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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Bourgogne Chardonnay offers up pretty aromas of green apples, citrus oil, lime cordial, white flowers and a subtle touch of wheat toast. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with an elegantly textural attack, racy acids and a certain sweetness of fruit that lends this Bourgogne upfront charm.
86-88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

Tank sample, soon to be bottled (been in tank since September). Three parcels in Meursault, Puligny and St-Aubin. Fermented and aged in 350-litre casks without stirring.
Tangy, herbal, fully ripe. So creamy and yet fresh. Wonderful intensity and elegance at this level. Brilliant quality for Bourgogne Blanc.
16.5/20 points
Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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2016 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Produced largely from second-generation grapes, the 2016 Bourgogne Chardonnay is a nice wine in a challenging vintage, but it's an appreciable step behind other recent vintages. The wine offers up fragrant aromas of peach, citrus pith and struck match, followed by a bright, light to medium-bodied palate with moderate texture and tangy acids. Right now, it's a little angular, but I expect it to round out in bottle.
85 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate #237 (Jun 2018)

The only cuvée that’s bigger than usual in 2016 because these parcels didn’t suffer from frost. Supplemented by a little very hard-hit (frost) St-Aubin parcel. Bottled a week ago.
Stony and uncompromising. Very much PYCM style. Not nearly ready. You might almost take this for a Chablis in structure. Extremely bracing.
16+/20 points
Jancis Robinson

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2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Pernand Vergelesses Sous Fretille Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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10% new oak. 350-litre barrels. More sunny than Corton-Charlemagne, facing more directly south. Plateau at around 300 m (980 ft). Picked before the village vines and earlier than Charlemagne. Tank sample.
Scented with stony citrus but also a touch of blossom, spiced and open on the nose but still with a mineral cast. A hint of ginger – a vintage effect? (Colin-Morey says he has noticed it too.) That ginger on the palate too and with delicacy and persistence combined on the finish. Direct and refined with all that lovely spice. Juicy and so fresh. Utterly mouth-watering.
17/20 points
Julia Harding MW - JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2019)

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2016 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$170. 00
Bottle
$2040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

No tasting notes available...

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin Le Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Saint-Aubin Le Banc offers up aromas of green orchard fruit, citrus oil and almond paste, followed by a medium to full-bodied, elegantly glossy palate with good depth at the core, tangy acids and a chalky finish. It's a great introduction to Pierre-Yves Colin's style.
88-90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

Pale bright yellow. Fresh nectarine and minerals on the nose. A juicy if tightly wound fruit bomb in the mouth, with its intense stone fruit and citrus flavors complicated by wild herbs. The wine's calcaire element gives it focus and cut, but there's nothing hard about the very pure finish, which features sneaky persistence. Made from three vineyards averaging 35 years of age, according to Colin.
87-89 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

Tank sample. 1.5 ha.
Piercing freshness, amazing precision and intensity with no fat, a hint of wet stones. All sinew on the palate but with a fine creamy robe. So moreish. Green fruits and pure citrus. Amazing length for a village St-Aubin.
17/20 points
Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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2016 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin La Chateniere Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The elegant 2016 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière is one of the highlights of Pierre-Yves Colin's Saint-Aubin range this year, exhibiting attractive aromas of crisp apple, mint, toasted nuts and struck match. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, glossy and concentrated, with nice mid-palate depth and dimension and a tangy, beautifully delineated finish.
90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate #237 (Jun 2018)

Bright yellow. A musky touch of reduction to the aromas of white peach, nectarine, herbs and mint. Pliant, easygoing wine with surprising sweetness, but sound acidity intensifies the fruit and extends the finish.
88-90 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin Hommage a Marguerite Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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Blend of three parcels (En Créot, Les Combes and Perrières in equal parts) that were not complex enough on their own. Named after his grandmother, who died in 2016 at the time of the frost. Co-fermented. Tank sample.
Bright limey citrus with a hint of oak spice. But that flinty note too. Tightly coiled. Really juicy and mouth-watering to give an intense balance of fruit and acidity. Intense and creamy but with no fat at all.
17/20 points
Julia Harding MW - JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2019)

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2016 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin Le Blanc

