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Prunus Branco White Blend, Dao, Portugal
Blend: Encruzado 50%, Malvasia Fina 20%, Bical 15%, Cerceal-Branco
Vinification: stainless steel vat
Well-rounded and harmonious, with concentrated stone fruit flavors, a fresh juicy palate and a mouthwatering long finish.
Pairings: seafood, fresh fish, chicken dishes and creamy pastaBlend: Encruzado 50%, Malvasia Fina 20%, Bical 15%, Cerceal-Branco
Vinification: stainless steel vat
Well-rounded and harmonious, with concentrated stone fruit flavors, a fresh juicy palate and a mouthwatering long finish.
Pairings: seafood, fresh fish, chicken dishes and creamy pasta
Moulin de Gassac Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Grape variety: 100% Picpoul
Tasting notes: Light citrus, green apple and a hint of thyme. The palate is light bodied, with lemony acidity and a saline minerality typical of Picpoul.
Pairings: Enjoy this crisp and refreshing white wine as an easy aperitif with a bowl of salt and vinegar chips or go the classic route and drink it with shellfish like oysters, steamed mussels and clams. Best served between 8°C and 10°C and enjoyed the wine while it is young; ideally 1-2 years after the vintage.Grape variety: 100% Picpoul
Tasting notes: Light citrus, green apple and a hint of thyme. The palate is light bodied, with lemony acidity and a saline minerality typical of Picpoul.
Pairings: Enjoy this crisp and refreshing white wine as an easy aperitif with a bowl of salt and vinegar chips or go the classic route and drink it with shellfish like oysters, steamed mussels and clams. Best served between 8°C and 10°C and enjoyed the wine while it is young; ideally 1-2 years after the vintage.
Perelada "Nomes" Grenache Blanc, Emporda, Spain
Pale yellow with some green reflections. Aromatically very intense. Remember fresh fruits, aromatic herbs and touches of anise. In the mouth it is well-balanced, fresh, enveloping. This is a complex, long-lasting wine, nice, with a marked varietal personality.Pale yellow with some green reflections. Aromatically very intense. Remember fresh fruits, aromatic herbs and touches of anise. In the mouth it is well-balanced, fresh, enveloping. This is a complex, long-lasting wine, nice, with a marked varietal personality.
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Vandal "Militia Field Blend" Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah blend, Marlborough, New Zealand
All fruit sourced a unique single vineyard in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough. All varieties were harvested on the same day. Fruit was destemmed and remained on skins for 24 hours. Spontaneous co-fermentation in seasoned French oak barrels 100% malo lactic fermentation. 6 months aging on full yeast lees. Put to bottle un-fined and unfiltered.All fruit sourced a unique single vineyard in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough. All varieties were harvested on the same day. Fruit was destemmed and remained on skins for 24 hours. Spontaneous co-fermentation in seasoned French oak barrels 100% malo lactic fermentation. 6 months aging on full yeast lees. Put to bottle un-fined and unfiltered.
Jaffelin Chardonnay, France
Lovely yellow hue with golden tints. Clean on the nose, which opens with yellow fruit, as well as citrus. Straightforward on entry to the palate, with lovely lively acidity. Beautiful balance between acidity and fruit.
This wine usually comes from vines growing in the foothills. The terrain varies depending on the geographical area. Marl and limestone marl, whitish or light grey, shallow and stony soils in the Côte d'Or. The Chardonnay is a grape variety which adapts easily and it has built the international reputation of the Burgundy's fine white wines.Lovely yellow hue with golden tints. Clean on the nose, which opens with yellow fruit, as well as citrus. Straightforward on entry to the palate, with lovely lively acidity. Beautiful balance between acidity and fruit.
This wine usually comes from vines growing in the foothills. The terrain varies depending on the geographical area. Marl and limestone marl, whitish or light grey, shallow and stony soils in the Côte d'Or. The Chardonnay is a grape variety which adapts easily and it has built the international reputation of the Burgundy's fine white wines.
Haras De Pirque Chardonnay, Casablanca, Chile
Haras de Pirque Chardonnay is straw yellow with light green hues. The nose offers mineral notes and aromas of fresh fruit. Hints of citrus fruit, white flower blossoms and herbal notes accompany impressions of dried fruit. The palate is fresh and elegant and closes with notes of citrus fruit and minerals, typical of the granite-based soils of the Casablanca Valley.
