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Mosel | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€753.29 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2021 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) is bright, pure and fresh on the still discreet but very delicate nose that shows perfectly ripe white fruit and deeper, finely weathered, flinty slate aromas. Lush and round on the palate, this is a highly finessed and stimulating saline and savory Auslese with crystalline, finely grained but nervy acidity and a long and intense yet weightless finish. The wine is finely structured but delivers mouth-filling delicate fruit and is almost irresistible at this early stage. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023. |
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Mosel | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€711.71 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) offers a very clear and intense, savory, pure and elegant nose of concentrated fruits, including lemon and grapefruit aromas, intertwined with finely flinty notes of crushed slate. Round, lush and generous but also highly delicate and irresistibly savory on the palate, this is a balanced Auslese that is not as lively, bright and saline on the finish as the Wehlener, but it is more textured, richer and possibly also deeper. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023. |
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Burgenland | 8 | - |
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€473.74 |
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Burgenland | 4 | - |
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€1,068.55 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€1,412.21 |
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Wine Advocate (98)I was blown away by the elegance and subtleness of the 2021 Charme, I wine I know quite well and have followed from the first vintage (I think even a non-commercial release in the beginning). It's a red wine produced in Vale Mendiz where they make the Port, a mixture of vineyards from the village. It had a very short maceration of the full clusters in lagar, was pressed to barrels where it finished fermenting and was put through malolactic, was kept in barrel for nine months and then was transferred to the cellar in Quinta de Napoles. It has a very elegant and perfumed style, with no oak whatsoever. It's floral, with notes of red berries and herbs and a medium-bodied palate with refined, elegant tannins and a long and supple finish with a spicy twist (from the barrels? some 15% to 20% new). This wine has been changing through the years, and this has to be the most elegant version of it, following the path of the 2018. It has a moderate 13% alcohol with a pH of 3.56 and 5.7 grams of acidity. 9,700 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. Superb! |
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Douro | 9 | 98 (WA) |
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€383.10 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Coche has to be one of the finest white wines from Portugal that I've tasted. It was produced with grapes grown at 600 meters in altitude, from very old vineyards with the right field blend with a majority of Rabigato but also other local varieties. It has a fine and elegant reductive character with flinty notes, hints of smoke and dry herbs. This is sharp and super tasty, with an almost salty twist in the finish. It fermented and matured in French oak barrels (mostly 228-liter ones) for one year. It's serious, nuanced, a little austere and vertical, with a dry finish, a chalky sensation and very good persistence. It has 11.8% alcohol, a pH of 3.26 and 5.8 grams of acidity. I've drunk all the vintages of Coche since the first year (2010), and this is the finest to date. Bravo. 9,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. |
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Rheingau | 8 | - |
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€335.32 |
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Savour the unique complexity of the Peter Jakob Kühn Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021, an exquisite example of Germanic viniculture from the renowned Rheingau wine region. This biodynamic wine is created by one of the Germany's most esteemed vintners, Peter Jakob Kühn, following traditional and environmentally respectful principles. This wine is a glorious testament to the family's commitment to producing wines that echo their terroir. Matured in large old oak barrels, the Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021 has an aromatic bouquet, revealing luscious accents of ripe peach and other tropical fruits, complemented by a subtle minerality. This is a beautifully crafted Kabinett, precisely balanced between residual sweetness and acidity, resulting in an exhilarating taste experience. The Peter Jakob Kühn Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021 sets a delightful benchmark in energetic, vibrant, and multi-layered Riesling expressions. An entrancing choice for connoisseurs seeking excellence in Riesling.'s |
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Mosel | 12 | - |
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€271.72 |
