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Hogshead

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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Barale Barbaresco ‘Serraboella’ 2016

Nebbiolo | Neive, Barbaresco

They understand the rule book so have thrown it away only to be used when they know they need to. I guess that's what 150 years of making wine can give you! There's a big difference between old school, never changed a thing, and, old school true to style, yet, with deep consideration of modern science. Looking at the film below you'd think Barale may be the former. Reading their website it is clear that they are the later. They understand the rule book so have thrown it away only to be used when
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Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Menetieres’ 2019

Chardonnay | Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

To be labelled 1er Cru from the 2020 Vintage! “Wow – a special vibration to the aromatic here – the oak not visible, maybe a small accent of aniseed – but the ‘brilliant-est’ of these aromas. Not a wine of power. A wine of fluidity, of minerality that melts over the palate – another completely absorbing wine and a wonderfully persistent finish.” Bill Nanson, The Burgundy Report “There is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit that citrus elements are discernib
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A rare opportunity to try a beautiful wine from a beautiful vintage! Although not a Cru in its own right, Rocche Rivera is recognised as a position within the Scarrone Cru of great importance. Rocche Rivera has dizzying slopes to say the least, in the same vein as the adjacent Rocche di Castiglione, and generally shows an extra touch of perfumed elegance. I haven't had the chance to try one of these yet, looking at the only vintage chart I have ever seen worth consideration, by Giuseppe Vajra
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Weingut Nikolaihof Gutswein Riesling 2017

Riesling | Wachau, Austria

This became the Nikolaihof “manor” wine after a natural fermentation stop. Bright and intense on the nose, with aromas of minerality, wet forest floor, sweet peach, white flowers, and a hint of dry bread and honey. It fits perfectly with Asian and spicy dishes due to its light sweetness. Clear and intense on the nose, with aromas of minerality, forest floor, sweet peach, white flowers and a hint of dry bread and honey with a slightly sweet aftertaste. **DUE MID-2024**
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