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Altos las Hormigas Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec 2019, 0.75L
Malbec from Altamira, Mendoza
"The 2019 Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira is made with grapes from the eponymous Uco Valley GI and aged for 18 months in untoasted foudres. A rich violet in hue. The subtle, clean and austere nose offers notes of plum and cherry along with violet and herb aromas against a cedar backdrop. In the mouth, the core is provided by a juicy freshness while the texture is chalky. A little reactive grip makes for a compact, nimble and linear flow that guarantees it will grow in the bottle. Fresh grapes appear at the back of the throat enhanced by the tannins. Keep for a while before drinking to allow its subtle character to develop properly." 94 Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Ried Rosenberg 2017, 0.75L
Gruner Veltliner from Wagram, Wagram
"From 60-year-old vines picked on September 29, Ott's Feuersbrunner 2017 Grüner Veltliner Ried Rosenberg 1ÖTW is super clear, precise and fresh on the nose where tropical and stone fruit aromas such as apricots, white peaches, nectarines, papayas and mangos are displayed. Full-bodied, lush and round with very fine acidity and good structure, this is a densely woven, fleshy, super elegant, persistent and very powerful Veltliner with an impressive but slightly massive finish. Super sexy but I tend to prefer the Spiegel from the 2017 vintage. Tasted at Schloss Grafenegg and three weeks later in Vienna, both September 2018." 93 Points, Stephen Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Bachelet-Monnot Bourgogne Blanc 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Bourgogne, Burgundy
"There is enough reduction to push the fruit to the background. There is impressive richness and volume to the delicious flavors that are blessed with plenty of sappy dry extract on the lemon, clean and dry finale."
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Bachelet-Monnot Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Bourgogne, Burgundy
“Smoky aromas of petrol, lemon-lime and pear give way to delicious and nicely voluminous flavors that are unusually fine in the context of what is typical for the appellation, all wrapped in an appealingly dry and persistent finale. Worth checking out”. Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jun 2024
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Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy
"Pungent aromas of resin, petrol and reduction precede bigger-bodied and solidly concentrated flavors that deliver better depth and length on the equally rustic finale that is sufficiently structured to suggest that 5 to 8 years of keeping should be beneficial." 88-91 Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy
“This had just been bottled and not surprisingly, it was noticeably reduced. Otherwise, there is good verve and solid volume to the succulent and caressing medium weight flavors that also conclude in a moderately austere bone-dry finale. This is presently very compact and a wine that could also use better depth so at least a few years of patience will be necessary”. Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jun 2024
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Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru la Fussiere 2022, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Maranges, Burgundy
“A more expressive and admirably pure nose freely offers up its array of red pinot fruit, spice and subtle floral nuances. The intense and beautifully delineated medium weight flavors possess a borderline pungent minerality, indeed the mouthfeel is like rolling a small pebbles on one's tongue, all wrapped in a long, firm and youthfully austere finale. Lovely and understated”. 89-91, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Apr 2024
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Bachelet-Monnot Puligny Montrachet 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet , Burgundy
“Smoky reduction dominates the nose save for a glimpse of floral character. By contrast there is good verve and freshness to the utterly delicious, sleek and well-detailed medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate on the clean, dry and balanced finale. This is an excellent, and really quite classy, Puligny villages and definitely recommended”. 89-92, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jun 2024
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Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Prarons Dessus 2022, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Santenay, Burgundy
“This is the first wine in the range to display any reduction and here it's enough to suppress the fruit. Otherwise, there is slightly better volume to the equally stony and well-detailed medium weight flavors that terminate in an austere, moderately compact and sneaky long finish that is slightly less rustic”. 88-91, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Apr 2024
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Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau Pouilly-Fuissé Pastoral 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy
"This exquisite white Burgundy is clean and precise, with notes of nectarine, yellow plum, lemongrass, and crushed rock. It is taut and lifted with a fine beam of minerality that gives a harmonious, balanced finish." Importer Notes
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Joseph Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy
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Joseph Colin Puligny-Montrachet Le Trezin 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy
"Beautifully layered aromas of smoked green apple, acacia and plenty of citrus elements give way to equally good volume and even more minerality on the impressively long and unusually powerful flavors that possess outstanding depth and persistence for a villages-level wine. This is built on its minerality though ultimately, it's the intricate and finely wrought balance that makes this such a standout. If you can find it, don't hesitate. *Outstanding, Top Value!*" 92 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, June 2022
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Joseph Colin Saint-Aubin En Remilly 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from St. Aubin, Burgundy
“From both En Remilly and Les Cortons. A vague whiff of the exotic is present on the aromas citrus confit, passion fruit and floral wisps along with a phenolic note. There is really fine intensity to the dense, delicious and caressing yet powerful flavors that also terminate in a lingering and youthfully austere finish that could use a bit more depth. This too is quite good . . .” 90 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
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Joseph Colin Saint-Aubin Murgers des Dents de Chien 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from St. Aubin, Burgundy
“An ultra-fresh and cool nose reluctantly offers up its aromas just sliced citrus, white peach and mineral reduction. The delicious, intense and impressively voluminous flavors possess fine mid-palate density along with plenty of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the citrus, serious and built-to-age finale. This is one to strongly consider.” 92 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, June 2022
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Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Blanc Eclat de Calcaire 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Bourgogne, Burgundy
"From two plots in Meursault and Volnay, this exceptional Bourgogne Blanc unwinds with white peach, wet limestone and wild flowers. Amazing energy and density to its citrus flavors, finishing with a clean saline minerality." Importer Notes
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Pierre Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy
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Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 2020, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy
"A fine red wine with a deep ruby color and complex aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish." Importers Notes
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Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 2021, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy
"A fine red wine with a deep ruby color and complex aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish." Importers Notes
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Pinson Chablis La Foret 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy
"This is also mildly reduced and not showing much save for a trace of citrus character. There is once again very good volume to the delicious, plump and punchy flavors that are not quite as complex though do offer very fine length." 90-92 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Oct 2022
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Rémi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc Côte d'Or Vieilles Vignes 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Bourgogne Côte d'Or, Burgundy
."Complicating notes of pear, white flowers, marzipan, apple, beeswax, lime zest, and a fashionable hint of light reduction; this is an attractively medium-weight Bourgogne Blanc punching above its niveau and revealing fine mid-palate density throughout; fresh, saline, citrus-driven, and persistent, this complex Bourgogne can be drunk now or aged for the short or medium term."
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Rémi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc Côte d'Or Vieilles Vignes 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Bourgogne Côte d'Or, Burgundy
“A discreet application of wood can be found on the essence of poached pear, floral and citrus confit-scented nose. There is better energy, if not the same richness or density as the aligoté, to the delicious medium weight flavors that retain good delineation on the clean, dry and balanced finale. This is quite good for its level and worth considering”. Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jun 2024
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Geoffroy Blanc de Rose Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut 2013, 0.75L
Pinot Noir / Chardonnay from Cumières , Champagne