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Experience the sublime craftsmanship found in the Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Senior Fass 6 Nr6 2021. Produced by the esteemed Peter Lauer, a Saar region winemaker renowned for preserving traditional winemaking methods, this remarkable Riesling exhibits precision and complexity. Born from the prestigious Ayler Kupp vineyards, the wine has been vinified in large, old oak foudres, synonymous with the 'Fass 6' attribution, enhancing its distinct character. The 2021 vintage is noted for its optimal ripening conditions, the result is a wine blessed with luminous acidity and an enchanting mineral backbone. Dazzling notes of lime, green apple and wet slate echo longevity and poise. Countless wine publications laud Peter Lauer's Rieslings for their vitality and singular expression of Saar terroir, and the Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Senior Fass 6 Nr6 2021 is no exception. Savour this extraordinary testament to thoughtful cultivation and age-old winemaking tradition. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (TA) |
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€1,050.44 |
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Tim Atkin MW (99)Given its consistently outstanding quality, it’s easy to forget that the average age of Porseleinberg's 14 hectares of vineyards is only seven years' old. Showing what Callie Louw calls a "little more crunch" in 2021, this is a Syrah with time on its side. Wild herb aromas of sage, oregano and rosemary introduce you to a palate that's dense yet refined, with lots of whole bunch spice and structure, negligible oak influence, detailed, layered tannins, some underlying grip and layers of dark berry fruit. One of the world's great reds from a very special site. 2025-32 |
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Porto | 2 | - |
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€1,884.58 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (GS) |
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€507.01 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (99)The MR de Compostella from Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve possesses one of the most successful critical track records out of almost any red wine produced in South Africa let alone just in the Cape Bordeaux Blend category. The newest 2021 release astonishingly takes this wine to yet another higher niveau of quality with a blend of 26% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Made from vines aged between 9 and 22 years old, all grown on deep decomposed dolomitic granite soils with table mountain sandstone, the aromatics are wonderfully bold and exuberant displaying seductive notes of blackberries, crème de cassis, violets, sweet cherry tobacco, black cherries and tart black plum. The lifted perfumed intensity is incredibly pure and piercing with salty liquorice, cedar spice and beautifully detailed maritime oyster shell nuances. In the mouth, the concentration and focused steely intensity is astounding – tart, bright and architecturally soaring, shaping this wine into a powerful, linear, multi-dimensional masterpiece. Packed full of salty cassis, tart plum and black currant, the tightly wound core of power, refined extraction and polished marble tannins leave you in no doubt that this harmonious, vibrant beauty is a spellbinding, timeless classic in the making. If you wanted just one wine to convince an international fine wine connoisseur of the true greatness of South Africa’s finest terroirs and winemaking, you have found your candidate! Simply an incredible wine. Drink this beauty from 2024 and savour over the next 30+ years. But you might need more than just one or two cases in your cellar!! |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€440.87 |
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Vinous (97)The 2021 Syrah Ava comes from two schist vineyards, the main component from the parcel that forms the Rall Syrah, in a corner where the clusters are very small. It has a compelling bouquet with dark berry fruit, slate-like scents, hints of broom and Provençal herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with a dense yet paradoxically elegant frame of tannins, precise peppery black fruit with a persistent, beautifully proportioned finish. All this at just 11.9% alcohol. Brilliant. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€336.47 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)'White Wine Discovery of the Year' - Donovan Rall has made a habit of winning one or more or my discovery of the year categories and he's done it again with this Chenin Blanc from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in the 1960s. Picked in four stages, it’s a stunning expression of the site, with saline grip, lots of extract and concentration, hay, pear and lime flavours and wonderful energy. |
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1 | 95 (VN) |
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€203.27 |
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Vinous (95)The 2021 Syrah is a maiden release from a 10-hectare parcel on schist soils that Rall took two weeks to track down the owner. It was cropped at 2 tons/hectare as it is so rocky. This comes from the early-picked fruit and matured in concrete only. The bouquet is very endearing with raspberry, wild strawberry and a very slight confit-like scent. The palate is very harmonious with fine grip, a little tertiary in style, beautifully proportioned and elegant on the finish. Outstanding. |
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1 | 95 (TA) |
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€245.27 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Donovan Rall is a consummate blender of grapes, crafting seamless assemblages like this one of Chenin Blanc with 34% Verdelho and 1% Viognier. Dominated by fruit from the granite soils of the Paardeberg, it has aromas of oatmeal, wet stone and white flowers, peach, pear and lemongrass fruit and the tangy acidity of the vintage. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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€212.02 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)A pair of warmer, south-facing, biodynamically farmed parcels are the source of this brilliant Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in deftly handled 85% new wood, it's something of a thiol-driven style, showing quince and passion fruit flavours and top notes of wild flowers. Complex, nuanced, layered stuff. 2023-29 |
