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Quinta do Noval 109524

Branco Reserva 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 An authentic white wine with the ambitious to represent the best white wine produced in the Douro Valley. It is derived from a strict selection of the best batches of the Quinta's various indigenous grape varieties. Rich and structured, it is outstanding for its finesse and intensity

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Wine Advocate -September 15, 2023 "The 2021 Reserva Branco is a 60/40 blend of Viosinho and Gouveio aged for five months in 50% new French barriques. This is the debut vintage of this wine [...].…

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James Suckling -September 14, 2023 "This is perfumed with white nectarines, white flowers, raw almonds and dried spicy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied. Solid and meaty with density to its texture. But it still remains juicy…

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Wine Spectator -February 10, 2023 "A compact, medium-bodied white, with graphite, quinine and spice notes lacing poached apple and quince fruit, pastry and lemon preserves. The profile is coiled around racy acidity, keeping this focused…

Quinta do Noval 109521

Vintage Port 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterized by its purity of fruit and a fine and delicate quality that is typical of the wines of the property in general but which finds its most remarkable and enduring expression in the Vintage Ports. Equilibrium, harmony, finesse and elegance characterize Noval’s great Vintage Ports. Unlike other Port houses, Noval produces a Vintage Port almost every year using only a very strict selection of the very best lots, the quantity produced varying accordingly.

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Wine Spectator -December 01, 2023 "This solidly built version displays a graphite edge running from start to finish, giving a structured feel as notes of dark plum, blackberry and black currant reduction move through slowly,…

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James Suckling -October 05, 2023 "Intense aromas of black fruits with blueberries, lead pencil and graphite. Wet earth as well. Full-bodied and layered with very fine tannins and a juicy and savory finish. There is…

Quinta do Noval 109520

Nacional Vintage Port 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 The word "Nacional" refers to the fact that the vines are Portuguese vines growing in Portuguese soil with no foreign root stock and are therefore "attached to the soil of the Nation." The survival of the tiny parcel (6 acres) of legendary ungrafted vines is a mystery and the National is a unique and extraordinary phenomenon that does not necessarily follow the same rhythm as the rest of the Quinta do Noval. Nacional is every port lover's fantasy and this great wine is a source of pride to the people of Portugal and at its best the finest expression of the extraordinary terroir of Quinta do Noval.

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Wine Spectator -December 01, 2023 "Richly layered and nicely rendered, this offers a mouthwatering ganache note that coats a core of blackberry and plum compote flavors while still keeping a sense of underlying energy. There's…

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James Suckling -October 05, 2023 "There’s such a purity of fruit here of sliced ripe cherries and crushed blackberries with blueberries, as well as fresh flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra fine tannins that run…

Quinta do Noval 109417

Vinhas da Marka 2019

Douro Valley

September 08, 2023
 Vinhas da Marka is the very first edition of a new exciting project called ‘Terroir Series’. Every edition will focus on one specific terroir that was identified that year as exceptional. A few years ago, Quinta do Noval concluded an agreement with the Agrellos family for the long term lease of the vineyard of Quinta da Marka, which we had identified as having terroir of exceptional potential. This potential was revealed by the outstanding red wines produced in the 2019 vintage. It was so remarkable, that the Noval team has decided to release a very limited volume of that wine. Only 200 bottles was brought into the US.

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Decanter -September 08, 2023 "Uncommon freshness for a west-facing 1.45ha parcel of vines at 140-180m. Planted in 1930, it reveals smoky, graphite minerality to the nose and palate with juicy blackberry, pureed raspberry, silky…

E. Guigal 109293

Crozes-Hermitage 2020

Crozes-Hermitage

August 21, 2023
 Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The reds, which are the majority of production, have wonderful warm flavors of red and black fruit, and typical Syrah pepper, spice and savory notes.

