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2020 Maude Pinot GrisCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinTwenty percent of the wine was fermented in oak barriques. Brilliant very pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. A mix of ripe pear, rosewater and red apple aromas show ample lift out of the glass with hints of lychee and musk also apparent. Fresh and intensely flavoured pear and lychee flavours are underpinned by zingy acidity with some red apple and subtle quince characters also evident. Dry to off dry finish with a lengthy aftertaste that has a lively feel to it.
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2018 Maude Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Intense gooseberry, passionfruit and lime scents jump out of the glass promptly followed by green apple, asparagus and herbaceous grassy notes. Zesty fresh gooseberry, citrus and light passionfruit flavours meld into herbaceous grassy characters with traces of mineral on the dry crunchy finish. Long gooseberry, citrus, passionfruit and herbaceous grassy character aftertaste.
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2016 Maude Pinot GrisCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2016-2019)ABV: 13.7%Closure: StelvinCombines good fleshy richness with a vibrant fresh finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals ripe pear aromas intermixed with musk and subtle lychee notes followed by some spice. Rich and luscious yet vibrant and fresh the palate has generous flavours of ripe pear, lychees and tropical fruits with some musk infusions, confectionary and spicy quince also evident. Well balanced with crisp acidity on the finish. Long aftertaste of lychees, ripe pears, tropical fruits, musk infusions and spicy quince.
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2016 Maude Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinPowerful, vibrant and racy this is the sort of Sauvignon Blanc that only Marlborough can produce.
Brilliant water like colour with a distinctive greenish tinge around the edges. Pronounced passionfruit, citrus and gooseberry aromas are intertwined with some asparagus and herbaceous grassy characters. Full of vibrant gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus fruit the palate possesses outstanding intensity of flavour. Lying beneath are subtle herbaceous grassy infusions and mineral. Crisp dry finish with racy acidity. Long aftertaste of ripe gooseberries, citrus, herbaceous grassy characters and mineral. A superb Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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2017 Maude Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green skirting the edges. Intense passionfruit and ripe gooseberry aromas fill the nostrils followed by hints of green apple, herbaceous grassy characters and citrusy mineral end notes. Mouthfilling passionfruit and zesty citrus flavours drive the palate over gooseberries, herbaceous grassy characters and flinty mineral infusions. Zingy finish with crisp acidity and a long passionfruit, zesty citrus, ripe gooseberry, herbaceous grassy character and flinty mineral aftertaste.
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2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Brauneberger Juffer Riesling KabinettMosel, GERMANY$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 8.5%Closure: StelvinWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines.
In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.Other Reviews....
Always from diverse plots scattered throughout the hillside, the 2020 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett was harvested in two passes about three weeks apart (about 20% was picked late). This is clear but intense and elegant on the nose that shows a finely flinty and intensely fruity but always finessed and crystalline, slate-scented bouquet. On the palate, this is an intense and juicy sweet yet also piquant, stimulating and salty Juffer Kabinett with fine, just-ripe phenolic grip and ripe and mouth-filling fruit. The wine was aged two-thirds in steel and one-third in cask and was bottled with 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted from AP 4421 in November 2021. Drink 2021 - 2060.
93 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)A succulent Kabinett, brimming with peach and mirabelle aromas, the racy acidity making it extremely refreshing and pushing the slatey finish out there a long way. And the further you follow it the drier it becomes. Drink or hold.
93 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2020er Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett was made from fruit picked at 80° Oechsle on 50-year-old vines and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (45 g/l). It offers a gorgeous nose made of white peach, herbs, and fine spices. The wine feels slightly sweet on the palate at first before a great feel of citrusy zest lifts up the flavors in the finish. The aftertaste is simply stunning, being at the same time lightfooted, gorgeously racy, mouthwatering, and packed with flavors. This gorgeous success now really only needs a little bit of patience for the touch of creamy sweetness to integrate. Drink 2030-2050.
