What's New on Cru
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What's New on Cru
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (KO) |
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Kerin O'Keefe (96)Camphor, rose, cedar and ripe red berry aromas come to the forefront on this beautiful Barbaresco. Smooth and elegantly structured, the focused palate features ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and white pepper alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced. |
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Veneto | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Only produced in select vintages when growing conditions are deemed exceptional, this is one of the most coveted bottles in Italian wine. The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva represents the last vintage seen by Bepi himself. Giuseppe Quintarelli died in January 2012 at age 84 following his struggle with Parkinson's disease. There's magic in this wine, and we raise a glass to the master of Negrar. It delivers elegant class and concentration, fruit freshness and the power (plus 16.5% alcohol) that comes with appassimento. It's an ethereal wine from a hot and dry vintage. There are many contradictions within the bottle, but it ultimately settles on a place of balance and beauty. I opened bottle number 1,443 of only 5,726 released. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (GS) |
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£414.04 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (99)The MR de Compostella from Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve possesses one of the most successful critical track records out of almost any red wine produced in South Africa let alone just in the Cape Bordeaux Blend category. The newest 2021 release astonishingly takes this wine to yet another higher niveau of quality with a blend of 26% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Made from vines aged between 9 and 22 years old, all grown on deep decomposed dolomitic granite soils with table mountain sandstone, the aromatics are wonderfully bold and exuberant displaying seductive notes of blackberries, crème de cassis, violets, sweet cherry tobacco, black cherries and tart black plum. The lifted perfumed intensity is incredibly pure and piercing with salty liquorice, cedar spice and beautifully detailed maritime oyster shell nuances. In the mouth, the concentration and focused steely intensity is astounding – tart, bright and architecturally soaring, shaping this wine into a powerful, linear, multi-dimensional masterpiece. Packed full of salty cassis, tart plum and black currant, the tightly wound core of power, refined extraction and polished marble tannins leave you in no doubt that this harmonious, vibrant beauty is a spellbinding, timeless classic in the making. If you wanted just one wine to convince an international fine wine connoisseur of the true greatness of South Africa’s finest terroirs and winemaking, you have found your candidate! Simply an incredible wine. Drink this beauty from 2024 and savour over the next 30+ years. But you might need more than just one or two cases in your cellar!! |
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Rioja | 6 | - |
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£547.49 |
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Experience the epitome of Spanish viniculture with the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2012. Hailing from Alava in the celebrated Rioja Alavesa wine region, this renowned vintage boasts an extensive ageing - spending 27 months in French oak barrels and further maturing in the bottle. The exceptional craftsmanship of master vintner, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, is palpable in each sip. Praised for his innovative winemaking methods, he meticulously selects only the finest Tempranillo and Graciano grapes for this prestigious blend. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2012 captivates with its intense ruby hue, beguiling aroma of ripe fruits and spices and velvety, full-bodied palate. Acclaimed by critics, this well-structured wine demonstrates extraordinary finesse and complexity, its ripe tannins and integrated oak nuances produce a long and elegant finish. Immerse yourself in a unique taste sensation that embodies the sublime sophistication of Spanish winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,495.24 |
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Vinous (91-93)Matured in 25% new oak and 90% whole bunches, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers 1er Cru is the most opulent of Groffier’s 2019s with kirsch and orange zest infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a little oak to be subsumed on the entry. Good weight, quite muscular for a Chambolle with liberally sprinkled black pepper enhancing the finish. A little stocky, bottle age will smooth any jagged corners. |
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Franken | 1 | - |
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£574.84 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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£776.44 |
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Vinous (98)A wine of extraordinary finesse, the 2013 Percarlo is utterly magnificent. Creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 speaks to finesse more than the power and explosiveness that is often found here. With time in the glass, the mid-palate fleshes out and the flavors gain in intensity and darkness. When young, Percarlo is often forbiddingly tannic, but the gradual move towards larger format barrels and casks has, among other things, given the wine much more textural elegance. I can't wait to see how it ages. This is one of the most complete and strikingly beautiful wines of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 95 (DC) |
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£193.24 |
