European Wines Mixed - 6 Pack Value
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European Wines Mixed - 6 Pack Value
European Wines Mixed - 6 Pack Value
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European Wines Mixed - 6 Pack Value

European Wines Mixed - 6 Pack Value

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Discover a harmonious blend of red, white, and sparkling wines with our European Wines mixed - 6 pack value - Carefully crafted to cater to diverse palates and occasions, this assortment offers a balanced blend of red, white, and sparkling wines to suit every mood and setting. Cheers to exploration, discovery, and the timeless allure of fine wine!

1 x Chateau Bellevue Claribes 2016 ~ Bordeaux, France

90/100 James Suckling

Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon
Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon (2020 vintage)
Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon (2018 vintage)
Gold - Concours General Agricole Paris (2015 vintage)

Argent - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2013 vintage)
1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2012 vintage)
Argent - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2012 vintage)
1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2010 vintage)

Stephanie Burkhart "Bursting with cherries, plum and red raspberries, red rose and Bordeaux dust on the nose. The palate reiterates the nose with flavors of cherries and berries balanced by medium tannins. The mouthfeel is lush in this elegant-yet-powerful wine it's a balance of poise, beauty and strength for an out-of-this-world price, pairs well with sausages and barbecued meats, as well as hard cheeses."

Jesse Warner-Levine "Primarily red fruit with a subtle oak component, this wine is a classic Bordeaux style blend. Well structured and balanced."

Jason Main Master Sommelier "from the BEST vintage in decades! Robert Parker rated this vintage a whopping 96 points... It way over-delivers for the money and could even lay down for a few years to coax out some more complexity. Château Bellevue Claribes shows a luscious, deep crimson color. On the nose, red and black fruits mingle with a dash of spice. This balanced wine offers remarkably pleasant, silky tannins that endow it with a charming, lengthy finish. A total classic." (2015 vintage)

Gilbert & Gaillard "A crowd-pleasing style." (2013 vintage)

70% Merlot, 20% Cab. Sauvignon, 10% Cab. Franc

Chateau Bellevue Claribes has been in the Sellier de Brugiere family since 1720. The estate, located in Sainte Foy, halfway between Saint Emilion and Monbazillac, has a rich history. On the estate are limestone caves, still used today where Gallo-Romans stored wines made from vines planted in 235 B.C and located nearby an Abbey that monks in the Middle Ages made wine.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 per cent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation. The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines, both dry styles (particularly from Pessac-Léognan) and the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.

A Bordeaux Blend is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is widely accepted as a compulsory component of any Bordeaux Blend along with Merlot. In fact, the majority of Bordeaux Blend wines are often made exclusively from a blend of these two varieties. The remaining components are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

1 x Lavau Envyfol GSM 2020 - IGP, France

4.5 Stars - Jean Arnaud Wijnkoperij B.V

90/100 Natalie McLean (2013 vintage)

Bronze - International Wine Awards - Korea (2013 vintage)

EnvyFol's sibling, the Lavau EnvyFol 2014 Syrah won a silver medal at the Challenge International du Vin.

Natalie McLean ~ "Plush and smooth with soft, velvety tannins and a touch of earthy notes. Closes with a long, lingering, smoky finish. Food friendly and wonderfully versatile" (Vintage 2013)

Made by a multi-award winning wine-making family famous for their Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

This famous blend of red wine grapes from the Cotes du Rhone region in France is made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. This wine is a fantastic expression of GSM.

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Envyfol offers a range of wines that are well crafted and undervalued. Made with the best grapes from exceptional ares throughout France, Envyfol is offers the traditional and refined quality of French wine.

The cellars of Envyfol are currently managed by brothers Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers throughout France to produce exceptional wines. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.

1 x Georges Duboeuf Fleur de Rosé 2019 - South of France, France

One of the largest and best-known wine producers in France. Known as 'the King of Beaujolais'.

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is a multi-award wining French winery and has a well established reputation globally and in Singapore.

Made from the Pinot Noir grape in the South of France.

The Winemaker “Salmon color. Fresh and aromatic nose with subtly sharp notes of red berries (redcurrant, cranberry). Flattering, round and delicious palate.”

