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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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Sadie Family Swartland Columella 2022

Sadie Family Swartland Columella 2022

Red Blend | Swartland, South Africa

“This is the lightest bodied Columella ever, according to Eben Sadie, but he's not lost any concentration or intensity at the lower alcohol level. Sourced from 12 different vineyards, seven of which are on the Paardeberg, this features components from slate, gravel, granite and sandstone soils and is a brilliant vintage of one of the world's greatest reds. Partnering Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca and Pinotage, this is an almost indecently perfumed cuvée with
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Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2015

Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2015

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barbaresco

The 2015 Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti captures everything that makes Nebbiolo so seductive. The 2015 Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti is beautifully perfumed and lifted from the very first taste. There is an element of translucence to the 2015 that is utterly beguiling. Rose petal, mint, sweet red cherry, spice and new leather all grace this understated, alluring Barbaresco. All the elements fall into place effortlessly.Galloni
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Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Vielles Vignes 2020 6-Pack
“parcels in Lignorelles – vines planted by grandfather – 50-60-year-old vines. 40% barrel – a mix of sizes but nothing new, indeed about 5-year-old barrels An extra width that’s filled with extra freshness – that’s a great nose. Direct, structured, still with purity and energy and faintly austere too – overtly great villages – what a wine – bravo!”Bill Nanson“Pale lemon, with a beautifully perfumed nose, ripe but stopping short of honeysuckle. The minerals com
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Domaine Henri Germain Côte d’Or Blanc 2022

Domaine Henri Germain Côte d’Or Blanc 2022

Chardonnay | Meursault, Burgundy

“Bright and fleshy, the 2022 Bourgogne Côte d'Or offers up aromas of pear, yellow orchard fruit, white flowers and almond paste, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate with excellent concentration and cut.” William Kelly, The Wine Advocate 88-90 Points“The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc Côte d'Or is matured entirely in barrel for 12 months and four months in vat. It has a well-defined bouquet with apple blossom, quince and touches of forest floor. The palate is well-
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