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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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Dr Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Forster 'Pechstein' Grand Cru MAGNUM 2021
Bürklin's 2021 Pechstein G.C. shows a deep, pure, intense and saline, very complex and elegant bouquet of concentrated tropical fruit aromas intertwined with flinty, iodine and citrus aromas. Pure, very intense and concentrated on the palate, this is a full-bodied, rich, iodine-inflected and stimulatingly saline Pechstein with fine tannins and a long, dense, complex and tensioned finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022. Drink 2029-2055Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine
$935
$915ea in any 3+
$895ea in any 6+
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Stéphane Magnien Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru ‘Aux Petites Noix’ 2022
There's a great purity & vibrancy to Magnien's wines. His Faconnières is superb! Once again there is a plethora of floral elements present on the elegant nose of red currant, cherry and pretty spice wisps. The succulent, fleshy and punchy middleweight flavors a really lovely texture that carries over to the youthfully austere and delicately balanced finale. Excellent. Drink: 2032+Allen Meadows, Burghound 91-93 Points
$336
$321ea in any 3+
$306ea in any 6+
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Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne 2022

Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne 2022

Pinot Noir | France, Burgundy

Superb! Draws you in! Anne Gros' wines clearly have that extra spark, twinkle in the eye. Delicious! 2018 was the last vintage I had the chance to drink of this wine and I went to my happy place.‘A slightly riper and earthier nose offers up aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit. There is also a bit more concentration to the suave and rounded middleweight flavors that are slightly firmer and definitely more rustic. This should benefit from 2 to 4 years of keeping. Drink 2026+’Al
$140
$135ea in any 3+
$130ea in any 6+
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Rosae 2023

Giuseppe Rinaldi Rosae 2023

Ruché | Piedmont, Barolo

Well here's a fascinating drink! I've not had a Ruchè AKA Ruchet AKA Rouchet AKA Moscatellina before. I wonder how Rinaldi ended up with this in the mix and the history of the vineyard.The synonym Moscatellina is perhaps the one that first drew my gaze when smelling this. It does have some Muscat like aromas, I almost felt like I was smelling a pretty decent bitters. Galloni is on the mark with his discription. Before trying it myself I though perhaps he was having a Rinaldi Fan Boy moment.
$84
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