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Decanter (95)Guidalberto 2020 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 15 months in oak (20% new), including a small percentage of American oak. The aromas are a little heavier, with ripe dark fruit and a fragrant, floral note. It's a little less finely detailed aromatically than the 2021, with some smoke, spice and green herb qualities. The palate is round, medium-full bodied with juicy, bright acidity. It's a very friendly wine with very fine tannins and there's a little more grip and silty texture to the tannins. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (GS) |
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£241.24 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (95)There doesn’t seem to be complete agreement amongst growers as to whether 2021 in Bolgheri was an easy or difficult vintage. What certainly is in agreement is that this cooler Tuscan vintage yielded some incredibly taut, intense, vibrant wines. Aged in 85% French and 15% American oak 225 litre barrels, 40% new, for 15 months, this beautiful Guidalberto 2021 boasts fabulously piercing aromatics of violets, black cherries, blackberry compote and seductive dark plum over sweet exotic Christmas spices and stony graphite notes. The oak and vanilla wood spice is still busy integrating with the super taut, tight palate fruit intensity, perhaps at a slightly slower pace than in a riper, warmer vintage. But it’s the palate’s chiselled focus and linearity that marks this vintage as a true stand out expression amongst more recent dryer, warmer years. The texture is laser focused but also wonderfully transparent showing the true mineral terroir characteristics of Bolgheri together with a wonderfully fresh, tart, glassy acidity supported by sleek, polished marble tannins on a pithy cherry cola packed finish. A vintage to be truly celebrated but also one best to bury in the cellar for an another 8 to 10+ years. |
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California | 2 | 100 (VN) |
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£8,597.39 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Screaming Eagle is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse that stand apart from the generally more potent style of so many wines in this vintage. Deep, sensual and beautifully layered, the 2019 is simply magnificent from the very first taste. A whole range of red/purplish fruit, spice, leather, dried herb and blood orange accents give the 2019 its vivid, wonderfully detailed personality. Because of its price, both on release and in the secondary market, Screaming Eagle is the most talked about wine in Napa Valley. It is hype or not? All I can say is that I was very fortunate to drink a number of older vintages during lockdown and all those wines lived up to their reputations. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£565.24 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge comes from terroir composed of 60% gravel and 40% clay and is a blend of around 2/3 Cabernet Sauvignon and 1/3 Merlot with a splash of Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs considerable swirling to unlock notes of blackcurrant preserves, stewed plums, and juicy blackberries, with hints of candied violets, licorice, espresso, and tapenade, plus wafts of crushed rocks and wood smoke. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent in the mouth, it has very firm, super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the voluptuous, mineral-accented fruit, finishing very long and achingly perfumed. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WI) |
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£1,411.24 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet in color. It strides confidently from the glass with classic notes of cassis and blackberry preserves followed by wafts of cedar chest, pencil lead, wild sage, crushed rocks, and lilacs, plus a hint of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is super-intense, with loads of earth-tinged black fruit layers and a firm structure, finishing long and refreshing. |
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England | 40 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£289.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Full bottle 1,604 g. From a 7.35-ha site called Cold Harbour vineyard, planted in 2005. Sustainably farmed. 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay. Ana and Dermot Sugrue's new release. Deep, shining, copper-coral colour. It looks like sunrise on a crisp, clear-as-a-bell autumn morning. It tastes like sunrise on a crisp, clear-as-a-bell autumn morning. The tiny bubbles are like a shower of dewdrop diamonds, which seem to turn ruby-gemstone red as they meet the sweet flood of rose hip, red apple and clementine. And then it pixelates on the tongue, crystalline acidity and exquisitely precise fruit in a kaleidoscopic collision of dazzling dimensions. Breath-taking, spine-tingling purity shot forward, arrow-like, by acidity that tastes of blood oranges. A wine to watch the sun rise with. |
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Champagne | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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£811.24 |
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Vinous (98)We started with the 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, which is every bit as racy and seductive as it has always been. It’s a great, great vintage for Comtes. |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,273.24 |
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James Suckling (100)The perfect blanc de blancs. Full-bodied with a lovely framework of acidity and dry fruit, such as apples, pears and peaches. Opulent. Dense and muscular. Yet, it’s balanced and harmonious. Line of acidity at the end. Totally in tune. Superb. Deep and complete. Has everything. One for the cellar. It is the greatest Comte ever. It has everything. A perfect upgrade from two years ago. Drink or hold. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 98 (WO) |
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£239.09 |