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2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling KabinettMosel, GERMANY$62. 99Bottle$755.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: StelvinWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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From predominantly 80+-year-old vines cultivated in the lower and upper part of the slope and therefore partly (25%) harvested four weeks apart, the 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett offers the typically pure and mineral, salty and stony notes of the famous WSU that already comes as an uncompromisingly pure and flinty, citric-scented wine of remarkable complexity and tension on the nose. The palate starts fresh and piquant, very nervy and vital, with lots of salt and lingering mineral tension. In the end, there is nothing of the generous, luscious character of the WSU but all the purity, tension and salinity. This is a complex and exciting long-distance runner that will always fascinate but even more so in eight to 10 years. The 2020 was aged in casks and steel (50/50) and is a true classic that is far apart from most of the Kabinetts from this marvelous terroir. This is, again, a Must Buy of the vintage. Bottled with 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted from AP 1921 in November 1121. Drink 2030 - 2070.
96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)A fabulous Kabinett with all the floral finesse for which this site is famous. Real concentration married to wonderful delicacy. So much peachy fruit, but not a jot too loud. Very long, energetic yet silky finish. From at least 80-year-old vines. Drink or hold.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2020er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett was made from fruit picked at 78° Oechsle on up to 100-year-old un-grafted vines and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (48 g/l). It offers a superb nose made of white flower, smoky elements, herbs, white flowers, and fine spices. The wine is subtly creamy yet so incredibly light-footed on the palate. Loads of minerals, floral flavors, and finely spicy elements add to the incredibly playful presence. The finish is airy, intense, and incredibly long. What a massive success! Drink 2030-2045.
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2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines.
In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.Other Reviews....
Coming from 80- to 90-year-old vines, the 2020 Elisenberger Riesling Spätlese is based on the last grapes harvested by Team MFR, with still moderate must weight. Fermented 100% in casks, this wine shows a clear but still reductive nose with ripe, intense and elegant fruit aromas as well as flint notes. On the palate, this is still an extremely young, vital and tensioned Riesling with ripe and juicy fruit but still many restrictions and serious grip. Promising but far too young to be fairly rated, two-thirds of the 2020 was fermented in casks and one-third in steel. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted from AP 1921 in November 2021. Drink 2027 - 2060.
93 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)The 2020er Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Spätlese was made from fruit picked at 87° Oechsle and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (73 g/l). It offers a simply stunning nose made of white peach, apple, pear, passion fruit, and floral elements. The wine is beautifully juicy and animating on the palate and leaves a stunning feel of racy juicy fruits in the long finish. The aftertaste is subtly exotic, multi-layered, hugely animating, and persistent. What a huge success! Drink 2030-2050.
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2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: StelvinWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines.
In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.Other Reviews....
Harvested at about the same time as the Grosses Gewächs (GG) and thus about four weeks after the Kabinett Rieslings, the 2020 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese opens with a pure, fresh and remarkably delicate slate bouquet that is already singing. On the palate, the wine is lush yet filigreed and finessed and provided with delicate, lingering salinity and finely concentrated, perfectly ripe fruit. This gorgeous wine was matured two-thirds in steel and one-third in casks. Highly stimulating. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted from AP 1821 in November 2021. Drink 2026 - 2060.
95+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)Deep and complex nose with a very wide spectrum of stone-fruit aromas and just a hint of tropical flowers. Concentrated and succulent with delicate sweetness that beautifully underlines this. Very long and silky finish. Drink or hold.
94 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2020er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese was made from fruit picked at 89° Oechsle and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (80 g/l). It offers a beautiful nose made of quince, pear, melon, aniseed dried herbs, apricot blossom, whipped cream, and smoky elements. The wine proves surprisingly creamy given its overall structural lightness on the palate and leaves a juicy and still slightly squared feel in the gorgeously multi-layered finish. This Spätlese could well prove even better than anticipated as it develops more cut with age. Drink 2030-2050.