"... Blanc de Rose is superb. Rich, effusive and so wonderfully inviting, the Blanc de Rose checks all the boxes. Sweet floral accents meld into a core of red berry fruit, cinnamon and blood orange. Two years post-disgorgement, the 2013 has an extra kick of bottle complexity that rounds things out nicely." 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Derived from the 2013 vintage and disgorged in March 2019, the latest release of Geoffroy's NV Extra-Brut Rosé de Saignée Blanc de Rose is showing nicely, offering up scents of crisp apple, rye toast, red berries and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and precise, it's seamless and textural, with a notably elegant, fine-boned profile by the standards of this habitually vinous, broad-shouldered cuvée." Disgorged Nov 2021. 93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Mar 2021
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Pierre Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru Spécial Club 2015, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Cote de Blancs, Champagne
"A super-elegant and very graceful champagne that you sink into like a huge, velvet sofa. The ravishing orange-blossom aromas make this really hard to resist! Very suave and silky finish. From vines planted in 1951 and 1991." 95 James Suckling
"The 2015 Extra- Brut Special Club Chouilly Grand Cru is a very pretty, exotic wine. Tangerine oil, jasmine, lemon peel, mint and white pepper add tons of aromatic flair to this airy, gracious Champagne. There is a sense of transparency to the Chouilly that is quite appealing. Readers should expect a taut, linear style. Dosage is 4 grams per liter." Disgorged Oct 2021. 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, Nov 2022
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Jean-Luc Pasquet Grande Champagne Cognac L’Organic 07 NV, 0.75L
Cognac from Cognac Grande Champagne, Cognac
“I always get excited about excellent younger brandies, such as this organic expression from Jean Luc Pasquet, which replaces their previous Tradition Familiale and is slightly younger, with a minimum of seven years, all from the estate in Grande Champagne. Light amber, with an expressive nose of pineapple, licorice and toasted marshmallow, as well as tobacco, which carries all the way through the palate, balanced by pear and grapefruit. The soft, dry finish reveals notes of cocoa. Really impressive Cognac that falls somewhere between VSOP and XO. (40% abv)” 94, Jason Wilson, Vinous, Jan 2019
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Château de Plaisance Anjou La Grande Piece 2021, 0.75L
Chenin Blanc from Anjou, Loire
“The 2021 La Grande Pièce is one of the Plaisance's single vineyard wines. It's a less-frosted site with pudding stones creating a solar effect on the vines. Half aged in amphora and half in mainly-used barrels. Lemon, apple, almond croissant pastry. Excellent intensity, concentration and persistence. There's an element of tenderness, but linearity pervades this wine like a train on a track.” 92, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
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Château de Plaisance Anjou Zerzilles 2021, 0.75L
Chenin Blanc from Anjou, Loire
“The 2021 Zerzilles is its usual powerful self, lying in wait like a lioness to pounce on her prey for her hungry lion cubs. It has a sudden spurt of power and energy striking through the palate. While light in body, it has innate power, masses of concentration and an electric charge of crackling acidity. This is a pup of a wine that's going to need time.” 95, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
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Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc II Trocken 2021, 0.75L
Sauvignon Blanc from Pfalz, Pfalz
"Sauvignon Blanc II grows in different vineyards and ferments in stainless steel. The wine offers pure pleasure with ripe aromas of passion fruit and yellow gooseberry, fresh acidity and moderate alcohol. Shouldn't be missed on any deck or with any oyster." - Producer Notes, Von Winning
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Jin Jiji Darjeeling India Dry Gin NV, 0.75L
Gin from Goa, Goa
"Jin JiJi Darjeeling is our first Tea inspired variant, as Darjeeling is home to the most elegant and distinctive black tea in the world. The heart and soul of our “India Dry Gin” is wild Juniper, foraged from the Himalayas. Copper Pot distilled in Goa, Jin Jiji is the essence of India." Importer Notes, High Road Spirits
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Bisci Bianco Verdicchio di Matelica Vigneto Fogliano 2021, 0.75L
Verdicchio from Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche
"Wine obtained from a meticulous selection of grapes from the best and oldest vineyard of the company which is the Fogliano Vineyard, from which it takes its name. Made with 100% Verdicchio di Matelica grapes, this wine, with a remarkable structure, stands out for its longevity. It reaches its maximum expression after several years of aging in the bottle." Producer notes
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E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2020, 0.75L
Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont
“Notes of crushed rocks leap from the 2020 Barolo Cannubi, which is vinified exactly the same way, but the terroir really shows its face in this wine. Offering exuberant aromas of ripe, fresh black raspberries and pure cherry candies, the palate is rich in its structure, with ripe tannins and broad shoulders, but it remains light on its feet, with loads of purity and a generous, elegant nature. Hold it another year and drink over the coming 15 or more years. It has loads to offer”. 96, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2024