Burgundy, FRANCE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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The 2016 Saint-Aubin Le Banc is another pretty wine from Pierre-Yves Colin, exhibiting expressive aromas of white flowers, tangerine oil and crisp apple. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, pure and glossy, with attractive detail and delineation. Structurally delicate and open-knit, this is a wine to broach while the 2015 is maturing in the cellar.
88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate #237 (Jun 2018)

Bright yellow-green. Lovely intensity and lift to the aromas of nectarine, lime and herbs. Pure, fruit-driven Chardonnay with lively mineral lift. Finishes with good length and sweetness.
87-89 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Premier Cru Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot

Burgundy, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
(This was the first vintage Colin harvested in 2017, as he wanted to avoid "too much fatness"): Bright, pale yellow-green. Nose dominated by pear, menthol and stone. A bit hard-edged and tough to taste today, showing an element of fresh herbs, firm acidity and a slight phenolic dryness. Like a few of the foregoing wines, this will need time to harmonize. Finishes with a slightly hard-edged lemon zest quality. Colin told me that he may rack the wine this summer but that his current plan is not to bottle his '17s until next March. He also noted that the yield here was easier to control in 2017 because the vineyard had escaped the frost in 2016.
90-92 Points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru Les Garennes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.1%

Closure: Cork

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(from 85-year-old vines that yielded 38 hectoliters per hectare in 2017; Colin has two 350-liter barrels, one of them new): Bright green-yellow. Ripe nectarine and lemon drop aromas are lifted by pungent brown spices, with herb and mint nuances emerging with air. At once densely packed and weightless, conveying a strong citrussy character but quite youthfully imploded today and every bit as tight as the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets. As with his Baudines, Colin likes to wait to get enough ripeness here. He told me he worked this vineyard at his father Marc Colin's estate in 1991, 1992 and 1993 and each time he harvested too early. (13.1% alcohol)
91-94 Points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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Bright lemon-green. Reticent aromas of white stone fruits, fresh herbs, spring flowers and white pepper. Less unctuous than the Chassagne villages but more imploded today (these 55-year-old vines are planted on shallow soil over calcaire but are not particularly high on the hillside). Offers lovely balance and mineral energy, finishing with noteworthy rising length and brisk acidity. But this wine is less evolved and showy than the Ancegnières, which has the fat of a baby Bâtard-Montrachet. Colin noted that it was essential to control yields in 2017 in vineyards like this one that were severely frosted in 2016--and even more important in 2018.
91-93 Points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$170. 00
Bottle
$2040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Smoke and matchstick scents are all that can be discerned on the nose today. More interesting are the juicy and fleshy medium weight flavors that possess both good intensity and density while offering fine length on the lemony and quite dry finish where the only reproach is a touch of warmth.
88-91 Points
Burghound.com

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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault Premier Cru Les Poruzots

Burgundy, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Just 2 x 228 litre barrels of this wine in 2017 so showing markedly different to the rest of the range with a slightly exotic and almost sweeter fruit impression

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2019 Pithon-Paille Anjou Mozaik Chenin Blanc

Loire Valley, FRANCE
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and apple evolve from the glass with a honeysuckle overlay. Some citrus and spicy quince notes ensue. Light and refreshing the palate features pear, lime and green apple fruits over a stony mineral back drop. Finishes dry and tangy with crisp acidity and an invigorating mineral infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Pithon-Paille Grololo Blanc

Loire Valley, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

Made from a blend of Melon de Bourgogne, Chenin d'Anjou and Sauvignon de Touraine. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced pear and red apple skin aromas are followed by spicy quince and wet slate notes. Light, elegant and fresh, pear, quince and apple skin flavours show good intensity over a wet slate back drop. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a refreshing stony mineral infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12%

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2019 Pittnauer Perfect Way

AUSTRIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2021)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 54% Muscat Ottonel, 29% Sauvignon blanc, 8% Chardonnay, 4% Gelber Muskateller and 5% Traminer. The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were co-fermented in an open vat for 14 days while Muskat Ottonel only spent three days on skins. The Traminer spent 20 days in amphora on skins, and Gelber Muskateller was pressed after a short maceration time. After ageing separately in amphoras and old oak for half a year, the four wines were brought together just before bottling. It is neither filtered nor sulphured.
Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Expressive aromas of apple skin, pear and lychee mix with hints of pineapple and cinnamon spice. Light and agile the palate has a tangy flavour profile of green apple skin, lychee and mandarin finishing with a dash of spicy ginger. Racy sour like acidity with a refreshingly tangy aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%