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2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: StelvinWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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From vines about 100 years old from a parcel below the sundial, just down the Moselle, and aged in fuder, the 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is deep, intense and complex but also subtle on the refined and elegant, almost ethereal nose that intermingles perfectly ripe and healthy fruit aromas with notes of crushed stones. Lush and piquant on the palate with some fine tannins and very discreet new(er) oak notes, this is a vibrantly fresh and stimulatingly salty, well-structured WSU that is still far too young to show its true merits. Yet everything here—most of all its energy and incredible tension and salinity—indicates a great future. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted from AP 1721 in November 2021. Drink 2030 - 2070.
95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)Stunning balance of white-peach, Amalfi-lemon and tropical-flower aromas with racy acidity and fine-grained mineral character that swallows up this wine’s generous natural sweetness. Very long finish with so much lime freshness that it effortlessly lifts the corners of your mouth. Super-clean finish. Drink or hold.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2020er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese was made from fruit picked at 90° Oechsle on over 90-year-old vines and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (80 g/l). It offers a beautiful nose made of pear, coconut, apricot blossom, aniseed herbs, lime, and smoky elements. The wine is beautifully juicy and animating on the palate and leaves a remarkably playful and mouthwatering feel in the fruity and mineral finish. A touch of passion fruit adds an exotic side to the aftertaste. Drink 2030-2050.
93 points
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2019 Max Ferdinand Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: StelvinWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is fascinatingly pure, bright, refined and flinty on the nose that reveals very fine Riesling, slate and iron aromas. Pure, fresh and filigreed on the palate, this is a crystalline, fresh and piquant, crisp and crystalline JSU Spätlese in the acidity-accentuated MFR style. The finish is pure and salty, piquant and concise and makes this an exciting wine to try again in 20 years. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. Drink 2040 - 2070.
95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)I love the beautifully ripe but delicate yellow-fruit aromas of this Spätlese, ranging from mirabelle to peach and just a hint of honeysuckle. A noble wine that remains restrained and slowly reveals its treasures to the patient. Discreet grape sweetness adds a touch of creaminess to the mid-palate, but the very mineral finish is totally clean. Drink or hold.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese was harvested at 91° Oechsle, and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (79 g/l). It offers a deep and complex nose of smoke, tangerine, candied orange, apricot flower, a hint of mango, and honeyed peach. The wine is compact and still on the sweet side on the palate, but already more than hints at huge depth and great juiciness wrapped into a magnificently ripe sense of acidity in the finish. The after-taste also shows some of the freshness and lightness to come. The only thing this superb sweet Riesling now needs is patience. What a stunner in the making! Drink 2029-2069.
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2016 Maximin RieslingMosel, GERMANY$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinAs one of Germany's oldest wineries, the history of this iconic estate dates back to 966, when wines were mainly made for the nearby Monastery. Fast forward to today, fifth and sixth generation Carl von Schubert and his son Maximin are leading the estate carefully managing three of the most highly regarded Grand Cru vineyards in the region: Abtsberg, Bruderberg and Herrenberg.
Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tinge around the outskirts. Aromas of ripe limes, red apples and citrus are trailed by hints of honeysuckle, quince and light mineral. Fresh and pure, lime, red apple and subtle honeysuckle flavours fill the mouth over traces of quince finishing dry to off dry and minerally. Good length with a medium to long conclusion.
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2021 Mayacamas Vineyards ChardonnayCalifornia, UNITED STATES$210. 00Bottle$2520.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2021 Chardonnay is made in a crisp, restrained style, spending 12 months in a mix of different barrels, up to 500 liters in volume. Less than 10% are new, and malolactic fermentation is blocked to retain freshness. Melon, pear and citrus notes come through on the nose and medium-bodied palate, while the finish is moderately silky in texture yet zesty, powered by bright lemon-lime notes. Drink 2023-2035.
92+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Apr 01, 2023)The 2021 Chardonnay is a rich, phenolic wine that shows just how distinctive this site is. Rich and layered, with striking intensity, the 2021 is lights out today. Lemon oil, almond, dried flowers and earthy undertones open beautifully with aeration. Drink 2024-2031.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousClean, razor-sharp chardonnay with chalky lemons, fresh pineapple, dried tangerine peel, flint and dried herbs. Hints of praline, too. Medium- to full-bodied, crisp and tense with vivid acidity coming through. Chalky minerality. Very dynamic and characterful. Drink or hold.
