Wine & Spirits

Magnificent producer that never disappoint, even for the regional wines. A quit affordable price for the quality and taste. The availability is also an impressive number, so I wouldent hesitated to try this one...maybe also buy a crate. Great taste of green apple, light oak and some slightly soft butter. --Erik FS First taste of the 2020 vintage. Straw yellow color. On the nose: minerals, green apple, citrus and some herbs. On the palate: green apple and citrus, butter and a touch of oak. This wine is still young, but nevertheless very nice. However, it could (should) have been cheaper to call it a good buy. I think it is worth the price. --Øivind

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The 2020 El Jabali Chardonnay has a pretty, bright gold color. In the glass, it has notes off mellow jasmine, white flowers and a hint of herbs. On the palate, refreshing notes of lemon cream, soft minerality, and white flowers are followed by expressive bright acidity that gives an appealing long finish. 

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Rated 93The 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills, from the El Jabalí vineyard and matured in 30% new French oak, is scented of baked apples, honey and hay. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and bright with concentrated apple fruit and a long, spicy finish. Drink 2022-2027.Wine Tasting NotesAlma Rosa Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay has a light gold color in the glass and a bouquet of verbena, lemon peel, melon and sea breeze that suggest a refreshing, enjoyable wine. On the palate, bright, mouthwatering acid is highlighted by notes of salinity and continues through to an inviting, smooth finish. Minerally flavors of wet stone and ocean gravel blend well with mouthwatering bright citrus flavors. This wine with pair well with light seafood, such as ceviche, fish tacos, grilled lobster, clams, mussels, and some delicious salty feta.

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Winemaker Notes Straw yellow. Aromas including hints of pear, pineapple, acacia, hazelnuts, and citrus fruits, with some hawthorn and floral notes. Balanced acidity and soft on the palate, with white peach and grapefruit leading to dried fruits. Pair with seafood salad, fresh, young cheeses and baked or grilled fish. Critical Acclaim James Suckling Lots going on on the nose, with ripe cedro and lemon together with notes of mild ginger, dried white flowers and a streak of dry mineral. Medium- to full-bodied with the same cornucopia of flavors, the lemon and mineral elements showing more and more and sustaining the long finish. This is quite a punchy fiano, and irresistible. Drink or hold.

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Winemaker Notes This profound and powerful Chardonnay exhibits a rich, complex tintensity that can only be found in unfiltered wines. The grapes are predominantly grown in the Carneros region where bay breezes and morning fog combine to create the cooler climate ideal for growing Chardonnay rich with concentrated flavors. Critical Acclaim James Suckling Pure and creamy nose with some toasted hazelnut to the lemons and nectarines. Lightly briny on the palate, with a fine, mineral touch to the long, creamy finish.

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Taster´s notesThis wine has a complex and intense nose, with scents of white flowers and aromas of ripe white flesh fruits. On the palate, a frank attack, a feeling of fullness and roundness accompany the aromas. This wine has a complex and intense nose, with scents of white flowers and aromas of ripe white flesh fruits. On the palate, a frank attack, a feeling of fullness and roundness accompany the aromas. The vineyard is planted in the village of Katsunuma, located in the center of the main Japan island, east of the Kofu Valley in Yamanashi Prefecture. Katsunuma is the winegrowing center of Japan, and Koshu grapes have been grown there for more than 1,200 years. Geographic features of Katsunuma have been formed by Mountains and alluvial fans shaped by rivers. The peaks of the Japanese Alps can be seen from every single point of our Isehara parcel.

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Medium golden color. Nose: ripe white peach, apricot & sage. Mouth: peach, lemon zest w/ medium+ acid & just a hint of tannins. A long citrus finish. ABV 14%. Appellation: Napa-60% & Sonoma-40%. Varietals; SB Musque-50%, SB-30% & Semillon-20%. Whole cluster press. Vessels: French & Acacia oak, concrete eggs & SS. The 2018 & 2020 vintages were also excellent.  -Jet B

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Wine maker’s notes The harvest begins in the middle of August. The grapes are brought to the winery, having been carefully placed in crates and baskets, never completely filled so as to avoid any damage that might occur in transportation. Only 25% of the grape juice is extracted. It is then placed in stainless steel tanks where with a cold process it is separated from the lees. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel vats at 18oC. The result is the most distinctive, dry white wine, characterized by a bright yellow-white colour. On the nose delicate aromas of fruit – pear, lemon and pineapple – are present. On the palate, the wine is smooth, rich, fruity and full-bodied. It has a balanced acidity and a long aftertaste. It is best served chilled at 8-10oC.  An ideal accompaniment to seafood, white meat and light cheese.

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Description The 2017 Mt Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay is a brilliantly focused, mineral and racy wine almost trying to hide her beautiful, ripe apple, orange peel and orchard blossoms with acid and zest. This is a no-brainer for the Chablis lover and a lovely retort to the traditional “California style.”

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Started the weekend off early with a cheeky alfresco lunch at a nearby wine store. Clear pale lemon color. Clean medium intensity nose of yellow apple, pear, lemon, light oak and cream. Dry, medium body, medium alcohol and medium+ acidity. Medium intensity flavors of yellow apple, light oak and lemon on the palate leading to a crisp medium length finish. Very good. Very Burgundian in style and great value at $22 a bottle retail. Paired nicely with smoked salmon on rye with an Israeli couscous salad. TGIF!!

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🎨 Pale lemon yellow. 👃🏼 Aroma of apples and citrus with light floral note and minerals on the nose. 👄 Fresh and fruity with a nice acidity, candied lemons and hint of minerals, elegant texture and a long finish. 🎯 89/100 pts 4.0 ⭐️

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