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E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2020, 0.75L
Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont
“Red/ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Mosconi is more red-fruited on the nose, with lifted freshness in its delicate spice of red raspberry, anise, dried roses, and dusty earth. It has a more linear feel, with ripe tannins, a chalky texture, and wonderful, pure notes of apricot on the finish. An absolutely gorgeous red, the 2020 vintage for Cannubi really shines and Chiara has knocked it out of the park”. 98, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2024
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Kofererhof Sylvaner R 2021, 0.75L
Sylvaner from Alto Adige Valle Isarco Eisacktal, Trentino Alto Adige Südtirol
"The 2021 Sylvaner R captivates, at first nuanced and understated, yet gains in volume and depth. Cardamom, stone dust and dried flowers complicate depths of crushed apricot and nectarine aromas. It washes across the palate with silky, nearly-oily textures. A stimulating, acidic core perfectly offsets a wave of mineral-tinged stone fruits and sweet spices. The 2021 resonates with salty tension, puckering the cheeks in its youthful state as lemon zest and green apple nuances fade. The 2021 is exciting to taste, but it's even more exciting to fantasize about what's to come with more bottle age. Brilliant." 94, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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La Spinetta Il Rose Di Casanova IGT 2023, 0.75L
Sangiovese / Prugnolo Gentile from Tuscany, Tuscany
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Piaggia Poggio de'Colli Toscana 2020, 0.75L
Cabernet Franc from Carmignano, Tuscany
"The darkly alluring 2020 Cabernet Franc Poggio de' Colli takes its time in the glass, slowly awakening with a dusty mix of red currants, pepper-tinged rose, exotic curries and the slightest touch of animal musk that adds gravitas. This is velvety smooth yet finessed. It's cool-toned in feel with a potent wave of tart raspberry fruits that saturates the palate with savory spice and mineral tones. It leaves a coating of fine tannins and a staining of berry concentration through the finale, tapering off sapid and long, yet perfectly balanced. What a radiant vintage for the Poggio de' Colli, Piaggia's varietal Cabernet Franc. Revisit it in five years to see some real sparks fly. (Drink between 2026-2034)" 97 Eric Guido, Vinous.com
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Komasa Sakurajima Komikan Gin NV, 0.375L
Gin from Kagoshima, Kagoshima
"Komasa Gin is the craft gin label proudly presented by Komasa Jyozo, a shochu distillery in Kagoshima, Japan with over 130 years of distilling history. Gin and shochu both share the fact that they are distilled spirits. Drawing on decades of distilling expertise and know how accumulated through making shochu, we unveiled our new line of gins in 2018.
Gin is a distilled spirit that has been flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals, like spices and citrus peel. We use our rice shochu as the base for Komasa Gin, to which we add juniper berries and as few other ingredients as possible in order to let the main botanicals shine on their own. Our goal is to utilize and express the natural fragrances and flavors of our quality ingredients to the fullest. With Komasa Gin, we’ve hit upon a revolutionary style of gin that is eminently easy to drink and perfect for everyone." Importer Notes, High Road Spirits
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Casco Viejo Tequila Blanco NV, 1L
Tequila from Jalisco, Jalisco
"Produced by the revered Camarena family in the iconic distilling town of Arandas, Casco Viejo Tequila is an outstanding entry-level tequila. Blending tradition and modernism, the family operates the same estate grounds they’ve worked since the 1830s, while employing a patented production process called Zero D which integrates recycling into all aspects of the tequila-making process.
Casco Viejo is made entirely from Blue Weber agave grown in the Los Altos region of Jalisco; this highland plateau, around 7,000 above sea level, is widely regarded as one of the top agave producing environments in Mexico by virtue of its iron- and clay-rich red soil, hot days of sun exposure and cooling breezy nights. Production is vertically integrated, as the Camarena family owns 18 fields of agave. The agave is cooked in traditional brick furnaces, fermented in wooden vats and distilled twice in traditional copper pot stills." Importer Notes, Skurnik Wines & Spirits
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Tepozan Tequila Reposado NV, 0.75L
Tequila from Jalisco, Jalisco
This is our Reposado, or "rested" expression of Tepozan Tequila. Aged 6 months in white oak, whiskey barrels from Kentucky. This is natural, sustainably-farmed, pure and untouched tequila made with the cool volcanic waters deep beneath the distillery. Tepozan Tequila expresses the terroir of the Highlands of Jalisco. No additives, no flavoring and only using fully-matured agave, just as tequila should be.