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Rheingau | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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€151.98 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)VDP Ortswein. Lithe and elegant aromas of wet stone, apple and lemon zest. The stony minerality shapes the outline of the wine, while the acid sets the pace and the fruit colours in the lines. Extremely long and concentrated. Delightful, stony, pithy and fun. |
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Franken | 1 | - |
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€1,139.58 |
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Franken | 5 | - |
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€518.95 |
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Franken | 1 | - |
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€943.98 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | - |
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€1,005.40 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€942.26 |
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Vinous (96)The 2021 Palladius, the wine that has gone through the biggest transition at the domaine, is matured in concrete eggs and clay amphora for 12 months and 12 months in foudres. It has an exquisite bouquet with touches of yellow flower, melted wax, lanolin and light slate aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, taut and fresh, very linear and gaining weight towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. Touches of white pepper and Provençal herb stay long in the mouth. Class shines through here. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€644.87 |
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Vinous (96)The 2021 Treinspoor is Sadie's Tinta Barocca that the man himself likens to Nebbiolo, also opining that it is a wine that needs considerable ageing. These vines were planted in 1974, and the blend includes 40% whole clusters. It has a complex, succinctly defined bouquet with melted tar and graphite infused dark berry fruit, a hint of Lapsang Souchong. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly-tuned acidity, almost Burgundian in texture yet with more pepperiness towards the finish. So elegant and harmonious - this is stunning from every angle you look at it. |
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Nahe | 1 | - |
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€329.32 |
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Exuding refinement in a bottle, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Kabinett 2021 originates from Germany's Nahe region, renowned for exceptional Rieslings. This distinguished vintage hails from a celebrated producer Schafer Frohlich, holding esteemed vineyards since the 1800s. Crafted meticulously at their historic winery, where traditional winemaking methods blend with cutting-edge technology for the highest standards. This Riesling boasts the classification 'Kabinett', indicating a significantly ripened grape, un-chaptalised for a purer taste. Unique character and complexity derive from the vineyard's blue Devonian slate, adding a distinct minerality to flavours. Balancing beautifully are the bright citrus notes and a sharp crispness, resulting in a sophisticated product that embodies Schafer Frohlich’s commitment to fine wine production. A cellar-worthy candidate, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Kabinett 2021 indicates a promising evolution. The meticulous process of vinification, the prestigious birthplace, and producer's reputation, all contribute to this wine’s distinct character. |
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Nahe | 1 | - |
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€677.27 |
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Revel in the refined elegance of the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021. This exceptional German wine is produced in the Bockenau terroir by the esteemed Schafer Frohlich vineyard, renowned for its elite, handcrafted Rieslings since 1800. The desirable Stromberg site is characterised by rocky soils and steep terraces, which imbue the Riesling with an intense minerality and complexity. The grapes for the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021 are meticulously hand-picked to ensure only the finest quality are used. A sophisticated vinification process promotes a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, resulting in a captivating finish on the palate. This exquisite wine boasts luscious fruit notes married with slate-infused undertones, embodying the quintessential charm of a Rhine region Riesling. Ideal for savouring alone or delicately paired with a gourmet meal, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021 is a true connoisseur's delight. |
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Nahe | 5 | - |
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€271.72 |
