Retail Wine List 050 January 2016 Ver02

RETAIL WINE LISTJanuary 2016

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CONTENTS

Australia

Barossa Valley

Izway Wines 1

Bendigo

Pondalowie Vineyards 3

Yarra Valley

Journey Wines 5

Hillcrest Vineyard 6

Austria

South Styria

Vineyard Erich & Walter Polz 9

Chile

Puente Alto

Almaviva Winery 11

Croatia

Peljesac

Curlin 12

France

Beaujolais

Domaine M. Lapierre 13

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) 14

Bordeaux

Château Cissac 15

Château de Gaudou 16

Château Robin 17

Château Thieuley 18

Domaine de Courteillac 19

Burgundy

Domaine Alain Burguet 20

Domaine Ballot-Millot & Fils 21

Domaine Bruno Clair 22

Domaine Digioia-Royer 23

Domaine Humbert Frères 25

Domaine Philippe Chavy 27

Domaine Stéphane Magnien 29

Domaine Sylvain Mosnier 31

Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard 32

Champagne

Champagne Bollinger 33

Pol Roger 34

Champagne Taittinger 35

Champagne Zoémie De Sousa 36

Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Saint-Dominique 37

Provence

Château d'Esclans 38

Sauternes

Château Coutet 40

Château Gravas 41

Château Rieussec 42

Germany

Rheingau

Schloss Vollrads 43

Italy

Abruzzo

Contesa 46

Valentini 47

Alto Adige

Tiefenbrunner 48

Piedmont

Castello di Verduno 50

Comm. G.B. Burlotto 51

Tuscany

Castello del Terriccio 53

Gianni Brunelli 54

Grati 55

La Porrona 56

Le Macchiole 57

Le Potazzine 63

Monteraponi 65

Querciabella 66

Umbria

Arnaldo Caprai 70

Lungarotti 71

Veneto

Alberto Coffele 74

Fattori 75

La Riva dei Frati 76

Prà 77

Quintarelli 78

Tommaso Bussola 81

Valentina Cubi 83

New Zealand

Central Otago

Surveyor Thomson Wines 84

USA

California

Domaine Georg Rafael Pere & Fils 85

Jarvis Winery 86

L'Aventure Winery 87

Ridge Vineyards 89

New York State

The Lenz Winery 95

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AustraliaBarossa Valley

Izway Wines

Izway Wines was conceived on a handshake between two Aussie wine makers in a chateau in Beaujolais. Brian Conway and Craig Isbel met during vintage at Chateau de Bluizard in 2002 and after many nights drinking pastis they decided to start their own winery in the Barossa Valley. Craig got to work seeking out half a tonne of Ebenezer Shiraz from a mate, and this fruit was crafted into the first ‘’Bruce’’ in 2003, with just the one barrique made. Izway Wines has evolved slowly and organically from there.They would like to think their wines are a true expression of the terroir from which they are sourced and all of their winemaking philosophies are based around expressing terroir as truly as possible.

www.izway.com.au

Izway Wines Rob and Les Shiraz ...................................................................... 2013 S$ 50.50 per 750ml

Izway Wines Bruce Shiraz ................................................................................ 2012 S$ 80.00 per 750ml

Izway Wines Harold Shiraz .............................................................................. 2009 S$ 92.00 per 750ml

2009 S$ 195.50 per 750mlIzway Wines Don Shiraz .................................................................................. 2010 S$ 195.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 53.00 per 750mlIzway Wines Mates Grenache Mataro .............................................................. 2013 S$ 50.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 78.50 per 750mlIzway Wines Maurice Grenache ...................................................................... 2013 S$ 72.00 per 750ml

Izway Wines Three Brians Grenache ................................................................ 2014 S$ 100.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Rob and Les Shiraz: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Rob & les Shiraz has a profoundly scented nose of blackcurrants and blackberries with nuances of black licorice, tar, smoked bacon and cloves. Full-bodied and loaded with black fruit, licorice and savory flavors in the mouth, it has a good spine of grainy tannins and lively acid to support the fruit through the long finish. - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2013 vintage)

Bruce Shiraz: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2012 Bruce Shiraz has a wonderfully expressive nose of blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of dried Provence herbs, lavender and cedar. Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced and with plenty of freshness, the core of densely packed fruit is framed by firm, grainy tannins and it finishes very long. - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94+/100 (2012 vintage)

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Harold Shiraz: From the Liersch vineyard in Moculta planted in 1994, the 2009 Harold Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and complex earthy / meaty notes of black truffles game and loam over a core of blackberries, black currant, Chinese five spice and aniseed. Generously fruited and full bodied, it offers a firm level of grainy tannins and crisp acid on the palate, finishing with plenty savory / peppery flavour layers... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91+/100 (2009 vintage)

Don Shiraz: Coming from the Hoffman Vineyard planted in the 1950s in the Ebenezer sub-district of the Barossa, the 2009 Don Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced aromas of crushed blackberries, cassis and warm black cherries over notes of tree bark, coffee, pepper, anise, cloves and lavender. Richly fruited and full bodied in the mouth, the concentrated fruit is well balanced by a medium to firm level of velvety tannins and medium-high acid, finishing long and spicy... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2009 vintage)

Don Shiraz: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Izway Don Shiraz presents blueberries and plums on the nose highlighted by hints of violets, some spice box and chocolate. Very big and full-bodied, it is rich and concentrated, framed by firm, grainy tannins and a medium to high acid backbone. It finishes long and spicy with perfumed notes... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2010 vintage)

Mates Grenache Mataro: Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2012 Mates Grenache Mataro flaunts an expressive nose of kirsch, raspberry preserves and red currant jelly with touches of baking spices and rose petals. Full-bodied and packed with warm red berry and spice box flavors, it is wonderfully framed by medium level, satiny tannins and a vibrant acid line before finishing with great length... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2012 vintage)

Mates Grenache Mataro: Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2013 Mates Grenache Mataro has a savory, earth and herb-laced nose over a core of red currants and red cherries. Full-bodied with a lot of red berry and earthy characters on offer in the mouth, it has lovely satin textured tannins and a good amount of freshness to support the fruit through the long finish. - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90+/100 (2013 vintage)