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2017 Poggio Anima Gabriel Pecorino

Terre di Christi, ITALY
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2019)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted lime and apple scents meld into fresh herb notes. Refreshing lime and green apple flavours show good intensity dominating over infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral characters. Finishes dry and nervy with crisp acidity and a moreish aftertaste of limes, green apples and stony mineral elements.
Drink now.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Poggio Anima Gabriel Pecorino

Terre di Chieti, ITALY
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A brilliant water like core is surrounded by a greenish tinged outskirts. Intense pear, lime and green apple scents jump out of the glass followed by some fresh herb and wet stone notes. Scrumptious pear and lime fruits drive the palate with green apple and flinty mineral characters lying underneath. Finishes dry with excellent concentration, crisp acidity and a zingy aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Poggio Anima Gabriel Pecorino

Terre di Chieti, ITALY
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Distinct lime and green apple aromas are intermeshed with wet stone and fresh herb notes. Mouth watering spicy pear, lime and green apple fruits overlay wet stones and infusions of fresh herbs. Dry crunchy finish and a scrumptious aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 Poggio Anima Gabriel Pecorino

Abruzzo, ITALY
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Poggio Anima is a joint venture between one of Tuscany's rising stars, Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie in Montalcino, and his US importer Ronnie Sanders.
Brilliant pale straw colour with flecks of green around the rim and a watery hue. Intense ripe pear, lime and red apple scents are trailed by subtle wet stone and fresh herb notes. Bursting with delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits, the palate has slatey undertones with infusions of fresh herbs also chiming in. Rounded in it’s feel, it finishes dry and fresh with a brisk aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 12.5%

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2018 Poggio Anima Uriel Grillo

Sicily, ITALY
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with reflections of green around the edges and a watery hue. Ripe peach and pear aromas are trailed by hints of lime and fresh herbs. Nicely rounded in the mouth but finishing dry and very fresh, the palate is elegantly decorated with pear, lime and fresh herb flavours. Crisp mineral laced acidity with a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2016 Portinari U.P. Soave Classico

Veneto, ITALY
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2019)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Subtle aromatics of pear, wet stone, citrus and fresh herbs emerge from the glass. Broad mouthfeel with flavours of dried herbs, light dried honey, citrus and spice. Finishes dry with relatively soft acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 11.5%

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2013 Portinari Ronchetto Soave Classico

Verona, ITALY
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pear, apple and citrus aromas are followed by some flinty mineral end notes. Light and fresh with similarities to Pinot Grigio the palate features flavours of pears, apples and citrus. Nicely textured with a touch of flintiness on the crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pears, apple and subtle flint.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 12%

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2015 Portinari Soave Albare

Verona, ITALY
$33. 99
Bottle
$407.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2017)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Slightly deeper in colour than the Monte Tondo this Soave displays a bright straw core with a watery hue. A touch subdued the nose slowly reveals aromas of ripe pear, baked apple, dried honey and light quince. Texturally rounded but with good fresh acidity on the finish the palate has flavours of pears, baked apples and quince which merge into subtle lemon butter and bees wax characters. Finishes dry with an aftertaste of lemon butter, bees wax, baked apples and quince.
Drink now.
Alc 13%

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2019 Prinz Schonhell Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheingau, GERMANY
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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Joyful nose of blossoms and fresh herbs. So concentrated, yet so elegant, this lifts you off your feet and pulls you in the direction of the heavens. Such perfect balance and so much finesse through the super long finish. From organically grown grapes.
99 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Prosper Maufoux Clos du Chateau Saint-Aubin Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense white peach, dried honey and crème brulee scents engulf the nostrils followed by some bacon fat, butterscotch and spicy nougat notes. Rich and creamy yet refined the palate is layered with fleshy white peach and dried honey flavours which overlay a subtle crème brulee, nougat, cashew and wet stone back drop. Finishes dry with measured acidity lending freshness to the long finish which has a river stone like feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
The first impression on the nose is of caramelized tree fruit and flint, but this Saint-Aubin is still very young. On the palate all the elements we expect for this appellation are there, from the salty minerality to the restrained lemon and crisp pear fruit. Well-structured with excellent freshness for this warm vintage. Only at the long, stony finish do you feel the oak a bit, but these are early days for a wine made to age. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2016 Prosper Maufoux Bourgogne Chardonnay-Elegance

