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Expressive nose developing red berry notes and a light oaky hint. Tender and delicate, with an elegant structure, this is a wine with a lot of charm. Good ageing potential. -
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---only 3 kits left--- A beautiful original wooden case, with a black slide composed of 3 bottles Pichon Baron 2018.The Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavours and spicy hints. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. It is a wine that improves year after year and can age for over 40 years in the cellar. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% MerlotThe 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, aged for 18 months in barriques, 80% new and 20% one year old. Production of the grand vin represents 50% of the harvest this year. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose bursts from the glass with flamboyant scents of stewed black plums, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake, plus suggestions of Indian spices, unsmoked cigars, pencil shavings and espresso. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers impactful black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by plush tannin's and a lively backbone, finishing long and spicy. -
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---only 1 kit left--- Chateau Haut Bailly has created the Perfect Set that highlights the great vintages of this last decade.The outstanding weather in 2015 resulted in rich, fruity wines with great balance and excellent structure. Made from very ripe fruit, they have a perfect harmony and a remarkable underlying softness. Powerful Cabernets dominate the blend. Rich, fleshy and dense, they harmonise with the well-structured Merlots. The Petits Verdots are dark and spicy, and bring a touch of complexity to the wine. 1 Bottle 750ml, 1 Magnum, 1 Corkscrew made from recycled barrel staves -
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Fonseca Vintage Ports are released only when a year produces outstanding wines with long term ageing potential. These classic Vintage Ports are a blend of wines from Cruzeiro, Santo António and Panascal. Although they can be enjoyed when young, Fonseca Vintage Ports will continue to improve in bottle for many decades. Fonseca Vintage Port 2017 has a narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. The texture is round and velvety but the taut, sinewy tannins and a strand of crisp acidity provide firmness and structure. The layered, complex fruit typical of Fonseca holds sway over this weighty, powerful wine. RP 98About Fonseca
Fonseca has belonged to the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the mid-nineteenth century. Fonseca Vintage Ports are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age. Wines born of inspired winemaking and a thorough understanding of viticulture and terroir, they appeal, perhaps more than any other house's Vintage Ports, to the enthusiast and connoisseur. Vintage Ports represent the finest produce of a single exceptional year. Unlike Ports which age in wood, Vintage Ports will continue to age and improve in bottle for decades, their character bearing the imprint of both vineyard and wine maker. -
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Intensely ruby red in color, Tignanello 2020 has exceptional aromatic complexity: notes of ripe red fruit especially cherries, strawberries and blackberries are accompanied by delicate floral hints of violets, mallow blossoms and roses. Its bouquet is completed by notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. The vibrant entry gives way to a caressing layered mouthfeel. The wine closes with spicy notes of pepper and licorice that merge with pleasant sensations of aromatic herbs for a fresh, lengthy finish.
Aging took place in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for a total of 15 months: after an initial period of aging the lots separately, they were blended then completed barrel aging. Tignanello, made primarily with Sangiovese and a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, underwent an additional 12-month period of aging in the bottle before being released. -
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Highly limited, competition sake that has won gold medal 19 times at the Japanese National Sake Competition Kachou Gesseki is the competition-grade daiginjo from Yuki No Bosha. It has consistently won top marks at the Tohoku Region and Akita Prefecture sake contests. Mr. Toichi Takahashi is the brew master of YUKI NO BOSHA and has been instrumental in the local sake industry of Akita. He currently sits as an advisor on the Sannai Toji Guild of Akita where he helps to elevate sake making skills and educate younger generations of brewers. Takahashi-toji is committed to a method of sake making that shows the utmost respect for the natural environment. In order to protect the microorganisms of Saiya brewery there are several things the brewery does not do: they do not stir the fermentation tanks, they do not dilute the sake, they do not use charcoal filtration, and they do not use chemicals to clean the brewery. In order to maintain unique characteristics in the sake, Takahashi-toji only uses proprietary yeasts, some 40 years old. Additionally, he works closely with contract Yamada Nishiki rice farmers in Hyogo, giving direction on rice patty management to ensure high quality over yield. For all this, Takahashi-toji has been recognized as a National Treasure of Japan. It is aromatic like a perfume, shows blood orange and peach on the palate, and finishes with long, elegant honey notes. Serve chilled to room temperature with omakase and kaiseki. -