Maurice Grenache: Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2013 Maurice Grenache has a very pretty red cherry, black raspberry and red currant-laced nose with suggestions of orange peel, white pepper and roses. The palate, while full-bodied, reveals great elegance and freshness with a satiny texture to support the lively red berry characters and a good and long, perfumed finish. - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2013 vintage)

Three Brians Grenache: The 2009 Three Brians Grenache comes from the Home Block vineyard planted in 1901 in the Seppeltsfield sub-district of the Barossa. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has an intense nose of mulberries, raspberry preserves, spice cake, dried plums and allspice with a hint of mocha. Very full and opulent in the mouth, it has a medium level of velvety tannins, enlivening acid and a long and spice layered finish... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2009 vintage)

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AustraliaBendigo

Pondalowie Vineyards

Dominic and Krystina Morris are a young winemaking couple with a passion for making interesting, premium red wines. They met while working vintage in the Barossa Valley and together spent many years travelling and working consecutive vintages in Australia and Europe. It was on their regular end of vintage holiday to the beautiful Pondalowie Bay on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula that the pair made the decision to funnel their enthusiasm and experience into a vineyard and winery of their own. They chose the Bendigo region in Central Victoria and with family support set about establishing 25 acres of vineyard with grapes varieties that they were passionate about. The winery is named Pondalowie after the special place where they decided to turn their dream into reality.

www.pondalowie.com.au

Pondalowie Vineyards Vineyard Blend .............................................................. 2008 S$ 46.50 per 750ml

2010 S$ 52.50 per 750mlPondalowie Vineyards Shiraz ............................................................................ 2013 S$ 55.00 per 750ml

Pondalowie Vineyards Special Release Shiraz ................................................... 2008 S$ 75.50 per 750ml

Pondalowie Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ...................................................... 2013 S$ 55.00 per 750ml

Pondalowie Vineyards MT + Tempranillo .......................................................... 2013 S$ 55.00 per 750ml

2009 S$ 67.00 per 750mlPondalowie Vineyards Special Release Tempranillo .......................................... 2012 S$ 67.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Vineyard Blend: Dense, almost impenetrable colour; the bouquet has an exotic array of spice, cassis and black fruits, the full-bodied palate no surprise after the lead up. Licorice and dark chocolate join the band, along with appropriately powerful tannins and oak. Full of individuality, and great for lovers of big reds for long ageing, all this for next to nothing. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2008 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 94/100 (2008 vintage)

Shiraz: Profoundly deep and dense purple-crimson; an unashamedly full-bodied wine, plush and velvety, with multiple layers of blackberry fruit providing the flesh, abundant ripe tannins and oak providing length, line and balance. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2008 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 94/100 (2008 vintage)

Shiraz: Deep, but vibrant purple-crimson; matured in French and American oak; an exceptionally luscious, velvety wine with an array of gently spicy black fruits of every description, backed up by pillowy tannins... - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2012 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 95/100 (2012 vintage)

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Special Release Shiraz: Dense purple; a first class full-bodied Shiraz, open-fermented, basket-pressed and matured in French oak for 24 months. There is a super-abundance of black fruits, licorice, multi-spices and pepper, yet there is an open weave to the texture that allows light and shade to appear. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2008 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 96/100 (2008 vintage)

Cabernet Sauvignon: Oak dominates the bouquet, with cassis struggling through, bringing along a touch of dried herbs for measure; the palate is firm and very dry, with the quality of the fruit and the winemaking providing a solid finish. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2007 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 90/100 (2007 vintage)

MT + Tempranillo: Estate-grown, the first vintage since '08 (due to weather), made in the Portuguese style, Has retained vivid purple colour, and the dark cherry varietal fruit; a delicious well-balanced wine, the tannins in immaculate control. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2012 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 93/100 (2012 vintage)

Special Release Tempranillo: Strong, deep colour; the most powerful and concentrated Tempranillo I have yet encountered from Australia; prior to 18 months in old French oak must have been a monster; as it is, the wine needs another five years in bottle before it approaches what will be a long plateau for its dark berry/black cherry fruits and firm tannins. Its ace in the hole is its balance. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2008 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 93/100 (2008 vintage)

Special Release Tempranillo: Fermented in open-top vats, basket-pressed and barrel-matured for 18 months in used French oak. The palate is full of black fruits, and with significantly more tannin structure than is commonly encountered in Australia. It simply requires a Rioja mentality, and regard the wine as a baby until it has its 10th birthday party – prior to that time, you won’t find overmuch joy. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2012 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 90/100 (2012 vintage)

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AustraliaYarra Valley

Journey Wines

Damian’s journey into the world of wine began working as a sommelier at landmark Sydney restaurants like the original Tetsuya’s in Rozelle and Pier at Rose Bay. Deciding that his future lay in the intriguing world of wine, he studied winemaking at Charles Sturt University and moved to the Yarra Valley where he spent a number of years as assistant winemaker at TarraWarra Estate. Damian’s long-held dream to start his own wine label has seen the journey come full circle, with his return to the Yarra Valley (now with three energetic boys) and the creation of Journey Wines. Damian sources the fruit for Journey Wines from a number of exceptional vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley and Heathcote, and makes the wines at the Medhurst winery in the Yarra. The artwork on the Journey Wines labels tell the story of Damian's journey in wine.

www.journeywines.com.au

Journey Wines Yarra Valley Chardonnay ........................................................... 2013 S$ 63.00 per 750ml

Journey Wines Yarra Valley Pinot Noir ............................................................. 2013 S$ 63.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Yarra Valley Chardonnay: The 2013 Journey Wines Yarra Valley Chardonnay has a bright straw colour. Reflecting the warmer vintage, the nose has intense aromas of honeysuckle, freshly cut pineapple and nectarine. The seamless palate is layered with flavours of white stone fruit, almond meal and preserved lemon. Intensity of flavour is complemented by the harmonious integration of oak and balanced by a line of natural acidity. - Winemaker notes

