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Corzano e Paterno "Il Corzanello" Rosso 2018
Culled from a number of younger vines on this picturesque Tuscan estate, the Il Corzanello Rosso is a lip-smacking blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that is vinified completely in stainless steel to capture the wines' freshness. Made in a style for early consumption, this is a delicious wine for entertaining, serving with barbequed foods or sipping on its own. |
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Domaine Bzikot Bourgogne Blanc 2017
From a great plot along the Puligny bench, Sylvain Bzikot tenderly
cares for his vines in Huilleres. They lie right alongside those of
Domaine Leflaive and the vinification is just as exacting and meticulous
as his village and 1er cru sites. He gently presses the wine and
vinifies 1/3 of it in barrels (5% new) with the remainder only treated
to stainless steel. This lends texture but not oakiness. Clean and
fresh on the palate, the Bourgogne shows Puligny-like characters of
apples, pears and stony mineral notes in the long finish. Superb now,
but I suspect this little wine will live on and strut its stuff with
flash for another four years. |
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Domaine de Bois Moze Cremant de Loire NV
This dazzling sparkler is a tremendous value from the Loire Valley. 100% Chenin Blanc grown on clay and limestone soilis are treated with the same tender care of the wine from Champagne...and it shows. This is a brilliant bubbly with hints of white peach, citrus and a touch of spice. Fruit driven but dry, this is a great Champagne alternative for parties, light appetizers as well as being super-versatile. Enjoy today and catch the freshness! |
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Ca dà Mat Fuente De Los Huertos 2017
Garnacha from a single parcel planted 800 meters high on shallow and granitic soil rich in quartz. The vineyard has northwest exposure. The wine is macerated very softly for sixty days, with whole-clusters, and ages for a year in used French oak. Light and slightly savory, the wine has aromas of orange peel, and pomegranate fruit. |
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Domaine Jacques Rouze Reuilly Pinot Gris Rose 2018
This is a quick maceration Rose of PInot Gris that is perhaps the most
lively Rose we've tasted in eons. Pale salmon colored and super fresh
on the palate, Como Rouze shows a feather light touch with this wine but
the results are so intense and tenacious...citrus fruits, hints of light
cherry, watermelon, are all propped up by superb balance and amazing
length. Rose doesn't normally get this complex. But this wine shows
that if Rose is taken seriously, serious results can happen. Enjoy now
through 2020. |
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Presqu'ile Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2017
Fresh black cherry fruit is pinned by notes of sweet tobacco, pine,
wild berry coulis and provincal herbs. Clean, vibrant and lacy, as good
Pinot Noir should be, this is a wine with exacting balance and excellent
length. Enjoy this gem now through 2024. |
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