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Domaine des Perdrix FranceBourgogneNuits-Saint-GeorgesDomaine des Perdrix is a small estate with vines covering numerous appellations within the Cote de Nuit. The two that draw the most attention and interest from most burgundy lovers being the wine coming from a large parcel of Grand Cru Echezeaux and the monopole of Aux Perdrix in Nuits-St-Georges. Gamecock garnet is rather appropriate to

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Clos du Chêne vert 2004ChinonFranceDescriptionThe attack is straightforward and ample; the mouth, somewhat austere for the moment, reveals a well present tannic structure, with fruit masked by the imposing structure.The still biting tannins need training time.Impressive presence and persistence in the mouth, with a spicy finish complete with hints of menthol.Some time in the oak will refine this

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Selene WinesUSA, Napa ValleySauvignonVarietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (Musque selection)Vineyard: Hyde Vineyards is located in the Carneros Region of Napa between Highway 12 and Old Sonoma Road. This is a relatively warm part of the Carneros, since it’s further from the cooling influences of fog and wind from nearby San Francisco Bay. It also has good elevation above sea level, making

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Chateau de BeaucastelFranceChateauneuf du PapeThe result of the effort and innovation of three generations of the Perrin family is clearly evident when one has the pleasure of tasting a good vintage of Chateau de Beaucastel at its peak. If one word can describe the red wines of Beaucastel it must be "pure": pure because they are the natural expression of the earth and the grapes from whence they

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Avize Grand Cru 1996 FranceChampagneLying at the heart of the Côte des Blancs on the lower slopes of the Grand Cru village of Avize can be found the lieux-dits of La Fosse, Némery and Champ Caïn. Jacquesson's three parcels on these south-east facing sites were planted to Chardonnay between 1962 and 1983.Here, Campanian chalk, made up of calcite granules coming from the skeletons of marine

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La Courtade RedFranceCotes de ProvencePerfectly summed up by Olivier Poussier (World Best Sommelier 2000): “A wine giving immediate pleasure”A wine to lay downOrigins :Mouvèdre grapes,5600 plants per hectare.A tall vine, pruned short, producing small quantities(30-35 hectolitres per hectare). 100% scratchingand 21 days of macerationenhance the subtlety of the wine which continues to be refined

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LES GRANGESFRANCECHINONSoils : Sand and Gravel soils on the alluvia terraces of the Vienne river.Vines : Six hectares planted between 1985 and 1988.Yields : between 40 and 50 hl/ha after debudding.Wine-making : The grapes are picked by hand towards the end of the harvest so as to get maximum maturity. Fermentations are at cool temperatures in stainless steel vats. We do not look for great

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Pere SedaSpainChardonnay blancoVariety of wine:blanco Chardonnay (13% vol.)Guarantee of origin label: Pla i Llevant de MallorcaVarieties of grape: 100% ChardonnayServing temperature: 7º-9º CTasting note: Yellow straw colour. Clean and brilliant, almost crystalline. Fresh and clean nose aromas. Varied fruit aromas (pineapple) and fermentation (banana) with very clean floral bouquet. Impact on

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Dom Ruinart France ChampagneProduced only in finest years and always a vintage champagne, Dom Ruinart is a blend of wines made exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. A surprising gold colour with infinite reflections, this wine reveals on the palate all the finesse of the Chardonnays from the Champagne region.When consumed young, this great wine goes superbly with fine, delicate dishes such as a

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Chateau Sainte-Roseline cuvée prieure cru classéFranceProvenceGrape varities:95% Rolle, 5% SemillonEarth and Exposure:The earth is clay-limestone and naturally rich in organic material, ensuring a high-quality wine.The exposure of the vineyard from East to West allowes maximum sun exposure.Cultivation Techniques:The methods employed by the vineyard are traditional and respect our nature. Weeding

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Chateau Montrose Saint-Estèphe FranceMédocChâteau Montrose is one of the leading properties of St.Estéphe, and produces some of the longest-lived wines in the Médoc. Montrose, which has been owned by Jean-Louis Charmolue since 1962, is located in the east of the appellation, just north of the hamlet of Marbuzet, on a gravel knoll only 800 metres from the Gironde estuary. The proximity of the

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Pommard Clos Des Epeneaux 1er cruFranceBurgundyOn the Beanue side of the commune, it occupies some of the best land. The Premier Cru vineyard produces some of the best wines in Burgundy. Comte Armand has monopole of this vineyard.Steeming from a "terroir" located at the bottom of the hill, on a brown, limestone ground, very poor and stony on the surface, with a layer of hard rocks underneath.