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir: Reflecting the warmer vintage, the 2013 Journey Wines Yarra Valley Pinot Noir displays a nose of dark berries, musk and dark cherry, with a subtle complexity from the whole bunch component. The palate is laden with ripe dark berry fruit flavours and possesses great weight and depth. A complex mouthfeel is accentuated by savoury nuances and completed by fine, spicy tannins. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2013 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 95/100 (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2013 vintage)

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AustraliaYarra Valley

Hillcrest Vineyard

Hillcrest Vineyard is a micro-boutique maker of individual, classically styled wines. Drawing on their small 41 year-old vineyard in Victoria's famous Yarra Valley wine region, owners David and Tanya have spent the best part of this decade working with one of Australia's most highly regarded winemakers, Phillip Jones of Bass Phillip.Consistent with the principles which Phillip himself follows, the vineyard is farmed on largely organic principles, with herbicides and pesticides, together with all other systemic spraying, eliminated. Tiny (some would argue, uneconomic) yields of between 700kg-800kg per acre produce intensely flavoured fruit which provides a clear expression of its terroir and the vintage.In the winery classic techniques prevail. Use of wild yeasts and genuinely unhurried, minimal intervention winemaking maximise the potential of the wines. The resulting quality is stunning and the wines are unique with personality, structure, texture and complexity.

www.hillcrestvineyard.com.au

Hillcrest Vineyard Village Chardonnay ............................................................. 2011 S$ 59.00 per 750ml

2010 S$ 64.00 per 375ml2011 S$ 111.50 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Chardonnay ......................................................... 2013 S$ 123.00 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay ........................................................... 2010 S$ 184.00 per 750ml

2008 S$ 32.00 per 375ml2009 S$ 32.00 per 375ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Village Pinot Noir ................................................................ 2013 S$ 59.00 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir ................................................................. 2010 S$ 42.50 per 375ml

2004 S$ 64.00 per 375ml2011 S$ 111.50 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Pinot Noir ............................................................ 2013 S$ 123.00 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Village Cabernet Sauvignon ................................................. 2011 S$ 50.00 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Village Merlot ...................................................................... 2011 S$ 59.00 per 750ml

Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Merlot .................................................................. 2010 S$ 111.50 per 750ml

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Notes & Reviews

Village Chardonnay: Grapefruit, nectarine, cucumber and spice – slight, but pleasant, white pepper. Light, clean and precise with a touch of cream over the bright tangerine laced fruit. Bell clear acidity and a long flinty finish. That’s a lovely wine - Gary Walsh (2011 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 93/100 (2011 vintage)

Premium Chardonnay: This year, there’s a Reserve, a Premium and a Village Chardonnay release from Hillcrest. Melon, lemon, Tiny Teddies, almond meal, pear and fine spicy oak – there’s a little white flower perfume too. The question though, is how do they pack so much intensity and flavour into a wine at such a low alcohol? It’s Leeuwin-esque in its power and delivery, without the alcohol and heaviness. Clean, glossy and direct, shot though with sparkling clean acidity – a seamless wine with a gentle slippery texture and so little guile. Does not rely on artifice and winemaker tricks – just great fruit and good oak. Superb length... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2010 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 96/100 (2010 vintage)

Premium Chardonnay: Cinnamon and cedar oak, almond, nectarine, cucumber and grapefruit and white floral notes. Very fine and fresh – a mandarine dream – with spice and a little honeycomb gloss, but all driven through with crystalline acidity and textbook Yarra Valley length... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2011 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 95/100 (2011 vintage)

Premium Chardonnay: All kinds of complexity and good stuff going on here, plus a bit of wildness. Nectarine, honey, cedar, spice, white flowers and a cool mentholated lift. Light bodied, full throttle flavour delivered with maximum finesse. Tight grapefruit flavour in the mix, along with bell clear acidity, a little flintiness with the honeyed almond gloss, and then this crescendo of a finish that rolls on with incredible length and precision... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2013 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 96+/100 (2013 vintage)

Village Pinot Noir: It’s full of cherry and strawberry with a touch of spice and has a lovely creamy aspect on both the nose and palate. It’s a juicy and supple sort of wine, offering high pleasure in the drinking department, rather than Hillcrest’s usual more acidic ascetic acerbic characteristics. There’s a touch of sappiness on the finish to pull it straight, but gee, I really like drinking this wine. At twenty dollars it represents fabulous value. Genuine Pinot of charm and character... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2008 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 91/100 (2008 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 90/100 (2008 vintage)

Village Pinot Noir: Dark sour cherry (Morello), subtle spicy creamy oak, a touch of smoke and a dried herb and lavender-like perfume. It’s medium weight with good intensity, a touch of peaty earthiness and bright acidity – clean clear lines here, but not stark – ripe dark cherry fruit softens the effect. Spicy, marginally sour edged finish of good length. Minimal artifice but maximum character for a wine at this price point... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2009 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 91/100 (2009 vintage)

Village Pinot Noir: Opened a bit smoky and whiffy, but with a little air, a different story emerged. Raspberry, dried strawberries and dried roses, plenty of spice, pine forest earthiness and polished cedar. Medium bodied with dense fruit showing a little darker to taste than the nose would suggest, tightly wound acidity and graphite tannin lend some pretty serious structure, and the finish is well fruited, but also savoury and pleasantly herbal. Kind of wild, but in a good way... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2013 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 94/100 (2013 vintage)

Estate Pinot Noir: Deep purple-crimson, exceptional for pinot noir, although shared with the other two Hillcrest pinots; the complex bouquet has savoury, dried meat and herb aromas initially swept away by the supple dark cherry and pepper flavours of the palate. Oak has been well calibrated in all three wines... - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2010 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 95/100 (2010 vintage)

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Premium Pinot Noir: Not only are the colours of the three Hillcrest pinots identical, but so is the stated alcohol on the label, a statistic that has a degree of elasticity at the best of times. This is far superior to the other two wines, however good they may be, with plum and black cherry aromas doing faint justice to the gorgeous supple, round and mouthfilling palate. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2010 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 97/100 (2010 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 95+/100 (2004 vintage)