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Wine Orbit (98)This is brimming with gorgeous aromas of Black Doris plum, violet, warm spice and toasted almond on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate offering a rich texture and plush mouthfeel. It’s powerful and imposing while remaining gracious and captivating, beautifully framed by fine grainy tannins, finishing persistent and immensely satisfying. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 88 (VN) |
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£248.69 |
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Vinous (88)The 2017 Boca is dominated by strong savory, earthy and feral notes, while the fruit is dried out and pushed into the background. It is not my favorite wine in this range. |
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Rhone | 4 | 97 (JD) |
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£2,854.18 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity. |
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Western Cape | 2 | 97 (CE) |
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£142.84 |
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Christian Eedes (97)32% Roussanne, 29% Semillon, 19% Chardonnay, 16% Chenin Blanc and 4% Clairette Blanche sourced from the Cape winelands. Sensational aromatics of green, white and yellow fruit, flowers, herbs and spice plus a touch of flinty reduction – very expressive but not at all vulgar or overwrought. The palate has great fruit definition, a lovely line of acidity and finish that is long and dry. Precisely made, the whole very much more than the sum of the parts. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£496.84 |
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Introducing the remarkable Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2019, a lustrous ruby-red wine produced in the renowned French vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin. This exceptional offering is meticulously crafted by Domaine Tortochot, a burgundy winemaker cherished for honouring the traditional, organic winemaking techniques inherited over generations. The 2019 vintage is carefully vinified using 100% hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, contributing to its refined structure and supple tannins. The Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2019 boasts radiant flavours, harmoniously combining venerated old world production with contemporary indulgence. It unveils the alluring notes of wild berries, accentuated by a mesmerizing hint of exotic spices and an elegant earthy undertone. The finish lingers pleasingly, reaffirming the powerful prestige of this spectacular Premier Cru. Savour the distinctive character of this admirable French wine, a true testament to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality upheld by Domaine Tortochot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£890.44 |
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The Tortochot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is a famed jewel in the fine wine repertoire from artisan Burgundian producer, Domaine Tortochot, a family-run winery established in 1865 in Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Cultivated on the prestigious slopes of the Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru plot, this eminent Pinot Noir combines traditional and organic viticulture practices to accentuate the inherent charisma of the terroir. Using grapes that are 100% hand harvested and spontaneously fermented, the 2019 vintage brings life to the intricacies of the Gamma clay and limestone soil in which it’s grown, orchestrating a harmonious balance between elegant fruit and oak nuances. The Tortochot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019’s maturation in French oak barrels unfurls a redolent, complex palate, corroborated by firm, silky tannins and a long, enveloping finish. Choose this full-bodied, lavishly layered wine to epitomise the finesse of premium French winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£466.84 |
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Indulge in the exquisite elegance of Tortochot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2019. This esteemed vintage, crafted in the celebrated vineyards of Burgundy, France, is a sensory delight. Domaine Tortochot, a revered wine producer since the 19th century, utilises traditional methods; hand-harvested grapes and maturation in French oak barrels ensure an inviting complexity to this Pinot Noir. The 2019 edition exhibits a remarkable depth of colour, resembling polished garnet. Offering a robust nose replete with ripe dark fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of spice; it's a prelude to the sumptuous taste. On the palate, expect an exquisite balance of rich fruit flavours, refined tannins, and an enduring finish that sings of the terroir. Conveying the unique charm of Morey-Saint-Denis' premier cru vineyard, the Tortochot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2019 is a must-have addition for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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£1,018.82 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Extraordinary clarity and brilliance on the nose with ink and iodine, blackberry and blueberry. Really perfumed already. Full-bodied with fine tannins and superb depth and length. I love the complexity and the great texture. Energetic finish. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 94 (GS) |
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£162.04 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (94)The 2021 Seriously Old Dirt is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc and shows a bright and piercing black cherry coloured core with an enticing ruby red rim. The aromatics are wonderfully seductive showing attractive notes of ripe mulberry, pressed violets, sun raisined black cherries, smoky wood embers, dried herbs and subtle earthy black currant nuances. Given time in the glass, the wine unfurls to reveal a complex savoury earthiness underpinned by sleek plush velvety tannins, soft sumptuous acids and a seamless core of red and black berry fruits with a definite Cabernet crème de cassis signature note. This is an incredibly fine-tuned, focused red blend from a great vintage that is silky and soft textured with incredible length and persistence. Devotees of Seriously Old Dirt are in for a thrilling treat this vintage as this exceptional wine will allow immediate drinking but will also reward 6 to 8+ years of extra cellaring. |