Made from the Pinot Noir grape.

This wine is produced by Les Vins Georges Duboeuf which is one of the largest wine producers in France founded by the late Georges Duboeuf who was affectionately known as 'le roi du Beaujolais' (the king of Beaujolais) or sometimes pape du Beaujolais (Pope of Beaujolais). Les Vins Georges Duboeuf produces a staggering 3 million cases of wine annually. The company is most well-known for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines. In 2018 Georges’ passed control of his company to his son Franck Duboeuf, who is considered to be one of the key specialists in Beaujolais, its terroir and its wine, and has shifted production to focus more on Beaujolais Nouveau.

Rosé derives its name from the French word for pink. In Spain it is rosado and in Italy rosato. Rosé’s flavours and styles are as varied as the food it matches. Rosé predates white and red wine with ancient rosé-style wines dating back 8,000 years. The colour of a rosé can vary dramatically. A deep fuchsia pink rosé may be bone-dry, though it’s likely to be full flavoured given balance by a gentle squeeze of tannin. Tannin primarily comes from the skin of a grape – as does colour. It’s tannin that sets rosé apart from white and red wine. Almost all wine grapes have clear juice; it’s the skins that give the colour. Grenache is the most popular grape used in rosé, with its lifted confectionary aromas, juicy red fruit flavours and mild-mannered tannins creating the textbook triumvirate for rosé. The temperate Provence region of France is home to some of the world’s most accliamed rosé, perhaps naturally, given it’s widely planted with grenache and its Rhône varietals; mourvèdre, cinsault and syrah.

1 x Bottega Millesimato Prosecco Brut 2022 ~ Veneto, Italy

90/100 James Suckling

Bronze - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
Silver - Korea Wine Challenge (2019 Vintage)

Organic

James Suckling "Pink cherries, dried roses, nectarines and hints of honey. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp with fine bubbles and sharp acidity. Dry and polished. Vegan. Sustainable."

John Szabo, Master Sommelier (MS) "Light intensity pear and citrus aromas. Essentially dry and crisp palate, with slightly bruised fruit flavours. Decent length" (2019 vintage)

Vines Magazine "Palate is fresh and lively with opulent floral notes and stone fruit, mouth-filling, medium length with bright lime acids on the finish." (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Excellent purity of fruit and freshness here, suggesting bright lemons and limes. Hint of sweetness on the palate, but some fine acidity to compensate. Frothy and appley on the finish." (2018 vintage)

The Winemaker "Colour and appearance: Straw yellow, brilliant, with a rich and persistent foam and a fine perlage. Bouquet: Fruity, flowery, with scents of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Dry, lightly alcoholic, fragrant, fresh, well balanced with intense scents of fruit."

Alcohol: 11%

A Prosecco from the multi-award-winning winery - Bottega - famous for its top-end Prosecco served in gold bottles.

This celebrated winery creates Prosecco in Venoto Italy using the classified Glera grape.

Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy. It is made from the Prosecco grape (renamed Glera in 2009 within the European Union) but denomination rules allow up to 15% of the wine to be other permitted varieties.

1 x Giulio Straccali Pinot Grigio 2021 - Tuscany, Italy

Bronze - James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2017 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2016 vintage)

James Suckling "..sliced-lemon and dried-apple character. Medium body. Lightly fruity," (2019 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A stony, easy-drinking white, light-bodied and juicy, with flavors of ripe pear, candied lemon peel and a hint of herb." (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Apple and marzipan character with some bitter lemon. Medium body." (2018 vintage)

James Suckling "Preserved lemons, beeswax and green apples form the nose of this white. Medium body, high acidity and a fresh finish." (2016 vintage)

Since 1925 the Straccali wine estate in Tuscany, founded Giulio Straccali, has been in the vanguard of progressive Chianti wine producers. Giulio Straccali was an expert enologist, entrepreneur, farmer and wine producer. Known as a conservationist and protector of the traditions of Chianti wines, Straccali was an admired pioneer of the region. He was instrumental in the founding of the Black Rooster Consortium and from 1942 until his death in 1969, served as Vice President. In 1978 Italo Zingarelli, founder of the Rocca delle Macie estate in Castellina in Chianti, as part of his long-term vision for the region collaborated with the Giulio Straccali winery and later purchased the winery and vineyards from the Straccali family.