Premium Pinot Noir: Opens swampy and reductive but a couple of days later; plum and dark cherry, wet vintage pepper and spice, aniseed. Fine boned, etched acidity but a little too astringent and drying, though there’s sweet fruit under a topping of ash. It does have length and a kiss of sweet cinnamon oak to finish... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2011 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

Premium Pinot Noir: Black cherry and raspberry, distinct cooling menthol and liquorice lift, sweet brown spices, earth and bark. Medium bodied, silky smooth and savoury, with ultra-fine, palate saturating tannin, intense tang of acidity, and a slick of black tea tannin and dark fruit on a plush, but well defined super-long finish... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2013 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 96/100 (2013 vintage)

Village Cabernet Sauvignon: Intriguing wine. Medium weight but alive with blackcurrant and earth-like notes, with distinct truffly/tomato edges. A style that will not be for everyone, but will excite some. The finish is (overly) bitter but the general impression of the wine is clearly positive. Rugged, groping-in-the-dark tannin should mellow nicely given time. - Campbell Mattinson, Winefront (2011 vintage)Campbell Mattinson, Winefront: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

Village Merlot: Medium bodied, red fruits and blackcurrant, light grainy tannin, clear acidity and a dry finish that closes fruit sweet and earthy at once. I really like it. Good drinking. Civilised drinking. Clarety and interesting... - Gary Walsh, Winefront (2011 vintage)Gary Walsh, Winefront: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

Premium Merlot: Purple-crimson; estate-grown, 40-year-old vines, and a unique site all contribute to the quality of this wine; cassis, plum and all-important superfine gossamer tannins provide both flavour and structural cohesion. At the top end of Australian merlots. If you are going to have a cork, let it be of the quality of this perfectly inserted type. - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion (2010 vintage)James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion: 95/100 (2010 vintage)

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AustriaSouth Styria

Vineyard Erich & Walter Polz

Polz Winery is situated in one of the best wine-growing locations in the Styria region of Austria. The geological nature of the soil, the many hours of sunshine and well-distributed rainfall are virtually ideal conditions for vinicultural purposes. However, the quality of the wine cannot be solely attributed to the favourable assistance of Mother Nature. Experience gathered over decades, the sustainability of thought and deed as well as uncompromisingly high quality standards are what turn a good harvest into a wine full of character. As such, the name Polz has stood for generations for a “terroir” that is cultivated almost exclusively by hand, thus enabling their produce to testify to their passionate commitment and loving attention to detail.

www.polz.co.at

Erich & Walter Polz Gelber Muskateller Steirische Klassik ............................... 2012 S$ 35.00 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Sauvignon 84/88 .............................................................. 2014 S$ 39.50 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Witscheiner Herrenberg Sauvignon Blanc ........................ 2013 S$ 41.50 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Therese Sauvignon Blanc .................................................. 2011 S$ 41.50 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Hochgrassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc ................................. 2010 S$ 55.50 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Grassnitzberg Traminer .................................................... 2008 S$ 39.50 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Traminer ........................................................................... 2012 S$ 43.00 per 750ml

Erich & Walter Polz Obegg Morillon ................................................................ 2008 S$ 62.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Gelber Muskateller Steirische Klassik: The 2006 Gelber Muskateller Klassik is a perfect introduction to that delightful genre, its herb and citrus zest pungency being complemented by a juicy abundance of fresh, sappy finishing fruit that is sometimes missing from the brisk-finishing Muskateller. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 87/100 (2006 vintage)

Sauvignon Blanc Steirische Klassik: Sweaty and grassy. Impressive but conventional in the gloopy Marlborough mode... - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2011 vintage)

Therese Sauvignon Blanc: From a dramatic hillside far to the west of their home vineyards, the Polz brothers’ 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Therese displays a lovely bouquet of flowers along with cassis, sage, musk melon, yellow plum, and gooseberry. Shimmering in brightness on the palate and with striking inner-mouth perfume of flowers and herbs, this wine initiates a real fruit-flower-mineral exchange in its clear, invigorating yet subtly creamy and honeyed finish. I would feel free to follow its evolution for at least 3-5 years. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2006 vintage)

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Hochgrassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc: The Polz 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Hochgrassnitzberg – tasted from barrel – bursts with pungently penetrating peppermint, pennyroyal and fresh lime. Smoky, toasted nut flavors emerge on the palate, where bitterness of lime zest and pungency of herbs are nicely integrated with honeydew melon and passion fruit. This finishes with sappy persistence and satisfying diversity of flavor... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (89-90)/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2009 vintage)

Grassnitzberg Traminer: That said, a 2006 Traminer Grassnitzberg certainly wore its ripeness on its sleeve, and none the worse for it. (Twenty percent of the wine was in used barriques, whence it was tasted.) Ripe cantaloupe, rose petal, caraway, and honey make for a heady aroma and seductive, lush, waxy-textured palate, but there is also a streak of juicy citricity to keep this refreshing. Salty, smoked meat notes add to the finish, and 14.5% alcohol are evident only in the wine’s body and glycerin... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (89-90)/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2006 vintage)

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ChilePuente Alto

Almaviva Winery

In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Vina Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva. Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.

www.almavivawinery.com

“The collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Vina Concha y Toro caused waves back in the late 1990s, a token of recognition for the progress of Chilean wines from one of Bordeaux’s grandees. Since

the debut in 1998 it has achieved acclaim from around the world.”- Neal Martin





2005 S$ 203.50 per 750mlAlmaviva .......................................................................................................... 2007 S$ 167.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

The 2005 Almaviva continues the string of successes for this collaborative effort between Concha y Toro and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. In this vintage, the wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months before bottling without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it offers an expressive bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, tobacco, black currants, and blackberry. This leads to an elegantly styled wine with layers of sweet fruit, succulent, spicy, black fruit flavors, and superb depth and concentration. It has enough structure to evolve for 5-7 years and will be at its best from 2015 to 2030. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 94/100Wine Spectator: 95/100

The 2007 Almaviva continues a series of successful vintages for this Chilean icon. Medium purple-colored, it exhibits an expressive bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, blackcurrant, and blackberry. Elegantly styled and impeccably balanced, it will evolve for several more years and drink well through 2027 at the least. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 93+/100Wine Spectator: 93/100

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CroatiaPeljesac

Curlin

Curlin Plavac Mali Barrique Polozaj Pocelina ................................................... 2011 S$ 64.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Plavac Mali is an offshoot of the Zinfandel wine grape. The 2011 is dark ruby red. Strong oak is detected. On the palate, this powerful wine has fresh lively tannins and feels like an old-world charmer. 16.0% alcohol.

