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Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2022

Toscana Bianco IGT

October 14, 2024 - Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia is one of Italy's most innovative and progressive white wines, providing an altogether different experience of the Ornellaia estate and its Mediterranean influences.

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Wine Enthusiast - October 01, 2024 "The nose opens with herbaceous, savory aromas of lemongrass, thyme and sage, then stone fruit notes of white peach and apricot emerge, along with a touch of tangerine and copper.…

Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022

Abruzzo

October 11, 2024 - Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has proudly served as the global benchmark for Montepulciano for nearly 40 years, and, for countless wine drinkers, continues to be the ideal introduction to the wines of Abruzzo. This wine shows how, when handled with care, the late-ripening Montepulciano grape produces refined wines of soft acidity, ripe and moderate tannins, and bright red berry and cherry notes with a distinct, spicy character.

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Vinous - October 15, 2024 “Opens with a savory mix of wild herbs, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. It impresses with its silken textures and a solid core of tart wild berry fruits elevated…

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV

Champagne

October 09, 2024 - A journey of devotion, Special Cuvée’s powerful impact and elegant depth of flavor capture Bollinger’s distinct spirit. 30% ferments in neutral barrel for a silky texture while the reserve wines (hand-riddled and blended from magnum) contribute the signature aromas of an aged Champagne. Special Cuvée is layered with freshness, savor and spice, all in a velvety texture that truly stands apart.

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Decanter - July 08, 2020 "The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house [...] Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60%…

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Wine Spectator - September 13, 2023 "Fine and seamless, with mouthwatering acidity well-meshed with a rich range of crème de cassis, poached apricot, gingerbread and almond extract flavors, plus accents of fleur de sel, Meyer lemon…

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James Suckling - "Lovely density and a fine-bubble texture. Dried apple and apricot with hints of dried flowers. Medium to full body. with medium-rich fruit. Spice, zest and ginger character. Usually 10% in…

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Jeb Dunnuck - November 08, 2022 "The NV Champagne Special Cuvée is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and a small amount of Meunier, with the base wine coming from the 2018 vintage and 15% from reserve.…

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023

Rhône Valley

October 03, 2024 - This wine showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of wines from the Rhône are white, Guigal’s are a full 25% of their production; today they are the single largest producer of white wines in the region. It is a beautiful, seamless blend that represents unbelievable value.

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James Suckling - "An aromatic white Cotes-du-Rhone with lots of floral aromas, including pink roses. Ripe and medium- to full-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins balancing this neatly. A…

Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur NV

Champagne

October 02, 2024 - Brut Majeur is the epitome of a non-vintage brut from a great, historic House and is the finest ambassador for Ayala's fresh, elegant style. Brut Majeur has the highest proportion of Chardonnay of all the traditional Champagne houses.

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James Suckling - July 18, 2024 "Intense, elegant nose, showing strawberries, lemon peel and pulp with a subtle, brioche character. Fine mousse with crisp long acidity and a lot of substance on mid-palate. Medium to full…

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Wine Enthusiast - September 01, 2022 "Part of the Bollinger group, this nonvintage cuvée is sophisticated, with ripe fruit, acidity and tangy orange-zest flavors all in balance. A final fresh twist gives a great lift."

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Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "A hint of marzipan on the nose underscores the palate's flavors of persimmon, ripe green apple, plum skin and preserved lemon in this bright, well-spiced Champagne, with a lively mousse.…

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