94 points
James SucklingThe 2021 Chardonnay is bright and racy, with a clean, pure style as well as a kiss of good reduction in its citrus, lemon, and tart melon-like aromas and flavors. This Chablis-like Chardonnay will evolve nicely over the coming 10-12 years if well stored. Drink 2023 - 2035.
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2021 McArthur Ridge Falls Dam Pinot GrisCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with subtle tinges of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pear and ripe apricot scents drift out of the glass followed by some honeydew and bees wax like notes. Fruity apricot, ripe apple and pear flavours overlay a honeysuckle back drop. Finishes off dry with good freshness and a honeysuckle led aftertaste.
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2024 Messwein Stift Goettweig Gruner VeltlinerNiederösterreich, Wachau, AUSTRIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA delicious, slippery textured Gruner that shows impressive flavour intensity.
High in the hills across the Danube River between Krems and Dürnstein sits the Stift Göttweig monastery which offers breath-taking view of the Wachau valley and its surrounding landscapes. Home to wine making activity since 1094 the monastery also owns some fabulous vineyards which are managed by the renown Fritz Miesbauer who was the driving force behind the revitalisation of Domäne Wachau.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Elevated scents of pear, red apple skin and delicate honeysuckle drift through the nostrils followed by some wet stone and mineral notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and carry a gorgeous textural feel. Some lime, wet stone and traces of spice lie underneath. Brisk acidity lending freshness across the long slippery finish.
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2023 Messwein Stift Goettweig Gruner VeltlinerNiederösterreich, Wachau, AUSTRIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinHigh in the hills across the Danube River between Krems and Dürnstein sits the Stift Göttweig monastery which offers breath-taking view of the Wachau valley and its surrounding landscapes. Home to wine making activity since 1094 the monastery also owns some fabulous vineyards which are managed by the renown Fritz Miesbauer who was the driving force behind the revitalisation of Domäne Wachau.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Uplifted aromas of pear and red apple drift through the nostrils followed by some quince, wet stone and delicate spicy honeysuckle like notes. Delicious pear, lime and red apple fruits are underpinned by zingy mineral tinged acidity. Some light quince is also apparent. Finishes dry, long and elegant.
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2021 Messwein Stift Goettweig Gruner VeltlinerNiederösterreich, Wachau, AUSTRIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinHigh in the hills across the Danube River between Krems and Dürnstein sits the Stift Göttweig monastery which offers breath-taking view of the Wachau valley and its surrounding landscapes. Home to wine making activity since 1094 the monastery also owns some fabulous vineyards which are managed by the renown Fritz Miesbauer who was the driving force behind the revitalisation of Domäne Wachau.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Delightful pear, red apple skin and musk aromas are followed by hints of rosewater and spiced lychee. Wonderfully concentrated, the palate is alive with pear, red apple and lime fruits. Subtle notions of lychee and wet stone lie underneath and are backed by lightning like, flinty mineral infused acidity. Dry zesty finish with a long racy mineral laced aftertaste. Fantastic value.
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2021 Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot GrigioTrentino, ITALY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBright straw colour with a watery hue. Spicy pear, apple and lime aromas are trailed by hints of honeysuckle. Texturally rounded and full, the palate is flush with ripe pear and apple fruits which overlay subtle honeysuckle and musk characters. Finishes dry with a lick of brisk acidity on the flavoursome mid length conclusion.
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2016 Mezzacorona Castel Pietra Pinot GrigioDolomiti, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2018)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pears, red apple skins and dried honey intermix with hints of spicy quince. Light in body with a slippery mouthfeel this is a relatively straight forward dry white. Elegant flavours of pears, red apples, subtle dried honey and spicy quince. Finishes dry with fresh acidity and a modest aftertaste.