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FranceBeaujolais

Domaine M. Lapierre

The Domaine's vines, cultivated organically since 1981 are an average age of 60 years old and spread over 13 hectares in Villie-Morgon area, 2 of which are in the Cote de Py. The cultural techniques put to work help preserve the soil's biology, at the same time as helping the vines take root deeply and absorb the oligo-elements necessary for the individuality and flavour of the 'cru'.

www.marcel-lapierre.com

"The irreplaceable and virtually irrepressible Marcel Lapierre succumbed to unrelenting melanoma just after the 2010 harvest was completed and will be sorely missed among us. His son Mathieu – who had been

assuming an increasingly important role at the domaine in recent years – has admirably advanced their labors in this vintage, resulting in wines that display the levity and “digestabilite” as well as textural caress and subtle

complexity that one has long associated with the crafts of this domaine."- David Schildknecht







2014 S$ 54.00 per 750mlMathieu Lapierre Morgon ................................................................................ 2014 S$ 113.00per 1500ml

Mathieu Lapierre Morgon Cuvee AOC ............................................................. 2011 S$ 64.00 per 750ml

Mathieu Lapierre Morgon Marcel Lapierre MMXIV ......................................... 2014 S$ 73.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Morgon: An elegant version, finely meshing flavors of raspberry ganache, dried cherry, mineral, fragrant herb and fresh forest, with subtle tannins, tangy, balanced acidity, and a lasting, smoky finish... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2010 vintage)

Morgon Cuvee AOC : Balanced, with a plump and juicy core of plum compote, currant, licorice drop and spice, all framed by light tannins and tangy acidity. Floral and smoke notes linger on the finish.... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Jean-Paul Brun is one of the characters of the Beaujolais district. From his winery in Charnay, several kilometres to the south-west of Villefranche (deep in the “unfashionable” southern part of the Beaujolais) since 1979, he has run a 30 ha Domaine, including 15 ha located throughout the famous crus further north, all producing high quality, original and passionately authentic wines in the old-school style. Jean-Paul Brun’s wines are the antithesis of modern, commercial Beaujolais: wines vinified in total respect of the individual terriors and each expressing its own true, distinctive character.

"Jean-Paul Brun and his Terres Dorees ... continue to be the source of some of Beaujolais’s most exciting wines and best values."

- David Schildknecht





Domaine des Terres Dorées Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc .............................. NV S$ 49.50 per 750ml

Domaine des Terres Dorées Moulin à Vent ....................................................... 2012 S$ 52.00 per 750ml

Domaine des Terres Dorées Fleurie .................................................................. 2012 S$ 52.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc: Brun's current batch of NV Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Charmes represents the second time he has essayed such a sparkling Chardonnay, and it spent 18 months sur lies. Its crisp, fresh apple and lime laced with salt and chalk, this is effusively fruity yet displays subtlety; clean and long... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 88/100

Moulin à Vent: The 2012 Moulin-a-Vent Les Terres Dorees comes from granitic soils. The nose is initially reticent but opens with some coaxing to reveal broody, tertiary blackberry fruit mixed with iodine and seaweed. The palate is well structured, its dark berry fruit profile infused with field mushroom and briary elements, before segueing into a more open, refined finish that demonstrates great persistency. This is a classy, sophisticated Moulin-a-Vent. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2009 vintage)

Fleurie: The 2012 Fleurie Les Terres Dorees is more open and generous on the nose compared to its Morgon counterpart with ebullient brambly red berry fruit intermingling with dried rose petal and even a touch of quince. The palate is perhaps just a little loose-knit, but has an appealing fleshy texture with a forward, corpulent finish of fresh strawberry and dark cherries. Very fine. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 87/100 (2012 vintage)

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FranceBordeaux

Château Cissac

Château Cissac is located right in the heart of the Médoc region. Its exceptional terroir adjoins that of the prestigious Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac appellations, extending over an area of around a hundred hectares. The soil is mainly sandy gravel on top of clay and limestone, and the vineyards occupy a single tract of land which is sheltered by the village of Cissac and the forests which surround it.

www.chateau-cissac.com

"Of the Crus Bourgeois, one of my favourite is Cissac... "- Michael Broadbent, MW (British Wine Critic, Writer, Auctioneer)



Louis Vialard Château Cissac AOC Haut Médoc Rouge .................................... 2012 S$ 46.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Fruity and ripe - modern, but tempered with classic Bordelais savouriness, and something I once heard described as ninja tannins (they sneak up on you). Very palatable - savoury, dry and structured. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 87+/100 (2012 vintage)

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Château de Gaudou

With exceptional soil, the vineyards of Château de Gaudou extend over 35 hectares (88 acres) of gravel and clay, spread around the ancestral house. With a perfect climate and an exceptional position, the vines face S.S.W and receive the sun in all seasons, thus enjoying a micro-climate favouring a maturity that only occurs in great wines. Covered by vines which are over 35 years old, the Chateau de Gaudou vineyards lies on the gentle slopes of the third terraces of the Lot valley, with remarkably good gravely clay soil, considered among the best quality in the Cahors region.

www.chateaudegaudou.com

2011 S$ 42.50 per 750mlChâteau de Gaudou Renaissance ..................................................................... 2012 S$ 41.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Offers a ripe, spicy aroma, with flavors to match, as well as dark plum and dried raspberry notes, accented by hints of maple and root beer. A vanilla element shows on the finish... - Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: 86/100 (2011 vintage)

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Château Robin

Château Robin is an ancient estate near the picturesque, historic village of Saint-Emilion, 22 miles northeast of Bordeaux. The third edition of the Feret Guide to Bordeaux and its wines mentions their vineyard, then called “Cru Robin.” The Feret Guide compiled by an Englishman, Charles Cocks, makes an inventory and survey of the best wines of the Bordeaux region since 1846, indicating the location of the vineyard and mentioning the specifications of the wine produced.