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Galicia | 6 | 94 (WA) |
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£175.24 |
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Wine Advocate (94)I tasted the 2022 Regueirón, a single-vineyard Godello from the village of Éntoma on slate and schist soils. It's a much more Burgundian white, with notes of fennel and flowers, very tasty and elegant. It's also a powerful white with impressive aromas and flavors, intensity and depth; it's vibrant and complex, alive, with a pH of 3.1 and 6.8 grams of acidity. They believe the soils are the difference, and character of the wine is very mineral, a little à la Meursault, with purity. It fermented and matured in 500-liter oak barrels, 50% of them new, then they blended the juice and put it into a 2,000-liter foudre for two months. A white of purity, precision and elegance, it's impressive, very young and with aging potential. 2,488 bottles and 60 magnums were filled in August 2023. |
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South Australia | 17 | 97 (TRR) |
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£552.04 |
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The Real Review (97)Impressively dense, dark, glass-staining colour with a strong tint of purple. Concentrated and superripe blackberry aromas, bright and intense and beautifully ripe with minimal herbal accents. Nuances of tar and licorice as well. It's full bodied and rich, concentrated and ample, with lashings of supple, fine-grained tannins and a long carry. A powerful wine but one that glides across the palate effortlessly. A beautiful and long-term cabernet. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£291.62 |
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Wine Advocate (98)They use some specific soils for the 2017 Finca Piedra Infinita, up to eight different plots, but not all plots contribute to the wine every vintage; in general, the zones with 20 to 60 centimeters of soil and then large stones with calcium carbonate are reflected in the wines. So, they deconstruct the vineyard, and then they build the blend with the plots they like for each wine, up to eight here but only a specific one for the Supercal and Gravascal. There's a little more ripeness and exuberance here within the general austerity of the whole Piedra Infinita range, especially when compared with the 2018s. They harvested 15 to 20 days earlier than in 2018 (or in 2016) and they had to run, but the separation they have by soil helped them to harvest earlier the earlier-ripening parts of the vineyard. That gave them a great advantage and they produced very good 2017s, but the condition of the year, a shorter cycle and a more hurried year was what it was. This 2017 is not as long as the 2018, and there is a strong chalkiness in the finish. 7,300 bottles were filled in August 2018. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (KO) |
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£152.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (96)Camphor, rose, cedar and ripe red berry aromas come to the forefront on this beautiful Barbaresco. Smooth and elegantly structured, the focused palate features ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and white pepper alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced. |
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Veneto | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£1,450.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Only produced in select vintages when growing conditions are deemed exceptional, this is one of the most coveted bottles in Italian wine. The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva represents the last vintage seen by Bepi himself. Giuseppe Quintarelli died in January 2012 at age 84 following his struggle with Parkinson's disease. There's magic in this wine, and we raise a glass to the master of Negrar. It delivers elegant class and concentration, fruit freshness and the power (plus 16.5% alcohol) that comes with appassimento. It's an ethereal wine from a hot and dry vintage. There are many contradictions within the bottle, but it ultimately settles on a place of balance and beauty. I opened bottle number 1,443 of only 5,726 released. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (GS) |
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£329.00 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (99)The MR de Compostella from Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve possesses one of the most successful critical track records out of almost any red wine produced in South Africa let alone just in the Cape Bordeaux Blend category. The newest 2021 release astonishingly takes this wine to yet another higher niveau of quality with a blend of 26% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Made from vines aged between 9 and 22 years old, all grown on deep decomposed dolomitic granite soils with table mountain sandstone, the aromatics are wonderfully bold and exuberant displaying seductive notes of blackberries, crème de cassis, violets, sweet cherry tobacco, black cherries and tart black plum. The lifted perfumed intensity is incredibly pure and piercing with salty liquorice, cedar spice and beautifully detailed maritime oyster shell nuances. In the mouth, the concentration and focused steely intensity is astounding – tart, bright and architecturally soaring, shaping this wine into a powerful, linear, multi-dimensional masterpiece. Packed full of salty cassis, tart plum and black currant, the tightly wound core of power, refined extraction and polished marble tannins leave you in no doubt that this harmonious, vibrant beauty is a spellbinding, timeless classic in the making. If you wanted just one wine to convince an international fine wine connoisseur of the true greatness of South Africa’s finest terroirs and winemaking, you have found your candidate! Simply an incredible wine. Drink this beauty from 2024 and savour over the next 30+ years. But you might need more than just one or two cases in your cellar!! |