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Heralding from Bockenau, a pristine vineyard in Germany's Nahe region, the Schafer Frohlich Riesling Trocken 2021 is a testament to refined wine making. Produced by Tim Frohlich, a mastermind lauded for his Riesling revolution, this acclaimed vintage radiates finesse and elegance. Crafted with meticulousness, it eschews the traditional sweet mould to embrace a dry style ("trocken"). The hand-picked grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and oak fuders, ensuing a remarkable synthesis of richness and minerality. Its aroma profile flourishes with essence of ripe peaches, lemon zest, and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it enthrals with a riveting concoction of juicy stone fruits, crystalline acidity, and a thrilling mineral core. The finish leaves a lingering memory of its exemplary balance and expressive terroir. The Schafer Frohlich Riesling Trocken 2021 is not just a bottle of wine; it's an embodiment of Frohlich's genius and Bockenau's splendour. For profound wine enthusiasts, it's an experience that transcends ordinary tasting notes. |
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Rheingau | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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€317.58 |
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James Suckling (94)What a wide spectrum of ripe-fruit aromas this serious and delightful dry Rheingau riesling has! They range from a diversity of citrus, through persimmon to fresh pineapple and apricot. Concentrated, very elegant and focused on the medium-bodied palate, with tons of wet-stone minerality at the long, very filigree finish. Drink or hold. |
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Rheingau | 1 | - |
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€1,231.43 |
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Rheingau | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€307.66 |
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James Suckling (96)The complex nose of sliced pear, white peach and white currant with delicate floral notes pulls you into this very juicy and vibrant Spatlese that leaps and bounds over your palate, in spite of the frank natural grape sweetness. Then comes the radical minerality at the very focused, long and pristine finish. Drink or hold. |
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Mosel | 18 | - |
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€300.52 |
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Experience the epitome of German craftsmanship with the Schloss Lieser Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021. This striking creation originates from the esteemed winery in the heart of Mosel, renowned for its exceptional viticulture. The estate's individualistic approach transforms their centuries-old vineyards into a work of art in every bottle. Veiled in mystery, Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021 was crafted by pressing the grapes whole cluster, a delicate process crucial to preserving the varietal's character. Its selective fermentation in old fuder barrels unleashes a medley of complex flavours whilst maintaining balance. Harmoniously semi-dry, it entices with notes of ripe peaches and yellow plums, alongside the characteristic minerality from the famous blue Devonian slate-soil vineyards. A lingering finish with a touch of zest completes this captivating ensemble. Schloss Lieser Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021 exemplifies the producer's remarkable vision of realizing intricate wines that beautifully communicate their place of origin, a true testament to their passionate devotion to quality. |
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Mosel | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€618.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2021 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) is bright, pure and fresh on the still discreet but very delicate nose that shows perfectly ripe white fruit and deeper, finely weathered, flinty slate aromas. Lush and round on the palate, this is a highly finessed and stimulating saline and savory Auslese with crystalline, finely grained but nervy acidity and a long and intense yet weightless finish. The wine is finely structured but delivers mouth-filling delicate fruit and is almost irresistible at this early stage. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023. |
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Mosel | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€584.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) offers a very clear and intense, savory, pure and elegant nose of concentrated fruits, including lemon and grapefruit aromas, intertwined with finely flinty notes of crushed slate. Round, lush and generous but also highly delicate and irresistibly savory on the palate, this is a balanced Auslese that is not as lively, bright and saline on the finish as the Wehlener, but it is more textured, richer and possibly also deeper. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023. |
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Burgenland | 8 | - |
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€350.00 |
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Burgenland | 4 | - |
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€868.00 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€1,167.48 |
