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Mosel | 6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£172.55 |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£305.09 |
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Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of Markus Molitor Trabacher Schlossberg Pinot Noir ** 2015, a true epitome of Germany's wine mastery. Sublime and sophisticated, it unveils the subtle artistry at the heart of Mosel's steep, slate-filled vineyards. Carefully hand-picked and meticulously sorted, the Pinot Noir grapes are naturally fermented for a prolonged period to ensure optimal extraction of the varietal's essence. This classic masterpiece from Markus Molitor, a self-made vintner, and the eighth generation steward of his family's celebrated estate, resonates with the region's cool climate and unforgiving terrain. Graced with ripe fruit aromas, nuanced smoky notes, and underlying mineral complexity, it delivers a fresh yet intense palate experience. The Markus Molitor Trabacher Schlossberg Pinot Noir ** 2015 vividly portrays the harmony between man, vine and terroir, and is proof of Molitor's uncompromising commitment to quality and precision. |
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Mosel | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£483.64 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Molitor's 2018 Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with a concentrated, deep, clear and complex bouquet with crunchy stone and very fine lemon chutney aromas. Crystalline and clear on the palate, this is a playful, frisky, finessed and finely juicy, highly delicate and stimulatingly piquant and filigreed Würzgarten Auslese that represents very fine botrytis flavors and a great terroir. This is a gorgeous, weightless and pristine, persistently salty Riesling that can be aged for decades. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£675.64 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2018 Riesling Wehlener Klosterberg Auslese *** (Green Capsule) is very clear and openly fruity on the concentrated and aromatic nose, with ripe and spicy stone fruit and lychee as well as spicy aromas with coolish notes of crushed gray slate and flowers. This is another 2018 that reminds me of the world's finest Gewürztraminers due to the flavors, richness, mild acidity and perfect mix of tropical fruit aromas, mineral spiciness and very fine tannins. The wine is sweet rather than medium-sweet, but its crystalline and elegant acidity and aromatic intensity make this a spectacularly great 2018 with greatly deposed power. The wine already tastes dangerously good today, but it will develop at least as gorgeous as the 2003s. This could end up as a giant one day. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£667.24 |
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Revered for its captivating expression of terroir, the Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011 is a genuine marvel from Germany's renowned Mosel wine region. Markus Molitor, a revered artisanal vintner who assumes a minimalist approach in the vineyard and winery, meticulously crafts this Riesling from the esteemed Sonnenuhr vineyard, famed for its blue Devon slate soil. Hand-picked at perfect ripeness, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation before a veritable slumber in large oak foudres, allowing for a harmonious fusion of fruit, acidity and mineral nuances. The Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011 radiates opulence through its expansive, multi-layered profile. Laden with tropical fruit, honeyed notes and a thread of profound minerality, this Auslese culminates in a prodigious finish. Beverage connoisseurs can anticipate decadent sipping, particularly when paired with dishes of piquant complexities. Experience the transcendent ethos embodied by the Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011, a testament to the grandeur of German Riesling. |
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Mosel | 2 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£712.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2018 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) is bright and intense on the very elegant and refined yet aromatic and super ripe but elegant nose. On the palate, this is a rich and powerful, very intense and concentrated Riesling with a tight structure and a massive yet still not finessed or stimulating finish. The wine has remarkable finesse and salinity, yet it is still somewhat massive and square to really simulate. Never mind, the wine has time. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 4 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£687.89 |
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Vinous (95)This dry-tasting three-star Auslese reflects some of Molitor’s lowest yields from a harvest of already meager volume. Pungent scents of wood smoke, grapefruit peel and quarry dust set the tone for a zesty, piquant, expansive palate that reflects both high dry extract and 12.5 percent alcohol in its sense of mouth-filling mass. Abundant juiciness of fresh grapefruit and white peach linger into a bright, bittersweetly nutty finish of vibratory intensity. As this opens to the air, it keeps getting more expressively complex and gripping: one more piece of evidence that in 2014, Zeltinger Schlossberg was capable of upstaging Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. |
