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April 1 Italian Wine testing

Alheit, Cartology Bush Vines Western Cape 2019Alheit, Cartology Bush Vines Western Cape 2019 is a beautiful and complex wine that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, the wine is fermented with natural yeast and aged in old oak barrels. The result is a wine that is both elegant and powerful, with flavors of citrus, honey, and spice. The wine is perfect for pairing with a variety of foods, from light appetizers to hearty entrees. It can also be en …

San Polino's Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum 2016 is one of the classiest, most beautiful wines from Brunello's great 2016 vintage - drinkable now, drinkable 15 years from now. This wine reflects its terroir, with rocky minerality, salinity from the ancient sea bed, light quartz crystals and feldspar from the once-upon-a-time Monte Amiata volcano, spicy aromas of balsamic, native herbs and the vitality of its organic compounds. 98 points James Suckling "Wow. This is really complex on the …

March Deal of the Week …

@weingut_prager is the master of Austria's #Wachau region. Franz Prager had already earned a reputation for his wines when Toni Bodenstein (known as "Terroirist of the Wachau") married into the family. "From stone to wine" is Toni Bodenstein's motto. His ambition lies in exploring the quality and ageing potential of individual sites. The goal is to bring unique, archetypal wines into the glass which carry the very essence of their provenance. Prager's Wachstum Bodenstein #Riesling Smaragd comes …

Unpacking New Rhone wines