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Methoxypyrazines are flavour and aroma compounds present in both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc responsible for the herbaceous, vegetal, grassy, capsicum aroma.
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Methoxypyrazines are flavour and aroma compounds present in both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc responsible for the herbaceous, vegetal, grassy, capsicum aroma. The concentration of these flavours and aromas is reduced through exposure of the fruit to heat and sun. The riper and more exposed the fruit is the lower the concentration of methoxypyrazines.
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Nebbiolo from Castiglione Falletto, Barolo
Dark and brooding give it time and watch it blossom! Take the Barolo add 3 more layers for aroma, flavour and tannin. Ramp up the sophistication of the mouthfeel and you're kinda close to where the Villero sits. Dark and brooding give it time and watch it blossom! Awesome side by side with Sordo's Villero, very different in style but both fantastic wines.A couple left then pre-order for January arrival.
Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont
“One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Barbaresco Cottà possesses tremendous depth along with the sheer breadth that is the key signature of this Neive cru. Black cherry, plum, leather, licorice, mint and lavender soar out of the glass, all with the backing of serious tannins that are going to need time to soften. This is impressive stuff.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Nebbiolo from Sassella, Valtellina
As with the 2015, 2017 & 2019 I found myself not really wanting to write tasting notes simply wanting to devour the glass!Sassella typically produces the most elegant wines of the three communes with Inferno next and Grumello the boldest.Sassella has done it again! Perfume and intensity on the nose lovely flowers. Refined and more linear with an additional layer of tannins and textural intrigue. Super fine acid. It’ll be lovely to see this with a couple more years as it will relax
Red Blend from Clare Valley, South Australia
AP Birks Wendouree Cellars produce some of the very few wines I’ll buy without tasting! The wines are something special. A celebration of an incredible old vineyard with plantings from the late 1800s. Tony & Lita are custodians of something truly special!Around 30% Malbec and comes from 1975 Central, 1920 Eastern, and 1989 Western vineyards.The blend of Cabernet and Malbec is well known throughout the world. Along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, they are two of the variet