spicy twist. The wine is supple and fresh, with vibrant acidity and a long and salty finish. 12,000 bottles and 287 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2022. Drink 2023 - 2029.
97+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)
Fresh, reductive nose with a hint of white sesame. A mineral coating to the tangy lime citrus and pomelo skins. White chalk, freshly cut parsley and celery as well. A laser beam of piercing acidity provides energy, sharpness and speed to the pure and bone-dry palate that’s full of tension but no flesh. Demanding and austere, yet so delicious and effortlessly pure and gastronomic in nature, with electric linearity and a mouthwatering finish. Even more extreme than 2020? Only 11.5% alcohol. Embrace the acidity! Drink now.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Envinate Benje Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Benje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.
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There's more volume in the 2021 Benje Blanco, from a year that was very warm and dry. The grapes achieved high ripeness in a short time, and they used more flor to try to sharpen the wine and make the palate finer and longer. They did a softer vinification to try not to extract any herbal notes. 18,000 bottles and 150 magnums. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered in June 2022. Drink 2023 - 2028.
93 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)
Mineral, flinty nose with pomelo skins and an implicit chalky, seashell character. Extremely bright on the palate with demandingly high acidity that immediately makes your mouth water. The zingy, crystalline finish delivers purity and austerity. Delicious and gastronomic.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Envinate Taganan Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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....
Listán Blanco represents 50% to 60% of the volume in the 2021 Táganan Blanco, and I found a very strong varietal character in the nose. This is spicy with notes of clove, dry flowers and chamomile, and it has a very lively palate with very high acidity coupled with very good volume. 3,200 bottles were filled in July 2022. Drink 2023 - 2029.
95 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)
Subtle white sesame reduction with flinty lemon, seashell, seaweed funk and fresh parsley on the nose. Nervy, dry and chalky on the palate with a waterfall of fresh acidity that delivers a speedy, linear palate without any fleshiness. Ferociously austere but delicious and so drinkable. Very intellectual. Drink now.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2020 Envinate Benje Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

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.
Benje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.
Other Reviews....
2020 was also very dry, like 2019 in Santiago del Teide in the south of Tenerife. The grapes for the 2020 Benje Blanco were picked earlier than ever, starting in mid-August. The wine fermented by plot in concrete with indigenous yeasts, and 20% of the volume matured in an oval 2,500-liter oak foudre and the rest in concrete, where half of it developed a thin layer of flor yeasts that give it a sharper texture rather than aromas or flavors, as these yeasts eat glycerin and make finer wines. So, the flor is only in 40% of the wine, less than in 2019. The difference here is that they stopped controlling the temperature (something they already did with Palo Blanco) and they stopped using 228-liter barrels and moved to 350-liter barrels from Chassagne-Montrachet. It makes the wine more expressive of the soils and with less fruit character. All this has increased clarity and definition in the white wines from Tenerife. This is livelier. 15,000 bottles and 150 magnums were produced. It was bottled in June 2021. Drink 2022 - 2027.
93 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)

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2020 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 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.
Other Reviews....
I was blown away by a magnum of the white 2020 Palo Blanco I drank a few days before I tasted it again with its creators. Palo Blanco is the name of a zone in the village of Los Realejos in Tenerife, one of the finest locations for Listán Blanco (Palomino). In 2020 they used the grapes from five plots (they started with only one and 6,600 bottles in 2016), which means they have been able to increase volumes and, thankfully, also quality! The new plot is at 850 meters, so the grapes bring more freshness. These are always the last grapes they pick in Tenerife, even in an early harvest like 2020. The destemmed grapes were pressed and the juice let to settle for 12 to 24 hours and then fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete without temperature control. Sixty-five percent of the wine matured in 2,500-liter oak foudres and the rest in neutral 350-liter barrels with lees. There is a smoky and spicy, flinty touch and a vibrant palate with a spark of acidity that makes the wine very long and tasty. This now plays in the major league. 2020 saw the earliest harvest ever for this wine. 11,000 bottles and 200 magnums were filled in December 2021. Drink 2022 - 2030.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)

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2019 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

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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The 2019 Palo Blanco was produced with Listán Blanco grapes from the village of Los Realejos in the Valle de la Orotava. They consider 2019 an exceptional vintage for this cuvée, which comes from four plots of centenary cordón trenzado braided vines that ripened properly and earlier than normal, avoiding an unusually warm October. The wine has a moderate 12% alcohol and great freshness and acidity for the variety and especially after having gone through full malolactic. In 2019, 70% of the wine matured in well-seasoned, neutral oval 2,500-liter oak foudres and the rest with fine lees in 350-liter oak barrels. They kept adding vineyards for this wine, so they were able to produce a little more wine. This is a wine that showed them that fermenting at higher temperatures resulted in less fruit and more soil character in the wines. There's always a Burgundian feeling to this wine, sharp and precise and very long, layered and with depth. This follows the path of the 2018. 10,000 bottles and 30 magnums were produced. It was bottled in December 2020. Drink 2022 - 2029.
97 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)
This shows rather salty, dried-apple and pineapple character with some white flowers. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish. Soulful and tasty. Drink now.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com (October 2021)

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2018 Envinate Benje Blanco

Tenerife, SPAIN
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 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.