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Wine Advocate (98)I was blown away by the elegance and subtleness of the 2021 Charme, I wine I know quite well and have followed from the first vintage (I think even a non-commercial release in the beginning). It's a red wine produced in Vale Mendiz where they make the Port, a mixture of vineyards from the village. It had a very short maceration of the full clusters in lagar, was pressed to barrels where it finished fermenting and was put through malolactic, was kept in barrel for nine months and then was transferred to the cellar in Quinta de Napoles. It has a very elegant and perfumed style, with no oak whatsoever. It's floral, with notes of red berries and herbs and a medium-bodied palate with refined, elegant tannins and a long and supple finish with a spicy twist (from the barrels? some 15% to 20% new). This wine has been changing through the years, and this has to be the most elegant version of it, following the path of the 2018. It has a moderate 13% alcohol with a pH of 3.56 and 5.7 grams of acidity. 9,700 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. Superb! |
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Douro | 9 | 98 (WA) |
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€310.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Coche has to be one of the finest white wines from Portugal that I've tasted. It was produced with grapes grown at 600 meters in altitude, from very old vineyards with the right field blend with a majority of Rabigato but also other local varieties. It has a fine and elegant reductive character with flinty notes, hints of smoke and dry herbs. This is sharp and super tasty, with an almost salty twist in the finish. It fermented and matured in French oak barrels (mostly 228-liter ones) for one year. It's serious, nuanced, a little austere and vertical, with a dry finish, a chalky sensation and very good persistence. It has 11.8% alcohol, a pH of 3.26 and 5.8 grams of acidity. I've drunk all the vintages of Coche since the first year (2010), and this is the finest to date. Bravo. 9,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. |
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Rheingau | 8 | - |
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€257.00 |
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Savour the unique complexity of the Peter Jakob Kühn Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021, an exquisite example of Germanic viniculture from the renowned Rheingau wine region. This biodynamic wine is created by one of the Germany's most esteemed vintners, Peter Jakob Kühn, following traditional and environmentally respectful principles. This wine is a glorious testament to the family's commitment to producing wines that echo their terroir. Matured in large old oak barrels, the Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021 has an aromatic bouquet, revealing luscious accents of ripe peach and other tropical fruits, complemented by a subtle minerality. This is a beautifully crafted Kabinett, precisely balanced between residual sweetness and acidity, resulting in an exhilarating taste experience. The Peter Jakob Kühn Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 2021 sets a delightful benchmark in energetic, vibrant, and multi-layered Riesling expressions. An entrancing choice for connoisseurs seeking excellence in Riesling.'s |
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Mosel | 12 | - |
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€204.00 |
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Experience the sublime craftsmanship found in the Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Senior Fass 6 Nr6 2021. Produced by the esteemed Peter Lauer, a Saar region winemaker renowned for preserving traditional winemaking methods, this remarkable Riesling exhibits precision and complexity. Born from the prestigious Ayler Kupp vineyards, the wine has been vinified in large, old oak foudres, synonymous with the 'Fass 6' attribution, enhancing its distinct character. The 2021 vintage is noted for its optimal ripening conditions, the result is a wine blessed with luminous acidity and an enchanting mineral backbone. Dazzling notes of lime, green apple and wet slate echo longevity and poise. Countless wine publications laud Peter Lauer's Rieslings for their vitality and singular expression of Saar terroir, and the Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Senior Fass 6 Nr6 2021 is no exception. Savour this extraordinary testament to thoughtful cultivation and age-old winemaking tradition. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (TA) |
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€838.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (99)Given its consistently outstanding quality, it’s easy to forget that the average age of Porseleinberg's 14 hectares of vineyards is only seven years' old. Showing what Callie Louw calls a "little more crunch" in 2021, this is a Syrah with time on its side. Wild herb aromas of sage, oregano and rosemary introduce you to a palate that's dense yet refined, with lots of whole bunch spice and structure, negligible oak influence, detailed, layered tannins, some underlying grip and layers of dark berry fruit. One of the world's great reds from a very special site. 2025-32 |
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Porto | 2 | - |
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€1,565.00 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (GS) |
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€404.00 |