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Cuish Mezcal Espadín Agave Angustifolia NV, 0.75L
Mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
"In case you haven’t heard, we are big-time espadín advocates at Skurnik Wines and Spirits. Since the recent surge in popularity of mezcales made from numerous rare or wild agave, the once noble espadín has fallen into disrepute, often seen as commonplace and basic. This false impression could hardly be more incorrect. Truth is, the sugar-rich espadín has been the lifeblood of mezcal producing families for decades, and is often the most revered variety for its adaptability and generous yield, giving it a central role in social, civic and spiritual events for Oaxacan mezcal communities. Produced by maestro mezcalero Jose Santiago López in Santiago Matatlán, the heart of mezcal in Oaxaca, and rested in glass for two years, this espadín is a beautiful example of the variety’s diversity: full of ebullient aromatics like citrus peel, fresh bark, and sweet red berries. 48% ABV" Importer Notes, Skurnik Wines & Spirits
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Cuish Mezcal Espadín Capón LImited Edition 2004, 0.75L
Mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
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Amormata Mezcal Ensamble Tradicional NV, 0.75L
Mezcal from Tamaulipas, Tamaulipas
"In the border state of Tamaulipas, agave distillates have a unique history all their own, exemplified by this beautiful ensamble (blend) from maestro Jose Castellanos. Three different agave are used in equal proportion: Agave asperrima and Agave americana, both referred to generically as “Maguey” (Spanish for “agave”), with the smaller Agave univittata, locally dubbed “Amole”. All three are harvested and cooked together in a conical earthen oven; their caramelized juices are then squeezed out using an antique sugarcane press, or “trapiche”, while the fibers are discarded. During U.S. Prohibition, moonshine-style stills were smuggled over the border from Texas and became the favored local method: a traditional pot still is amended with a wooden barrel or “thumper” acting as a condenser between the pot and the coil. The resulting mezcal is wildly unique, with a distinct and delightful funkiness found nowhere else in Mexico." Importer Notes, Skurnik Wines & Spirits
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Crystallum Chardonnay The Agnes 2018, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Walker Bay, South Africa
"The 2018 The Agnes comes from five vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg, aged in 228- and 500-liter barrels with 10% new oak. It has a discreet bouquet with subtle pressed flower and shale-like aromas that suggest this is a Chardonnay for cellaring. The palate is wonderfully poised, revealing hints of vanilla and coconut flakes on the entry, countered by a crisp line of acidity and a pleasing tautness on the finish. Excellent." 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Nov 2019
“It’s always a pleasure to meet with the indefatigable Peter-Allan Finlayson, whose wines at Crystallum I have been shoveling praise upon since his debut vintage …. [he] was on hand to guide me through his latest releases, although he admitted that he had forgotten to bring one of them. Probably had his mind on other things: the impending 2017 harvest and the fact that now he oversees not just Crystallum but Gabrielskloof, whose wines I have reviewed separately. Hopefully the reviews speak for themselves, merely consolidating everything that I have written before, principally that these are some of South Africa's finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Attesting to that was the fine performance of his wine when served against the likes of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti of J-L Trapet at a lunch in Cape Town just a few days earlier. I asked about recent developments at Crystallum, and Fin—as he is known in these parts—told me that he had recently bought a piece of his own land for Crystallum, located around two kilometers past Creation, therefore outside the Hemel-en-Aarde region. At the moment he is still buying fruit from growers, but this single hectare of Pinot Noir is a start to obtaining "dirt" that he can call his own. As usual, these wines are highly recommended, although quantities remain frustratingly small.” Neal Martin, Vinous.com 2015/2017
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Crystallum Chardonnay The Agnes 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Walker Bay, South Africa
“The 2022 Agnes, aged in older barrels for ten months, has a neutral nose at first, unfolding with yellow fruit, light crushed stony scents, and just a touch of melted wax. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly viscous opening and good concentration, but it needs more tension and nerve on the finish. One of the earliest drinking cuvées from Crystallum”. Neal Martin, Vinous, Aug 2023