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Burgenland | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£332.44 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Blaufränkisch Burgenland Reserve is sourced from limestone soils and was bottled July 2015 (thus eight months longer in barrels than the regular Blaufränkisch). With a dark cherry color, the wine opens with an intense and ripe, lovely spicy dark ripe cherry flavor and a touch of cassis. Intense and more meaty on the palate than the more crystalline and charming regular 2013 Blaufränkisch, this is a full-bodied, fruit-intense, fleshy and more tannic but fresh and still pure red with a spicy finish. It should age for at least 4 or 5 years, and be matched with braised meat and red cabbage with spices like cloves and pimento. The finish is juicy and intense and the tannins become finer and finer the more aeration the wines gets. The purity and silkiness from the limestone soils shine through better now. This is still a completely introverted wine at the moment but – perhaps – the bigger, more structured and masculine Blaufränkisch next to the the "regular" one with more mealy tannins. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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£714.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)‘An exceptional year’, with a dry winter, fresh spring, good flowering. Mild summer with a cloudy July and August, and a hot, sunny September. Bright garnet. Pale rim. Broad and rich with a minty note. More mainstream than many in terms of its build and flavours. Still evolving but beautifully balanced. Lots of energy and transparency. No heaviness at all. Rich but lifted. Already gorgeous but there are tannins behind the exotic fruit and brilliant freshness. Still quite youthful. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£450.04 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,092.07 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,346.47 |
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Porto | 7 | 89 (WA) |
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£540.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)The 1991 Vintage Port is flattering and precocious for its vintage. It offers generous levels of sweet black fruits, full body, a velvety, supple texture, and a fine finish. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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Porto | 2 | 90 (WS) |
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£450.00 |
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Wine Spectator (90)This builds on your palate into super, well-constructed, balanced Port. Wonderful floral and fruit aromas, like walking into a lovely florist shop. Full in body, medium-sweet, loads of tannins and long, peppery, fruity finish. Give it time. Best after 2002. -JS |
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Porto | 35 | 97-99 (GS) |
Inc. VAT
£517.98 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (97-99)This lovely signature Niepoort 2019 vintage Port apparently has higher tannins than the famed 2017, but at this youthful stage, it is hard to comprehend this with its rich, accessible, voluptuous layers of silky, juicy soft black fruits. Benchmark certainly, a notable success – absolutely. The aromatics are so much more important than the palate flavours at this early blending phase (according to Dirk) and this enticing 2019 shows attractive notes of sweet sun ripened black berry fruits, hints of creamy molasses, savoury black stewed winter orchard fruits and a dusty, stony, smoked cigars complexity. Beautifully silky, supple and textured, there is also a fine, stony, grippy mineral tannin mouthfeel that lends a wonderful frame for the juicy blue and black berry fruit finery to be displayed. Fabulously drinkable, deliciously fresh and vibrant, but eminently bold and characterful, this is certainly another very accomplished wine from the House of Niepoort. (Residual Sugar: 88 g/l RS) |
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Douro | 8 | - |
Inc. VAT
£202.34 |
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Nikka | 50 | - |
Inc. VAT
£157.55 |
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Nikka | 50 | - |
Inc. VAT
£153.56 |
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England | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£273.64 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)58% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir, 11% Pinot Meunier. Vintages: 70% 2014, 4% 2013, 6% 2011, 9% 2010, 10% 2009, 1% 2008. Four years on lees. Disgorged May 2019. Outstanding nose, with all the bready complexity of great sparkling. Saline and zippy, with excellent apple and lemon fruit on the palate. Not at all sharp, with excellent balance and flesh on the body. Mature, mushroomy character on the finish. Expertly done. (RH) |
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Porto | 1 | - |
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£662.66 |
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Let me introduce you to the Pocas Porto Vintage 1999. A true gem from the renowned Douro Valley in Portugal. This spectacular port is a product of Portugal's exceptional winemaking tradition by the family-owned Pocas company, esteemed for its indulgent vintages since 1918. The secret behind the Pocas Porto Vintage 1999 lies in its harmonious blend of several indigenous grape varieties, including the highly regarded Tourigo Nacional. Following cutting-edge vinification procedures, this wine is aged for two years in oak vats, resulting in a strikingly rich, yet elegant finish. The Pocas Porto Vintage 1999 reflects its exceptional vintage through deep, intense blackberry hues and red fruit complexity on the nose. The palate is profoundly engaging; full-bodied, exhibiting outstanding tannins, harmoniously balanced with a lusciously sweet, lingering finish. It is a timeless choice for those who appreciate the refined character, depth, and complexity a vintage port offers. Savour the sensory journey provided by Pocas Porto Vintage 1999. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
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£543.18 |