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Wine Spectator -September 22, 2023 "A generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up withA generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up with sweet spices, tarragon and singed cedar. Reveals…

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James Suckling -May 25, 2023 "An extremely typical example of this appellation with stacks of fresh blackberry fruit, plus delicate notes of smoke and pepper. Zesty interplay of bright fruit and crisp tannins on the…

E. Guigal 109291

Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2022

Côtes du Rhône

August 21, 2023
 Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Blanc both sets and steps outside the standard for the appellation and showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of the Rhône's production is white, a full 25% of Guigal’s production is white and they are today the single largest producer of whites in the Rhône Valley.

91

Wine & Spirits -January 25, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue

Sandrone 109110

Barbera d’Alba 2021

Barbera d'Alba

August 10, 2023

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Jeb Dunnuck -May 20, 2024 "The 2022 Barbera D'Alba offers a more luxurious, oak-spiced profile in its notes of toasted cedar, baked plum, vanilla beans, and violets. Full-bodied, plush, ripe, and long, it’s going to…

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Wine Enthusiast (Top 100 Wines of 2023) -November 20, 2023 Top 100 Wines of 2023 "Enticing aromas of tart plums, boysenberries and wildflowers lift from the glass of this energetic and singular Barbera. The fleshy palate is driven by tart…

Sandrone 109109

Valmaggiore 2021

Nebbiolo d'Alba

August 09, 2023

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Wine Spectator -November 13, 2023 "Though leaning to the muscular side, with a solid structure, this also possesses generous cherry and raspberry fruit. Leads with a smooth texture, giving in to dusty tannins on the…

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James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "This is flavorful and red-fruited with hints of citrus and hibiscus on offer. Medium-bodied and crunchy with chalky texture and a vivid, mineral finish." -J.S 7/23

Sandrone 109108

Le Vigne Barolo 2019

Barolo

August 09, 2023
 Le Vigne is a wine created from four different Nebbiolo vineyards, each of which brings its own contribution. This union generates an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate, with fruity and spicy notes, and this approach of blending together plots is in fact the traditional one in Barolo.

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Wine Enthusiast (96) -September 29, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue

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Wine Spectator (95) -September 29, 2023 "Here's a tightly wound red, with floral, cherry, iron, earth and underbrush aromas and flavors. It's beefy, with the vintage's characteristic austerity and a strong grip on the finish. The…

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Wine Advocate (97+) -September 07, 2023 "The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is a historic blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. This year, a…

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James Suckling -August 07, 2023 "Very aromatic with hibiscus, crab apple, orange blossom, and ripe strawberry on the nose. Full-bodied, very layered and powerful, yet it remains very fine textured with an intense finish. Slightly…

Sandrone 109107

ALESTE Barolo 2019

Barolo

August 09, 2023
 ALESTE - a combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano -- is the new name for Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered Luciano his early acclaim with the international trade and press. This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated but shows incredible harmony and balance.

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Wine Spectator -January 05, 2024 "This red leans more toward black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors, with tar, tea and autumn wood underbrush accents lurking underneath. Firm, dense and persists on the sinewy finish. Combines…

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Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue

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Wine Advocate -September 07, 2023 "Aleste is a contraction of the names Alessia and Stefano, grandchildren of the late Luciano Sandrone. With fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the 2019 Barolo Aleste shows important richness and structure.…

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James Suckling -August 07, 2023 "An integrated and well-crafted Barolo with flowers and lemon peel to the cherry and strawberry aromas. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a linear drive throughout. Tight and muscular."—J.S. 8/23

Ornellaia 108906

Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2021

Bolgheri DOC Rosso

August 01, 2023
 Coming primarily from the estate’s younger vineyards and made with the same passion and attention to detail as Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second vin.” A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia combines generosity and depth of flavor with an engaging and vibrant personality.