www.chateau-robin.com

"This is one of the reliable stars of Côtes de Castillion..."- Wine Enthusiast



2007 S$ 48.00 per 750mlChâteau Robin Côtes de Castillon AOC ........................................................... 2008 S$ 48.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

This has good silky plum and blackberry fruit for the vintage, with hints of grilled herb, tobacco and chalk peeking in on the finish... - Wine Spectator (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2007 vintage)

Frank and harmonious, this red shows purity in a modest package. Black cherry, licorice and graphite notes mingle over well-integrated tannins, balanced by fresh acidity. Not showy, but leaves you wanting another sip... - Wine Spectator (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2008 vintage)

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Château Thieuley

A 100% family-owned vineyard, the «Vignobles Courselle» started in 1950, when André Courselle bought Château Thieuley located in the famous France Bordeaux Region and lay the foundation of a great vineyard. In 1972, his son Francis Courselle, a young engineer and oenology professor, took over the management of Thieuley vineyards. In 30 years, the acreage increased from 4 to 80 hectares spread over three properties : Château Thieuley, Clos Sainte Anne and Château Saint Genes. Marie and Sylvie Courselle, Francis Courselle’s two daughters, inherited from the family passion. Today, they have taken over the business and the destiny of Thieuley.

www.thieuley.com

“A well-known producer of very good and extremely low-priced, generic Bordeaux... I have been following this estate for two decades, and it is one of the most consistent sources for generic Bordeaux.”

- Robert Parker


- Robert Parker


- Robert Parker

Château Thieuley Cuvée Francis Courselle AOC Bordeaux Blanc...................... 2012 S$ 45.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Green and fresh and lively, off dry and lovely in the short term. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2012 vintage)

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Domaine de Courteillac

Dominique MENERET, issued from a wine growers family in St-Emilion, purchased this estate in 1998. Domaine de Courteillac is located on the highest plateau of Entre Deux Mers, 20min drive south-east of Saint-Emilion. Enjoying an exceptional terroir, very similar to the terroir of Saint-Emilion and Côtes de Castillon, this vineyard produces wines of great elegance and extreme finesse which can stand out amongst the top wines of the Bordeaux Superieur appellation and can compare to wines of more noble producing areas in Bordeaux.

domainedecourteillac.com

2010 S$ 41.50 per 750mlDomaine de Courteillac AOC Bordeaux Superieur Rouge ............................... 2011 S$ 41.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

An excellent value from one of the region’s most consistent producers, this 2010 offers up black currant, licorice and loamy soil notes in a medium-bodied, richly fruity, more powerful and heady style than usual... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (87-88)/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2010 vintage)

A savory note adds lift to the core of plum and cherry paste flavors, with a cocoa-framed finish lending a slightly chunky feel overall... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 86/100 (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: (85-87)/100 (2011 vintage)

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Domaine Alain Burguet

Virtually everyone in Burgundy mentions that Alain Burguet's stature - sturdy, firm and determined - is somewhat like his wines – a pure expression of terroir and fruit with full tannin structure and a rich texture. Everyone, however, comments on his fierce commitment to sustainable vineyard practices, and not because he waves the “organic flag”, but rather because of an inherent distrust of chemical usage and, consequently, an understanding that it results in the best expression possible. It has left an impressive impact on the wines from this moderately young Domaine.

Domaine Alain Burguet Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ............................. 1997 S$ 117.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Dark ruby red, intense and opaque. The nose is deep and complex, remarkably rich and concentrated, revealing fresh ripe fruits aromas, wild strawberries, black currant and blackberries nicely associated with mineral notes, spices, tobacco and coffee. The attack is powerful, ample and silky, immediately revealing a well-balanced and harmonious structure. The tannins are ripe and round, nicely enveloped by flavourful hints of vanilla, toasted orange zest, lavender, chocolate and licorice. The finish is long, mineral and silky, enhancing the richness of the ripe fruit and the elegance of the tannins. A superb wine of an exceptional finesse and remarkable expression. - BurghoundBurghound: 87/100 (1997 vintage)

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Domaine Ballot-Millot & Fils

Located in Meursault, Domaine Ballot-Millot consists of some 30 acres of mostly Chardonnay with some Pinot Noir in Pommard and Volnay. Young Charles Ballot took over from his father, Philippe, in 2001. The wines have been consistently brilliant. Work in the vineyard utilizing severe pruning results in low yields and concentrated wines. The winemaking is unmanipulative and new oak is used sparingly. The result is wines that are pure and expressive with great finesse, balance and flavor. The quantities produced are small and the wines are still “Under The Radar.” They are wines to buy and represent real value in Burgundy.

www.ballotmillot.com

"I was initially impressed by the purity and focus of the whites from Ballot-Millot, but I also discovered that they make very fine, elegant reds."- Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator)



Domaine Ballot-Millot & Fils Meursault “Les Criots” ....................................... 2009 S$ 90.50 per 750ml

Domaine Ballot-Millot & Fils Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Blanc 1er Cru .. 2009 S$ 127.00 per 750ml

Domaine Ballot-Millot & Fils Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru .................................. 2008 S$ 99.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Meursault “Les Criots”: Verging on creamy, this evokes floral, lime and peach aromas and flavors, matched to a delicate frame. Balanced and graceful, with spice notes emerging on the finish... - Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Blanc 1er Cru: Morgeot is one of the most respected premier crus from Chassagne-Montrachet, and Domaine Ballot-Millot's version is one to watch, especially since the talented Charles Ballot took over the reins. Dedicated work in the vineyards and low yields ensure the highest quality here. Compare Ballot's elegant and mineral-infused Morgeot with his other great wines and experience the difference terroir makes in Premier Cru Chardonnay. - Winemaker notes

Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru: This wine is all about finesse, but is loaded with complex flavors. It has a deep color and a gorgeous perfume of Rosé petals, berry fruit, and a tinge of spice. On the palate the wine is elegant, yet richly flavored with great balance, good backbone, and a long finish. This Taillepieds, should be long lived and this wine can be enjoyed now and laid away for future years – Outstanding. - Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: 92/100 (2007 vintage)

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Domaine Bruno Clair

Bruno Clair maintains a rigorous selection of the best vines of pinot noir and chardonnay, identifying those that produce small grapes with perfect ripeness. With regard to viticulture, Domaine Bruno Clair believes in the total absence of chemical fertilizers, the exclusive use of compost, and in plowings and harrowing the soil throughout the year. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the selection of the best grapes is carried out primarily in the vineyards.

www.bruno-clair.com

“Bruno Clair, and his resident winemaker Philippe Brun, have crafted some really lovely wines from both the 1998 and 1999 vintages. The Clair 99s are elegant, concentrated and rich with a lovely purity about them”

- Allen Meadows (Burghound)





Bruno Clair Marsannay Rouge .......................................................................... 1999 S$ 64.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Marsannay Rouge: The 2009 Marsannay is a beautiful entry-level wine with tons of character in its bright red fruit, crushed flowers and spices. Elegant and refined throughout, the Marsannay is an utterly impeccable wine at this level. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2009 vintage)

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Domaine Digioia-Royer

A range split equally between regional appellations and Chambolle-Musigny (plus recent addition of a small quantity of Nuits St Georges). Much emphasis here placed on the quality of the regional appellations. The very limited production levels and the reputation that the domaine has built for itself in barely 10 years ensures that almost all appellations are virtually sold out by the time the wines are released and current availability only extends to a handful of wines. The “boutique” nature of this domaine dictates that only small allocations are available in any year. However, the rapidly rising status of Domaine Digioia-Royer puts it firmly within the class of highly desirable and sought after estates in this particular village, where supply of quality wine is arguably at its most acute.

“The village of Chambolle is a veritable cluster of outstanding producers that are alas becoming prohibitively expensive, perhaps justifiably so given their quality. So it is important to try and find less well-known

producers nestled within its ruelles, which is where you find Domaine Digioia-Royer. Yes, it is difficult to pronounce, ... but the wines are worth seeking out. I was impressed by Michel’s wines: small is beautiful (a maxim not always applicable in Burgundy, but certainly here.) I loved the purity and terroir expression; the simplicity but freshness of the entry level wines and the harmony and purity expressed by the premier crus.

The only shame is the miniscule quantities available...”- Neal Martin







Domaine Digioia-Royer Bourgogne Pinot Noir................................................. 2012 S$ 48.00 per 750ml

2011 S$ 110.50 per 750mlDomaine Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny ................................................... 2012 S$ 120.50 per 750ml

2011 S$ 128.50 per 750mlDomaine Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes Les Fremieres ...... 2012 S$ 141.50 per 750ml

Domaine Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Groseilles ................ 2012 S$ 167.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Chambolle-Musigny Bourgogne Rouge: The 2012 Bourgogne Rouge had been bottled at the end of December and is matured in both stainless steel and used wood. The nose is reticent at first, before revealing candied orange peel and red cherry scents. It unfurls nicely in the glass but never wants to make a fuss. The palate is medium-bodied with good weight in the mouth. The tannins feel quite firm in the thanks to the marl soils, the kind of Bourgogne Rouge that really needs to be partnered with typical Burgundy fare as the finish assertive and dry. This is a respectable wine... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2012 vintage)

Chambolle-Musigny: The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny Village comes from 8 parcels of vine scattered around the appellation, the vines averaging between 50 and 60 years in age. It has corpulent and very pure red berry fruit on the nose that is harmonious and rounded. The palate is rounded and very smooth in the mouth (and this sample was not taken from a new barrel that will ultimately constitute around 25% of the blend.) This should turn out to be quite a sumptuous village cru. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (88-90)/100 (2012 vintage)

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Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes: The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes Les Fremieres comes from vines planted in 1930 and was cropped between 12 and 15 hectoliters per hectare. It has a very composed, concentrated bouquet with redcurrant and raspberry fruit, the palate supple right from the start, with long silky tannins lending this great dimension. It feels very elegant and yet powerful and “confident”. Excellent. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (90-92)/100 (2012 vintage)

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Groseilles: The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Groseilles comes from just 0.1 hectares of vine between 72 and 75-years old. It has a very composed bouquet with clean fresh raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit that shows great clarity. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with very fine tannins that glide across the mouth. Long, tender and extremely pure with a mineral-driven finish, this is a Chambolle-Musigny from the top drawer. Superb! - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: (93-95)/100 (2012 vintage)

Chambolle-Musigny Bourgogne Rouge: The 2012 Bourgogne Rouge had been bottled at the end of December and is matured in both stainless steel and used wood. The nose is reticent at first, before revealing candied orange peel and red cherry scents. It unfurls nicely in the glass but never wants to make a fuss. The palate is medium-bodied with good weight in the mouth. The tannins feel quite firm in the thanks to the marl soils, the kind of Bourgogne Rouge that really needs to be partnered with typical Burgundy fare as the finish assertive and dry. This is a respectable wine... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2012 vintage)

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Domaine Humbert Frères

Emmanuel and Frédéric Humbert are the fourth generation of vignerons to tend this six-hectare family estate, which includes some mouth-watering Premier Crus and exquisite Grand Crus. They took over the domaine from their parents in 1989 and since then they have been quietly and steadily improving the quality of the wines produced. Today, they make wines which reflect their dedicated effort and experience of the past twenty or so vintages.The Humbert’s wines are serious and focused and clearly express the different terroirs. The fruit has an exemplary precision, tending towards the more powerful and solid in the Charmes-Chambertin and Petite Chapelle, and brighter, spicy red-fruits in Poissenots and Estournelles St. Jacques.