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).

In Italy’s Lombardy (Lombardia) region you will find some of the most artisan, small production wines, and areas of beautiful unspoiled wine country. Nestled in Italy’s northwest, Lombardy is situated just below Switzerland and to the northeast of Piemonte. Lombardy is a significant gourmet epicenter with the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants in Italy. As in other regions throughout Italy, wine production was often tied to religious orders, and many monasteries and abbeys ran a wine business on the side. Today many wineries are located in converted monasteries. DOCGs in Lombardy include Franciacorta (Italy’s best bubbly), Valtellina Superiore (high altitude wines), and Sforzato di Valtellina. Some great DOCs here include Lugana and Garda, while lesser-known DOCs include Botticino (near Brescia), Moscato di Scanzo and Valcalepio (both near Bergamo), and Oltrepò Pavese (south of Pavia).

Pinot Grigio is more than just the Italian name for Pinot Gris. Although the two names refer to a single grape variety, the wine styles they represent are clearly distinct from one another.

The more refreshing Pinot Grigio style has enjoyed great success in various countries, most recently the United States, (where it is fondly nicknamed ""Greej"") and Australia. The most common descriptors of the style are ""light"", ""crisp"" and ""dry"". These characteristics are complemented by aroma notes citing lemon, green apple and blossoms.

1 x Chateau Grand Jean Bordeaux Blanc 2020 ~ Bordeaux, France

Bronze - Decanter
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Bronze - Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins
Gold - Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2018 vintage)

Decanter "A fragrant and zesty nose of peach blossom and lemon zest. Clean and crisp on the palate with crunchy and lively citrus fruits at the core. Acidity is high here, immediately mouthwatering, then settles with creamy aspects coming in on the finish"

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A simple, floral wine this has perfumed fruit that balances with the crisp texture. Tangy green plum flavors shoot through the wine ending with a citrus aftertaste."

Le Guide Hachette des Vins "...this cuvée delivers notes of pear and white flowers on the nose. The wine introduces an ample, round and fruity palate (peach), balanced by a fine acidity until the finish. This white wine lacks nothing."

Decanter "A delicate nose followed by marked acidity on the palate. Lemon and lime juice give way to crunchy grapefruit pith around the edges giving weight." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "Ripe Sémillon stands out in the blend of this wine. Acidity and freshness combine with hints of yellow fruits and crisp acidity to give an attractive wine that is ready to drink." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A crisp, lemon-flavored wine, this is light and lively. Its freshness is reinforced by ripe grapefruit and acidity that creates a bright aftertaste." (2018 vintage)

60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc

SC Dulon "Heir to 10 generations, Michel Dulon now operates 140 ha of vines, located mainly on the right bank of the Garonne and in Entre-deux-Mers, and spread over four crus: Ch. Grand Jean, the oldest property and the largest with its 100 ha, located in Soulignac; Ch. Julian, acquired in 1998 from Targon; Ch. du Vallier, in Langoiran (20 ha); Ch. Haut-Pezat, 8 ha in Saint-Émilion grand cru, acquired in 2013 in Vignonet."

The Dulon family have been winemakers from father to son for more than 250 years in the Entre Deux Mers area of Bordeaux. They own 3 Chateaux across the region with vineyard holdings of more than 130 hectares and make some of the best value red wines in all of Bordeaux.

Château Grand Jean Bordeaux Supérieur Red epitomizes the region’s classic balance of fruit flavors and soft tannins—but with a smoother, more modern feel and spice notes from the wine’s oak aging.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious, and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality, and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great classified 1855 châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Bordeaux blanc—also referred to as white Bordeaux. In general, a white Bordeaux is made with a blend of two or more grapes. These grapes, however, must come from the Bordeaux region of France. This region is known for distinct wines produced typically from grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon as the primary components. Blending these grapes together can create unique aromas and flavours in wines. . Bordeaux Blanc wines are known for their crisp acidity, vibrant fruit flavors, and sometimes subtle oak influence. They can range from dry to slightly sweet, offering a diversity of styles. Bordeaux Blanc is a versatile and refreshing choice that complements a wide range of dishes.