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Rioja | 6 | - |
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£437.00 |
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Experience the epitome of Spanish viniculture with the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2012. Hailing from Alava in the celebrated Rioja Alavesa wine region, this renowned vintage boasts an extensive ageing - spending 27 months in French oak barrels and further maturing in the bottle. The exceptional craftsmanship of master vintner, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, is palpable in each sip. Praised for his innovative winemaking methods, he meticulously selects only the finest Tempranillo and Graciano grapes for this prestigious blend. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2012 captivates with its intense ruby hue, beguiling aroma of ripe fruits and spices and velvety, full-bodied palate. Acclaimed by critics, this well-structured wine demonstrates extraordinary finesse and complexity, its ripe tannins and integrated oak nuances produce a long and elegant finish. Immerse yourself in a unique taste sensation that embodies the sublime sophistication of Spanish winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,230.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Matured in 25% new oak and 90% whole bunches, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers 1er Cru is the most opulent of Groffier’s 2019s with kirsch and orange zest infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a little oak to be subsumed on the entry. Good weight, quite muscular for a Chambolle with liberally sprinkled black pepper enhancing the finish. A little stocky, bottle age will smooth any jagged corners. |
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Franken | 1 | - |
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£463.00 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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£631.00 |
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Vinous (98)A wine of extraordinary finesse, the 2013 Percarlo is utterly magnificent. Creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 speaks to finesse more than the power and explosiveness that is often found here. With time in the glass, the mid-palate fleshes out and the flavors gain in intensity and darkness. When young, Percarlo is often forbiddingly tannic, but the gradual move towards larger format barrels and casks has, among other things, given the wine much more textural elegance. I can't wait to see how it ages. This is one of the most complete and strikingly beautiful wines of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 95 (DC) |
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£145.00 |
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Decanter (95)Guidalberto 2020 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 15 months in oak (20% new), including a small percentage of American oak. The aromas are a little heavier, with ripe dark fruit and a fragrant, floral note. It's a little less finely detailed aromatically than the 2021, with some smoke, spice and green herb qualities. The palate is round, medium-full bodied with juicy, bright acidity. It's a very friendly wine with very fine tannins and there's a little more grip and silty texture to the tannins. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (GS) |
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£185.00 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (95)There doesn’t seem to be complete agreement amongst growers as to whether 2021 in Bolgheri was an easy or difficult vintage. What certainly is in agreement is that this cooler Tuscan vintage yielded some incredibly taut, intense, vibrant wines. Aged in 85% French and 15% American oak 225 litre barrels, 40% new, for 15 months, this beautiful Guidalberto 2021 boasts fabulously piercing aromatics of violets, black cherries, blackberry compote and seductive dark plum over sweet exotic Christmas spices and stony graphite notes. The oak and vanilla wood spice is still busy integrating with the super taut, tight palate fruit intensity, perhaps at a slightly slower pace than in a riper, warmer vintage. But it’s the palate’s chiselled focus and linearity that marks this vintage as a true stand out expression amongst more recent dryer, warmer years. The texture is laser focused but also wonderfully transparent showing the true mineral terroir characteristics of Bolgheri together with a wonderfully fresh, tart, glassy acidity supported by sleek, polished marble tannins on a pithy cherry cola packed finish. A vintage to be truly celebrated but also one best to bury in the cellar for an another 8 to 10+ years. |
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California | 2 | 100 (VN) |
