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The 2016 Pavie a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Very deep purple-black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate-covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and creme de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full-bodied and built like a brick house, it has a solid foundation of firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness interknit with the black fruit preserves and minerally layers, finishing very long and very decadent. Superb! 

The 2012 Sena is half Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Carmenere, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Bright and focused, with a nose mixing red fruit, it is also bright-colored, with ripe black fruit and balsamic notes in the shape of tobacco and cedar wood, with a medium-bodied palate, very good freshness and acidity, sophisticated, polished and fine-grained tannins. This is still a baby, but the silky texture makes it accessible now, while the complexity should come with more time.

Guided by intuition and backed by family heritage, Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi handcrafted a wine of distinctive quality and character. Sena is the culmination of their wonderful parternship and a passionate journey. Sena is an authentic Chilean blend made from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot varieties. The Carmenere variety adds an evident Chilean personality to the wine. Chadwick and Mondavi searched for four long years before finding the ideal Chilean terroir in Valle de Aconcagua. There, they acquired 350 hectares of virgin hillside land, with grapes grown with a biodynamic approach. This is Chile’s finest premium wine.

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

Falstaff: 90/92Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 90Pts; Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20Pts

Gabriel Glas Gold Edition - The ultimate lightweight universal wine glass. Now available in a 2-Piece Gift Box.

The Gold Edition is a true joy to hold and use. Hand-blown and handcrafted, it feels lighter than air, delicate yet durable, and precisely balanced with a gossamer-thin elegance. As René Gabriel says:

"The Gabriel-Glas Gold Edition stem is a truly stunning example of an all but extinct craft. Hand-blown and handcrafted wine glasses like the Gold Edition carry with them a little bit of the craftsmen themselves. It’s a gift of sorts that tells us about the people that made it more than it does about material, technique, and approach."

One for All - The ultimate universal wine glass for every occasion. Crafted from a single piece of lead-free crystal, these glasses seamlessly combine the bowl, stem, and footplate. Voted the No. 1 wine glass in the world by Wine Folly. 

This Pinot Grigio had a prolonged contact with the skins during fermentation, bringing that nice, shiny pink color. An elegant wine with a lovely floral aroma, masses of fresh fruit flavour on the palate and a rush of citrus acidity.

On the palate it is light, vibrant and fresh yet full-flavored, with an engaging finish thanks to the underlying tangy vein. It is characterized by delicate hints of citrus fruits and wild berries. Even if it makes an excellent aperitif, it expresses itself to the full when accompanying fish dishes with pinkish hints, such as those based on salmon or shrimp. It is also worth trying with recipes that include delicately spicy ingredients.

‘Buio Buio’ is is deep ruby red in color withcherry highlights. There are complex aromas of red berry fruit and blossoms, balsamic notes, and hints of spices and new oak on the nose. It is rich, full-bodied and well-balanced on the palate with elegant tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pairs well with first courses of game, red meat stews, and aged cheeses.

Wine Enthusiast: 91Pts; Decanter: 90Pts

Bright crimson with ruby hues. Generous layers of ripe red fruits combining with notes of mint and spice. The wine has a nice silky texture mouth-feel complimenting red berry characters with a touch of peppery spice from underlying oak and integrated tannins. Great with duck pot pie, herb lamb shanks or char-grilled antipasto, perfect for any meat dish.

Lillet is a classic French Aperitif, crafted in the Bordeaux region since 1872. It is a blend of Bordeaux wine, macerated liqueurs (mostly citrus) and quinine which bring a delicious bitterness. Lillet Rose is made with Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon and shows light aromas of berries, orange blossom and grapefruit; Fresh, lively and fruity. Great served very chilled or in cocktails.

Bright ruby colour. Intense aromas of ripe red berries mixed with spices and vanilla. Complex and well-balanced with a tight and deep texture. Well-shaped tannins. Long and spicy aftertaste.  Great with red meat grilled or en sauce and all sorts of cheeses, especially our local cheeses like Epoisses, Citeaux and Langres.

Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni beautiful, bright ruby-red colour with tinges of purple. The nose reveals fruity notes of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and mulberry. Equally marvellous are the spiced notes of cinnamon and star anise and light hints of black pepper. More general tertiary and toasted notes then emerge. It is soft and enveloping on the palate. The tannins are resolved. The finish is long and persistent.

Crafted from substainably-grown grapes, certified by Agriqualita

Mumm Grand Cordon champagne is the definitive expression of the House style, driven by the signature grape Pinot Noir. Chosen from 300 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier base wines, Grand Cordon brut champagne is sourced from over 100 different crus. 20 months ageing in the Maison’s cellars.

Beautiful limpid ruby-red colour. The delicate nose of this wine is typical of Gigondas with aromas of pepper, liquorice and violet. On the palate, it offers a silky texture, very soft with delicate tannins and superb notes of small black fruit. Drink it over the coming decade.

Wine Spectator: 92Pts; Jeb Dunnuck: 92Pts
Crafted from organically-grown grapes

The 2016 Grosset Gaia has voluminous perfumes of blackcurrant, bramble and briar that are bold and enticing. It is powerful, dense and full-bodied, tightly wound around its firm core, yet softened by its velvety texture. It has a richness and concentration of flavour, balanced by substantial yet ultra-fine tannins. While more seductive and appealing on release than many vintages of Gaia, the 2016 shows every indication of being as age worthy as wine loves have come to expect.

James Halliday (Wine Companion): 98Pts; Mike Bennie (WBM): 95Pts; Jeremy Oliver: 94Pts – Certified Organic

Langton Classification: Excellent (Australian wines of consistent merit. Steadfast, popular and expressive)

Delicate colour takes centre stage with a luminous pale salmon pink, enlivened by shades of orange. Mumm Cordon Rose has intense fruit aromas – fresh strawberries, cherries and redcurrants – with a swirling undercurrent of vanilla and caramel. Lively, energetic and perfectly dry in the attack, revealing hints of summer fruits yet with an unexpected arrow of precision running right through to the long savoury finish.

Wine Spectator: 91Pts; James Suckling: 91Pts