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CisplatinoUruguayTannat Merlotunique red wine out of Uruguay showing good structure and fruit at an outstanding price !Progreso Coastal Region of Origin Estate Bottled Fine Red Wine Varietals BlendCisplatino is a beautiful wine made mainly from Tannat , Uruguay's national grape, perfectly blended with Merlot. It has just a small toasted touch that gives it a special character. The fruit is very

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Chateau du Paradis France Bordeaux Saint EmilionSAINT EMILION GRAND CRULocated in the commune of Saint Emilion,with a surface area spanning 9,50ha.Designation: AOC Saint Emilion Grand CruAge of the vines: 35 yearsVine variety: Merlot 75%, Cabernet franc 20%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 5%Nature of the soil: old soil with a subsoil including an iron oxide locally referred to as "crasse de fer"Climatic

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Chateau Gazin FranceBordeaux PomerolChâteau Gazin wines are a very typical product of the gravelly-clay soil of the Pomerol high terraces.From an early age their lavish richness offers a wide aromatic range of black and red fruits (cherries, morello cherries, red currants, raspberries, blackberries, black currants) which harmonizes with their intense purple or garnet color.They also frequently

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Saddleback Pinot NoirPeregrine WinesNew ZealandWinemaking Philosophy, what this really means.Minimal intervention is our goal - whilst we are too young to have a long tradition of winemaking we are traditionalists and believe that a hands off approach works best for all our wines. Central Otago grapes have unique flavours like no other region, from vine to wine we believe each winemaking stage

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Pouilly-VinzellesFranceBurgundyThe Golden Character of the Wine!The vineyards surrounding both stronghold and Château produce exclusively Chardonnay grapes which flourish in the chalky ochre-coloured soils on the sunny slopes.At the Château you can sample Pouilly-Vinzelles, an "appellation d'origine contrôlée". You will discover its rich bouquet (including "apricot, mirabelle plum, and pink

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Howard Park Riesling 2005AustraliaRieslingComposition:100% RieslingRegion:100% Great SouthernTechnical Notes:The Winter of 2004 proved to be one of the driest in recent years, resulting in very low soil moisture as the vines started to emerge from dormancy in Spring. This in turn meant a slight reduction in yields for some vineyards as flowering and fruit set was sometimes stressed for water.

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Juniper EstateAustraliaCabernet SauvignonVarietal:100% Cabernet SauvignonRegion:Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western AustraliaVintage:2002The colour is a deep, dense red while the nose has lovely cherry, red and blackcurrant fruit mingled with vanillin and cedary oak. The rich palate shows berry fruit, chocolate and savoury oak with firm fine tannin completing the structure that promises a long

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Pouilly-FuisséFranceBurgundyPouilly-Fuissé : This wine, of a beautiful clear yellow colour, slowly releases aromas of almonds and white flowers as it is swirled in the glass. In the mouth, one discovers the extent of its marvellous aromatic potential : fruity notes of peach, honey and apricot combine with floral and mineral notes, typical of the terroir of Pouilly-Fuissé. This wine will enjoy a

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Cantina Lombardo's Rosso di MontepulcianoItalyMontepulcianoThis red wine growing in the heart of Montepulciano, it acquires the inestimable value, is a blend Sangiovese called "Prugnolo Gentile" (80%) and Merlot (20%).Rosso di Montepulciano is a young wine of superior quality in respect to comparable young wines. It is particularly appreciated for its freshnes and scent but have the quality of a

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Puligny-MontrachetFranceBurgundySoil: Clay-limestoneGrape variety: ChardonnayTasting notes by Corney & BarrowPuligny-Montrachet 2003Fractionally paler colour of green gold. White fruits on the nose with a hint of walnut, but subtle and mineral too. The palate is creamy and ripe, full flavoured, almost liquorous, but with rich intensity and fine length. Drink in 2005.The wine advocate29 April 2005

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Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot France Cote de NuitsTheir bouquet of aromas is very fine and characteristic : truffles, liquorice, violet and wild mint ; it develops harmoniously throughout the years.The palate will enjoy an explosion of dark berries, a perfect balance between soft and woody tanins, acidity, and mellow.The duration of the taste is remarkable : several minutes !The wines of

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Leclerc Briant "Cuvée Riche" France ChampagneAt Leclerc Briant’s, we are highly respectful of the traditions of the arts of vinegrowing and vinemaking, while developing a capacity for innovating and looking for promising niches. Champagne Leclerc Briant cultivates 30 hectares of vineyards between the Montagne de Reims and the Marne valley in world-famous villages : Cumières, Damery, Dizy,