Burgundy, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of white peach and dried honey mix with hints of crème brulee, citrusy nougat, biscuit and spice. Medium bodied with a nicely rounded feel and good freshness the palate has an elegant flavour profile of white peach, citrus and light dried honey over delicate biscuity oak and faint infusions of gun flint. Finishes with a refined mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Puro Rofe Blanco

SPAIN
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Puro Rofe is the project of local wine merchant Rayco Fernández, located on the volcanic island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Along with winemaker Carmelo Peña, they farm an array of different vineyards, which are comprised of indigenous and ancient vines. Viticulture on Lanzarote is unique in it’s construction, where a single vine is planted in the base of a hand-dug pit, allowing the vine to access sub surface moisture, but also protecting it from the harsh island winds. The landscape of Lanzarote has a moon like surface (due to an eruption covering the whole island in black ash), while the pits (locally known as hoyos) are reminiscent of craters on the moon.
Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, some clay amphora and older large format oak, while pressing is done via traditional basket press. Every effort is taken to champion and preserve these ancestral vines in the wine, which is portrayed with a focus on texture, freshness and tension. Expect a saline core from the oceanic influence, lifted by the ethereal and smoky aroma’s associated with volcanic wines.
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The entry-level white 2019 Rofe Blanco is a blend of grapes from different parts of Lanzarote—Malvasía Volcánica, Listán Blanco and Diego (a.k.a. Vijariego Blanco). The Malvasía ripens early, so it's partly fermented in stainless steel and cooled down to wait for the Diego, which is picked approximately 25 days later! It was kept in stainless steel for eight months. It's the wine that expresses the overall character of the island with the smoky and mineral character and a terse texture, a little wider than the 2018, still pungent, with 50% malolactic and a salty, iodine-driven and tasty finish. 3,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2020.
92 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sept 2020)

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2022 Pyramid Valley Lions Tooth Chardonnay

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

Closure: Stelvin

Driven to create one of the new world’s great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. From here Mike and Claudia established Pyramid Valley and emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practices and high-density viticulture. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. Their minute scale and exceptional dedication to their soils and vines led to some incredible wines being produced. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. When Mike’s health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. The spectre of Burgundy is writ large over the foundation and ethos of Pyramid Valley, yet we should not expect imitations in terms of the style of the wines. Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point.
This 0.4-hectare site, like the wine that results, takes its name from the vineyard’s abundance of dandelions (‘dent-de-lion’, or lion’s tooth in French). These flowers predominate apparently because of the higher clay content in this parcel. It is a steeply inclined, east-facing site on soils that Weersing described as having a “…nut and crumb structure and great mineral fertility”. It’s the classic limestone and clay of the area but here the higher balance of clay makes it the more vigorous of the two Chardonnay blocks.
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The 2022 Chardonnay from the high-density Lion's Tooth parcel is an arresting wine that sucks you in but doesn’t spit you out. It’s not a wine you'll want to spit out either. This 2022 draws you in with its harmony, expansive nature, silken texture and sense of tranquility. It is subtle in its flavors - this is Chardonnay, after all – with flinty characters giving way to toasted nuts and oatmeal, lemon curd and nectarine. This is not a fruity but savory, restrained style that focused on texture over aromatics. Meditation for the mouth. Drink: 2024 - 2034.
96 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
Soft and supple, flows beautifully, an intensity of fruit, the DNA of the wine bound by nutty savouriness, shortbread, ginger, crushed granitic mineral characters, and around that green apple, lime, preserved lemon, mixed floral elements. It feels relaxed in texture, a great deal of space and dimension to the wine, but freshness is inherent. A gentle sour-sweetness and hay-straw character in there too. Pleasure and intellect buttons pressed.
94 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front
Chardonnay, biodynamically farmed since planting in 2000, from an east-facing 0.4ha slice of the Pyramid Valley Waikari estate. Light straw with aromas of nectarine and grapefruit with hints of soft spice, oyster shell, lemon curd, white flowers, clover blossom, crushed flint, grilled cashews and Graham crackers. Taut, febrile and filigreed with a sapid, saline burst of acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the stone fruits as the wine trails away.
95 points
Dave Brookes - Halliday's Wine Companion
Medium depth yellow colour with a rich buttery/honeyed and peachy bouquet with a subtle touch of struck-flint, the palate rounder, fuller and softer than the Field of Fire, with beautifully harmonious acidity and a long finish.
96 points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review