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Wine Enthusiast -November 13, 2023 "On the nose, hot, meaty, umami aromas hold court, but dark fruit and a sanguine, tangy metallic component prevent those notes of smoke, pepper and tar from becoming overpowering. Undertones…

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Vinous -August 04, 2023 "The 2020 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a very pretty and elegant wine. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Crushed flowers, spice, menthol, mocha, dark red cherry and cedar all grace…

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James Suckling -July 27, 2023 "A firm and linear red with currant, berry, chocolate and cedar character. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s tight and focused. Energetic…

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Wine Spectator -July 06, 2023 "A polished red, complex and perfumed, featuring black currant, blackberry, plum, violet and iron aromas and flavors. Builds nicely, showing off its poise and releasing the dense tannins at the…

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Wine Advocate -June 02, 2023 "The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a nicely extracted and rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This vintage is very generous, even…

Pagos de Anguix 108787

Barrueco 2018

Ribera del Duero

July 27, 2023
 Barrueco is mostly aged in French oak for more than a year, which contributes to the profile of this intense wine with nuances of red and black fruit embellished with floral, balsamic, and vanilla notes. A magnificent wine that will improve with bottle aging over the next 10 years

96

Wine Enthusiast -May 30, 2024 Text to follow Aug/Sept 2024 Issue

Poggio al Tufo 108739

Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Toscana IGT

July 24, 2023

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Wine Enthusiast -November 13, 2023 Winter 2024 Issue - D.C.

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Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "Boasts black currant and blueberry fruit complemented by earth, iron and tobacco, while dense tannins provide support. Compact on the finish for now, yet concentrated and long overall." - J.M.…

Ferrer Bobet 108717

Selecció Especial 2019

Priorat, Spain

July 24, 2023
 Selecció Especial is 100% Carignane from hundred year old vines in some of the best vineyards in Priorat, in one of the coolest, steepest and highest elevations of the appellation, factors which contribute to optimal phenolic ripeness and help preserve flavors and acidity. A wine of truly profound fruit and minerality.

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James Suckling -May 25, 2023 "Impressively complex and deep nose with fine roasted spices, tar, lard, cigar box and plenty of mossy black cherries, wild strawberries and blackberries. Concentrated but nothing hefty here, with a…

Ferrer Bobet 108689

Vinyes Velles 2019

Priorat, Spain

July 21, 2023
 Ferrer Bobet's Vinyes Velles is an old vine blend of Carignane (86%) and Grenache (14%). It's produced from some of the best steep slate hillside and terraced vineyards in Priorat. Though the "second wine" of Ferrer Bobet, the initial 2005 release put Ferrer Bobet on the wine world map. Two of the most important publications in Spain named it their wine of the year, and accolades came pouring in from Russia, the UK and the US. It launched the Ferrer Bobet mission of creating wines of elegance and purity, and the message has resonated.

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James Suckling -September 28, 2023 "Aromas of cocoa powder, grilled meat, sage, espresso and blackberries. Full-bodied with silky tannins. So elegant and refined with real supple texture and rounded black fruit. Effortless balance. Delicious. 86%…

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Wine Spectator -July 24, 2023 "A sleek, finely meshed red bearing a dark purple hue, with a mix of cassis, boysenberry, violet and espresso notes expanding on the palate and framed by supple tannins. Long…

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Wine & Spirits -July 24, 2023 "Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Raül Bobet built their gravity-flow winery in Porrera, where they planted 70 acres of vines on steep terraces in 2004 and 2005, organically farmed in the midst…

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Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2023 October 2023 Issue

Ferrer Bobet 108688

Priorat 2018

Priorat, Spain

July 21, 2023
 Ferrer Bobet Priorat is the second vintage of a Priorat produced primarily from Ferrer Bobet’s own vineyards. It fulfills the vision of elegance, freshness and detail that were the reasons for starting the estate. It is a Carignan based blend, based on low vigor and high quality rootstocks and clones, aiming for perfectly balanced vines.

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Wine Spectator -July 24, 2023 "A well-balanced red, with dark and brambly blackberry and cassis fruit joined by lively acidity and supple tannins. A crowd-pleaser for the juicy fruit and overall accessibility, with aromatic accents…

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Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2023 "Deep violet to the eye, this wine has a nose of black cherry, blackberry, clove and a hint of black pepper. It is slightly spicy on entry, with clove, anise,…

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