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From the storied vineyards of Douro Valley emanates the exemplary Pocas Porto Vintage 2011. This exquisite port created by the renowned Coopers of Pocas offers a unique experience of flavour, invoking the passionate mastery that goes into its creation. The exquisite grapes, handpicked from the steep terraced vineyards, encapsulate the wonders of the Portuguese terrain. Each bottle of Pocas Porto Vintage 2011 undoubtedly personifies the vast tradition of winemaking at Pocas, traced back to 1918. Distinctly, this 2011 vintage yields a concentrated blend with an undeniably rich nose. Its vivid ruby hue conceals a palate bursting with mature dark fruits, supplemented by hints of exuberant spices and elegant mineral undertones. Beautifully balanced, it carries an impressive, lingering finish. Rated highly by global wine publications, Pocas Porto Vintage 2011 is a sensory exploration. Elevate any wine collection with this stunning vintage port - a testament to the unwavering dedication of Pocas Winery to expert craftsmanship and quality. |
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Porto | 10 | - |
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£507.86 |
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Crafted from the unique terroir of Portugal's Douro Valley, the Pocas Porto Vintage 2016 is the epitome of luxury and finesse. Created by the expert hands at Pocas, a family-owned winery with more than a century of history, this fortified wine embodies their dedication to embracing innovation without forsaking tradition. Vinified from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, the grapes are meticulously hand-picked ensuring only the finest are selected for this exquisitely rich port. The Pocas Porto Vintage 2016 has an alluring, youthful violet hue, hinting at the complexity within. On the nose, it unfolds with an intoxicating bouquet of black fruits, violets and dark chocolate. The palate is sumptuously full-bodied and dense, with a silky texture balanced by firm, structured tannins. A wine that truly showcases the distinctive character of exceptional years. Indulge in the opulent Pocas Porto Vintage 2016, a wine that will continue to evolve and delight for decades to come. |
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Douro | 14 | - |
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£1,712.44 |
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Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 is an exemplary reflection of the Douro Valley. This partnership of the Symington family, known for their remarkable holdings in the northern Portuguese river valley, and Bruno Prats, former owner of Chateau Cos d'Estournel, has resulted in an opulent, deep-hued wine precision-crafted from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes. Rich fragrance of violets and fresh blackberries emanate from this wine, unveiling robust tannins and a nuanced finish that solidifies the 2011 vintage's reputation for exceptional longevity. The medieval-like steep terraces of carefully chosen vineyards yield limited quantities, adding to this wine's exclusivity. Precision winemaking techniques like foot treading in temperature-controlled granite lagares ensure a harmonious interplay of power and finesse. Resting in French oak barrels for 15 months, Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 boasts a complexity akin to Bordeaux-style essence, yet indelibly Portuguese, making it a treasure for serious collectors and oenophiles alike. |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
Inc. VAT
£574.84 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The first words I wrote in my tasting book were, ‘best Chryseia to date’. This is an incredible wine with so much character and accuracy it is impressive. I have visited this property and felt the aura emanating from these historic vineyards. This wine manages to bottle these mysterious elements allowing them to embed themselves into the intense, majestic and deeply fruited body of the two Touriga grapes. While this will be a long-lived wine, there is no doubt that it will appeal to impatient palates, too, given its tremendous and immediate appeal. I feel that this famous wine label is finally showing its full potential, and it has joined the pantheon of truly great red wine styles of the world in the 2018 vintage. |
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Porto | 2 | 90 (WA) |
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£667.20 |
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Wine Advocate (90)An elegant, dense purple-colored offering, this 2000 offers up sweet aromas of melted licorice intermixed with blackberries, black raspberries, and cassis. Soft, precocious, and pure, this medium-bodied, suave, graceful port should be approachable in 4-5 years and last until 2020. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£589.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2011 Vintage Port hasn't been seen in a while. It begins our mini-vertical this issue. Showing rich and gorgeous fruit, this is pure, young and elegant. There is still plenty of power here, but decanting a small portion for about three hours gave me some hope that it would be approachable a bit sooner than anticipated. Noval has mid-palate finesse all the time—so, too, here. It makes this very graceful, despite the power and the first lush impression. The pure power does not detract from the feeling of elegance at all, as this comes together well. Dried herbs, eucalyptus and a long finish make this special, the complexity on the finish sealing the deal. This is early in this wine's evolution, but it is beginning to open its eyes and peek out at the world. |
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Porto | 10 | 98 (JS) |
