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    Alba Malvasija Istarska 2023

    Written by bluestone0924

    Alba is a fresh and elegant wine of fine structure, savoury, of attractive fruit aromas, pronounced minerality, with a hint of bitter almond aftertaste. It reaches its harmony during autumn and winter. This wine has unusual longevity for its style. Ageing in the bottle brings more herbal a...

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    Bourgogne Aligote Domaine des Moirots

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Southern Burgundy and the Cote Chalonnaise in particular, remains the home of Burgundy`s finest Aligoté grapes. In the hands of a talented winemaker, these crisp dry whites can take on added dimensions. An expressive wine with hints of aniseed and fennel on the nose and a...

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    Celeste Torres Verdejo

    Written by Helen Wilson

    A potently aromatic nose displaying varietal notes of fennel and green almond with white floral undertones. Silky and firm on the palate after spending 2 months on lees, with fine, elegant acidity conferring great length.

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    Chenin Blanc Hill and Dale Stellenbosch

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Colour: Bright golden green.   Bouquet: Fresh lime & yellow apples offset against a backdrop of creamy peach & gooseberry with the faintest hint of rosewater.   Taste: A gentle & friendly wine with a textured creaminess, perfectly balanced by a clean ac...

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    Chenin Blanc, Rising River

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes White peach and hints of pineapple on the nose with a juicy palate of nectarine and melon. Fresh and balanced acidity proving an easy drinking wine. Food Pairings A good pairing to mushroom risotto or a fresh tuna tartare.

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    Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi La Smilla

    Written by Helen Wilson

    It shows a delicate aroma of ripe peach and pear on the nose with hints of pineapple and lychees. On the palate it offers full aroma of lime and tropical fruits and a slight honeyed edge held together by stony minerality and medium acidity. A long and creamy almond finish.

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    Gavi DOCG Casali del Barone

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes A refined white from the southern hills of Piedmont. Cultivated in soils enriched with marl and fossils, this wine offers distinct mineral notes and citrus accents. Delicate, very dry, characterised by a rather pronounced acidic vein. Vinified with precision in steel, it p...

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    Gewurztraminer Muri – Gries

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting notes Our Gewürztraminer is pale gold in colour. It has an elegant aroma that is typical of the variety, with rose petals and carnations, and is slightly smoky on the nose. On the palate it has an accessible structure and is elegant and full, youthful and quaffable and aroma...

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    Gravel and Loam Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Bright, lively gooseberry aromas alongside notes of fresh herbs and grassy tones. Vibrant passion fruit, citrus and peach characters with top notes of melon and kiwi. Soft apple and white pear flavours balance. Well-structured zesty acidity with fantastic length and elegance. Enjoy as an a...

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    Malbec 2023 Inacayal

    Written by bluestone0924

    Restrained dark berry aromas with incredible depth of flavour on the palate. A hint of burnt wood alongside chewy dark cherries, blackberries and black pepper. Round and powerful. Dried fruit and spice notes on a lingering finish.

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    Malbec La Bonita

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Intense violet and red colour. Aromas of red fruits with delicate touches of wood. Soft on the palate, balanced with notes of plums and cherries. Food Pairings Grilled meats, game, or hearty stews

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    Pinotage, Rising River

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes A lovely medium bodied wine with soft, round tannins, aromas of blueberry, red cherry, and blackberry.   Food Pairings Great paired with roast lamb or a deep mushroom ragu.  

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    Riverby Estate Pinot Gris 2023

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Wine Makers Notes Our Pinot Gris block was planted in 2006, so it is now gaining vine age and this is starting to be reflected in our increasingly complex Pinot Gris style. It is important with Pinot Gris to carefully manage yields. Left unrestrained this variety can easily get out of h...

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    Tokara, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 2021/23

    Written by Helen Wilson

    The wine has a vibrant light straw colour with a brilliant pale green edge that catches the light. There is an abundance of Cape gooseberries, green apples, and passion fruit on the nose. The wine enters the palate with concentrated flavours reminiscent of the nose. The finish is refreshin...

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    Verdejo ‘El Loco’ Finca La Colina

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Balanced, sweet, very friendly and frank. Reminiscences of fresh fruit such as peach and tropical fruits. Food Pairings Good companion for fish, seafood, and smoked food, as well as all kinds of rice dishes and white meats. Excellent combination with grilled foie gras or...

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