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Champagne Tarlant Tradition BrutFrance ChampagneHarvests 1996-1995Varietal BlendPinot Noir (50%), Pinot Meunier (35%), Chardonnay (15%)Location Oeuilly (Vallée de la Marne) - on the hillsideSoils Chalk, Sparnacien (chalk mixed with clay), Sand, Limestone and shellsVinification First fermentation in stainless steel vats with control of temperature at each stage of fermentationReserve Wine

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Chateau de HauxFrancePremieres Cotes de BordeauxOver the years we have succeeded in creating a red wine with body and elegance that is appealing to even the most particular connoisseur. In the composition of classic grape sorts, the average age of the grape vines, state-of-the-art vinification methods and maturing in small oak barrels in the cellar of the Château before bottling, you will find

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El Coto CrianzaSpainRiojaVarieties : Tempranillo 100% from Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.Vinification : Fermented in stainless steel vats for 20-25 days, with frequent remontages and extended maceration in order to achieve the right equilibrium among the fruity and the tannic sides of the extract.Ageing : Aged for 14 months in American white oak (Quercus Alba) from the Northern Appalachian

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Cuvée Rubis de Noirs VintageFranceChampagneA 100 % Pinot Noir maceration rosé with a deep, yet vivid ruby colour. The nose reveals aromas of red fruit, raspberries, cherries or syrup, with spicy notes. Mouth is ample, full and fruity with a certain amount of noble bitterness. A perfect accompaniment to white meats, strong cheeses and red-fruit desserts.Listed by the Gilbert & Gaillard Guide -

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AlazanChilePinot noirFrom Byron Kosuge, our winemaker: This wine comes mostly from one hill in the upper part of the vineyard where I thought the vines and soils looked particularly promising. There are three selections represented in this wine: the "Dijon selection" 777, and two Chilean field selections "Concha y Toro" and"Valdivieso." The vines in this part of the Casablanca Valley are

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Firestone VineyardUSA, caChardonnayAbout Our Firestone Vineyard EstateThe Firestone Vineyard estate is uniquely situated on a series of rocky mesas in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Here, well-drained soils and an extended growing season contribute to the ripening of exquisitely balanced and flavorful grapes. The imprint of our estate is integral to the character and individuality of each

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Chateau Sainte EulalieLanguedoc RoussillonMinervoisTerroir : Pebbled top soil, with a high percentage of clay and limestone, rich in manganese. Exceptional “terroir” due to the nature of its soils and its exposure (terraced vineyard at 200m in altitude, facing south and sheltered from northwinds).Grape varieties : 55% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 15% CarignanVinification : Hand and a part of mechanical

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Chateau de TargéAnjou saumurSaumur-ChampignyRuby or garnet robe, with rich and pleasant red fruit aromas. Fresh and elegant attack in the mouth with silky tannins, ending with freshness and elegance.Can be kept circa 5 years.On light and delicate meals, or even with spicier dishes.Best served around 15°C.

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Founder's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon - vina UndurragaChileCabernet SauvignonThis superb Cabernet Sauvignon wine was made with selected grapes from thirty five year old vines grown in an exceptional “terroir” in our vineyards in the Maipo Valley. After being carefully aged in French oak barrels it was bottled and stored in our cellars until it reached maturity.It has an intense dark ruby colour

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Chateau De PommardFranceBurgundyThe wines of CHATEAU DE POMMARD have a luminous and deep colour. Their aromas open out with a beautiful complexity which combines spices and Morello cherries, vanilla, liquorice and fruit preserves. Powerful and generous on the palate, their tanins are harmoniously melted, and they have a long "persistency" in mouth. In short, a great Pommard which combines finesse

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San Pasqual wineryUSA, caFelicita red wineLocated just 35 miles north from romantic “Old Mexico” in the rolling San Diego County foothills of Southern California, and situated above the picturesque San Pasqual valley, San Pasqual Winery artfully handcrafts small batches of distinctive California wine . Using grapes from our estate vineyard, as well as regional and south of the border growers, we

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Chateau RomaninProvenceBaux-de-ProvenceThe Romanin winesThe first Château Romanin vintage was born in 1990.The wines of Château Romanin are the image of our soil and reflect the influence of our way of cultivating the vines. They are the embodiment of both their terrestrial character with their solid and warm structure, and their aromatic mineral characteristics, but also of a light and airy