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£546.01 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a superb baby Noval that reminds me of the 1966. Chewy yet so polished. The light sweetness suggests an overall dialing back of the sugar content. Stemmy and lightly green. A truly classic Noval. Almost all from Pinhao. Buy. Better in 2025. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£444.01 |
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Vinous (97)The 2017 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port was picked from August 21 to September 28 under perfect conditions. It has a tightly wound bouquet that requires a lot of aeration. Eventually it reveals fabulous, detailed aromas of cassis, bilberry jam, crushed stone and pressed violets, later hints of orange blossom and quince. The palate is pure class. Saturated tannins, wonderful structure but the headline is the intensity of fruit. I cannot remember a Noval with this penetration, almost overwhelming the senses as layers of effervescent black plum and cassis fruit segue into a spicy finish that fans out like there is no tomorrow. Is this the best Quinta do Noval ever? |
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Porto | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£5,365.20 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Amazingly, the importer still has tiny stocks of such legendary ports as the 1970, 1963, and 1962 Nacionals. In most vintages the production of Quinta do Noval Nacional is no more than 250-275 cases. The 1970,1963,1962 and 1994 are candidates to achieve perfect scores. The 1963 Nacional's opaque purple color is remarkable, looking more like a 1992 than a 33-year old port. The wine possessed a fabulously smoky, cassis, black-cherry, peppery nose. After thirty minutes in the glass, fruitcake notes and more evolved aromas emerged. This port is so concentrated it defies belief, with extraordinary balance, and, like its two siblings, well-integrated alcohol and tannin. The impression is one of a silky, succulent, voluptuously-textured mouthful of exceptionally extracted port. This is a legend in the making. In 30-40 years it may well be considered, along with the 1931, as one of the greatest ports ever produced. Those lucky few with a bottle or two should plan to hold onto them for another decade before pulling the cork. It, too, is a hundred-year port. |
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Porto | 2 | 99 (WS) |
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£753.80 |
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Wine Spectator (99)This sports serious heft, with a core of brooding fig jam, ganache, Christmas pudding and pastis-soaked black currant notes, followed by a powerhouse finish of smoldering charcoal and tar. The feel is remarkably velvety and rounded overall, with a mouthwatering licorice root element adding to the already considerable length. Best from 2026 through 2056. |
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Mosel | 6 | - |
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£141.00 |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£235.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of Markus Molitor Trabacher Schlossberg Pinot Noir ** 2015, a true epitome of Germany's wine mastery. Sublime and sophisticated, it unveils the subtle artistry at the heart of Mosel's steep, slate-filled vineyards. Carefully hand-picked and meticulously sorted, the Pinot Noir grapes are naturally fermented for a prolonged period to ensure optimal extraction of the varietal's essence. This classic masterpiece from Markus Molitor, a self-made vintner, and the eighth generation steward of his family's celebrated estate, resonates with the region's cool climate and unforgiving terrain. Graced with ripe fruit aromas, nuanced smoky notes, and underlying mineral complexity, it delivers a fresh yet intense palate experience. The Markus Molitor Trabacher Schlossberg Pinot Noir ** 2015 vividly portrays the harmony between man, vine and terroir, and is proof of Molitor's uncompromising commitment to quality and precision. |
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Mosel | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£387.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Molitor's 2018 Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with a concentrated, deep, clear and complex bouquet with crunchy stone and very fine lemon chutney aromas. Crystalline and clear on the palate, this is a playful, frisky, finessed and finely juicy, highly delicate and stimulatingly piquant and filigreed Würzgarten Auslese that represents very fine botrytis flavors and a great terroir. This is a gorgeous, weightless and pristine, persistently salty Riesling that can be aged for decades. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£547.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2018 Riesling Wehlener Klosterberg Auslese *** (Green Capsule) is very clear and openly fruity on the concentrated and aromatic nose, with ripe and spicy stone fruit and lychee as well as spicy aromas with coolish notes of crushed gray slate and flowers. This is another 2018 that reminds me of the world's finest Gewürztraminers due to the flavors, richness, mild acidity and perfect mix of tropical fruit aromas, mineral spiciness and very fine tannins. The wine is sweet rather than medium-sweet, but its crystalline and elegant acidity and aromatic intensity make this a spectacularly great 2018 with greatly deposed power. The wine already tastes dangerously good today, but it will develop at least as gorgeous as the 2003s. This could end up as a giant one day. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£540.00 |
