Wine Reviews

Tenuta de Trinoro 2013 Red Wine

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The story of Andrea Franchetti is one that begs to be told. A descendant of a wealthy Italian family, he could have lived anywhere in the world, but he chose Val d’Orcia, in the Tuscan countryside near Lacio. It is an arid and desert-like area, but with clay soil, ideal for producing fine wines. He bought and restored a very old country house on...
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Château Dereszla Eszencia 2008

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The Aulan family has owned Château Dereszla since 1999. Its 35 hectares are of exceptional quality and in a perfect location, on gentle slopes with perfect microclimates. The vineyards are divided into different plots, all of which are south-facing and located between 150 and 250 metres altitude. Eszencia is the ultimate in quality in Tokaji...
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Moët & Chandon MC III Brut

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Who doesn’t know this Champagne House? With over 1,000 hectares at its disposal, Moët & Chandon belongs to LVMH, the most important luxury goods Group in the world. Its Brut Imperial is the most well-known and most consumed champagne on the market. The MCIII is a concept exclusive to this Maison, and represents quintessential luxury in every...
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Vandor Kennett Cuvée Esplendor

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This sparkling wine is a response to Bodegas Torres’ concern for the serious problem of climate change.   It is a sparkling wine from a high altitude and a cold year that shows surprising freshness and elegance. Everything seems to indicate that it will continue to grow in the bottle over time.
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Fleury Cepages Blanc de Blancs 2006

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Fleury is a pioneer in biodynamic growing in Champagne. This vintage stands out for its completely harmonious character.  It is vinous and fine, with notes of citrus peel and pastries. Deep rather than broad. A high-quality Champagne.
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Baigorri B70 2010

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This is the jewel in the Bodegas Baigorri crown. It is a wine and a half, produced from selected old Tempranillo vines with very low yields. The result is a wine with a fantastic tactile mouthfeel, and a high concentration of fruit, thanks to impeccable quality raw material and the work carried out in a flawless cellar.
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Goliardo Caiño 2013

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Due to its fresh, Atlantic style, this is not a wine for everyone, but perfect for those with a more inquisitive and adventurous palate. Produced from the native grape, Caiño, it releases captivating notes of fresh red fruit and flowers, is lovely and light over the palate, and delivers a good dose of salinity and acidity. An “extreme” wine with a...
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Passopisciaro Franchetti 2013

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One of the most sought-after Italian wines from one of Sicily’s top wineries. It hails from organically-grown vineyards planted at 1,000 metres altitude in the Etna valley. This is a sublime wine with perfectly mature fruit, compact and well delineated, which has absorbed the character of the volcanic soil in which the vines grow.
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Wardy Private Selection 2011

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This wine is unique due to its origin, the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon.  It displays an attractive red hue from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and lovely aromas from the Syrah. The nose is an explosion of plums, red fruit and spicy notes. The palate is intense and tasty with a delectable, velvety texture.
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Dolç Adrià 2007

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This is a sweet red wine made from over-ripe, organically-grown Syrah and Merlot grapes. It is packed with very ripe, dark forest fruit with hints of Mediterranean herbs.  It is great fun on the palate with a balanced play of tannin and sweetness.
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