Benje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Benje Blanco comes from the south of the island and was produced with Listán Blanco, the local strain of Palomino. This is a blend of different plots of vey old vines at high altitude, 900 to 1,100 meters above sea level. The thing that is different about this wine is that 65% of the volume matured in concrete tanks under a veil of yeasts, flor, in search of a sharper texture rather than aromas or flavors, as these yeasts eat glycerin and make finer wines. The rest was aged in used 228-liter oak barrels with the lees and then was blended and bottled. This has lots of character, mixing the varietal notes with volcanic notes, and it is fresher (much fresher) than the 2018. There is a hint of flor on the palate, more of a texture than a set of flavors. The warm and cooler years are more challenging in the south of Tenerife (here) than in the north (Taganana and La Orotava). 2018 was much cooler, and the vines behaved well; the key is to keep the leaves because otherwise the grapes dehydrate rapidly. 21,500 bottles were produced. It was bottled in July 2019.
92 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sept 2020)

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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.

Other Reviews....
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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2015 Eradus Pinot Gris

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced aromatics of lychees and ripe pears are followed by some musk, Turkish delight and subtle spice. Lighter than expected and very fresh the palate has flavours of lychees, pears, Turkish delight and spice. Clean slightly off dry finish with bright acidity. Aftertaste of lychees, pears, Turkish delight and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13.5%

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2017 Eradus Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. The nose exhibits lifted passionfruit, grassy gooseberry and citrus aromas followed by herbaceous asparagus end notes. Light and vibrant the refreshing palate features zippy passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus flavours over herbaceous grassy asparagus like characters. Dry crisp finish with an aftertaste of herbaceous gooseberries, citrus and grassy asparagus characters.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2016 Eradus Pinot Gris

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2018)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted ripe pear aromas intermix with light honeycomb and baked apple. Trialling are subtle quince end notes. Ripe pear and spicy Jonathan apple flavours fill the mouth over light honeysuckle and traces of spicy quince. Fullish mouthfeel finishing dry with good acidity. Aftertaste of ripe spicy pears, Jonathan apple, honeysuckle and light quince.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%

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2015 Eradus Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2016)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Pungent gooseberry and passionfruit aromas are overlaid by herbaceous grassy characters with some capsicum and asparagus following on. The palate packs some real punch possessing excellent concentration for it’s price point. Mouthfilling flavours of herbaceous gooseberries intermixed with passionfruit and some grassy asparagus characters are followed by a touch of capsicum on the tangy crisp finish. Long aftertaste of herbaceous gooseberries, passionfruit, grassy asparagus and capsicum. Great value.
Drink now.
Alc 13.5%

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2016 Eradus Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Pungent aromas of passionfruit, gooseberries and zesty citrus emanate from the glass followed by grassy capsicum like end notes. Zingy palate flavours of passionfruit and citrus dominate over some fresh gooseberries and grassy capsicum infusions. Racy finish with crisp acidity and a long passionfruit, gooseberry, citrus and grassy capsicum aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13.5%

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- Nick's Import
2019 Errazuriz Chardonnay

Aconcagua Costa, CHILE
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Sourced from Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa vineyard, the juice was fermented in used French oak barrels for between 15 to 20 days, and then underwent 45% malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for 11 months in used French oak barrels.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Intense aromatics of white peach and tropical fruits jump out of the glass followed by some melon, subtle dried honey and spice notes. Rich, fleshy and vibrant the palate is engulfed with white peach and melon fruits which sit over a back drop of dried honey, faint cashew and spice. Finishes with a burst of citrus freshness on the medium to long mineral laced aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.0%

Other Reviews.....
A round, flavorful white with citrus and dried fruit, such as peaches and apples. It’s medium-bodied with dried fruit, creamy texture and linear, vibrant acidity at the very dry finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2018 Erste & Neue Pinot Bianco