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Revered for its captivating expression of terroir, the Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011 is a genuine marvel from Germany's renowned Mosel wine region. Markus Molitor, a revered artisanal vintner who assumes a minimalist approach in the vineyard and winery, meticulously crafts this Riesling from the esteemed Sonnenuhr vineyard, famed for its blue Devon slate soil. Hand-picked at perfect ripeness, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation before a veritable slumber in large oak foudres, allowing for a harmonious fusion of fruit, acidity and mineral nuances. The Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011 radiates opulence through its expansive, multi-layered profile. Laden with tropical fruit, honeyed notes and a thread of profound minerality, this Auslese culminates in a prodigious finish. Beverage connoisseurs can anticipate decadent sipping, particularly when paired with dishes of piquant complexities. Experience the transcendent ethos embodied by the Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 3* White Capsule 2011, a testament to the grandeur of German Riesling. |
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Mosel | 2 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£578.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2018 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) is bright and intense on the very elegant and refined yet aromatic and super ripe but elegant nose. On the palate, this is a rich and powerful, very intense and concentrated Riesling with a tight structure and a massive yet still not finessed or stimulating finish. The wine has remarkable finesse and salinity, yet it is still somewhat massive and square to really simulate. Never mind, the wine has time. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. |
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Mosel | 4 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£554.00 |
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Vinous (95)This dry-tasting three-star Auslese reflects some of Molitor’s lowest yields from a harvest of already meager volume. Pungent scents of wood smoke, grapefruit peel and quarry dust set the tone for a zesty, piquant, expansive palate that reflects both high dry extract and 12.5 percent alcohol in its sense of mouth-filling mass. Abundant juiciness of fresh grapefruit and white peach linger into a bright, bittersweetly nutty finish of vibratory intensity. As this opens to the air, it keeps getting more expressively complex and gripping: one more piece of evidence that in 2014, Zeltinger Schlossberg was capable of upstaging Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. |
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Burgenland | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£261.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Blaufränkisch Burgenland Reserve is sourced from limestone soils and was bottled July 2015 (thus eight months longer in barrels than the regular Blaufränkisch). With a dark cherry color, the wine opens with an intense and ripe, lovely spicy dark ripe cherry flavor and a touch of cassis. Intense and more meaty on the palate than the more crystalline and charming regular 2013 Blaufränkisch, this is a full-bodied, fruit-intense, fleshy and more tannic but fresh and still pure red with a spicy finish. It should age for at least 4 or 5 years, and be matched with braised meat and red cabbage with spices like cloves and pimento. The finish is juicy and intense and the tannins become finer and finer the more aeration the wines gets. The purity and silkiness from the limestone soils shine through better now. This is still a completely introverted wine at the moment but – perhaps – the bigger, more structured and masculine Blaufränkisch next to the the "regular" one with more mealy tannins. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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£714.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)‘An exceptional year’, with a dry winter, fresh spring, good flowering. Mild summer with a cloudy July and August, and a hot, sunny September. Bright garnet. Pale rim. Broad and rich with a minty note. More mainstream than many in terms of its build and flavours. Still evolving but beautifully balanced. Lots of energy and transparency. No heaviness at all. Rich but lifted. Already gorgeous but there are tannins behind the exotic fruit and brilliant freshness. Still quite youthful. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£359.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£878.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
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£1,090.00 |
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Porto | 7 | 89 (WA) |
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£540.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)The 1991 Vintage Port is flattering and precocious for its vintage. It offers generous levels of sweet black fruits, full body, a velvety, supple texture, and a fine finish. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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Porto | 2 | 90 (WS) |
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£450.00 |
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Wine Spectator (90)This builds on your palate into super, well-constructed, balanced Port. Wonderful floral and fruit aromas, like walking into a lovely florist shop. Full in body, medium-sweet, loads of tannins and long, peppery, fruity finish. Give it time. Best after 2002. -JS |
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Porto | 35 | 97-99 (GS) |
In Bond
