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WINE > Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo (95/100 points)

The Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto 2018 is a captivating expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned La Morra region of Piedmont, Italy. This wine showcases the expertise of a family that has been crafting exceptional Barolos for 19 generations. The grapes for this Barolo come from carefully selected vineyards on the Monfalletto Estate in La…

ByAl ManakSeptember 14, 20240Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Robert Groffier Bourgogne Pinot Noir (90/100 points)

Robert Groffier Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020 is a delightful entry-level Burgundy that showcases the expertise of this renowned Chambolle-Musigny producer. This wine offers an excellent introduction to the Groffier style and the characteristics of Burgundian Pinot Noir. While this is an entry level wine (~$100 - $150 per bottle) the Grand Cru from…

ByEd ItorSeptember 8, 20240Comments

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WINE > Giant Steps, Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 (95/100 points)

Giant Steps make some sensational wines, predominately Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (though there are also some excellent other varietals). The Sexton Vineyard vines were planted in 1997 based on clones from the iconic Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River by founder Phil Sexton. Over the last twenty seven years the wines just continue to…

ByEd ItorJune 21, 20240Comments

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WINE > Wantirna Estate, Amelia 2016 94/100

Wantirna is a suburb at the edge of Melbourne's sprawling metropolis. As you drive out towards the Dandenong Ranges, one moment it is traffic lights and shopping strips, the next quiet country streets and the idyllic 10 acres that make up Wantirna Estate. Set amongst the golf courses and nature reserves that follow the…

ByEd ItorJune 6, 20240Comments

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WINE > Domaine de Bargylus Vin Rouge, Grand Vin de Syrie 2014 (90/100)

It is not often someone says to you, I have a really interesting wine for you to try its excellent and it comes from Syria. Syria, like near Lebanon? War torn, beautiful, predominantly Islam country, I can't even imagine how they could make wine there. Ok wow, for sure I would definitely love…

ByEd ItorMay 29, 20240Comments

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WINE > Domaine Joblot – Clos Du Celliers Aux Moines – Givry 1er Cru, 2019 (90/100)

Givry is located in the centre of the Côte Chalonnnaise, just south of Mercurey, the terroir there is largely composed of a rocky limestone, some clay and sandstone. Clos du Celliers is a Premier Cru sub region of Givry and was a vineyard originally established Cistercian Monks the year 1130 who it as…

ByCrispyMarch 8, 20240Comments

DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

DRINK > François Lumpp Givry 1er Cru ‘Crausot’ 2020 (94/100)

Crausot is a relatively recent premier cru, established in the 1990's, the vineyard sits at the southern tip of the appellation. Soils are very calcareous driving complexity and minerality. The Lumpp family originally come from Baden, Germany and emigrated to France in the late 1800's. Two brothers François and Vincent began…

ByEd ItorFebruary 9, 20240Comments

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DRINK > Marqués De Riscal Riserva 2017 (94/100)

Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal is a wine broadly recognised by fans of Tempranillo the world over. It is a "go to wine" see it on a wine list and you know that you are safe, this is going to be a nice bottle of wine, impress your friends or a date. Its…

ByCrispyJanuary 25, 20240Comments

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DRINK > Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

I am not going to pretend to be any kind of expert on the wine of Bordeaux and there are many vastly more experience wine writers who have reviewed this wine in the past and given their reviews. But in December of 2023 at a wonderful degustation/omakase dinner at the quite incredible 'Sushi-M' this was…

ByAl ManakJanuary 19, 20240Comments

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DRINK > Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2021

Our last evening staying at the incredible ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort we were offered drinks at the generous 'aperitivo hour' a time for snacks and drinks while enjoying the music from resident piano man 'Salvatore' (who comes from Calabria). Feeling like we had already consumed a little too much of the house…

ByAl ManakJanuary 19, 20240Comments