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Crystallum Pinot Noir Peter Max 2021, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Walker Bay, South Africa
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Dominio de Anza/Diego Magaña Bierzo Tinto Selección de Parcelas 2020, 0.75L
Mencía / Bastardo / Garnacha Tintorera from Bierzo, Castilla Y Leon
I found earthier notes and a darker aromas in the 2020 Dominio de Anza Selección de Parcelas, a common thing in the 2020s, perhaps a little reductive. In 2020, part of the wine comes from a new plot on slate soils in the village of San Lorenzo, and perhaps it has some notes reminiscent of a Barolo. The profile of the wine has changed: it's not as aromatic as the 2019, and it has a different texture with more noticeable tannins. This 15% of the wine from a different zone and soil has changed it. It might require more time. 8,900 bottles produced. 94 Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate, Jan 2022
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La Vizcaina (Raúl Pérez) Bierzo La Vitoriana 2019, 0.75L
Mencía from Bierzo, Castilla y León
"Full ruby. Spice- and smoke-accented cherry and dark berry scents show very good energy and focus. Blackberry, bitter cherry and candied licorice on the palate, along with suggestions of dark chocolate and succulent herbs. Opens up slowly with air and finishes very long and spicy, with smooth, even tannins and lingering florality." 94 Points Josh Raynolds, Vinous
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La Vizcaina (Raúl Pérez) Bierzo Las Gundiñas 2019, 0.75L
Mencía from Bierzo, Castilla y León
"Dark violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, candied flowers, licorice and baking spices. Gently sweet and chewy on the palate, offering intense black currant, cherry and spicecake flavors braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. Shows firming grip and smoky mineral lift on a persistent finish that features building tannins and a touch of gaminess." 92 Points Josh Raynolds, Vinous
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Raúl Pérez 'Ultreia La Claudina' Godello Bierzo 2020, 0.75L
Godello from Bierzo, Castilla y León
"They have lowered the alcohol and ripeness in most of the whites, but some vineyards are more difficult than others... The 2020 Ultreia La Claudina comes from a plot on sandy soils that needs higher ripeness to avoid excess bitterness. In 2020 it matured in 50% new barrels as they wanted to see how the wine behaved. It has power and consistence, but the style is a little different from what the wine was before, a little creamier and marked by the élevage. It's more exuberant and quite the opposite from the rectitude of La del Vivo. There are some 2,200 bottles from 1,700 liters of wine." 94 Points, Luis Guiterrez, Wine Advocate
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Anthill Farms Cabernet Sauvignon Timbercrest Farms 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley, California
"Dark red/purple color. This Cabernet Sauvignon is sensual and nuanced, with tremendous textural finesse. Time in the glass brings out a range of black currant, dark blossoms, cedar, warm soil, and spice box aromas. Unlike many California Cabernets, the flavors are nuanced rather than obtuse. They span out across the palate effortlessly, making drinking now a joy with just a little air. Folded tannins and integrated acidity will allow the Timbercrest to easily age and improve for a decade or more. This is only the second vintage of this wine—the first from 2007 still sings when the cork is pulled. 13.8% abv." Producer Notes, Anthill Farms
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Donnachadh Family Vineyards Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California
"The 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is the first vintage of Chardonnay from Donnachadh. It was barrel fermented and matured for around 10 months. Its aromas combine bright herbal, green apple and pear tones with underlying savory hints. The light-bodied palate is bright and fresh,yet offers a touch of anchoring creaminess that draws out the finish. Proprietor Drew Duncan says that for this vintage, fruit came from the Donnachadh estate, although that may not be the case in the future as this new project really gets up and running." 94 Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Dec 2022
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Donnachadh Family Vineyards Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2022, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California
"The barrel-fermented 2022 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills has vibrant scents of green pear, acacia, hazelnuts and beeswax. The palate is light-bodied and laser-focused yet offers a highly concentrated core of creamy fruit, and it has a long, nutty finish. It will benefit from a couple of years in bottle." 91, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jan 2024
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