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£7,155.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Screaming Eagle is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse that stand apart from the generally more potent style of so many wines in this vintage. Deep, sensual and beautifully layered, the 2019 is simply magnificent from the very first taste. A whole range of red/purplish fruit, spice, leather, dried herb and blood orange accents give the 2019 its vivid, wonderfully detailed personality. Because of its price, both on release and in the secondary market, Screaming Eagle is the most talked about wine in Napa Valley. It is hype or not? All I can say is that I was very fortunate to drink a number of older vintages during lockdown and all those wines lived up to their reputations. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£455.00 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge comes from terroir composed of 60% gravel and 40% clay and is a blend of around 2/3 Cabernet Sauvignon and 1/3 Merlot with a splash of Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs considerable swirling to unlock notes of blackcurrant preserves, stewed plums, and juicy blackberries, with hints of candied violets, licorice, espresso, and tapenade, plus wafts of crushed rocks and wood smoke. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent in the mouth, it has very firm, super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the voluptuous, mineral-accented fruit, finishing very long and achingly perfumed. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WI) |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet in color. It strides confidently from the glass with classic notes of cassis and blackberry preserves followed by wafts of cedar chest, pencil lead, wild sage, crushed rocks, and lilacs, plus a hint of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is super-intense, with loads of earth-tinged black fruit layers and a firm structure, finishing long and refreshing. |
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England | 40 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£225.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Full bottle 1,604 g. From a 7.35-ha site called Cold Harbour vineyard, planted in 2005. Sustainably farmed. 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay. Ana and Dermot Sugrue's new release. Deep, shining, copper-coral colour. It looks like sunrise on a crisp, clear-as-a-bell autumn morning. It tastes like sunrise on a crisp, clear-as-a-bell autumn morning. The tiny bubbles are like a shower of dewdrop diamonds, which seem to turn ruby-gemstone red as they meet the sweet flood of rose hip, red apple and clementine. And then it pixelates on the tongue, crystalline acidity and exquisitely precise fruit in a kaleidoscopic collision of dazzling dimensions. Breath-taking, spine-tingling purity shot forward, arrow-like, by acidity that tastes of blood oranges. A wine to watch the sun rise with. |
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Champagne | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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Vinous (98)We started with the 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, which is every bit as racy and seductive as it has always been. It’s a great, great vintage for Comtes. |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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James Suckling (100)The perfect blanc de blancs. Full-bodied with a lovely framework of acidity and dry fruit, such as apples, pears and peaches. Opulent. Dense and muscular. Yet, it’s balanced and harmonious. Line of acidity at the end. Totally in tune. Superb. Deep and complete. Has everything. One for the cellar. It is the greatest Comte ever. It has everything. A perfect upgrade from two years ago. Drink or hold. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 98 (WO) |
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£180.00 |
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Wine Orbit (98)This is brimming with gorgeous aromas of Black Doris plum, violet, warm spice and toasted almond on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate offering a rich texture and plush mouthfeel. It’s powerful and imposing while remaining gracious and captivating, beautifully framed by fine grainy tannins, finishing persistent and immensely satisfying. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 88 (VN) |
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£188.00 |
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Vinous (88)The 2017 Boca is dominated by strong savory, earthy and feral notes, while the fruit is dried out and pushed into the background. It is not my favorite wine in this range. |
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Rhone | 4 | 97 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity. |
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Western Cape | 2 | 97 (CE) |
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£103.00 |
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Christian Eedes (97)32% Roussanne, 29% Semillon, 19% Chardonnay, 16% Chenin Blanc and 4% Clairette Blanche sourced from the Cape winelands. Sensational aromatics of green, white and yellow fruit, flowers, herbs and spice plus a touch of flinty reduction – very expressive but not at all vulgar or overwrought. The palate has great fruit definition, a lovely line of acidity and finish that is long and dry. Precisely made, the whole very much more than the sum of the parts. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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Introducing the remarkable Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2019, a lustrous ruby-red wine produced in the renowned French vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin. This exceptional offering is meticulously crafted by Domaine Tortochot, a burgundy winemaker cherished for honouring the traditional, organic winemaking techniques inherited over generations. The 2019 vintage is carefully vinified using 100% hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, contributing to its refined structure and supple tannins. The Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2019 boasts radiant flavours, harmoniously combining venerated old world production with contemporary indulgence. It unveils the alluring notes of wild berries, accentuated by a mesmerizing hint of exotic spices and an elegant earthy undertone. The finish lingers pleasingly, reaffirming the powerful prestige of this spectacular Premier Cru. Savour the distinctive character of this admirable French wine, a true testament to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality upheld by Domaine Tortochot. |
