Mikhail Polienko
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Cremaschi Furlotti Single Vineyard Carmenère 2015, Peñasco Vineyard, Valle Del Loncomilla, Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile$22.95
96p, PLatinum, Decanter'17. Best of Chile (Peter Richards MW, Decanter’17)
Chilean family winery going back 5 generations. Loncomilla Valley in the heart of Chile between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains. One of first 10 sustainable wineries in Chile.
Complex bouquet combines fresh black fruits & spicy notes. Black pepper & graphite nuances are complemented by delicate notes of oak.
Serve at 16 ºC on its own as a joyful meditation drink or serve with pesto sauce pasta, roasted venison, lamb & spicy meats. Try with full-flavoured cheeses Roquefort, Brie and Camembert and even smoked cheese.
3.5 Stars
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Valtea Albariño 2016, Do Rías Baixas
Galicia, Spain$22.95
Crafted from early morning hand harvested select Albarino grapes from over 30 y.o. vineyards in Miño River valley, 30 km from Vigo and Ourense cities in western Spain. Sorted grapes are carefully pressed and fermented at controlled temperature.
Bright gold reflections. Intense fruity nose with hints of apricot, pineapple and apple on a background of hay and white flowers. Full and fleshy palate with balanced acidity and long finale.
Serve at 11ºC. Enjoy with fish, seafood, fresh cheese and pasta.
3.5 Stars
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Vendrell Olivella Brut Nature Cava 2011, Traditional Method, Do, Spain
Penedès, Spain$26.95
History of the estate (manor) goes back to 1724. Vendrell family has equally long winemaking history working for others. From 2009 father (famous Cava expert) & son finally realized their dream in creating the ultimate cava.
“50% Xarello, 30% Macabeo, 20% Parellada. A crisp and clean aroma of bright citrus and lime, with elegant brioche and hazelnut characters. The complex and refined palate is beautifully balanced with tropical fruit, candied lemon, zest and a hint of bitters that does not overpower the fruit. The lingering finish holds biscotti on the length.” 95p (Decanter'16).Zero dosage.
3.5 Stars
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Campos De Enanzo Basiano Tempranillo 2017, Do Navarra
Navarra, Spain$11.95
Vino de Murchante, famous wine from the village in northern Spain, 8 km from Tudela and 96 km from Pamplona, crafted from select Tempranillo grapes grown on old vines. Winery founded in 1958.
Intense with great freshness on the nose and ripe red fruit, wild cherries and strawberries, predominating. Vibrant, rich and full-bodied.
Decant and serve at 14ºC with poultry, red meats, stews, cold cuts and cheeses.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Landes Cuvée Tradition 2012, Lussac St Emilion
Bordeaux, France$27.95
100% Merlot. Comes from Lussac Saint-Emilion classified as "Cru Bourgeois".
Decant and Serve at 16°C. Rich, long and strong it is perfect matching to grilled chops - veal, pork or lamb - especially with herbs such as thyme, rosemary and oregano.
"Produced from old vines, this is a new-wood-aged, polished and ripe wine. With its juicy black fruits and dark tannins, it is destined for good aging. Spice and a rich texture are working together to broaden and ripen this wine further. Drink from 2017." (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 2015).
3.5 Stars
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Anzivino Gattinara Riserva Docg 2012, D.O.C.G.
Piedmont, Italy$29.95
“Made wholly with Nebbiolo, this opens with earthy aromas of crushed herb, star anise, menthol and woodland berry. Reflecting the nose, the linear palate delivers dried Marasca cherry, cranberry and clove framed in taut refined tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance while it closes on an iron note.” 91 points Wine Enthusiast, 2018.
Nebbiolo 100%. Vineyards-hills, fossil & volcanic rocks of the Supervulcano of the Sesia, at the foot of Monte Rosa.
Aged in cellars for over 4 y. (2 in large barrels).
3.5 Stars
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Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2015
France$15.05
Winemaker: "Clear, pale green hue. Our Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2015 is in the same vein as the previous vintages with a little less maturity than the 2014. Very expressive with white flowers and fruity aromas of apricot and vineyard peach, along with dried fruit and nut overtones. Straightforward, clean, full and well-balanced on the palate, with afresh and fruity finish revealing mango and citrus overtones. The oak is subtle and very smooth. This vintage shows lovely acidic tension: elegant."
Volcanic, clay and limestone. Mediterranean climate. NO WEED KILLER !!!
3.5 Stars
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Château La Rose Sarron 2015, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France$13.25
Aromatic, fresh, very elegant, citrus hints, quince hints, pear hints, full-bodied, long finale.
Can age for ~2 years. Serve at 11°C with fine seafood, sushi and white meats.
In the heart of the GRAVES, on the left bank of Garonne, Earl Vignobles Rochet castle stands from 1865 in the town of Saint Pierre de Mons, AOC Graves. This estate was bought in 1985 by Roland Belloc. 45 Ha of the vineyards planted on the gravel with large pebbles and clay and loamy soil on one side and on the other side on the siliceous gravel (for very elegant whites).
3.5 Stars
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Calmel & Joseph Saint Chinian 2015, Ap
Languedoc, France$13.75
17p Jancis Robinson
"This really is the aristocrat of the Languedoc appellations. Glides. Complete"
91p Wine Orbit
17.5+p Raymond Chan
Strict parcel selection made by Laurent Calmel and Jerome Joseph. 65% of vines planted on a clay-limestone soil and 35% on schist soils. A careful blending harmonizes Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache so that elegance and softness of tannins develops as the wine matures.
Aged 12 months in concrete tank.
Decant and serve at ~17°С. Perfect companion to game dishes, red or white meat. Try also with pasta and risotto, stew and grilled veggies.
3.5 Stars
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La Riviera Côtes De Provence Rosé 2016, Ap Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$18.95
Grenache brings a charming note. Cinsault, very resistant to dry climate brings all the aromas and roundness.A selection of parcels very pronounced in aromas and very representative of the Provençal terroir. Fine and well balanced, this wine is ideal for aperitifs, summer buffet, salads & BBQ.
D. de la Sangliere in Bormes-les-Mimosas is right on the Mediterranean coast. 42 Ha overall incl. 20 Ha vineyards (trellising, traditional growing). Schistose-clayey soil , no limestone. Microclimate with a daily marine breeze, (no cold winters, no frost, moderate summer temperatures).
3.5 Stars
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