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2016 Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot GrigioTrentino, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkBright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pears laced with dried honey are followed by some baked apple characters and spice. Texturally broad pear and ripe apple flavours spread themselves across the palate with dried honey characters, a touch of quince and spice ensuing. Rounded feel with relatively soft acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
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2017 Mezzacorona Castel Pietra Dolomiti Pinot GrigioDolomiti, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and dried honey aromas meld together with citrus and mineral notes also present. Nicely rounded texturally the palate features pear, apple and subtle dried honey flavours over some citrus and light minerality. Clean dry finish with good fresh acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
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2014 Miles Mossop Wines The Introduction Chenin BlancSOUTH AFRICA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinBright straw colour with flecks of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pears and baked apples laced with honeysuckle are followed by some light cinnamon and spice notes. The palate dishes up ripe flavours of pears intermixed with baked apples and honeysuckle with some spice on the finish. Full round textural feel with just the right amount of acidity ensuring it avoids any flabbiness. Aftertaste of ripe pears, baked apples and spicy honeysuckle.
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2017 Millton Te Arai Vineyard Chenin BlancGisborne, NEW ZEALAND$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinDeep straw gold colour with a pale straw hue. Aromas of pears, honeysuckle, baked apples and quince have a cinnamon spice overlay. Broad in its mouthfeel yet possessing plenty of underlying freshness the palate has flavours of poached pears, honeyed dried apples and quince over a subtle cinnamon and spice background. Finishes dry with a refreshing yet nicely textured aftertaste.
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2014 Misha's Vineyard Dress Circle Pinot GrisCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBright pale straw colour with a watery hue. The nose displays good freshness with aromas of pear and lychee to the fore over hints of musk and lemon sherbet. Rich luscious flavours of ripe pear and lychee dominate over some musk, honeysuckle and spice. A creamy like textural feel is counter balanced by some fresh acidity on the medium dry finish. Long aftertaste of ripe pear, lychee, honeysuckle, musk and spice. A rich luscious Pinot Gris that’s counterpointed by some good freshness on the finish keeping things bright and lively.
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2020 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2020)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinCertified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Passionfruit and citrus aromas mix with subtle herbaceous notes and a light minerality. Juicy acidity backs the passionfruit and citrus flavours on the palate with a delicate herbaceous grassy mineral back drop. Good intensity with a dry crisp finish and medium length aftertaste.
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2016 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2017-2018)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinCertified Organic. Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Herbaceous grassy aromas intermix with asparagus, citrus and capsicum. The palate has a broad feel to it, although there’s a lick of fresh acidity on the finish. Flavours of gooseberry combine with grassy asparagus characters and dried herbs. Concludes with a modest aftertaste of gooseberries, citrus, grassy asparagus characters and dried herbs. Starting to look a bit flat. Drink now.
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2019 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinCertified organic. Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted passionfruit, gooseberry and green apple aromas jump out of the glass with some herbaceous grassy characters also present. Ripe gooseberry and passionfruit flavours show good intensity over a lime and herbaceous grassy character base. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
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2014 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2016-2017)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinCertified Organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of citrus and herbaceous gooseberry are followed by some grassiness and green apple. Light with a lean steely mouthfeel the palate features flavours of herbaceous gooseberry, grassy asparagus, citrus and mineral finishing very dry with lively acidity. Aftertaste of herbaceous gooseberry, grassy asparagus and mineral.
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2022 Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone BlancCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA blend of 55.5% Viognier, 16% Roussanne, 15% Marsanne, 10% Grenache Blanc and 3.5% Clairette, whole-bunch pressed, then cool-fermented in stainless steel, without malolactic conversion. Matured on fine lees for a few months to build texture.
Bright pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear and apricot scents are complimented by honeysuckle and a faint whiff of ginger. Rich fleshy pear, peach and apricot fruits overlay a honeysuckle and ginger spice back drop. Nicely rounded mouth feel with a lick of brisk acidity adding just the right amount of freshness to the long spicy conclusion.