£406.00 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (97-99)This lovely signature Niepoort 2019 vintage Port apparently has higher tannins than the famed 2017, but at this youthful stage, it is hard to comprehend this with its rich, accessible, voluptuous layers of silky, juicy soft black fruits. Benchmark certainly, a notable success – absolutely. The aromatics are so much more important than the palate flavours at this early blending phase (according to Dirk) and this enticing 2019 shows attractive notes of sweet sun ripened black berry fruits, hints of creamy molasses, savoury black stewed winter orchard fruits and a dusty, stony, smoked cigars complexity. Beautifully silky, supple and textured, there is also a fine, stony, grippy mineral tannin mouthfeel that lends a wonderful frame for the juicy blue and black berry fruit finery to be displayed. Fabulously drinkable, deliciously fresh and vibrant, but eminently bold and characterful, this is certainly another very accomplished wine from the House of Niepoort. (Residual Sugar: 88 g/l RS) |
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Douro | 8 | - |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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Nikka | 50 | - |
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£118.00 |
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Nikka | 50 | - |
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£118.00 |
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England | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
In Bond
£212.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)58% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir, 11% Pinot Meunier. Vintages: 70% 2014, 4% 2013, 6% 2011, 9% 2010, 10% 2009, 1% 2008. Four years on lees. Disgorged May 2019. Outstanding nose, with all the bready complexity of great sparkling. Saline and zippy, with excellent apple and lemon fruit on the palate. Not at all sharp, with excellent balance and flesh on the body. Mature, mushroomy character on the finish. Expertly done. (RH) |
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Porto | 1 | - |
In Bond
£524.00 |
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Let me introduce you to the Pocas Porto Vintage 1999. A true gem from the renowned Douro Valley in Portugal. This spectacular port is a product of Portugal's exceptional winemaking tradition by the family-owned Pocas company, esteemed for its indulgent vintages since 1918. The secret behind the Pocas Porto Vintage 1999 lies in its harmonious blend of several indigenous grape varieties, including the highly regarded Tourigo Nacional. Following cutting-edge vinification procedures, this wine is aged for two years in oak vats, resulting in a strikingly rich, yet elegant finish. The Pocas Porto Vintage 1999 reflects its exceptional vintage through deep, intense blackberry hues and red fruit complexity on the nose. The palate is profoundly engaging; full-bodied, exhibiting outstanding tannins, harmoniously balanced with a lusciously sweet, lingering finish. It is a timeless choice for those who appreciate the refined character, depth, and complexity a vintage port offers. Savour the sensory journey provided by Pocas Porto Vintage 1999. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
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£427.00 |
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From the storied vineyards of Douro Valley emanates the exemplary Pocas Porto Vintage 2011. This exquisite port created by the renowned Coopers of Pocas offers a unique experience of flavour, invoking the passionate mastery that goes into its creation. The exquisite grapes, handpicked from the steep terraced vineyards, encapsulate the wonders of the Portuguese terrain. Each bottle of Pocas Porto Vintage 2011 undoubtedly personifies the vast tradition of winemaking at Pocas, traced back to 1918. Distinctly, this 2011 vintage yields a concentrated blend with an undeniably rich nose. Its vivid ruby hue conceals a palate bursting with mature dark fruits, supplemented by hints of exuberant spices and elegant mineral undertones. Beautifully balanced, it carries an impressive, lingering finish. Rated highly by global wine publications, Pocas Porto Vintage 2011 is a sensory exploration. Elevate any wine collection with this stunning vintage port - a testament to the unwavering dedication of Pocas Winery to expert craftsmanship and quality. |
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Porto | 10 | - |
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£395.00 |
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Crafted from the unique terroir of Portugal's Douro Valley, the Pocas Porto Vintage 2016 is the epitome of luxury and finesse. Created by the expert hands at Pocas, a family-owned winery with more than a century of history, this fortified wine embodies their dedication to embracing innovation without forsaking tradition. Vinified from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, the grapes are meticulously hand-picked ensuring only the finest are selected for this exquisitely rich port. The Pocas Porto Vintage 2016 has an alluring, youthful violet hue, hinting at the complexity within. On the nose, it unfolds with an intoxicating bouquet of black fruits, violets and dark chocolate. The palate is sumptuously full-bodied and dense, with a silky texture balanced by firm, structured tannins. A wine that truly showcases the distinctive character of exceptional years. Indulge in the opulent Pocas Porto Vintage 2016, a wine that will continue to evolve and delight for decades to come. |
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Douro | 14 | - |
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£1,411.00 |
