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A 300L barrel typically made from oak. Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.

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A 300L 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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Passopisciaro Passorosso Nerello Mascelese 2022

Passopisciaro Passorosso Nerello Mascelese 2022

Nerello Mascalese | Sicily, Etna

These wines are spectacular, loaded with personality, a true expression of extreme sites! Made from Nerello Mascelese, some call it the Barolo of the South, others a cross between Pinot & Nebbiolo. I prefer to say it is itself & delicious. The vineyards of Etna have undergone a major renaissance in the last couple of decades. Passipisciaro has been one of the wineries at the forefront. I was blown away the first time I tasted this wine.The 2022 Passorosso is delicious! Eric Guido's n
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Domaine Faiveley Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020

Domaine Faiveley Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020

Chardonnay | Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy

Faiveley is definitely a Domaine on the Ascention Aromas of hazelnuts, pear, confit citrus, honeycomb, toasted almonds and fresh bread introduce the 2020 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, rich and muscular wine that's layered and concentrated, girdled by bright acids and concluding with a long, saline finish.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 93-95 BH 92-94
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A.J.Adam Dhroner Hofberg Kabinett Riesling 2020

A.J.Adam Dhroner Hofberg Kabinett Riesling 2020

Riesling | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

AP 20.21  The 2020er Hofberg Kabinett, as it is referred to on the consumer label, was made from fruit harvested at approx. 80° Oechsle in the backside of the main hill of the vineyard and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (45 g/l). It offers a superb nose made of passion fruit, white peach, herbs, and spices. The wine develops a touch of creaminess pepped up by juicy fruits on the palate and leaves a gorgeous feel of fruits and herbs in the long finish. While the in
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Giacomo Conterno Barolo 'Arione' 2016

Giacomo Conterno Barolo ‘Arione’ 2016

Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

Roberto acquired a portion of the Arione Cru in 2015. Just under 6 Ha for 6 million euro. It is adjacent to the Francia vineyard, long responsible for both the Barolo ‘Cascina Francia’ and ‘Monfortino’ Riserva in the very southern end of Serralunga. The contours of Arione follow on directly from Francia and the soil profiles are similar with a limestone base compared to Cerretta’s clay base. The 2016 Barolo Arione is a sort of synthesis between the Cerretta and Francia. It has the red
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