Garrigue

Garigue or phrygana is a type of low, soft-leaved scrubland ecoregion and plant community in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. It is found on limestone soils in southern France and around the Mediterranean Basin, generally near the seacoast where the moderated Mediterranean climate provides annual summer drought.[1][2][3] The term has also found its way into haute cuisine, suggestive of the resinous flavours of a garigue shrubland. Ref: Wikipedia

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Garigue or phrygana is a type of low, soft-leaved scrubland ecoregion and plant community in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome.

It is found on limestone soils in southern France and around the Mediterranean Basin, generally near the seacoast where the moderated Mediterranean climate provides annual summer drought.[1][2][3]

The term has also found its way into haute cuisine, suggestive of the resinous flavours of a garigue shrubland.

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Giovanni Rosso Barolo 'Cerretta' 2019

Giovanni Rosso Barolo ‘Cerretta’ 2019

Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

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Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.P. Base 2013 MAGNUM NV
120 Months on Lees
V.P. = Viellissement Prolongé = Prolonged ageing on lees! **A special Magnum release with an addition 36 month for a total of 120 months on lees prior to disgorging**The V.P. stands for Vieillissement Prolongé (prolonged ageing), as the wine spends so long on lees, in this case 84 months. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay--all great Grand Cru terroirs. Vinification and élevage is in oak casks, with the dosage being a tiny 1
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Vajra Barolo 'Coste di Rose' 2021

Vajra Barolo ‘Coste di Rose’ 2021

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barolo

The prettiest of Vajra's four 2021 Barolos. Perfumed and floral with a fine dusting of sophisticated tannin. With time it in bottle it will build generosity and complexity as evidenced by it's evolution in the glass over a few hours. Elegant and sophisticated it has plenty to offer. Fresh and energetic. Great drinking.Paul Kaan, Wine DecodedThe G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Coste di Rose (a certified organic wine) is especially fragrant and floral in this vintage. It could be the power of s
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Soldera IGT Sangiovese 2020
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Soldera IGT Sangiovese 2020

Sangiovese | Tuscany, Italy

One of the hallmarks of great wine is its ability to draw you into the glass, they almost speak out to you ... Drink Me! Drink Me! Gianfranco Soldera's Sangiovese is an incredible wine, you almost don't have to drink it the aroma is that good. Incredible complexity, layering, beautifully refined, perfectly developed, yet youthful. Soldera's wine have a level of precision that you rarely see. I can see why others have picked Grand Cru Burgundy as an option in blind tastings. Incredibly sophistic
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