Tenuta Pacher Hof Alto Adige Valle Isarco Sylvaner Alte Reben Riserva 2021

Tenuta Pacher Hof Alto Adige Valle Isarco Sylvaner Alte Reben Riserva 2021

With a wide and fine olfactory range, the aromas chase each other: notes of camomile, wild flowers, white fruit and walnut husk. Compact and silky in structure, its finesse and dynamic impetus is striking and invites further drinking. A lengthy persistence for a memorable wine. Andreas Huber is the winemaker of the family estate, whose…

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Peter Zemmer Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Crivelli 2021

Peter Zemmer Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Crivelli 2021

The olfactory profile emerges on notes of chamomile, crushed almond, ripe yellow fruit and hints of vanilla. Structured and soft on the palate, the sip is rich, complex and harmonious while the finale is persistent, savoury and pleasant. The winery, founded in 1926 by the great-uncle of the current owner Peter Zemmer, extends over about…

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Tenuta Ebner Alto Adige Chardonnay 2016

Tenuta Ebner Alto Adige Chardonnay 2016

A symphonic and delicate nose with floral hints, purity of fruit, aromatic herbs, graphite and hints of spice. Its peculiar elegance is striking due to the well-marked rhythm in the dynamism of the sip and the weightless structure that captures the palate, enraptured by sublime drinkability. A profound and savoury closure. This is the first…

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Cantina Tramin Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Troy 2020

Cantina Tramin Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Troy 2020

A wide olfactory range that opens with hints of exotic fruit, delicate floral scents, citrus peel, hazelnut, a touch of vanilla and menthol nuances. The intense and well-balanced sip shows a deep texture that is both dynamic and consistent. A lengthy and saline finale that closes on a note of toasted hazelnut. It was 1898…

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Cantina Kaltern Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Quintessenz 2021

Cantina Kaltern Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Quintessenz 2021

A wine that places its best bets on the finesse of its never excessive and exuberant, yet always highly harmonious and subtle aromas: hints of wild flowers, camomile, white fruit, spice and graphite. The sip offers a remarkably expressive, smooth and fresh harmony but with character. The lengthy finale closes on pleasant savoury notes. “Quintessenz”…

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Cantina San Paolo Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Sanctissimus Riserva 2019

Cantina San Paolo Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Sanctissimus Riserva 2019

The overall bouquet is intense with notes of apple, sage and spices. The substance is voluminous, elegantly calibrated and dynamic in its gustatory drive. The tense and savoury finale has a long progression. A white that will be remembered. It comes from approximately 120-year-old vines (one of the oldest vineyards in Alto Adige) on very…

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Holdvölgy Vision, Expression 2019

Holdvölgy Vision, Expression 2019

The nose is fruity, mineral, chiselled, fresh, aromatic and offers a good definition as well as a nice small varietal side. It reveals notes of crunchy green peach, crunchy brugnon and small noble varietal notes associated with touches of fresh lily, sap candy as well as an almost acacia hint. The palate is fruity and…

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Anakota – Helena Montana Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Knights Valley

Anakota – Helena Montana Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Knights Valley

Beautiful powerful, racy nose which offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, concentration, a certain intensity as well as a nice airy and fresh side in its power. It reveals notes of boysenberry, quite ripe wild red berries and small notes of fresh pepper associated with touches of dry local grove, Bigarreau cherry as well…

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Digby Fine English Brut NV

Digby Fine English Brut NV

Digby Fine English Brut stands out with Pinot Noir taking the lead, complemented by Chardonnay and Meunier. Aged for 2 years on lees, the wine presents a lively combination of lemon, fresh-cut thyme, apple, butter, crackers, and a subtle hint of smoke. This wine is classy, and well-structured, with refreshing acidity, balance, and a notable…

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1086 by Nyetimber 2010

1086 by Nyetimber 2010

Nyetimber’s 1086 offering stands out for its masterful balance, seamlessly integrating acidity, texture, and length. Crafted from carefully selected parcels of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, made only in the best, most favorable vintage, the wine unfolds with a rich and harmonious character. Subtle lacing and a delicate chalky undertone accompany nuanced notes of…

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