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Greg Sherwood MW (99)The MR de Compostella from Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve possesses one of the most successful critical track records out of almost any red wine produced in South Africa let alone just in the Cape Bordeaux Blend category. The newest 2021 release astonishingly takes this wine to yet another higher niveau of quality with a blend of 26% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Made from vines aged between 9 and 22 years old, all grown on deep decomposed dolomitic granite soils with table mountain sandstone, the aromatics are wonderfully bold and exuberant displaying seductive notes of blackberries, crème de cassis, violets, sweet cherry tobacco, black cherries and tart black plum. The lifted perfumed intensity is incredibly pure and piercing with salty liquorice, cedar spice and beautifully detailed maritime oyster shell nuances. In the mouth, the concentration and focused steely intensity is astounding – tart, bright and architecturally soaring, shaping this wine into a powerful, linear, multi-dimensional masterpiece. Packed full of salty cassis, tart plum and black currant, the tightly wound core of power, refined extraction and polished marble tannins leave you in no doubt that this harmonious, vibrant beauty is a spellbinding, timeless classic in the making. If you wanted just one wine to convince an international fine wine connoisseur of the true greatness of South Africa’s finest terroirs and winemaking, you have found your candidate! Simply an incredible wine. Drink this beauty from 2024 and savour over the next 30+ years. But you might need more than just one or two cases in your cellar!! |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€345.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2021 Syrah Ava comes from two schist vineyards, the main component from the parcel that forms the Rall Syrah, in a corner where the clusters are very small. It has a compelling bouquet with dark berry fruit, slate-like scents, hints of broom and Provençal herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with a dense yet paradoxically elegant frame of tannins, precise peppery black fruit with a persistent, beautifully proportioned finish. All this at just 11.9% alcohol. Brilliant. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€258.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)'White Wine Discovery of the Year' - Donovan Rall has made a habit of winning one or more or my discovery of the year categories and he's done it again with this Chenin Blanc from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in the 1960s. Picked in four stages, it’s a stunning expression of the site, with saline grip, lots of extract and concentration, hay, pear and lime flavours and wonderful energy. |
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€147.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2021 Syrah is a maiden release from a 10-hectare parcel on schist soils that Rall took two weeks to track down the owner. It was cropped at 2 tons/hectare as it is so rocky. This comes from the early-picked fruit and matured in concrete only. The bouquet is very endearing with raspberry, wild strawberry and a very slight confit-like scent. The palate is very harmonious with fine grip, a little tertiary in style, beautifully proportioned and elegant on the finish. Outstanding. |
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€182.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Donovan Rall is a consummate blender of grapes, crafting seamless assemblages like this one of Chenin Blanc with 34% Verdelho and 1% Viognier. Dominated by fruit from the granite soils of the Paardeberg, it has aromas of oatmeal, wet stone and white flowers, peach, pear and lemongrass fruit and the tangy acidity of the vintage. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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€158.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)A pair of warmer, south-facing, biodynamically farmed parcels are the source of this brilliant Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in deftly handled 85% new wood, it's something of a thiol-driven style, showing quince and passion fruit flavours and top notes of wild flowers. Complex, nuanced, layered stuff. 2023-29 |
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Rheingau | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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€108.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)VDP Ortswein. Lithe and elegant aromas of wet stone, apple and lemon zest. The stony minerality shapes the outline of the wine, while the acid sets the pace and the fruit colours in the lines. Extremely long and concentrated. Delightful, stony, pithy and fun. |
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Franken | 1 | - |
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€763.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2021 Palladius, the wine that has gone through the biggest transition at the domaine, is matured in concrete eggs and clay amphora for 12 months and 12 months in foudres. It has an exquisite bouquet with touches of yellow flower, melted wax, lanolin and light slate aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, taut and fresh, very linear and gaining weight towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. Touches of white pepper and Provençal herb stay long in the mouth. Class shines through here. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€515.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2021 Treinspoor is Sadie's Tinta Barocca that the man himself likens to Nebbiolo, also opining that it is a wine that needs considerable ageing. These vines were planted in 1974, and the blend includes 40% whole clusters. It has a complex, succinctly defined bouquet with melted tar and graphite infused dark berry fruit, a hint of Lapsang Souchong. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly-tuned acidity, almost Burgundian in texture yet with more pepperiness towards the finish. So elegant and harmonious - this is stunning from every angle you look at it. |
