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Saca

The unique yeast that grows on top of the sherry protecting it from oxidation.

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Spanish term for the withdrawal of wine from a Solera for bottling.

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Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2022

Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2022

Riesling | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Always a favourite! In England they offer tea in the afternoon in the Mosel they offer Kabinett! The 2022er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett initially proves slightly reductive and finely smoky, before it reveals notes of orchard fruits, spices, candied grapefruit, bergamot, and yellow peach. The wine is delicately juicy and fruity on the palate, as yellow and finely ripe yellow fruits currently dominate the aromatics. The finish is nicely focused, light-weighted, and airy, with a subtle t
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Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos de la Bousse d'Or' MAGNUM 2022
A perfumed and exceptionally pretty, elegant and pure nose speaks of wafting essence of red berries, especially cherry, along with exotic spice and floral wisps. I very much like the texture of the beautifully refined middleweight flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish that displays excellent length. This could use better depth but that should only be a matter of patience. 2034+ ♥ Sweet spot OutstandingAllen Meadows, Burghound  (91-94) Point
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Domaine Faiveley Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru 'Les Damodes' 2020
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Domaine Faiveley Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru ‘Les Damodes’ 2020

Pinot Noir | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy

THE Nuits Vineyard! Notes of dark berries, cherries, sweet spices, rose petals and smoked duck preface the 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and vibrant wine with a concentrated core of fruit, tangy acids and powdery tannins.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 92-94 BH 89-92
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Vajra Barolo 'Coste di Rose' 2017

Vajra Barolo ‘Coste di Rose’ 2017

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barolo

The 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is pretty, supple and inviting. Some of the tannins need to resolve, but this is a young Barolo after all. The Coste di Rose doesn't have the sensuality of the Albe or the pedigree of the Viole, but it nevertheless has so much to give. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint, crushed rocks and sage are some of the many notes that linger. I won't be surprised if the 2017 is even better than this note suggests once it softens a bit.  Galloni
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