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2020 Pyramid Valley Field of Fire Chardonnay

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Driven to create one of the new world’s great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. From here Mike and Claudia established Pyramid Valley and emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practices and high-density viticulture. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. Their minute scale and exceptional dedication to their soils and vines led to some incredible wines being produced. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. When Mike’s health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. The spectre of Burgundy is writ large over the foundation and ethos of Pyramid Valley, yet we should not expect imitations in terms of the style of the wines. Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point.
Named after the type of grass growing in the vineyard, this densely planted Chardonnay site sits on a southeast-facing, clay-limestone slope, which has been farmed biodynamically from the beginning. Although recently expanded by one hectare, the original plantings cover only a quarter of a hectare. Like its three sibling vineyards, it’s a vineyard farmed to Grand Cru Burgundy standards or higher. Fire is a cooler, rockier site than the Lions Tooth vineyard, and the wine typically shows a tighter, mineral core cloaked by layered, complex and fleshy fruit.
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Concentrated nose of dried pineapples, cloves, burnt lemons and buttered toast. Tangy, toasty and intense with a medium to full body. Dense yet sharp finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2020 Pyramid Valley Lion's Tooth Chardonnay

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Driven to create one of the new world’s great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. From here Mike and Claudia established Pyramid Valley and emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practices and high-density viticulture. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. Their minute scale and exceptional dedication to their soils and vines led to some incredible wines being produced. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. When Mike’s health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. The spectre of Burgundy is writ large over the foundation and ethos of Pyramid Valley, yet we should not expect imitations in terms of the style of the wines. Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point.
This 0.4-hectare site, like the wine that results, takes its name from the vineyard’s abundance of dandelions (‘dent-de-lion’, or lion’s tooth in French). These flowers predominate apparently because of the higher clay content in this parcel. It is a steeply inclined, east-facing site on soils that Weersing described as having a “…nut and crumb structure and great mineral fertility”. It’s the classic limestone and clay of the area but here the higher balance of clay makes it the more vigorous of the two Chardonnay blocks.
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A lovely nose of flint, lemon rind, sliced pears and rosemary stem. Medium- to full-bodied with bright, citrus acidity that drives and pushes the palate through a long, lingering finish. Apple character on the palate. Very good concentration and intensity. Fresh with some brioche notes, too. Supple texture. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 Pyramid Valley Lion's Tooth Chardonnay

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Driven to create one of the new world’s great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. From here Mike and Claudia established Pyramid Valley and emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practices and high-density viticulture. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. Their minute scale and exceptional dedication to their soils and vines led to some incredible wines being produced. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. When Mike’s health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. The spectre of Burgundy is writ large over the foundation and ethos of Pyramid Valley, yet we should not expect imitations in terms of the style of the wines. Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point.
This 0.4-hectare site, like the wine that results, takes its name from the vineyard’s abundance of dandelions (‘dent-de-lion’, or lion’s tooth in French). These flowers predominate apparently because of the higher clay content in this parcel. It is a steeply inclined, east-facing site on soils that Weersing described as having a “…nut and crumb structure and great mineral fertility”. It’s the classic limestone and clay of the area but here the higher balance of clay makes it the more vigorous of the two Chardonnay blocks. It is also more exposed and ripens earlier; in 2019, Lion’s Tooth was picked more than a week before Field of Fire.
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I did a bit of research on petrichor and found that the term was coined by a couple of Australian researchers in the mid 1960s. I thought it was descriptive only, but there’s science applied to oils of plants taken up by soil then released by rain after dry periods. Not just rain on warm pavement, ey? Anyways.
This smells like petrichor, on lime/lemon scents, jasmine, struck match and struck flint. Savoury, you could say, or at least mostly the perfume is non-fruit based and seasoned by elemental, minerally characters, or so. The palate crackles, is tense, edgy, very tart and driven by acidity over everything and delivers a very minerally hit of chardonnay. A bit waxy, a bit smoky, a touch salty, kinda exciting all up. Lots going on, jangly and scintillating and cool. Wicked drinking. Drink 2021 - 2035.
95+ points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2019 Pyramid Valley Field of Fire Chardonnay