Alto Adige, ITALY
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Made in a very similar vein to the Pinot Grigio and picked at the same time (at a similar altitude) to help retain vibrancy. Post fermentation, the pressed juice spends 3 to 4 months in steel with around 10% on solids to add a touch more texture and palate weight.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with distinctive highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear mix with green apple and lime over a spicy back drop. Fresh pear and lime zest fruits are backed by crunchy green apples with a back drop of slate and flinty mineral characters. Dry zesty finish with some tang to the long focused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends about 6 months in 110-hectolitre neutral oak and is left on gross less to provide additional texture and palate weight.
Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear and red apple scents fill the nostrils with hints of dried honey, faint musk and wet stone also evident. Delicious pear, red apple and lime flavours are delivered with fantastic intensity and textural volume across the palate. Traces of musk and stony mineral elements lie underneath. Finishes dry and supple with brisk acidity and a long wet stone laced aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends 3 to 4 months in steel with around 10% on solids to provide additional texture and palate weight.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Engulfing the nostrils are pear and red apple scents with notions of musk, quince and spice also evident. Well rounded and supple, the beautifully textured palate delivers a super intense flavour profile of pear and red apple fruits over more subtle quince and musk elements. Spicy finish with brisk acidity and some wet stone characters filtering through the long delicious aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%

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- Reduced
2020 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
Reduced from $33.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends 3 to 4 months in steel with around 10% on solids to provide additional texture and palate weight.
Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear and Jonathan apple aromas mix with faint dried honey notes, quince and spice. Generous ripe pear and red apple fruits are texturally appealing and show excellent intensity. Some quince, light dried honey and spice elements are also present. Nicely rounded mouthfeel finishing dry and fresh with a long moreish aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2016 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Full and round this is a beautifully textured Pinot Grigio that’s full of flavour.

Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint apricot tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. The nose displays good potency with lifted aromas of ripe pears and baked apples intermixed with honeysuckle followed by some spice end notes. Rich and textured to the point of being almost Pinot Gris like (in the traditional sense) the palate dishes up mouthfilling flavours of ripe pears and red apples overlaid by honeysuckle, a hint of quince and spice. Dry finish with well balanced acidity. Excellent length with a long aftertaste of ripe pears, apples, honeysuckle and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13.5%

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2017 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Drifting from the glass are ripe pear, spiced apple and honeysuckle aromas followed by hints of quince and light stony notes. Quite full and rounded in its mouthfeel the palate dishes up flavours of ripe pear and apple which meld into subtle honeysuckle and musk elements. Finishes dry with a lick of spice and nicely balanced acidity. Aftertaste of pear, ripe apple, quince, light honeysuckle and a touch of spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto Adige, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, fresh red apple and citrus roll over faint dried honey, spicy quince and wet stone notes. On the palate there’s plenty of textural volume and concentration to the ripe pear and red apple fruit which is underpinned by subtle dried honey, quince and spice elements. Finishes dry with fresh balanced acidity that lends some zing to a deliciously long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends 3 to 4 months in steel with around 10% on solids to provide additional texture and palate weight.

Boasting wonderful intensity, purity of fruit and texture this is one uber-delicious Pinot Grigio.

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Delightful pear, red apple and light honeysuckle aromas flood the olfactory senses followed by hints of musk, pebble stone and spice. Featuring fabulous intensity and a gorgeously rounded textural feel, the palate is decorated with pear, apple, citrus and honeysuckle flavours that show great fruit purity. Notions of subtle musk and stony mineral characters sit underneath. Finishes dry and fresh with beautifully balanced acidity. Completing the picture is a long moreish aftertaste making this one of the most impressive Pinot Grigio’s we’ve tasted for quite some time.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2015 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio

Alto Adige, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2017)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Full of flavour, this is a beautifully textured Pinot Grigio.

Bright pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pears and ripe apples are overlaid by a faint whiff of honeysuckle with citrusy mineral end notes. Beautifully textured palate with a rounded almost supple like mouthfeel that finishes with a bite of freshness. Generous flavours of ripe pears and Jonathan apples laced with honeysuckle are followed by traces of quince and spice. Dry conclusion with an aftertaste of pears, Jonathan apples, honeysuckle and quince.
Drink now.
Alc 14%

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2017 Escarpment GRIS Pinot Gris

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2020)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of fresh pear, nectarine and light dried honey are followed by some citrus and spice. Delicious ripe pear and Jonathan apple fruits sit over a dried honey and faint spicy quince back drop. Texturally full and rounded with balanced acidity and a medium to long finish.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%

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2016 Escarpment Gris Pinot Gris

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted ripe red apple and pear aromas overlaid with honeysuckle are trailed by some quince and light spice notes. Rich pear, red apple and quince flavours are quite mouthfilling yet the palate finishes with resounding freshness. Subtle honeysuckle and spice characters are also evident. Dry conclusion with vibrant acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14%

