A 500L barrel typically made from oak. Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.
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A 500L barrel typically made from oak. Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.
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A 500L barrel typically made from oak. Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.
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Nebbiolo from Commune di Barolo, Barolo
About Roagna Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence. In many ways, their approach reminds me of Yarra Yering. Pushing the boundaries with so many aspects of viticulture and winemaking, taking calculated risks, that, when successful, result in what are undoubtedly some of the best […]
Pinot Noir from Chambolle-Musigny, Côte-de-Nuits
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Bordeaux Blend from Bolgheri, Tuscany
The perfect and some what more affordable introduction to the wines of Ornellaia.For a long time I was unconvinced wines made from French varieties made in Italy. One wine stands out as changing my mind, 1990 Ornellaia, thanks Lou!Beautifully balanced and poised it was poured at an open wine night where the only criterion was that it had to be bloody good!54% Merlot 28% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Cabernet France 4% Petit VerdotThe 2019 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is delicate,
Timorasso from Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont
The 2024 Timorasso is bright, airy and nuanced. This is an especially refined expression of Timorasso, a wine that tavors citrus and floral notes more than the phenolic structure that is typical of this indigenous variety. Dried flowers, mint and a touch of petrol shape the long, distinguished finish. This is such an elegant, refined wine. Antonio Galloni, Vinous 93 PointsNOTE on the 2023: It's been fascinating to watch the rise of Timorasso in the wine world. Although the first release
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