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Barrels in which sherry are aged.

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Nerello Mascalese from Etna, Sicily

Passopisciaro Passorosso Nerello Mascelese 2024

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 2024 is a ripper! Grape first, it's a li

Vintage 2024
$63
$60ea in any 3+
$57ea in any 6+
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Vajra Barolo 'Albe' 2021
🇮🇹A Vajra Classic 🍷

Nebbiolo from Commune di Barolo, Barolo

Vajra Barolo ‘Albe’ 2021

Excellent, Perfume, energy, lovely core of fruit, long & fine, dark & savoury with red fruit too. Layered with an excellent tannin profile, flow and shape. Delicious. Will undoubtedly build with age. Acid tannin complex is very good. Length of tannins is excellent. Firm in a good way and of quality, a little nutty. Exceptional value to be had here!Paul Kaan, Wine DecodedDo you have a favourite pair of jeans or a favourite dress that you keep in your closet for all occasions?

Vintage 2021
$124
$119ea in any 3+
$114ea in any 6+

Montepuliciano from Abruzzo, Italy

Tiberio Montepuliciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2022

In it's youth it needs plenty of air. You could easily drink a bottle over a few days. Put your decanter to work and throw this puppy around. Immediately, it weaves together, the loose edges smoothen, and the expression builds. A rich wine that remains energetic. Red and dark fruited, layered with baking spices, cloves and florals. Slatey tannins with a playful grip cleanse. Proper wine that will offer much more with time in bottle. It's an impressive introduction to Tiberio's reds. I can't wait

Vintage 2022
$73
$69ea in any 3+
$65ea in any 6+

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy

Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis ‘Vauprin’ 2020

“A nose of freshness – almost cold and saline – it has my attention. Mouth-filling. Super energy to this wine – plenty of citrus bitters again that slightly modify the texture – interestingly you note the barrel more in the flavours this time than the aromas – the reverse of the last wine – but the elevage was the same. Again, a great wine but wait 2 -3 years”Bill Nanson“More lemon than lime, a little touch of coconut, the wine has the intensity to handle it, amazin

Vintage 2020
$109
$104ea in any 3+
$99ea in any 6+
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