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Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 is an exemplary reflection of the Douro Valley. This partnership of the Symington family, known for their remarkable holdings in the northern Portuguese river valley, and Bruno Prats, former owner of Chateau Cos d'Estournel, has resulted in an opulent, deep-hued wine precision-crafted from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes. Rich fragrance of violets and fresh blackberries emanate from this wine, unveiling robust tannins and a nuanced finish that solidifies the 2011 vintage's reputation for exceptional longevity. The medieval-like steep terraces of carefully chosen vineyards yield limited quantities, adding to this wine's exclusivity. Precision winemaking techniques like foot treading in temperature-controlled granite lagares ensure a harmonious interplay of power and finesse. Resting in French oak barrels for 15 months, Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 boasts a complexity akin to Bordeaux-style essence, yet indelibly Portuguese, making it a treasure for serious collectors and oenophiles alike. |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£463.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The first words I wrote in my tasting book were, ‘best Chryseia to date’. This is an incredible wine with so much character and accuracy it is impressive. I have visited this property and felt the aura emanating from these historic vineyards. This wine manages to bottle these mysterious elements allowing them to embed themselves into the intense, majestic and deeply fruited body of the two Touriga grapes. While this will be a long-lived wine, there is no doubt that it will appeal to impatient palates, too, given its tremendous and immediate appeal. I feel that this famous wine label is finally showing its full potential, and it has joined the pantheon of truly great red wine styles of the world in the 2018 vintage. |
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Porto | 2 | 90 (WA) |
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£667.20 |
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Wine Advocate (90)An elegant, dense purple-colored offering, this 2000 offers up sweet aromas of melted licorice intermixed with blackberries, black raspberries, and cassis. Soft, precocious, and pure, this medium-bodied, suave, graceful port should be approachable in 4-5 years and last until 2020. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£589.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2011 Vintage Port hasn't been seen in a while. It begins our mini-vertical this issue. Showing rich and gorgeous fruit, this is pure, young and elegant. There is still plenty of power here, but decanting a small portion for about three hours gave me some hope that it would be approachable a bit sooner than anticipated. Noval has mid-palate finesse all the time—so, too, here. It makes this very graceful, despite the power and the first lush impression. The pure power does not detract from the feeling of elegance at all, as this comes together well. Dried herbs, eucalyptus and a long finish make this special, the complexity on the finish sealing the deal. This is early in this wine's evolution, but it is beginning to open its eyes and peek out at the world. |
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Porto | 10 | 98 (JS) |
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£430.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a superb baby Noval that reminds me of the 1966. Chewy yet so polished. The light sweetness suggests an overall dialing back of the sugar content. Stemmy and lightly green. A truly classic Noval. Almost all from Pinhao. Buy. Better in 2025. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£345.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2017 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port was picked from August 21 to September 28 under perfect conditions. It has a tightly wound bouquet that requires a lot of aeration. Eventually it reveals fabulous, detailed aromas of cassis, bilberry jam, crushed stone and pressed violets, later hints of orange blossom and quince. The palate is pure class. Saturated tannins, wonderful structure but the headline is the intensity of fruit. I cannot remember a Noval with this penetration, almost overwhelming the senses as layers of effervescent black plum and cassis fruit segue into a spicy finish that fans out like there is no tomorrow. Is this the best Quinta do Noval ever? |
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Porto | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£5,365.20 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Amazingly, the importer still has tiny stocks of such legendary ports as the 1970, 1963, and 1962 Nacionals. In most vintages the production of Quinta do Noval Nacional is no more than 250-275 cases. The 1970,1963,1962 and 1994 are candidates to achieve perfect scores. The 1963 Nacional's opaque purple color is remarkable, looking more like a 1992 than a 33-year old port. The wine possessed a fabulously smoky, cassis, black-cherry, peppery nose. After thirty minutes in the glass, fruitcake notes and more evolved aromas emerged. This port is so concentrated it defies belief, with extraordinary balance, and, like its two siblings, well-integrated alcohol and tannin. The impression is one of a silky, succulent, voluptuously-textured mouthful of exceptionally extracted port. This is a legend in the making. In 30-40 years it may well be considered, along with the 1931, as one of the greatest ports ever produced. Those lucky few with a bottle or two should plan to hold onto them for another decade before pulling the cork. It, too, is a hundred-year port. |
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Porto | 2 | 99 (WS) |
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£624.00 |
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Wine Spectator (99)This sports serious heft, with a core of brooding fig jam, ganache, Christmas pudding and pastis-soaked black currant notes, followed by a powerhouse finish of smoldering charcoal and tar. The feel is remarkably velvety and rounded overall, with a mouthwatering licorice root element adding to the already considerable length. Best from 2026 through 2056. |
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