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A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.
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A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, American, Eastern European and Russian Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.
Riesling from Mosel, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
"The 2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett is bright, precise and elegant on the complex, refined, beautifully clear and flinty nose. Lush, refined and salty-piquant on the palate, this is a salty, crunchy and stimulating Kabinett with a long and intense finish. Bottled with 9.5% alcohol and 60 grams of residual sugar."Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advcoate
Fruit for the Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo del Comune di Verduno comes from five vineyard sites in Verduno: Riva Rocca, Rocche dell'Olmo, Campasso, Pisapola and Boscato. This was the first Barolo del Comune di Verduno to hit the market (with the 2017 vintage). The bouquet focuses on redcurrant and tart cherry, and there is a pinch of cinnamon buried in there as well. This is a pretty Barolo that manages elegance and an easy-drinking style. This 20,000-bottle release ages in Slavonian and Fre
Nebbiolo from Commune di Barolo, Barolo
What a wine! So complete, incredible, layered complex, beautifully perfumed with the earth, slate and undergrowth to balance it. The very definition of a complete Barolo. The acid tannin complex is impeccable. The core and length of fruit is divine. Simply so much going on. Savoury, dark, brooding this will be a special wine with time in bottle. A lacing of the finest black tea supporting exceptional tannins. There are not enough superlatives.Paul Kaan, Wine DecodedThe organic G.D. V
Pinot Noir from Macedon, Victoria
Great composure, harmony and flow on nose that carries through to the palate. The density and extraction is easily handled by the fruit weight. Whilst rich, there is transparency. Fine, long acid, with complexing tannin. It will be fascinating to see where this ends up with time in bottle. A wine of vibrant and energetic purity. Paul Kaan, Wine Decoded Oct 2026High Density is only released in the very best years, with the last release being 2021. Although all of our wines are high-d