Discover a harmonious blend of red, white, and sparkling wines with our European Wines mixed - 6 pack value - Carefully crafted to cater to diverse palates and occasions, this assortment offers a balanced blend of red, white, and sparkling wines to suit every mood and setting. Cheers to exploration, discovery, and the timeless allure of fine wine!

1 x Chateau Bellevue Claribes 2016 ~ Bordeaux, France

90/100 James Suckling

Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon
Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon (2020 vintage)
Gold - Concours Des Grand Vins De France Macon (2018 vintage)
Gold - Concours General Agricole Paris (2015 vintage)

Argent - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2013 vintage)
1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2012 vintage)
Argent - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2012 vintage)
1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2010 vintage)

Stephanie Burkhart "Bursting with cherries, plum and red raspberries, red rose and Bordeaux dust on the nose. The palate reiterates the nose with flavors of cherries and berries balanced by medium tannins. The mouthfeel is lush in this elegant-yet-powerful wine it's a balance of poise, beauty and strength for an out-of-this-world price, pairs well with sausages and barbecued meats, as well as hard cheeses."

Jesse Warner-Levine "Primarily red fruit with a subtle oak component, this wine is a classic Bordeaux style blend. Well structured and balanced."

Jason Main Master Sommelier "from the BEST vintage in decades! Robert Parker rated this vintage a whopping 96 points... It way over-delivers for the money and could even lay down for a few years to coax out some more complexity. Château Bellevue Claribes shows a luscious, deep crimson color. On the nose, red and black fruits mingle with a dash of spice. This balanced wine offers remarkably pleasant, silky tannins that endow it with a charming, lengthy finish. A total classic." (2015 vintage)

Gilbert & Gaillard "A crowd-pleasing style." (2013 vintage)

70% Merlot, 20% Cab. Sauvignon, 10% Cab. Franc

Chateau Bellevue Claribes has been in the Sellier de Brugiere family since 1720. The estate, located in Sainte Foy, halfway between Saint Emilion and Monbazillac, has a rich history. On the estate are limestone caves, still used today where Gallo-Romans stored wines made from vines planted in 235 B.C and located nearby an Abbey that monks in the Middle Ages made wine.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 per cent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation. The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines, both dry styles (particularly from Pessac-Léognan) and the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.

A Bordeaux Blend is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is widely accepted as a compulsory component of any Bordeaux Blend along with Merlot. In fact, the majority of Bordeaux Blend wines are often made exclusively from a blend of these two varieties. The remaining components are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

1 x Lavau Envyfol GSM 2020 - IGP, France

4.5 Stars - Jean Arnaud Wijnkoperij B.V

90/100 Natalie McLean (2013 vintage)

Bronze - International Wine Awards - Korea (2013 vintage)

EnvyFol's sibling, the Lavau EnvyFol 2014 Syrah won a silver medal at the Challenge International du Vin.

Natalie McLean ~ "Plush and smooth with soft, velvety tannins and a touch of earthy notes. Closes with a long, lingering, smoky finish. Food friendly and wonderfully versatile" (Vintage 2013)

Made by a multi-award winning wine-making family famous for their Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

This famous blend of red wine grapes from the Cotes du Rhone region in France is made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. This wine is a fantastic expression of GSM.

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Envyfol offers a range of wines that are well crafted and undervalued. Made with the best grapes from exceptional ares throughout France, Envyfol is offers the traditional and refined quality of French wine.

The cellars of Envyfol are currently managed by brothers Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers throughout France to produce exceptional wines. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.

1 x Georges Duboeuf Fleur de Rosé 2019 - South of France, France

One of the largest and best-known wine producers in France. Known as 'the King of Beaujolais'.

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is a multi-award wining French winery and has a well established reputation globally and in Singapore.

Made from the Pinot Noir grape in the South of France.

The Winemaker “Salmon color. Fresh and aromatic nose with subtly sharp notes of red berries (redcurrant, cranberry). Flattering, round and delicious palate.”

Made from the Pinot Noir grape.

