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Tenuta Monteti Monteti

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:49:20 +0000

The power and complexity of the Petit Verdot, the fine elegance of the Cabernet Franc and the strong support of the Cabernet Sauvignon mix perfectly together in the final blend of the Monteti 2006.

Tenuta Monteti Caburnio

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:41:47 +0000

The final blend has a very well balanced taste, with the acidity that refreshes the power of alcohol, leaving a long lasting sensation and a tannic and elegant character.

Domaine Tripoz Charnay Clos De Tournon

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:30:39 +0000

Catherine and Didier purchased the Domaine in 1989. They manage 10 ha of vines, of which 7.2 are Chardonnay. The balance is planted with Pinot Noir and Gamay. They are a husband and wife team, both in their 40s, and hark from local wine making families. They are ‘people of the land’ and follow a non-interventionist approach, so their wines represent the truest expression of the vineyard. Didier blends the best of both traditional and modern winemaking. He refuses to succumb to market whims, and does not use oak on his Macon Village and most of his other wines. His brother, Laurent, also makes wine in the Maconnais, and his biodynamic principles have influenced Didier.

Chateau Gigonan Vigne Du Prieure Cotes Du Rhone

Do Valle — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:29:08 +0000

In 1996, the Callet family purchased the Chateau. Some of the vineyards are over one hundred years old, and organic and biodynamic practices are implemented. There are no man-made chemical products used in the vineyards, and minimal interference is used in winemaking to ensure that the wines remain transparent and true to the terroir. The winery is certified organic as of 2010, after the 3 year waiting period. The Callet family has added modern equipment, such as temp-controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks and gravity flow, among other things. Eloi Durrbach, winemaker of Domaine du Trevallon, consults. The focus is on quality over quantity.

Chateau Gigonan Chateau De Prieure Cotes Du Rhone

Do Valle — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:26:58 +0000

Chateau Gigonan Bois Des Moines Cotes Du Rhone

Do Valle — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:25:50 +0000

In 1996, the Callet family purchased the Chateau. Some of the vineyards are over one hundred years old, and organic and biodynamic practices are implemented. There are no man-made chemical products used in the vineyards, and minimal interference is used in winemaking to ensure that the wines remain transparent and true to the terroir. The winery is certified organic as of 2010, after the 3 year waiting period. The Callet family has added modern equipment, such as temp-controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks and gravity flow,
among other things. Eloi Durrbach, winemaker of Domaine du Trevallon, consults. The focus is on quality over quantity.

Alpha Zeta Valpolicella

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:28:49 +0000

Valpolicella (or val to his friends) has a lovely depth of character, with perfumes of fresh black cherries. On the palate, the wine is soft and ripe, with a light youthful freshness which elevates and de-cloys its cherry pie flavors while accentuating its perfume. The wine finishes long and strong with an emerging essence of chocolate-a bittersweet moment.

Alpha Zeta Soave

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:27:20 +0000

AZ Soave is light lemon yellow in color, with an open, expressive perfume of white flowers and almond blossom. On the palate it is light and crisp with a zesty lemon-lime fruit character and a gentle roundness. The finish is so fresh, you may want to slap it! One of the better icons of the 80s returns.

Alpha Zeta Ripasso

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:25:54 +0000

Bright ruby in color, it has perfumes of dark cherries and a slight smokiness from the oak. On the palate, it is full and rich, with a sweet spice character balanced by smooth round tannins. Supple and long, with an extra-ripe twist on the finish. For those serious about their reds.

Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:22:34 +0000

This wine has a purity of fruit rare in a pinot grigio from the Veneto. It has a light bosc pear character on the nose, good weight and breadth on the palate with bright acidity on the finish which is surprisingly long…you may be sad when its over- it’s ok though just take another sip!