Dry

Referring to the sugar content in a finished wine. A dry wine by definition has no fermentable sugar left. The winemaking definition of dry is less than 2g/L of residual sugar.

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Referring to the sugar content in a finished wine. A dry wine by definition has no fermentable sugar left. The winemaking definition of dry is less than 2g/L of residual sugar. Known as Trocken in Germany or Sec in France. It should be noted that wines labelled with the German synonym trocken often still have a few grams of residual sugar left in them to balance the higher acidity of the wines.

Synonyms:
Trocken, Sec
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Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2020

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2020

Cabernet Franc | Tuscany, Bolgheri

One of Italy's best Cabernet Francs, the Le Macchiole 2020 Paleo is very dense and richly concentrated with a level of dark fruit that can only be chipped at and broken down by slow cellar aging. Paleo is always a wine for the long haul. The oak needs time to integrate and find focus. Even at this young stage, the quality of the tannins and the spot-on fruit ripeness is convincing. A note of sweet cherry, exotic spice and dark chocolate make for a long send-off.Monica Larner, The Wine Advoca
$325
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Sadie Family Swartland Treinspoor 2023

Sadie Family Swartland Treinspoor 2023

Tinta Barroca | Swartland, South Africa

“The 2023 Treinspoor is pure Tinta Barocca planted on sandstone and granite/quartz. Dark berry fruit and hints of Earl Grey unfold on the nose that’s maybe just a bit Nebbiolo-like in style and very expressive. Brisk and bright, the palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. It’s a little Barolo-like toward the grippy finish, leaving veins of blue fruit on the aftertaste. Outstanding and characterful.” Neal Martin, Vinous 95 Points“Treinspoor is a pure Tinta Bar
$198
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$184ea in any 6+
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Domaine Leflaive et Associés Mâcon-Verzé 'Le Chênes' 2022
♥Allen Meadows, Burghound
$134
$129ea in any 3+
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Domaine Patrick Javillier Meursault 'les Tillets' 2018
Here the more expressive nose offers another small step up in aromatic elegance with its cool aromas of spiced jasmine tea, essence of pear and wet stone. The intense and delineated middle weight flavors brim with both dry extract and minerality that coats the palate on the linear and beautifully long finish. This is a classic Tillets of lace and grace. ♥ 2025+Burghound
$215
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$201ea in any 6+
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