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Exuding refinement in a bottle, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Kabinett 2021 originates from Germany's Nahe region, renowned for exceptional Rieslings. This distinguished vintage hails from a celebrated producer Schafer Frohlich, holding esteemed vineyards since the 1800s. Crafted meticulously at their historic winery, where traditional winemaking methods blend with cutting-edge technology for the highest standards. This Riesling boasts the classification 'Kabinett', indicating a significantly ripened grape, un-chaptalised for a purer taste. Unique character and complexity derive from the vineyard's blue Devonian slate, adding a distinct minerality to flavours. Balancing beautifully are the bright citrus notes and a sharp crispness, resulting in a sophisticated product that embodies Schafer Frohlich’s commitment to fine wine production. A cellar-worthy candidate, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Kabinett 2021 indicates a promising evolution. The meticulous process of vinification, the prestigious birthplace, and producer's reputation, all contribute to this wine’s distinct character. |
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Revel in the refined elegance of the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021. This exceptional German wine is produced in the Bockenau terroir by the esteemed Schafer Frohlich vineyard, renowned for its elite, handcrafted Rieslings since 1800. The desirable Stromberg site is characterised by rocky soils and steep terraces, which imbue the Riesling with an intense minerality and complexity. The grapes for the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021 are meticulously hand-picked to ensure only the finest quality are used. A sophisticated vinification process promotes a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, resulting in a captivating finish on the palate. This exquisite wine boasts luscious fruit notes married with slate-infused undertones, embodying the quintessential charm of a Rhine region Riesling. Ideal for savouring alone or delicately paired with a gourmet meal, the Schafer Frohlich Bockenauer Stromberg Riesling GG 2021 is a true connoisseur's delight. |
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€204.00 |
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Heralding from Bockenau, a pristine vineyard in Germany's Nahe region, the Schafer Frohlich Riesling Trocken 2021 is a testament to refined wine making. Produced by Tim Frohlich, a mastermind lauded for his Riesling revolution, this acclaimed vintage radiates finesse and elegance. Crafted with meticulousness, it eschews the traditional sweet mould to embrace a dry style ("trocken"). The hand-picked grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and oak fuders, ensuing a remarkable synthesis of richness and minerality. Its aroma profile flourishes with essence of ripe peaches, lemon zest, and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it enthrals with a riveting concoction of juicy stone fruits, crystalline acidity, and a thrilling mineral core. The finish leaves a lingering memory of its exemplary balance and expressive terroir. The Schafer Frohlich Riesling Trocken 2021 is not just a bottle of wine; it's an embodiment of Frohlich's genius and Bockenau's splendour. For profound wine enthusiasts, it's an experience that transcends ordinary tasting notes. |
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Rheingau | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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€246.00 |
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James Suckling (94)What a wide spectrum of ripe-fruit aromas this serious and delightful dry Rheingau riesling has! They range from a diversity of citrus, through persimmon to fresh pineapple and apricot. Concentrated, very elegant and focused on the medium-bodied palate, with tons of wet-stone minerality at the long, very filigree finish. Drink or hold. |
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Rheingau | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€246.00 |
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James Suckling (96)The complex nose of sliced pear, white peach and white currant with delicate floral notes pulls you into this very juicy and vibrant Spatlese that leaps and bounds over your palate, in spite of the frank natural grape sweetness. Then comes the radical minerality at the very focused, long and pristine finish. Drink or hold. |
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€228.00 |
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Experience the epitome of German craftsmanship with the Schloss Lieser Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021. This striking creation originates from the esteemed winery in the heart of Mosel, renowned for its exceptional viticulture. The estate's individualistic approach transforms their centuries-old vineyards into a work of art in every bottle. Veiled in mystery, Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021 was crafted by pressing the grapes whole cluster, a delicate process crucial to preserving the varietal's character. Its selective fermentation in old fuder barrels unleashes a medley of complex flavours whilst maintaining balance. Harmoniously semi-dry, it entices with notes of ripe peaches and yellow plums, alongside the characteristic minerality from the famous blue Devonian slate-soil vineyards. A lingering finish with a touch of zest completes this captivating ensemble. Schloss Lieser Juffer Riesling Feinherb 2021 exemplifies the producer's remarkable vision of realizing intricate wines that beautifully communicate their place of origin, a true testament to their passionate devotion to quality. |
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