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Aromatic intensity, with ageing notes (vanilla, roast, spices), very ripe fruit, caramel and subtle hints of leather and fallen leaves, characteristic of a prolonged period in bottle. Long and silky on the palate.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Tempranillo grapes grown in the Elciego area known for its poor clay-loam texture of calcerous soils. Aged for 24months in American and French barrels, then matured for 3 years in bottle

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Made by traditional Burgundian winemaking methods: the various blocks were picked at different stages. Approximately 1/3 of the grapes were put at the bottom of the fermentation vats as whole bunches, with the balance being destemmed on top. When fermentation completed, the grape remnants were left to steep in the wine for up to a week, followed by gentle pressing and transfer to oak barriques (40% new). Following a natural malo-lactic fermentation, and maturation for 18mths, the batches from the many
different plots and clones were carefully blended. The bouquet evokes black cherries, raspberries and mulberries, interlaced with savoury hints of grilled mushrooms, barbequed meats and wood-smoke.

Country: New Zealand

Region: North Canterbury

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Deep red colour. Lifted aromas of fruitcake and tomato paste, cinnamon, cloves and smoky blackberry emerging too. Syrah spice complimenting the Bordeaux varietals and new oak component nicely integrated. Elegant dry tannin running with the complex spicy fruit from beginning to end of a long fine finish. Best 2023 to 2030.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 31%, Merlot 19%, Shiraz 32%, Cabernet Franc 18%

ABV: 14.5% 

A generously textured Chenin with some serious ageing potential, this wine is extremely versatile. Lots of ripe apple notes with a lightly smoky backdrop and a very long, mineral finish.

Country: France

Region: Loire

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

ABV: 13.5%

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