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2021 Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone BlancCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)ABV: 100%Closure: StelvinA blend of 50% Viognier, 40% Grenache Blanc and 10% Roussanne, cool-fermented in stainless steel at around 15 degrees over 4 weeks then matured in tank on fine lees for 5 months, without malolactic conversion.
Brilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of apricot, peach and citrus mix with hints of bees wax and ginger spice. Texturally rounded and voluminous in its feel the palate is amply endowed with peach, apricot and bees wax flavours which sit over a background of ginger and spice. Finishes dry with generous weight, refreshing acidity and a long spicy aftertaste.
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Alc. 13% -
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2018 Monte Ronca Colle Marianna TrebbianoVeneto, ITALY$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkBrilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Aromas of pears, red apples and lime intermingle with infusions of fresh herbs and light spice. Rounded in its feel the palate has flavours of lime and green apples over some stony characters and fresh herbs. Finishes dry with brisk acidity showing good length on the lively aftertaste.
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2016 Monte Ronca Monte Calvarina SoaveVeneto, ITALY$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2018)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinComing from the commune of Ronca in the heart of Garganega country, Monte Ronca is a creation of local specialist, Antonio Fattori, an acknowledged Soave-master.
Bright pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. The nose shows good aromatic lift with scents of pears intermixing with dried honey and dried apple followed by some stony notes and light spice. Quite full and round in the mouth this beautifully textured Soave dishes up flavours of pears and dried honey over some citrus, stony characters and spice. Excellent concentration finishing dry with well balanced acidity and a long lightly spiced pear, dried honey and subtle wet stone aftertaste.
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2017 Monte Ronca Monte Calvarina SoaveITALY$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Lovely fresh pear and lime aromatics show excellent intensity melding into citrus, subtle quince and fresh herb notes. Vibrant lime, lightly spiced pear and citrus flavours dance across the palate with delicate fresh herb and mineral infusions also present. Much fresher but not as textured as the 2016 vintage it finishes dry and crisp with a medium to long aftertaste.
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2024 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveVeneto, ITALY$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinScrumptious Soave with a river stone like textural feel to the long appealing finish.
The Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple skin aromas fill the nostrils followed by hints of quince and spice. Intensely flavoured pear, red apple and lime fruits are layered across the scrumptious palate with some subtle quince and stony mineral elements the undercard. Refreshing acidity with a river stone like textural feel to the long appealing finish.
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Alc. 12% -
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2023 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoVeneto, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinged outskirts and watery hue. Delightful pear and red apple scents drift from the glass trailed by hints of lime, fresh herbs and wet stone. Delicious fleshy pear and ripe apple fruits fill the mouth with traces of lime, quince and wet stone lying underneath. Excellent flavour intensity carrying river stone like textural shape across the palate. Crisp acidity finishing long and scrumptious.
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2023 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveVeneto, ITALY$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Jumping out of the glass are pear, red apple and delicate lime scents followed by traces of musk and wet stone. Possessing terrific intensity and a gorgeous supple feel, fleshy pear, lime and red apple fruits explode across the palate with a wet stone back drop. Lively acidity lends freshness to the long moreish finish that has a river stone like feel. Never fails to deliver the goods.
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2022 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoVeneto, ITALY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Zesty lime and green apple skin aromas are complimented by hints of lemon, pear and wet slate. Delicious pear, red apple skin and lime fruits show excellent intensity over a wet slate and fresh herb infused back drop. Beautifully rounded river stone like feel finishing dry, crisp and mouth wateringly long.
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2022 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveVeneto, ITALY$15. 99Bottle$191.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Brilliant water like core with greenish toned edges. Jumping out of the glass are pear and red apple aromas trailed by hints of quince, fresh herbs and wet stone. Delicious juicy pear and red apple fruits overlay a back drop of lime, delicate quince and wet stone. Beautifully rounded texturally it finishes dry, crisp and mouth wateringly long. Delivers fantastic value yet again.
