Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Maipo Valley, Chile
Lively aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dried cherry intertwine with vanilla and cedar notes. A smooth silky texture with fine tannins and balance, providing a beautiful and lingering finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Primus vineyards are located on the third alluvial terrace of the Alto Maipo, at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The grapes are hand-picked, double sorted, fermented in open top tanks with native yeasts, and left on the skins after fermentation to gain structure and depth. The best lots of the vintage are selected, blended and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
"Red and black currants, raspberries, orange zest, tobacco, cocoa and dried herbs on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Crisp and vibrant fruit character, with a zesty, firm finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink or hold." - 91 points, James Suckling
"A finely chiseled red, with elegance and depth, showing forest floor, lavender and balsam notes around a lively mouthful of mineral-laced red currant and plum. Ends with well-formed tannins and peppercorn details. Drink now through 2032. 7,000 cases made, 2,900 cases imported." - 90 points, Wine Spectator
Tanaka Shuzojo Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Shirasagi no Shiro
Pale and lemon colour, with few tears and beautiful brilliance. The nose is discreet at the opening, fine notes of banana, aged cheese, herbs and spices, seaweed, mineral.
Medium body and Mid-palate is fruity/floral, cereals/ grains. Packaged with spice flavors and sophisticated fruit flavors
Pairing: Potato salad, cumin, cervelat, old-fashioned mustard.
Recommended serving temperature 15℃.
- Rice type : Yamadanishiki [GI Harima Certified]
- RPR : 55%
- Alcohol : 16%
- SMV : ±0
- Acidity : 1.6
- 2022 Kura Master Gold Medal
- 2022 International Wine Challenge Silver Medal
Rimapere Plot 101 2021
Baron Benjamin de Rothschild had the real desire to create his own Sauvignon Blanc. He purchased around 24 hectares of vineyard, ideally situated on the prestigious Rapaura Road, in the heart of the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This area’s cool climate is perfect for ripening high quality Sauvignon Blanc grapes and providing them with their typical lemon and grapefruit flavours, together with crisp acidity.
“101”, is the name of the plot selected for this rare expression of Rimapere. The vineyard meaning “Five Arrows” in Maori and simultaneously honours the Rothschild’s family coat of arms (five arrows symbolising the five sons of dynasty founder Mayer Amschel Rothschild) and traditional New Zealand culture.
- Winemaking : Gentle pneumatic pressing of the whole bunches, cold settling, fermentation in barrels and in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks up to 4 weeks (11 to 18 C).
- Soil type : Rapaura Series, Stony Soil free draining, with a small Silty top layer
- Varietals : 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Food and wine : This wine will accompany fresh fish, seafood, white meat in sauce, various fresh cheeses and citrus fruit desserts.
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
Kokuryū Jungin Junmai Ginjō (黒龍 純吟) is made of Gohyakumangoku rice produced in Fukui Prefecture and milled to 55%. The natural flavour of the Gohyakumangoku reveals a refreshing character with deep umami. The harmony of taste and fragrance creates a depth of flavour that is rich, dynamic and mysterious.
Fresh and lively, this sake smells of cooked fruit, pineapple, orange and banana, combined with nutty aromas of coconut, walnut and hazelnut, as well as umami and bread crust.
The palate becomes spicy, even more umami-intensive and creamy, paired with a fresh and lively acidity, slightly bitter on the finish.
The harmony of flavour and aroma create a depth of flavourful, dynamic and mysterious in this beautiful all-rounder and also make the Kokuryu Jungin an exciting food companion.
Recommended way to drink: 10°C to 20°C
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Fukui Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 55% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV): +4.5
Acidity: 1.3
The GlenDronach 29 Year Old 1989 Pedro Ximenez Puncheon Cask 5477
Each year our Master Blender specially selects a handful of individual casks from the warehouses at Glendronach Distillery, to be bottled as a GlenDronach Cask Bottling. With maturing whiskies dating back as far as 1968, there is an exquisite selection of barrels, hogsheads, puncheons and butts to choose from. Each Cask Bottling is bottled from a single cask which displays truly remarkable characteristics, the malt whisky contained within having developed exceptionally during the long maturation process.
