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Dosage

Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine.

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Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine. The dosage is added in the liqueur d’expedition, the liquid used to top the wine after it has been disgorged prior to the final closure being applied.

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Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py ‘Javernieres’ 2018
I thought Bouland, Thivin & Foillard were good! Judging by the not so 'standard' Côte du Py and the 'James' from 2018, this will be stunning.The cuvée Javernières is produced from a 0.5 hectares parcel with clay soils, it will charm you with its elegance, finesse. It makes for a fascinating comparison with the James, a blend of several of the domain greatest terroirs, that develops serious complexity with age. Burgaud's 2018 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is showing beautifully, unfurli
$102
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Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Grand Cru Echezeaux 'En Orvueax' 2020
This was one of the few wines in the line-up to display any appreciable reduction and in this case it's enough to mask the underlying fruit. The suave, round and highly seductive medium-bodied flavors possess a caressing texture yet there is good underlying power to the acceptably long and complex finale. This seemed slightly out of sorts though I suspect that it will better harmonize once in bottle.Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points
$915
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Isole e Olena 'Cepparello' 2019
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Isole e Olena ‘Cepparello’ 2019

Sangiovese | Tuscany, Barberino Val d'Elsa

Isole e Olena's top wine. Always a pleasure. Year after year they seem to be drawing even more delicious expressions of Sangiovese from this special parcel of fruit! 'Cepparello' is named after the valley where the vineyard is planted. The last bottle I had of this was a 2006 a month ago, thanks Chris. It was superb, great harmony poise and balance. A real generosity to the wine. Beautiful secondary characters. Looking forward to trying the 2019."One of the icon wines of Tuscany, the Iso
$228
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Vietti Barbaresco 'Masseria' 2017

Vietti Barbaresco ‘Masseria’ 2017

Nebbiolo | Barbaresco, Italy

We've seen a lot more 2017 Barbaresco than Barolo, given they can be released 12 months earlier. I've been loving what I've seen thus far. They've been dynamic and full of energy.From Vietti: Ruby-red colour, with light garnet hues. Rich, powerful concentrated nose with hints of ripe fruit. Fresh and bodied on the palate. Notes of red and black fruits (strawberry, blueberry and blackberry). Well-integrated ripe soft and silky tannins. Particular almond note on the finish. It shows an overal
$198
$188ea in any 3+
$178ea in any 6+
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