This wine is produced by Les Vins Georges Duboeuf which is one of the largest wine producers in France founded by the late Georges Duboeuf who was affectionately known as 'le roi du Beaujolais' (the king of Beaujolais) or sometimes pape du Beaujolais (Pope of Beaujolais). Les Vins Georges Duboeuf produces a staggering 3 million cases of wine annually. The company is most well-known for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines. In 2018 Georges’ passed control of his company to his son Franck Duboeuf, who is considered to be one of the key specialists in Beaujolais, its terroir and its wine, and has shifted production to focus more on Beaujolais Nouveau.

Rosé derives its name from the French word for pink. In Spain it is rosado and in Italy rosato. Rosé’s flavours and styles are as varied as the food it matches. Rosé predates white and red wine with ancient rosé-style wines dating back 8,000 years. The colour of a rosé can vary dramatically. A deep fuchsia pink rosé may be bone-dry, though it’s likely to be full flavoured given balance by a gentle squeeze of tannin. Tannin primarily comes from the skin of a grape – as does colour. It’s tannin that sets rosé apart from white and red wine. Almost all wine grapes have clear juice; it’s the skins that give the colour. Grenache is the most popular grape used in rosé, with its lifted confectionary aromas, juicy red fruit flavours and mild-mannered tannins creating the textbook triumvirate for rosé. The temperate Provence region of France is home to some of the world’s most accliamed rosé, perhaps naturally, given it’s widely planted with grenache and its Rhône varietals; mourvèdre, cinsault and syrah.

1 x Bottega Millesimato Prosecco Brut 2022 ~ Veneto, Italy

90/100 James Suckling

Bronze - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
Silver - Korea Wine Challenge (2019 Vintage)

Organic

James Suckling "Pink cherries, dried roses, nectarines and hints of honey. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp with fine bubbles and sharp acidity. Dry and polished. Vegan. Sustainable."

John Szabo, Master Sommelier (MS) "Light intensity pear and citrus aromas. Essentially dry and crisp palate, with slightly bruised fruit flavours. Decent length" (2019 vintage)

Vines Magazine "Palate is fresh and lively with opulent floral notes and stone fruit, mouth-filling, medium length with bright lime acids on the finish." (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Excellent purity of fruit and freshness here, suggesting bright lemons and limes. Hint of sweetness on the palate, but some fine acidity to compensate. Frothy and appley on the finish." (2018 vintage)

The Winemaker "Colour and appearance: Straw yellow, brilliant, with a rich and persistent foam and a fine perlage. Bouquet: Fruity, flowery, with scents of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Dry, lightly alcoholic, fragrant, fresh, well balanced with intense scents of fruit."

Alcohol: 11%

A Prosecco from the multi-award-winning winery - Bottega - famous for its top-end Prosecco served in gold bottles.

This celebrated winery creates Prosecco in Venoto Italy using the classified Glera grape.

Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy. It is made from the Prosecco grape (renamed Glera in 2009 within the European Union) but denomination rules allow up to 15% of the wine to be other permitted varieties.

1 x Giulio Straccali Pinot Grigio 2021 - Tuscany, Italy

Bronze - James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2017 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2016 vintage)

James Suckling "..sliced-lemon and dried-apple character. Medium body. Lightly fruity," (2019 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A stony, easy-drinking white, light-bodied and juicy, with flavors of ripe pear, candied lemon peel and a hint of herb." (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Apple and marzipan character with some bitter lemon. Medium body." (2018 vintage)

James Suckling "Preserved lemons, beeswax and green apples form the nose of this white. Medium body, high acidity and a fresh finish." (2016 vintage)

Since 1925 the Straccali wine estate in Tuscany, founded Giulio Straccali, has been in the vanguard of progressive Chianti wine producers. Giulio Straccali was an expert enologist, entrepreneur, farmer and wine producer. Known as a conservationist and protector of the traditions of Chianti wines, Straccali was an admired pioneer of the region. He was instrumental in the founding of the Black Rooster Consortium and from 1942 until his death in 1969, served as Vice President. In 1978 Italo Zingarelli, founder of the Rocca delle Macie estate in Castellina in Chianti, as part of his long-term vision for the region collaborated with the Giulio Straccali winery and later purchased the winery and vineyards from the Straccali family.