The GlenDronach 28 Year Old 1992 Pedro Ximenez Puncheon Cask 6050
GLENDRONACH 28 Year Old 1992 Pedro Ximenez Puncheon Cask 6050. This GlenDronach single cask has been distilled in 1992 and left for 27 years to mature in one Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Only 694 bottles worldwide were produced.
TASTING NOTES:
- Aroma: Plums and cherries, walnuts and chestnuts, winter spices and a subtle mint note.
- Palate: Dark chocolate, stewed plums, ripe cherries, dark berries and spiced oak.
- Finish: Summer berries, musky and earthy with cocoa.
Yangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2018
VINTAGE SUMMARY
2018 was a text book growing season, with good winter rains, and favourable weather conditions during a very mild spring. We had a generally dry summer, which led to earlier expected picking dates, especially with lower than average yields. By the end of February and early march the Autumnal nights got quite cool, which really slowed down the ripening process.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked and mechanically sorted. 100% Destemmed, with 50% whole berries. Cold soak. Open fermenters. Plunged. Wild yeast ferment. No pressings are used in this wine. Kept on lees in 100% older French oak for 11 months. We have selected individual barrels that showcase the pedigree of the deep sand, with lifted fragrance, intense fruit expression and fine, gritty long tannin structure. Not fined.
"So rich, complex and intense with a wealth of very ripe, powerful fruit on offer. Blood-orange and pomegranate notes, together with stony aromas, providing a very complex feel. The palate is super powerful and juicy. So very long, so rich and so well defined, showing mouthwatering tannins and a very sleek, long and juicy drive of red-fruit flavor. This has immense power and carries rich, ripe red and blue fruit. Wow. So intense. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - 98 points, James Suckling
“Intense ruby colour, bright and clear throughout the glass. Wine gums, dry earth and wakame on the nose. The palate is medium in weight but full in power. Fruit sits with depth, but the tannin profile is something special in its intensity and grip. Great length, it lingers very long. Time in the cellar is highly recommended as this will age very well. If you're a classical Châteauneuf-du-Pape fan, then this is a wine to note.” - Stuart Knox, The Real Review
Dictador 2 Masters Royal Tokaji 1982
Extraordinary masters create an amazing and timeless masterpiece. What happens when two masters of their craft create a masterpiece together? - The result is a spirit that blurs the boundaries between categories and is unrivaled. Every masterpiece has it's master. - The concept of the '2 Masters' series by Dictador.
The Masters:
- Hernan Parra, Dictador Master Blender.
- Kováces Adorján Zoltán, Winery Director Royal Tokaji
- Nose: Chocolate sauce mixed with Pedro Ximenez sticky sherry, Christmas cake, cinnamon and ginger. This is about as rich and complex as a spirit gets. Old leather and vintage book shops add to the complexity, before black cherry finishes the journey.
- Palate: Black Forest Gateau is the fist note, with all the dark cherry, cream and chocolate notes combining brilliantly. The dark cherry moves towards cinnamon and cigar tobacco on the palate, with a light coffee note adding texture and flavour.
- Finish: Rich, with a great mouth-coating property that allows the cocoa notes and red fruits to finish this sumptuous rum.
- Matured in Zemplen Oak / Tokaji Aszu
- Time of Finishing: 31 months
- Quantity: 500 bottles
[Bundle of 3] Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Our 2018 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon showcases ripe note of blackberry, blueberry and red plum. Accompanying with hints of cocoa and oak. They are perfect pair with strong and firm cheese such as asiago, Cheddar, Smoked Gouda and even pungent cheese like blue cheese and Gorgonzola. They can also be paired with Steak, Lamb and Venison.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
"Dark plums, black cherries, grilled herbs and smoke on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. Supple and juicy with fresh acidity. Savory, flavorful finish. Drink or hold." - 92 points, James Suckling
Tanaka Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo Kame-No-Kou 22
It has a beautiful nose showcasing peach and white flowers. On the palate, it displays subtle sweetness with prominent mineral and fir. Recommended to serve at 12℃ in a wine glass, and pair with abalone and white beet mousse. Comes with a wooden box.
- Rice Type: 100% Kamenoo
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 22%
- Sake Meter Value: +2
- Acidity: 1.5