| Lovely floral aromas with notes of quince and red apple lead onto a really fresh and bright palate with delicate apple, pear and berry fruit notes, a light refreshing tang and very light tannins with a hint of spice on the finish. Considering this is a natural wine there is no 'funk' or aggressive acidity or tannins, everything is in balance and has been well put together. |
| | 80% Mourvèdre, with the balance being Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault. Mourvèdre forms the backbone of the wine which has a quite dizzying complexity on the nose where plump bramble and cassis notes mix up with earthy spice and sage. On the palate it's silky smooth with the fruitiness following through nicely with black pepper and soft spice flavours chipping in as well. |
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Ruby-red in colour with garnet highlights. Aromas of dried cherries and rose petals are complemented by undertones of violets, liquorice, vanilla, and spices. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied and rich with flavours of tart cherries, rose petals, and hints of truffles with a long, impressive finish. |
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Approximately 20% of each variety (Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, and Clairette) was used.
A stylish organic white with inviting warm, spicey aromas. The full-flavoured palate suggests poached pears and white peaches and a long, lifted finish. |
| | Another smoking good 2014 is the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois, which like always, is 100% Grenache that comes from a site on the eastern side of the appellation, near the village of Bédarrides. Completely destemmed and aged 16 months in concrete, it offers the expected forward, fruity style of the cuvée as well as classic notes Bing cherries, blackberries, spring flowers and hints of leather.
THE WINE ADVOCATE: 94 points |
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50% Carignan, 35%Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre.
Expressive and attractive nose: black fruits, tobacco, and moist soil. Ripe and elegant on the palate. Notes of fresh blackberries and black cherries, which they easily combine with delicate tannins and attractive acidity.
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100% Marsanne
The nose is full of quince, peony and roasted almonds and the palate is fresh and supple.
Upon tasting, it reveals a rich blend of exotic fruit flavours, including luscious peaches and zesty citrus notes, that beautifully glide on the palate, delivering a balance of acidity and minerality. The exquisite, lengthy finish adds to its charm.
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| | The wine is intense and concentrated on entry to the palate. The smooth and full-bodied mid-palate is perfectly balanced by a pleasant acidity with notes of lemon rind. The finish is fresh, mouth-watering and slightly spicy. |
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70% Semillon and 30% Rolle.
Fruity nose of white peach, citrus and exotic fruits. Lively and fresh in the mouth with white fruit aromas. Ample and generous mouth with notes of white flowers and citrus zest. Fine and fresh finish of great elegance.
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On the nose, pronounced notes of cedar, vanilla, some banana and pineapple, and subtle yeasty notes. On the palate it shows soft, round texture, with interesting interplay of pleasant acidity and fresh fruit. The wine rests for 12 months sur lie and then maturesfor a further 6 months in new oak. Sensational! A jewel of a wine. |
| | Aromas of berries, cherries, and blackberries. In the mouth it is intense and consistent, with notes of ripe but fresh black fruit, elegant and persistent tannins, which are expressed in a long and expressive finish. Made slowly in the Alentejo and composed predominantly by Aragonez (Tempranillo), Syrah and Touriga Nacional |
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Reliably delicious blend of indigenous grapes typical of the warm Alentejo region of Portugal, fresh and easy to drink on its own, and super-versatile at the table.
Made with grapes from throughout the region, Antão Vaz, Perrum, Roupeiro.
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| | Produced from native Carricante grapes, with the addition of a small percentage of Minnella, coming from the vineyards of the Monte San Nicolò district, about 550 meters on the south-eastern side of Etna, this highly expressive white presents a broad bouquet of floral aromas and citrus fruits, notes of pear, gooseberry, and ginger. |
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Frog’s Leap has been farming organically since 1988 upholding the premise that the greatest.
On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing, revealing flavors of lemon zest, grapefruit, and subtly spiced herbs with a clean and lingering finish. The wine is made using organically grown grapes that are sustainably harvested, which enhances its purity and authenticity
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| | Aromas of lychees and ginger with a smoky herbal note. On the palate it has rich texture and a powerful structure yet it is not heavy. It has a luscious harmonious finish.
