MOHUA PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO NEW ZEALAND 2018 75CL
Owned and managed by two generations of the McLachlan family, Mohua Wines combines a talent and love for great winemaking with a desire to preserve and enhance the land from which it came. Driven by the desire to create sustainable wines from some of the best grape varieties in the southern hemisphere.
Central Otago's long, dry autumns are the perfect place to produce an iconic pinot noir. The region's wide daytime temperature range is complemented by extremely favorable soil and microbiota conditions, resulting in fruit that captures the unique feel of this rugged and dramatic region.
100% destemmed, 10 months in old French oak
The Salicutti wine estate, owned by renowned Munich restaurateurs Felix and Sabine Eichbauer of the prestigious Tantris, is nestled in wildly beautiful surroundings southeast of Montalcino. Although the precise history of the property, located about two hours from Florence, has been lost in the twists and turns of time, the origins of its name are clear: it takes its name from the stream that demarcates its southern border.
Few could have predicted that this modest plot of land would become the cradle of an exceptional terroir when Francesco Leanza initially cultivated it almost 30 years ago. Today, the estate house and the cellar constitute the heart of an enclosed microcosm of 11 hectares, of which 4,5 hectares are dedicated to vines, supplemented by an olive grove and a forest.
Gabriëlskloof is on a rise in the Botrivier valley between two mountain ranges; the Houwhoek Range to the north and the Babylonstoren Range to the south. The farm is 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean in Hawston as the crow flies, and the vineyards benefit from the cooling sea breezes.
A total of 12 grape varieties are planted on the property on various soils. From the highest and windiest plots around the winery itself where they grow Sauvignon Blanc, to the rocky and less productive vines on the northern slope that supply Syrah on sandstones, special attention has been paid to the suitability of each plot for each respective vine
The farm is home to hundreds of varieties of native Cape fynbos and a host of local animals, including a troop of Cape baboons, a multitude of birds and the occasional mountain leopard.
ADRIANO RAMOS PINTO
This is a blend of 3-year-old wines: aging is ensured in oak vats. Thanks to this maturation system, the colors, aromas and primary flavors of the grapes have been preserved. Its wine vapors transport us to the Dionysian world of the Douro cellars. Due to its structure, fruity flavor and body, it should preferably be drunk at room temperature. Delicious anytime of the day. Grape varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca Storage: Bottle upright, in a cool, dry place away from light Serving temperature: 16º to 18ºC - Silver medal - Monterrey Wine Competition 2011, EUAThe adventure of Cheval des Andes began twenty years ago, on the initiative of Pierre Lurton. It is by combining the know-how of the iconic Château Cheval Blanc directed by Pierre Lurton with the terroir of Las Compuertas, located in the region of Mendoza that the idea of producing one of the greatest Argentine wines was born. , paying homage to Malbec and the art of Bordeaux blending. Today, Cheval des Andes is brilliantly in line with the desire of these pioneers who contributed to its birth: to be a grand cru from the Andes with a unique personality.
The Cheval des Andes vineyard extends over 46 hectares with two complementary terroirs. Located 1070 meters above sea level, the historic Las Compuertas vineyard is located on the left bank of the Rio Mendoza. Old Malbec vines planted in 1929 bring their richness and complexity, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. To the south, the Altamira vineyard is located at an altitude of 1150 metres. In this zone with a cooler climate, 14 hectares of vines are planted with Malbec vines dating back to 1945. Due to the higher altitude and the significant thermal amplitudes between night and day, the grapes are endowed with tannins of 'great finesse with lovely freshness and floral notes.
PORTO Quinta of Ervamoria RAMOS PINTO 10 YEARS
The 10 Year Old Quinta de Ervamoira follows the Tawny Reserva in the order of aging within the Tawnies family. It is a blend with an average age of around 10 years. We enter the world of complexity of an aged Tawny. Its brick-red or even golden colors carry us to the Orient spices, spicy and exotic aromas, shrouded in mystery. This is where the magical path opens to the 20 and 30 years. Its body and its wealth of tastes transport us to the place where it was born - the "Quinta de Ervamoira"! It is in this mystical, almost biblical landscape that this wine is torn from the shale, from the silence, for our greatest pleasure. Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca. Storage: Bottle upright, in a cool, dry place away from light Serving temperature: 16º to 18ºC - 3 Gold medals - International Wine Challenge, 1995/2004/2011, RU - 93/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine, 2011, EUA - 92/100 - Wine Spectator Magazine, 2012, Kim Markus, EUABadiola is a winery based in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Badiola offers a new perspective on Rioja wines.
The vineyards are located on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria, mainly surrounding the villages of Villabuena, Leza, Samaniego, Laguardia, Navaridas and Baños del Ebro, each terroir producing wines with distinctive character. The vines are extremely old; many were planted in the 1920s. 1930s and 1940s and they deliver concentrated juices with a clear identity. The philosophy of winemaking is to obtain very pure, fresh and well-textured wines that reflect their origin.
Vinification in stainless steel tank, aging for 4 months on fine lees.
Deantera farms and cultivates its lands, stretching from the Ionian to the Adriatic Sea, taking an innovative approach to Salento grapes and offering a fresh perspective on its territory.
It is the centuries-old story that has shaped its vineyards, giving its wines their distinctive structure, aromas and colors.
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