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Driven to create one of the new world’s great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. From here Mike and Claudia established Pyramid Valley and emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practices and high-density viticulture. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. Their minute scale and exceptional dedication to their soils and vines led to some incredible wines being produced. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. When Mike’s health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. The spectre of Burgundy is writ large over the foundation and ethos of Pyramid Valley, yet we should not expect imitations in terms of the style of the wines. Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point.
Named after the type of grass growing in the vineyard, this densely planted Chardonnay site sits on a southeast-facing, clay-limestone slope, which has been farmed biodynamically from the beginning. Although recently expanded by one hectare, the original plantings cover only a quarter of a hectare. Like its three sibling vineyards, it’s a vineyard farmed to Grand Cru Burgundy standards or higher. Fire is a cooler, rockier site than the Lions Tooth vineyard, and the wine typically shows a tighter, mineral core cloaked by layered, complex and fleshy fruit.
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Steve Smith and co continue the custodian roles of the amazing Pyramid Valley vineyards sites. The wines feel more primped and preened in their current guise, not a bad thing, just a different thing, though the DNA of the site perpetuates the hallmark energy and freshness.
Serene chardonnay in cruise control. No hair out of place. Flint, citrus, light floral characters, sea spray in scents and flavours. A glossiness to texture then fine, talc-mineral powdery pucker and chew before the tart, mouth-watering finish drags things out to infinity. Refined, great velocity, so very precise but an ease and mellifluous nature to it all that has such drinkability in tow. It’s a wine that delivers supreme chardonnay personality albeit polished to the nth degree, which ain’t a bad thing in many circles. Drink 2021 - 2035.
96 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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- 94
- Organic
2023 Quartz Reef Bendigo Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Lusciously fruited and glossy textured finishing fresh, long and spicy.
Certified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear, rosewater and lychee mix with whiffs of musk and ginger. Luscious ripe pear, lychee and red apple fruits fill the mouth with musk and ginger spice elements spread across the back half. Glossy textured and showing ample concentration it finishes, fresh, long and spicy.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- 94
- Organic
2022 Quartz Reef Bendigo Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from a certified organic vineyard planted in 1998 and the wine was aged on yeast lees for 6 months to enhance texture and complexity. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear and apple aromas intermix with hints of honeysuckle, musk and quince. The palate is engulfed with rich, lusciously textured pear, apple and honeysuckle flavours with some musk, delicate quince and spice characters in the background. Finishes dry to off dry, intense and long.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- 94
- Organic
- Biodynamic
2021 Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from a certified organic vineyard planted in 1998 and the wine was aged on yeast lees for 6 months to enhance texture and complexity. Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Exotic pear, lychee and rosewater like aromas waft out of the glass followed by hints of honeysuckle and ginger spice. Luscious ripe pear, Jonathan apple and musk flavours flood the mouth with notions of honeysuckle and delicate ginger also evident. Texturally full and round it finishes dry and fresh with a long delicious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from a certified organic vineyard planted in 1998 and the wine was aged on yeast lees for 8 months to enhance texture and complexity.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Intense pear and red apple scents intermingle with hints of lychee, musk and a faint whiff of cinnamon spice. Luscious yet simultaneously brimming with freshness, the palate sports pear and red apple fruits over musk, faint cinnamon and spicy lychee characters. Finishes dry with a lick of vibrant acidity. Long intensely flavoured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from a certified organic vineyard planted in 1998 and the wine was aged on yeast lees for 8 months to enhance texture and complexity. Bright pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Exotic ripe pear, baked apple and honeycomb aromas stream out of the glass with notions of lychee, musk and spice also evident. Rich and textural, luscious ripe pear, baked apple, honeysuckle, musk and spice flavours flood the mouth. Finishes just off dry with ample freshness and a long expressive aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 year.
Alc. 13%

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Aromas of sliced pear and apple with light almond pastry and apple blossom. Some white peach, too. The palate offers a very intense, fleshy delivery of ripe pear and peach. Pure and flavorful. Good drive and depth here. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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- 93
2018 Quartz Reef Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Certified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green to the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, light baked apple, quince and faint musk. Rich and lusciously textured the palate is filled with ripe pear, tropical fruit and honeycomb flavours over traces of musk and ginger spice. Finishes off dry with vibrant but soft acidity and a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Querciabella Batar