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Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo Silent Samurai is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Tomita Brewery, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This sake is made using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, including Tamazakae rice that is highly polished, and slowly fermented at a lower temperature. The "Shizuku" brewing method is used to produce this sake, which involves using gravity to extract the sake from the mash without the use of a press. This results in a more delicate and refined sake with a smoother texture. Silent Samurai has a clear, pale gold color with a subtle aroma of rice, fruit, and a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it has a delicate and smooth texture with a medium body and a balanced acidity. The taste is complex, with flavors of apple, pear, and a hint of umami. The finish is long and clean, with a subtle sweetness and a pleasant dryness. This sake is classified as a Junmai Daiginjo, which means that it is made using only rice, water, yeast, and koji mold, with no added alcohol or sugar. It has an alcohol content of around 17-18% and is best served chilled in a wine glass to fully appreciate its delicate aroma and flavor. Overall, Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo Silent Samurai is a highly regarded premium sake that offers a refined and complex taste experience, making it a great choice for those who appreciate high-quality Japanese sake. -
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*** THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE STORE *** This Champagne Blanc de Blanc is crisp with a chalky mineral finish, perfect to pair with seafood. Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs is a vibrant, spontaneous champagne brimming with crisp citrus and fresh floral notes. It is a homage to Maison Perrier-Jouët’s emblematic Chardonnay grape, which it interprets in a style unique. About Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs: After creating vintage Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs, Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps naturally wished to complete the classic collection with a single-grape cuvée destined to become the enduring expression of the House’s specialist savoir-faire. Indeed, with Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs, Maison PerrierJouët was perpetuating a tradition dating back to the early 20th century – the House introduced its first allChardonnay cuvées in the 1920s, long before such champagnes became known as “Blancs de Blancs”. To craft Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs, Hervé Deschamps blends Chardonnay grapes selected from several of the region’s finest terroirs with a small proportion of reserve wines to ensure absolute consistency of style and quality. After three years’ ageing on the lees in the PerrierJouët cellars, the cuvée is ready to be released, overflowing with freshness and vitality. Severine Frerson, cellar Master, joined Maison Perrier-Jouët in 2018 and became the first female Cellar Master in the Maison's 200 year history. -
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As far as Sake Rice goes, Yamadanishiki is king, and within Yamadanishiki there are various rankings. Honda Shoten only uses the best of the best, super high-quality Yamadanishiki rice grown in Hyogo prefecture’s Miki city and Kato city. This is the basis of their art, and they only will use this top tier rice. Their sake’s names bear the names of the farms that they source their rice from. The cherry blossom shaped gold flakes infused in this sake imparts luxurious feel making this a top choice for special occasions. Soft on the palate, the balanced layers of sweetness and richness spread widely in the mouth as it follows through with a refreshing acidic tail. -
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Tatenokawa 18 Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo Sake uses rice polished down (semabuai) to 18% of the original grain size - the highest polishing ratio in the entirety of Japan. Furthermore, instead of blending the brewer only bottles the best portion of the pressed sake (called the nakadori) as it holds the best flavor. With magnificent aromatics and a complex, brilliant flavor, Tatenokawa 18 is the essence of luxury. A true gem. -
Pommery Brut Royal is the essence of the Pommery style: liveliness, fresh, finesse. From 40 selected villages in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims and other areas in the Champagne region where the liveliness and delicacy of the chardonnay grape is enhanced by the climate.
Pale yellow with faint green highlights. Lively and cheerful, fresh, light-hearted, fine, delicate and generous. Elegant and lively. Small assertive notes of red fruits. A rounded, rich, delicate wine that lingers in the mouth. In short, a clean taste with no dryness. A very smooth wine which never wanes on the palate. -
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The Rare Millésime 2008 has been crowned the "Best Champagne of the World" by the BEST WINE OF THE WORLD COMPETITION 2021. It has also received 97 Points from WINE SPECTATOR and was a trophy winner at the INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE. Enjoy now or can age until 2050 and beyond. The initial nose shines by the pure vivacity of this vintage. As Rare Millésime 2008 gradually warms in the glass, a vast range of orange blossom, hyacinth and white flowers is released. This leads to the delicacy of vanilla blossoms, a touch of fresh coconut, aromas of just ripe Williams pear and fresh almond, enhanced by notes of tangerine and blackcurrant buds. The second nose reveals the saline minerality, abundant and refined, an iodine-smoky harmony and a touch of liquorice. On the palate the crispy, precise attack is followed by exuberant aromas of fresh pineapple, freshly cut and crisp, passion fruit, kiwi and coconut, nuanced with tangy citrus notes. These combine with plush spring-like flavours with unparalleled length. The finish, with remarkable saline and iodine notes, perpetuates the journey into an endless spring.
