Wine & Spirits

94 points Wine Enthusiast"A lifted but guarded sense of lemon zest plays on this wine's nose, forthright at one moment, restrained the next. The palate channels concentrated but creamy lemon peel, mouthwatering in its frankness but buffered by lovely chalkiness. Lemony limestone freshness rings long after the last sip." 92 points Vinous"The 2019 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru has an intriguing, melted candle wax and white flower nose, showing touches of apple peel and chalk dust. This seems to grow in complexity in the glass. The palate is well balanced and spicy, with a fine bead of acidity. Orange peel and touches of bitter lemon give way to a slightly oily-textured finish. This is a very engaging Vau de Vey that will be fascinating to see mature in bottle." Vinous Reverie NotesThe Chardonnay in Vau de Vey is located in a valley situated behind Côte de Léchet on the left bank of the Serein River. The vines face east and grow upon steep slopes of Kimmeridgian limestone, of which reach an incline that can only be accessed by hand. After harvest, the grapes are fermented with natural yeast. They are aged in 50% stainless steel and 50% used oak for 14 months and undergo full malolactic fermentation. Tasting Notes: Aromatically the wine has notes of crisp green apples and spicey lemon cake. On the palate, there is wet stone, salty seashell minerality, and an inherent spiciness, such as warm anise that lingers in the back palate.

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Clear pale lemon in color with pronounced intensity and notes of jasmine tea, blossom, peach, apricot, grapefruit, nectarine, and cream. This wine is dry with low acidity, high alcohol, full body, and medium plus finish. 95/100  --Max Sheets

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A delightfully fragrant and fresh Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely aromatics: grassy, stone fruits, candied lemons. Vibrant mouthfeel with crisp acidity balanced by tangerine, citrus fruits with wet stones and minerality on its texture. Surprising density and layers of flavor. Hard to put my glass down. Loire meets Marlborough in the heart of Chianti. Fontodi delivers again. --Jack Madrid

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Natalie's Score: 91/100 A terrific Italian white wine made from the iconic Pinot Grigio grape. Consistently excellent vintage after vintage. Aromas of lime zest and white peach. Pair with seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: cold turkey sandwiches, roast lemon chicken, soft cheeses with peach, apricot compote. Terrific Turkey Wine This Domaine Dirler-Cadé Lieu-Dit Schimberg Pinot Gris 2013 was reviewed on May 15, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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This delicious white medium plus bodied wine has notes of mild lemons and tangerine, tropical fruits like kiwi and honeydew and fragrant white florals. Really nice white to drink on its own or to pair with cheese and crackers or chicken or pork roast.

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Pale straw yellow. The interesting freshness of a summer beach - lime, green apples, then the roundness of honeydew. Light body, medium acidity, astringent. Citrus in the palate to a medium finish with a tiny hint of minerality. It paired ok with tagliatelle with shrimps and asparagus, and lobster with butter and lemon, for Margaret’s birthday celebration with the Williams. Overall a good wine but it lacks the minerality of an Etna Bianco and it’s too expensive for what you get.

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A richly fruity style, with loads of ripe red peach, dried apricot and dried raspberry flavors, lavishly spiced. A plush creaminess fills the finish, along with dried tropical fruit details.-Adrian N.

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Quite impressive Chardonnay, that starts with a little fizz, and with all the chalk from behind, it makes you think of champagne. Chalky, mineral, with lots of stone fruits, iodine, mild tangerines & grapefruit zest, some flowers and pastry notes. Fermentation and ageing in concrete tanks, no sulfur added. Vertical wine, with racy acidity and weight in the palate. Amazing value.

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Olivier Pithon is a rising star in the world of natural wine. From the soil to the bottle, Olivier Pithon is focused on one simple rule: making wines the most natural way possible, with a deep respect for the environment. His 2020 "Lais" Blanc is a blend of 60% Maccabeu, 20% Grenache Gris and 20% Grenache Blanc, all grown on schiste-based soils. A light touch of new oak complements the wine's reductive style nicely.

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A wine which has become the illustration of changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread vine. After a long process beginning in 1985, full of surprises and successes, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli, from which it is made, are unique for position and terroir. Fermentation and aging in French wood, with precision and care, present us with a wine unique for its grace and power.

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Final surplus bottle from BF S4. A genius selection from Giles Hannam and a special wine I'll remember for a long time. When not tasting blind I'm getting much more enjoyment. The spicy lees complexity + stoney mineral complexity combined w citrus, floral + white peach make for a profound combination. Alsation-like contrast between weight/texture + long, pointed, acid-boosted shape. Class in a glass. Scoring up from 4.1 earlier in the year.

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Winemaker Notes The Rieussec "R" is produced on the Château Rieussec estate, 1st Classified Growth in Sauternes. It is partly from the same vines that will give Sauternes. The fermentation is done for 20% in barrels. This technique gives the wine a good aging potential while preserving as much as possible the freshness and the fruit of the grapes. James Suckling Very aromatic with cooked pears, lemon rind, peaches and stone. This is very powerful and rich with depth and intensity that show superb power. Dense and foursquare with wild fruit. It’s phenolic and exciting. Needs a little time to soften the edges. Try after 2020.

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