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Clos DadyBordeauxSauternesFor a touch of exoticism, try Clos Dady with sweet and sour Asian cuisine , in particular chicken curry, or sweet and sour pineapple. It is also worth discovering with asparagus …Clos Dady can also be enjoyed as a very stylish aperitif . Just like champagne, it is a world in itself, the perfect accompaniment for those special moments shared with family and close

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Chateau de TouventBordeauxPremiere Cotes de BlayeLe vin de Château de TouventThe Château de Touvent wine results from the care we take with the vine yard, the characteristics of its "terroir", the weather conditions in between two harvests, and much more things indeed...It would be preposterous to believe that everything is under control!Our vine varietals split 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40%

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Chateau de RollandBordeauxSauterneshe vineyard of Château de Rolland is divided in three rural districts of the Gironde county: Barsac, Preignac and Pujols-sur-Ciron, which are located approximately 6 kilometres (4 US miles) from one another. Sauternes wine is produced in Barsac and Preignac; the dry white wine Bordeaux Blanc Sec in Barsac; the dry white wine Graves Blanc Sec and the red wine

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Chateau Mayne du CrosBordeauxGravesIn the heart of the GRAVES appellation (the only AOC bearing the name of the soil which characterizes it), the MAYNE du CROS estate is located in Cérons , on a pebbly plateau.The particularity of these pebbles is to store up the sun's rays and to give off this heat at night.This characteristic contributes to the high-quality ripening of our grapes in autumn.The

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Chateau La Rose BellevueBordeauxPremiere Côtes de BlayeHarvesting and Vinification:Green harvesting. Harvesting at the highest maturity. Sorting table to sort by hand.Traditional Bordeaux methods for red wines, in temperature-controlled vats.Around 20 days of maceration to extract the colour and aromas.Then ageing in stainless steel tank for 12 months until bottling.TastingEye: Intense ruby red

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Chateau de la GraveBordeauxCôtes de BourgA limited production Nectar represents 16000 bottles, 4 % of the total production . It made it s first appearance in 1995 and overwhelmed the general judgements by showing that a "Côte de Bourg" can be as good as one of the best Bordeaux.A chosen blending,made of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested by hand, like every "Château de la Grave". In

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Chateau CantemerleBordeauxHaut-MédocThis unique soil and microclimat are reflected in the wine's personality. Cantemerle has a brilliant colour, a powerful bouquet, and a soft, lively flavour. It is rare to find such refined fruitiness. This great wine can be enjoyed young, when it is charming, fruity, and marked by a vanilla taste which comes from well-integrated oak.Cantemerle is therefore an

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Redgate WinesAustraliaShirazVINEYARDIn a normal vintage year our Shiraz is picked when the grapes start to shrivel and the bottom leaves start to drop from the vines. At this stage the grapes have optimal concentration of flavour with thick chewy skins leading towards dense colour in the finished wine.In 2002 however, the lack of heat in Summer gave rise to a late vintage with grapes having

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Chateau Haut-SarpeBordeauxSaint EmilionThe family of Joseph Janoueix, owners of Château Haut-Sarpe, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, is one of the great household names of the Libourne area; they are as well known for making wine as for being wine merchants. Awarded a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867, today it remains worthy of the efforts invested and the success obtained

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Chateau La DominanteFranceBordeauxChâteau La Dominante has 25 Hectares (62.5 acres) under vine. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.Château La Dominante is situated near some of the most prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux : 5 kmn from POMEROL, 8 kmn from SAINT EMILION.Great care is taken in the vineyards throughout the year to ensure the grapes come into

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Nada Wine CompanyItalyBarbarescoCharacteristics : A burgundy red colour with ruby tones that become orange as time goes by. The bouquet is harmonious and complete with a hint of rose (the symbol of the company) and violet. The taste is complete, plain, robust, long lasting and extraordinarily aristocratic. The wine making of the grapes coming from the “Casot” cru, means a long and slow maceration

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Azienda Agricola Boscaini CarloItalyValpolicella ZaneValpolicella Classico Superiore Zane DOCFrom the slopes of the Grola hills in the heart of the classic Valpolicella region, we bring you a new wine, ZANE (tsar-nay). This wine is born of the time-honoured blend of corvina, corvinone and rondinella grapes using the traditional method of refermenting or "ripasso" with Amarone. ZANE has a delicate

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Kendall-JacksonNapa Valley CA USACabernet SauvignonFamily-owned and operated, we make our wines with uncompromising integrity and quality. We take nothing for granted. We hand-select the grapes with the most intense flavors and unique character, we carefully match climates and soil types for each grape varietal and we never lose sight of our commitment to ensure that every bottle of our wine over