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The Tortochot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is a famed jewel in the fine wine repertoire from artisan Burgundian producer, Domaine Tortochot, a family-run winery established in 1865 in Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Cultivated on the prestigious slopes of the Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru plot, this eminent Pinot Noir combines traditional and organic viticulture practices to accentuate the inherent charisma of the terroir. Using grapes that are 100% hand harvested and spontaneously fermented, the 2019 vintage brings life to the intricacies of the Gamma clay and limestone soil in which it’s grown, orchestrating a harmonious balance between elegant fruit and oak nuances. The Tortochot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019’s maturation in French oak barrels unfurls a redolent, complex palate, corroborated by firm, silky tannins and a long, enveloping finish. Choose this full-bodied, lavishly layered wine to epitomise the finesse of premium French winemaking. |
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Indulge in the exquisite elegance of Tortochot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2019. This esteemed vintage, crafted in the celebrated vineyards of Burgundy, France, is a sensory delight. Domaine Tortochot, a revered wine producer since the 19th century, utilises traditional methods; hand-harvested grapes and maturation in French oak barrels ensure an inviting complexity to this Pinot Noir. The 2019 edition exhibits a remarkable depth of colour, resembling polished garnet. Offering a robust nose replete with ripe dark fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of spice; it's a prelude to the sumptuous taste. On the palate, expect an exquisite balance of rich fruit flavours, refined tannins, and an enduring finish that sings of the terroir. Conveying the unique charm of Morey-Saint-Denis' premier cru vineyard, the Tortochot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2019 is a must-have addition for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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£841.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Extraordinary clarity and brilliance on the nose with ink and iodine, blackberry and blueberry. Really perfumed already. Full-bodied with fine tannins and superb depth and length. I love the complexity and the great texture. Energetic finish. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 94 (GS) |
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Greg Sherwood MW (94)The 2021 Seriously Old Dirt is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc and shows a bright and piercing black cherry coloured core with an enticing ruby red rim. The aromatics are wonderfully seductive showing attractive notes of ripe mulberry, pressed violets, sun raisined black cherries, smoky wood embers, dried herbs and subtle earthy black currant nuances. Given time in the glass, the wine unfurls to reveal a complex savoury earthiness underpinned by sleek plush velvety tannins, soft sumptuous acids and a seamless core of red and black berry fruits with a definite Cabernet crème de cassis signature note. This is an incredibly fine-tuned, focused red blend from a great vintage that is silky and soft textured with incredible length and persistence. Devotees of Seriously Old Dirt are in for a thrilling treat this vintage as this exceptional wine will allow immediate drinking but will also reward 6 to 8+ years of extra cellaring. |
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Galicia | 6 | 94 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (94)I tasted the 2022 Regueirón, a single-vineyard Godello from the village of Éntoma on slate and schist soils. It's a much more Burgundian white, with notes of fennel and flowers, very tasty and elegant. It's also a powerful white with impressive aromas and flavors, intensity and depth; it's vibrant and complex, alive, with a pH of 3.1 and 6.8 grams of acidity. They believe the soils are the difference, and character of the wine is very mineral, a little à la Meursault, with purity. It fermented and matured in 500-liter oak barrels, 50% of them new, then they blended the juice and put it into a 2,000-liter foudre for two months. A white of purity, precision and elegance, it's impressive, very young and with aging potential. 2,488 bottles and 60 magnums were filled in August 2023. |
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South Australia | 17 | 97 (TRR) |
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The Real Review (97)Impressively dense, dark, glass-staining colour with a strong tint of purple. Concentrated and superripe blackberry aromas, bright and intense and beautifully ripe with minimal herbal accents. Nuances of tar and licorice as well. It's full bodied and rich, concentrated and ample, with lashings of supple, fine-grained tannins and a long carry. A powerful wine but one that glides across the palate effortlessly. A beautiful and long-term cabernet. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (98)They use some specific soils for the 2017 Finca Piedra Infinita, up to eight different plots, but not all plots contribute to the wine every vintage; in general, the zones with 20 to 60 centimeters of soil and then large stones with calcium carbonate are reflected in the wines. So, they deconstruct the vineyard, and then they build the blend with the plots they like for each wine, up to eight here but only a specific one for the Supercal and Gravascal. There's a little more ripeness and exuberance here within the general austerity of the whole Piedra Infinita range, especially when compared with the 2018s. They harvested 15 to 20 days earlier than in 2018 (or in 2016) and they had to run, but the separation they have by soil helped them to harvest earlier the earlier-ripening parts of the vineyard. That gave them a great advantage and they produced very good 2017s, but the condition of the year, a shorter cycle and a more hurried year was what it was. This 2017 is not as long as the 2018, and there is a strong chalkiness in the finish. 7,300 bottles were filled in August 2018. |
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