Tuscany, ITALY
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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I have not tasted this wine in a while, and it's a delight to come back to it now. Compared to older vintages, I find this blend of equal parts Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay to be quite improved. The organic 2020 Batàr (with 20,000 bottles made) offers fresh, citrusy tones with lemon curd and candied peach. This barrique-aged white also offers mid-weight density and plenty of orchard fruit, saffron and light spice. It concludes with fresh acidity. Drink 2022 - 2026.
93 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 10, 2023)
The 2020 Batàr, Querciabella's Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc white, is laced with hints of tangerine oil, jasmine, spice and pear. Light tropical accents appear later, adding gorgeous nuance throughout. The move towards high elevation vineyards and picking earlier yields a Batàr endowed with terrific freshness and plenty of style. Drink 2022-2028.
93 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Intense nose of cedar, smoked almond, mango puree, papaya and lemon pie. Full-bodied, dense and creamy with delicious praline and pie-crust character, balanced by just the right amount of lemony acidity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.
94 points
James Suckling
The 2020 vintage is more herbal than usual, with sage, thyme and a citrussy character, then its typical peach kernel core. The attack is full, silky, concentrated and textured, yet vibrant on the finish.One of the most sought after white wines of Italy, with proven ability to age, Batàr originates from vineyards in Ruffoli, in Greve in Chianti, some of which reach 600m. The Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grapes are fermented and aged for nine months in French oak. It's a very classic white SuperTuscan (first vintage was 1988) with a stylish Corton-Charlemagne attitude. Drink 2023 - 2030.
95 points
Aldo Fiordelli - Decanter

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- 89
2018 Quinta de Lixa Vinho Verde

Lixa, PORTUGAL
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2020)

ABV: 9.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Delicate aromas of green apple, pear and lime are followed by mineral notes. Light and zesty granny smith apple and lime flavours grace the palate with infusions of fresh herbs, a spritzy minerality and lemon sherbet characters also present. Finishes dry with crunchy acidity and a refreshing aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 9.5%

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2023 Quinta do Ermizio Electrico Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde, PORTUGAL
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Vinho Electrico is a partnership between Antonio Monteiro of Quinta do Ermizio and the Australian importer, Astronoma. It combines 80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura, bottled with a subtle hint of CO2. This wine is an ideal summer choice with its citrus, saline, floral, and refreshing finish.

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2022 Quinta do Ermizio Electrico Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde, PORTUGAL
$25. 99
Bottle
$311.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Vinho Electrico is a partnership between Antonio Monteiro of Quinta do Ermizio and the Australian importer, Astronoma. It combines 80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura, bottled with a subtle hint of CO2. This wine is an ideal summer choice with its citrus, saline, floral, and refreshing finish.

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2020 Ra Nui Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of gooseberry, citrus and passionfruit are intertwined with subtle asparagus and herbaceous grassy notes. Excellent flavour intensity with mouth watering passionfruit and lime fruits driving the palate. Delicate grassy asparagus characters and minerals sit underneath. Crisp dry finish with a long snappy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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- 94
2019 Racine Picpoul de Pinet

Languedoc, FRANCE
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like core with a distinctive tinge of green around the rim. Zesty lime and granny smith apple scents mix with fresh herb and slaty mineral notes. On the palate lime and green apple flavours have a racy freshness and show superb fruit intensity underpinned by infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral characters. Nicely rounded pebble stone like feel finishing dry and fresh with crunchy acidity and a super delicious aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 13%

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- 91
2022 Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc

Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Spicy pear and baked apple aromas mix with quince and hints of cinnamon. Luscious yet fresh, pear, baked apple and honeysuckle flavours overlay a cinnamon spice back drop. Shapely mouth feel finishing dry with brisk acidity and a fruity mid length conclusion infused with spice.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc

Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing draws out elevated scents of ripe pear, baked apple and honeysuckle followed by some quince and spice notes. Rich pear, ripe apple and honeysuckle flavours carry a fullish textural feel with notions of musk and quince lying underneath. Finishes with a dash of spice and nicely measured acidity which lends freshness.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12%

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- 93
2019 Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc

Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Leaping out of the glass are ripe pear, baked apple and honeycomb scents which intermix with musk and spice notes. Rich fleshy pear and red apple fruits overlay a honeysuckle, quince and spice back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a refreshing mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 11.5%

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