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Chateau Corbiac PécharmantFrance BergeracPécharmantVintage 2001COUP DE COEUR IN GUIDE DUSSERT-GERBER 2005AWARDED IN THE GUIDE HACHETTE 2004Intense purple color. Elegant nose with red fruits and black cherries. On the palate, the development is fine and harmonious. Complex and round finale with some roasted notes. Well balanced, this complex and feminin vintage is delicious at this time.Retail

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Chateau de GaudouFranceCahorsLa cuvée TraditionA wine for all seasons, this range has always been made at Château de Gaudou. But we grant that through generations of experience, this wine has been able to achieve its full potential while not forgetting the lessons of history. It has now become fully-fledged in total respect of traditional know-how. It is the pride of the Durou family because it

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Chateau BelingardSud Ouest of FranceBergerac & MonbazillacThe Château Bélingard’s production, comprised of red and white wines of Bergerac, also includes the sweet wines of Monbazillac.The product range can be presented as follows:• Château Bélingard : from the blend of the different grape varieties present on the estate, these wines are very typical of the Bergerac and Monbazillac appellations.•

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Le Clos du Chateau LambertBeaujolaisMoulin-à-ventChâteau Lambert is a (very) small viticultural domaine nestled in the commune of Chénas, in the Beaujolais region of France.Its wine, le Clos du Château Lambert, is a Moulin-à-Vent, a controlled appelation AOC. It is produced and bottled on the property.Raised by Alain Margerand, vine grower in Chénas, the Clos du Chateau Lambert is a wine showing

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Grande Provence EstateSouth AfricaNew-world wineWith a passion for every drop, Grande Provence produces wines for all occasions and palates.Angels Tears - Lifestyle BrandFor immediate enjoyment, this label is fresh and young, and is best enjoyed in the moment with friends and family. Ideal for picnics and a great match for fusion-style food, choose from' White', 'Red' or 'Pink'.Agusta - Estate

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Chateau les Ormes de PezBordeauxSaint-EstepheA beautiful old 18th-century building (formally the stables and cowshed) was renovated in 1993. It is now used to age the wine in barrels, and adds a beautiful touch to the courtyard adjacent to the main house.The technical installations were entirely renovated starting about fifteen years ago. Since then, fermentation has been carried out in 18

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ShinglebackAustralia, Mc Laren ValeShiraz, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnayWinemaker John Davey handcrafts Shingleback wines from vine to bottle selecting parcels of grapes from his family's finest estate-grown grapes for each vintage. He describes himself as a "minimalist winemaker" who seeks to capture the true character of the McLaren Vale by avoiding excessive manipulation and treating wines

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Domaine de LabartheSud OuestGaillacThe Domaine de Labarthe is situated on the Castanet parish in the Gaillac region, on the hillside of the right banks of the Tarn river. It is 10 kms away from the medieval city of Cordes (XIIIth Century), 15 kms away from Albi, Toulouse-Lautrec hometown and 15 kms away from Carmaux (Cap'Découverte).The vineyard, 48ha (30 ha of red wines and 18 ha of white wines)

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Chateau LatourBordeauxPauillacThe "Grand Vin" is exclusively produced from the old vines which are situated in the "Grand Enclos" (the main vineyard of 47 hectares), some of them being centenarian.Ageing : In new barrels, for 18 months.Grape varieties : 75 % cabernet sauvignon ; 20 % merlot ; 4 % cabernet franc ; 1 % petit verdot.Average production : About 220,000 bottles per vintage, that is to

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Chateau Pontet-CanetBordeauxPauillacIn this south-western corner of France, "terroir" is everything; this is a french word, untranslatable, which means soil and micro-climate. Of almost equal importance is the vine, but the variety and clone is always chosen to suit the "terroir". For four generations, the Tesseron family have used their knowledge and skills to obtain the maximum from these two

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Chateau BertinerieBordeauxPremieres Côtes de BlayeThe white, clairet and red Château Haut Bertinerie are made from old vines of 30 to 50 years with yields of under 50 hectolitres per hectare.Each wine is the result of a selection of terroir, grapes and blends of high organoleptic qualities.The white and clairet are always fermented in new barrels and then aged in these like the red.

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Chateau de CassaigneArmagnac is France’oldest eau-de-vie.As early as the XVth century, documents attest teh dispatching of this noble product in Gascony, particulary in the Landes ara.It is since that period, that a certain care was brought to the growth of the grape vines, carfully selected to create an ideal vineyard.The Château de Cassaigne’vineyard is located in the " Tenareze " area, one of

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