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Organic Wine from several parcels of the Wettolsheim hills, South of Steingrubler in the Alsace. Intense nose with aromas of ginger and lychee which follow through to flavours of spices and pepper a very harmonious and balanced wine great with cheeses and oriental food. |
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Macabeu 60%, Roussanne 15%, Marsanne 15%, Muscat 5%
This cuvée with low yields (6hl/ha) exudes aromas of white peach, cut grass and honey. The wine has a nice balance between stone fruit and acids in a light, airy and refreshing mouthfeel. The saline finish brings a nice length.
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| | A blend of Macabeo (also known as viura in Rioja) and a little sauvignon all organic. The vineyards are at 800 metre altitude which keeps the grapes fresh.
About 50km from Valencia.
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| | Made from 100% Bobal, this organic wine has lots of red fruit flavours with hints of wild herb and fresh acidity. Good with charcuterie, pasta .
Chozas Carrascal is one of 17 wineries with Spain’s highest designation, Vino de Pago. They produce organic, sustainable wines at 750-840m altitude in the Valencia region of Spain
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| | The nose is intense, aromatic, fruity, as befits an excellent Moscato d'Asti. The notes are textbook: sage, aromatic herbs, peach, passion fruit, but there are also mineral puffs, candied scents, and a slight balsamic note. The sweet and aromatic flavour, in balance with the low alcohol content, and a pleasant freshness. |
| | Fragrant and delicate nose reminiscent of the crunch of grapes. The palate is delicious and presents aromas of white peach, violet and spices. At the end of the palate, notes of spices and a hint of acidity bring a nice freshness. |
| | Delicate yet assertive, with vibrant, slightly bitter dark cherry, rose petals, and a slightly earthy smokiness, all framed by a zippy acidity and gentle yet firm tannins - an autumnal wine, well suited to creamy pasta dishes, mushrooms and poultry. |
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This 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges comes from 2 hectares of vines in this famous Côte de Nuits appellation farmed organically and aged for 14 months in oak barrels, 40% new. Rich and robust with deep, dark and red fruit aromas, evolved spice and dry earthy notes leading onto a medium-bodied, silky smooth and structured palate. Fine tannins and a long, lingering finish round off this delicious, nicely mature red Burgundy from the Côte de Nuits.
Based in Nuits Saint Georges, the Ambroise family estate dates back to the 18th century.and farming organically since 2013. |
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An Organic Wine with beautiful structure, its nose develops aromas of white peach. This wine presents an expressive nose typical of the grape variety. Beautiful finesse with acacia honey and dried fruit aromas.
The palate has good length and good acidity. finish with peppery notes.
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| | Great Organic Wine. Pinot Noir is the only red wine authorized to be grown in the Alsace area. This wine has aromas of cherries, strawberries and raspberries with supple, soft tannins but also a great depth of flavour. |
| | This Pinot Noire is both unfiltered and un sulphured. The wine has been aged for 15 months in oak casks and is full bodied with great length. Very meaty and leathery, lots of spices and a vaguely medicinal quality. On the palate a dense and plummy style, a touch of roasted cocoa bean, freshening acids. |
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Fine, long and persistent, with a crisp fleshed intensity on the palate, impressive body and power but with precision to its drive.
Its name comes from the Latin "Warenna", meaning a wood surrounded by walls or hedges reserved for the lord for breeding and hunting small game
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A powerful, impressive Puligny that has much more presence and intensity than your average village wine. A very fine Puligny vineyard towards the top of the slope on the north side of the village.
Les Nosroyes is a well-drained vineyard that typically yields finely etched but ripe fruited wines with a chalky finish.
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| | The nose opens with floral notes followed by aromas of mango and citrus fruits which follow through on the taste.
Well structured balanced and satisfying with a lovely freshness.
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| | An Organic Wine from this small Estate has a lovely floral nose, hits of lime rind and grapefruit. On the palate there are beautiful notes of peach and lychees, mineral/ citrus freshness. |
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