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).

In Italy’s Lombardy (Lombardia) region you will find some of the most artisan, small production wines, and areas of beautiful unspoiled wine country. Nestled in Italy’s northwest, Lombardy is situated just below Switzerland and to the northeast of Piemonte. Lombardy is a significant gourmet epicenter with the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants in Italy. As in other regions throughout Italy, wine production was often tied to religious orders, and many monasteries and abbeys ran a wine business on the side. Today many wineries are located in converted monasteries. DOCGs in Lombardy include Franciacorta (Italy’s best bubbly), Valtellina Superiore (high altitude wines), and Sforzato di Valtellina. Some great DOCs here include Lugana and Garda, while lesser-known DOCs include Botticino (near Brescia), Moscato di Scanzo and Valcalepio (both near Bergamo), and Oltrepò Pavese (south of Pavia).

Pinot Grigio is more than just the Italian name for Pinot Gris. Although the two names refer to a single grape variety, the wine styles they represent are clearly distinct from one another.

The more refreshing Pinot Grigio style has enjoyed great success in various countries, most recently the United States, (where it is fondly nicknamed ""Greej"") and Australia. The most common descriptors of the style are ""light"", ""crisp"" and ""dry"". These characteristics are complemented by aroma notes citing lemon, green apple and blossoms.

1 x Chateau Grand Jean Bordeaux Blanc 2020 ~ Bordeaux, France

Bronze - Decanter
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Bronze - Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins
Gold - Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2018 vintage)

Decanter "A fragrant and zesty nose of peach blossom and lemon zest. Clean and crisp on the palate with crunchy and lively citrus fruits at the core. Acidity is high here, immediately mouthwatering, then settles with creamy aspects coming in on the finish"

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A simple, floral wine this has perfumed fruit that balances with the crisp texture. Tangy green plum flavors shoot through the wine ending with a citrus aftertaste."

Le Guide Hachette des Vins "...this cuvée delivers notes of pear and white flowers on the nose. The wine introduces an ample, round and fruity palate (peach), balanced by a fine acidity until the finish. This white wine lacks nothing."

Decanter "A delicate nose followed by marked acidity on the palate. Lemon and lime juice give way to crunchy grapefruit pith around the edges giving weight." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "Ripe Sémillon stands out in the blend of this wine. Acidity and freshness combine with hints of yellow fruits and crisp acidity to give an attractive wine that is ready to drink." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A crisp, lemon-flavored wine, this is light and lively. Its freshness is reinforced by ripe grapefruit and acidity that creates a bright aftertaste." (2018 vintage)

60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc

SC Dulon "Heir to 10 generations, Michel Dulon now operates 140 ha of vines, located mainly on the right bank of the Garonne and in Entre-deux-Mers, and spread over four crus: Ch. Grand Jean, the oldest property and the largest with its 100 ha, located in Soulignac; Ch. Julian, acquired in 1998 from Targon; Ch. du Vallier, in Langoiran (20 ha); Ch. Haut-Pezat, 8 ha in Saint-Émilion grand cru, acquired in 2013 in Vignonet."

The Dulon family have been winemakers from father to son for more than 250 years in the Entre Deux Mers area of Bordeaux. They own 3 Chateaux across the region with vineyard holdings of more than 130 hectares and make some of the best value red wines in all of Bordeaux.

Château Grand Jean Bordeaux Supérieur Red epitomizes the region’s classic balance of fruit flavors and soft tannins—but with a smoother, more modern feel and spice notes from the wine’s oak aging.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious, and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality, and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great classified 1855 châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Bordeaux blanc—also referred to as white Bordeaux. In general, a white Bordeaux is made with a blend of two or more grapes. These grapes, however, must come from the Bordeaux region of France. This region is known for distinct wines produced typically from grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon as the primary components. Blending these grapes together can create unique aromas and flavours in wines. . Bordeaux Blanc wines are known for their crisp acidity, vibrant fruit flavors, and sometimes subtle oak influence. They can range from dry to slightly sweet, offering a diversity of styles. Bordeaux Blanc is a versatile and refreshing choice that complements a wide range of dishes.