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2021 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveFriuli, ITALY$15. 99Bottle$191.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint glimmer of green to the outskirts and a watery hue. Delightful pear, green apple and lime aromas mix with fresh herb and subtle wet stone notes. Delicious fresh pear, lime and green apple flavours are delivered with terrific intensity. Lying underneath are delicate infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral characters. Dry finish with a burst of crisp acidity leading into a long scrumptious aftertaste. Fantastic value.
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Alc. 12% - 2018 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveFriuli, ITALY$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: Screw Cap
The Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.Other Reviews….
This is a fairly basic Soave from Monte Tondo in north eastern Italy. Made entirely from garganega, it has a herbal aroma with lemon undertones. The palate is dry with no oak and is ready to drink now.
Sean Mitchell – Grape Observer 2019 -
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2020 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveFriuli, ITALY$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2021)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Lifted pear aromas intermingle with red apple, subtle quince and spice notes. Fresh pear and green apple fruits are supported by a stony underbelly with some lime and fresh herb infusions also present. Combines good intensity with a rounded mouthfeel that resembles that of river stones. Finishes dry and crisp with a lengthy conclusion.
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Alc. 12% -
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2019 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveFriuli, ITALY$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Made from Garganega grapes this Soave offers great value. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe pear scents meld into red apple, lime, wet stone and fresh herb notes. Delicious pear, fresh apple and lime fruits have a rounded pebble stone like mouthfeel with elements of slate and infusions of fresh herbs chiming in on the back half. Finishes dry and brisk with a medium length aftertaste.
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Alc. 12% -
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2019 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoSoave, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and red apple meld into delicate dried honey, wet stone and fresh herb scents. Delicious pear, apple and lime fruits line the palate with notions of wet stone and fresh herb infusions lying underneath. Well rounded river stone like mouthfeel finishing dry with plenty of fresh acidity and a mouth watering aftertaste.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2016 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoFriuli, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of fresh pears, limes and green apples are subtlety infused with fresh herbs followed by some spice end notes. Vibrant lime and green apple flavours dominate over some citrus and delicate spicy herb infusions. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of spicy limes, green apples, citrus and fresh herb infusions.
A light, fresh Soave to drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2018 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoSoave, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Aromas of fresh pears, limes and herb infusions are followed by a hint of spicy green apple and wet slate notes. Mouth watering lime and spicy green apple flavours gently infused with fresh herbs sit over a slatey mineral back drop. Dry, crisp finish showing excellent intensity on the lingering aftertaste.
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2017 Monte Tondo Mito SoaveFriuli, ITALY$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2018)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Lifted pear, red apple and lime scents meld into spicy fresh herb notes. Texturally rounded the palate possesses delicious pear, lime and green apple flavours over a subtle stoniness and infusions of fresh herbs. Nicely balanced vibrant acidity with a medium to long aftertaste of lightly spiced pears, lime, green apple, a light stony character and fresh herbs. A very open and expressive Soave that delivers great value.
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Alc. 12% -
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2017 Monte Tondo Soave ClassicoFriuli, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated aromas of fresh pear and ripe lime meld into hints of dried honey, wet stone and mineral notes. Delicious flavours of lime and fresh pear decorate the mouth with an undercard of green apple, stony mineral characters and light fresh herb infusions. Nicely textured yet light on its feet it finishes with crisp acidity and long aftertaste. Delicious summer drinking.
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Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Aromas of lemons, cooked apples and lemon curd with some straw. Full-bodied, rich and layered with a beautiful, creamy texture and rich fruit, yet always fresh and beautiful. Serious Soave. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com -
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2015 Monte Tondo Classico SoaveFriuli, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of pear and spicy ripe Jonathan apples are followed by hints of honeysuckle, wet stone and quince. Texturally rounded mouthfeel with ripe pear and apple flavours to the fore over subtle honeysuckle infusions, light notions of nut and spicy quince. Finishes with good freshness and a long spicy aftertaste of ripe pears, apples, honeysuckle, a subtle nuttiness and quince.
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