Vinification and aging
The grapes were hand harvested from each single vineyard block. The berries were gently pressed and left to settle for a short period of time for natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place both in stainless steel tanks and a portion in French oak barriques. After a period of aging on the lees, the wine was blended and bottled.Haras de Pirque Chardonnay is straw yellow with light green hues. The nose offers mineral notes and aromas of fresh fruit. Hints of citrus fruit, white flower blossoms and herbal notes accompany impressions of dried fruit. The palate is fresh and elegant and closes with notes of citrus fruit and minerals, typical of the granite-based soils of the Casablanca Valley.
Vinification and aging
The grapes were hand harvested from each single vineyard block. The berries were gently pressed and left to settle for a short period of time for natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place both in stainless steel tanks and a portion in French oak barriques. After a period of aging on the lees, the wine was blended and bottled.
The Walls "Lip Stinger" Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Picpoul blend French Creek Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington
Beautifully obscure and refreshingly bright, this textural white blend, made in a southern Rhône style, "stings the lips" and leaves you wanting more. Lipstinger saunters in bright and lively, with yellow pear and honeydew melon leading the way, plus a hint of sun-dried hay and a touch of honeysuckle for intrigue. The signature Rhône oiliness is here—smooth, round, and effortlessly woven in. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Viognier, and Marsanne each add their own spin, bringing notes of apricot, Anjou pear, and lemon oil, all wrapped up with an encore of marzipan and toasted almond. Balanced, textural, and just complex enough to keep you coming back for another sip.Beautifully obscure and refreshingly bright, this textural white blend, made in a southern Rhône style, "stings the lips" and leaves you wanting more. Lipstinger saunters in bright and lively, with yellow pear and honeydew melon leading the way, plus a hint of sun-dried hay and a touch of honeysuckle for intrigue. The signature Rhône oiliness is here—smooth, round, and effortlessly woven in. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Viognier, and Marsanne each add their own spin, bringing notes of apricot, Anjou pear, and lemon oil, all wrapped up with an encore of marzipan and toasted almond. Balanced, textural, and just complex enough to keep you coming back for another sip.
Domaine De Chateaumar "Cuvee Amandine" Viognier Blend, Rhone Valley, France
ale yellow with brilliant reflections. Aromas of yellow fruit and citrus precede a round, full-bodied palate with a lovely line of freshness that lingers through the finish. Bright, expressive, and balanced. A versatile white that captures the character of southern France. FOOD PAIRING Ideal as an apéritif or with shellfish, seafood platters, and light.
THE VINTAGE 2024 offered an ideal growing season with no climatic disruptions or pest issues. The consistent weather allowed for slow, even ripening, giving the fruit purity, balance, and excellent aromatic concentration.
TERROIR These vineyards near the prestigious Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the town of Orange are planted in clay-limestone soils interspersed with sandstone, providing both structure and aromatic lift. The south-facing exposure ensures generous sunlight and optimal ripening, while the limestone retains freshness. The result is fruit with both depth and brightness.
WINEMAKING Harvested on August 25, the grapes were given a 24-hour cold soak to enhance aromatics and texture. Fermentation took place over ten days in stainless steel and concrete vessels at 18°C, preserving freshness and fruit clarity. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to retain vibrancy. The wine then rested for two months in stainless steel, followed by six months in bottle before releaseale yellow with brilliant reflections. Aromas of yellow fruit and citrus precede a round, full-bodied palate with a lovely line of freshness that lingers through the finish. Bright, expressive, and balanced. A versatile white that captures the character of southern France. FOOD PAIRING Ideal as an apéritif or with shellfish, seafood platters, and light.
THE VINTAGE 2024 offered an ideal growing season with no climatic disruptions or pest issues. The consistent weather allowed for slow, even ripening, giving the fruit purity, balance, and excellent aromatic concentration.
TERROIR These vineyards near the prestigious Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the town of Orange are planted in clay-limestone soils interspersed with sandstone, providing both structure and aromatic lift. The south-facing exposure ensures generous sunlight and optimal ripening, while the limestone retains freshness. The result is fruit with both depth and brightness.
WINEMAKING Harvested on August 25, the grapes were given a 24-hour cold soak to enhance aromatics and texture. Fermentation took place over ten days in stainless steel and concrete vessels at 18°C, preserving freshness and fruit clarity. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to retain vibrancy. The wine then rested for two months in stainless steel, followed by six months in bottle before release