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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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2011 Escarpment Riesling

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2016-2017)

ABV: 11%

Closure: Screw Cap

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green on the edges and watery hue. The nose displays floral notes of tropical fruits and orange blossom followed by some ripe lime and citrus. The palate has very ripe apple flavours followed by some tropical fruits, ripe lime and honeysuckle. Clean medium dry finish with some residual sugar present. Aftertaste of ripe apple, orange blossom, tropical fruits and a hint of honeysuckle.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 11%

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2016 Escarpment Chardonnay

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

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Barrel fermented and aged on lees for 16 months. Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach and nectarine fruits lead the way trailed by scents of dried honey, nougat, cashew and light spice. Mouthfilling fleshy white peach and nectarine flavours have good underlying freshness and an elegant feel. Light dried honey, infusions of gun flint, subtle citrusy nougat characters and spice the support act. There’s a subtle creaminess to the mid palate finishing with plenty of vibrancy on the medium to long aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2013 Escarpment Pinot Gris

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2016-2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright pale straw colour with a tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. The nose displays ripe pear and dried apple aromas which meld into some honeysuckle, a hint of quince and spice. On the palate rich ripe pear and honeysuckle flavours are featured along with a full round textural feel. Quince and spice follow up the rear with a dry finish and good freshness. Aftertaste of spicy ripe pear, dried apple, honeysuckle and quince.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 14%

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2019 Estate Argyros Cuvee Nykteri Assyrtiko

Santorini, GREECE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Diam Cork

Founded in 1903, Estate Argyros has a history of producing exceptional wines from high-quality vineyards across multiple generations of the Argyros family. It was Yiannis Argyros who elevated the estate to the prestigious ranks of the world's elite wine producers. The vineyards in Santorini are renowned for their distinctive basket-shaped vines, a unique training system not found anywhere else. This method is called Koulouri with vines trained as low bush vines, with canes intricately woven into small bracelet-like shapes, positioned just above the ground. This method offers the fruit protection from the intense winds of this maritime climate, while also creating a balance between fruit and vegetation, ultimately resulting in better fruit quality.
Cuvee Nykteri is carefully sourced from very old Assyrtiko vineyards, at least 150 years old, in Pyrgos and Megalochori, harvested at peak ripeness, usually twenty days after the main harvesting date. The wine is fermented and matured in French oak barrels for twelve months on fine lees followed by an additional twelve months in stainless steel, again on fine lees.
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Green melon and pear with sliced lemon. Very tangy and mineral at the finish. Bitter and grapefruit notes at the end. Clean. 100% Assyrtiko. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Estate Argyros Santorini Assyrtiko

Santorini, GREECE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Founded in 1903, Estate Argyros has a history of producing exceptional wines from high-quality vineyards across multiple generations of the Argyros family. It was Yiannis Argyros who elevated the estate to the prestigious ranks of the world's elite wine producers. The vineyards in Santorini are renowned for their distinctive basket-shaped vines, a unique training system not found anywhere else. This method is called Koulouri with vines trained as low bush vines, with canes intricately woven into small bracelet-like shapes, positioned just above the ground. This method offers the fruit protection from the intense winds of this maritime climate, while also creating a balance between fruit and vegetation, ultimately resulting in better fruit quality.
Other Reviews….
A tangy and energetic assyrtiko with sliced lemon and grapefruit, together with flinty and stony undertones. It’s medium-bodied, dry and intense. Crisp finish. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com
From 100-120 year old vines. Stainless steel only, no oak. This is the way.
Fresh pineapple, lemon, lemongrass, aniseed, honey and aromatic dried herbs. It’s juicy, plenty of flavour and chalky grip, fennel seed and ripe lemon, so much impact and flavour, but with freshness too, and while the alcohol level shows a little too keenly, the finish is very fresh, zesty and full of energy. A wine of place, with so much character. Drink 2023 - 2027
93 Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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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 Petit Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2017-2020)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Sourced drom a single parcel of vines grown on Portlandian clay this is classic Petit Chablis, crisp and dry, fruit-forward and easy-going. Vinified and aged in 100% stainless steel for 6 months. Brilliant very pale straw colour with flecks of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of lime, spicy green apples and pears meld into some distinct wet stone notes followed by subtle fresh herb infusions. Quite full in the mouth with a rounded pebble stone like textural feel this impressive Petit Chablis offers up generous flavours of pear and lime infused with wet stone, finishing dry and slatey with cleansing acidity. Aftertaste of limes, pears, wet stones, subtle herb infusions and mineral.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12%

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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
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