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin ................................................ 2009 S$ 93.50 per 750ml

2010 S$ 106.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 117.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 125.50 per 750ml

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes .......................... 2013 S$ 120.00 per 750ml

2009 S$ 129.50 per 750ml2010 S$ 143.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 163.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 183.50 per 750ml

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot” ................ 2013 S$ 175.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 215.00 per 750mlDomaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Craipillot” ................ 2013 S$ 205.00 per 750ml

2009 S$ 238.00 per 750mlDomaine Humbert Frères Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru ............................ 2013 S$ 238.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin: Mid crimson. Dense with a charge of almost harsh acidity. Fresh tannins and lots of polish. Real zest here even if some of it comes from oak rather than fruit. - JancisRobinson.com (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes: Ripe and sweet, polished fruit on the nose of a wine that offers enormous, if quite evolved, fruit... - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2010 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes: Lively and rather flirtatious. Dry, solid finish... - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2011 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes: Rich and fresh. Very sturdy with lots of ballast – not unlike the man who made it, Dominique Humbert. Savoury finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2012 vintage)

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Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes: Much better purity than their Fixin, with really attractive primary fruit: cherry and cranberry. Great intensity without heaviness, and the structure is very approachable. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2013 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot”: Blueish crimson. Rather raw nose. Very chewy, almost awkwardly youthful. Lots of fine tannins but at least it’s not too sweet or soft. - JancisRobinson.com (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot”: Heady liqueur sort of nose. Very straightforward sweet fruit. Maybe not the subtlest but it’s not timid. Big and confident like its maker. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2010 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot”: Scented and perfumed. Sweet start and a bit chewy and oaky on the end... - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2012 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot”: Smoked bacon, beautifully pure red fruit, long and complex finish - this has got everything. That smoky note is really strong - like smoked cheese or Islay scotch - but it really works. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2013 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Craipillot”: A delightful 60+ year old plot lying 100 metres equidistant between Mazis-Chambertin and the Cote Saint Jacques. Production: barely two barrels. Colour: garnet. Bouquet: lush, black cherries. Palate: plump, rich and velvety. - Winemaker notes

Domaine Humbert Frères Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: Dark crimson. Sample just a tad tired. Sweet start. Real lack of grand cru concentration. Then rather green astringency... - JancisRobinson.comWine Spectator: 92/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2009 vintage)

Domaine Humbert Frères Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: Leather, black cherry, milk chocolate and all the class and poise of grand cru - an almost indefinable degree of extra volume and clarity. Quite a bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish, mind... - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2013 vintage)

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Domaine Philippe Chavy

Philippe Chavy has the drive and knowledge to craft top quality Burgundies. He already has the right appellations, having taken over in 2002 a little more than over 3 hectares of prime vineyards from his parents. In fact, he is one of the few growers to have an equal footing in both Puligny-Montrachet (through vines coming from his father’s side of the family) and in Meursault (through his maternal side). The domaine now extends over eight hectares, in thirty parcels scattered ad hoc throughout the two villages.Soil is worked, there is strictly no use of herbicides or insecticides and for several years Philippe has followed the cycles of the lunar calendar when determining work in the vineyards as well as when to rack and bottle his wines.

www.domaine-philippechavy.com

Domaine Philippe Chavy Bourgogne Aligoté .................................................... 2011 S$ 45.00 per 750ml

2012 S$ 65.00 per 750mlDomaine Philippe Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay ............................................ 2013 S$ 53.50 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien 2012 S$ 107.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 121.00 per 750mlDomaine Philippe Chavy Meursault Narvaux ................................................... 2013 S$ 105.00 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Rue Rousseau ........................... 2012 S$ 170.50 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes ............................... 2012 S$ 175.00 per 750ml

2011 S$ 160.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 213.50 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières ............... 2013 S$ 192.00 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles ................. 2013 S$ 229.00 per 750ml

Domaine Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Corvees des Vignes ................... 2013 S$ 117.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Bourgogne Aligoté: Colour: silver, green tints; bouquet: exotic and rich, mango and passion fruit; palate: great vibrance, flesh and compactness. - Winemaker notes

Bourgogne Chardonnay: Not much on the nose – light citrus and melon fruit. Crisp, clean, persistent without great depth. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2013 vintage)

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Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien: The colour is limpid gold. The bouquet shows both the minerality and the freshness of the chardonnay grapes. The palate is compact and ferm, and remains crystalline right through to the finish. - Winemaker notes

Meursault Narvaux: Very pale gold, darker than many. Subtle complexity of nuts and citrus and lots of oaky spice. Concentrated and still very very fresh. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2006 vintage)

Puligny-Montrachet Rue Rousseau: Fizzy and very dry and a bit unusual! Not very dense and very distinctive. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2010 vintage)

Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes: Golden colour with silver tints; bouquet racy and elegant with a dash of citrus; alluring, open and full of charm; fine texture. - Winemaker notes

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières: Very bright, dense fruit. Some richness combined with fresh acidity - rare for this vintage. Solid... - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2009 vintage)

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles: Light and fresh and racy. A very distinct style like the Rue Rousseau. Very juicy, dry and racy. Green notes on the finish. Should age well. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2010 vintage)

Puligny-Montrachet Corvees des Vignes: More intensity on the nose than in the Bourgogne Chardonnay, lemon and grapefruit. Tight, a bit bony but persistent in its fresh purity. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

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Domaine Stéphane Magnien

Situated in the heart of the Cotes de Nuits between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, this is a vineyard of 4.5 hectares in area which produces a complete range of fines wines. Their small family estate has for four generations respected traditional viticultural methods which allows them to offer high quality wines.The vineyard enjoys an enviable terroir with a subsoil of limestone, dating from the Jurassic period, and the topsoil, a naturally-irrigated blend of clay and chalk. On average, the age of the vines is 45 years.Far from following fashionable trends, their wines are elegant, fruity, and full of freshness while remaining true to the “terroir” they come from.

www.domainemagnien.com

2011 S$ 90.50 per 750mlDomaine Stéphane Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis .............................................. 2013 S$ 88.00 per 750ml

2011 S$ 140.50 per 750mlDomaine Stéphane Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis “Les Faconnieres” 1er Cru .... 2013 S$ 136.50 per 750ml

Domaine Stéphane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny “Les Sentiers” 1er Cru ........ 2011 S$ 157.00 per 750ml

2011 S$ 226.00 per 750mlDomaine Stéphane Magnien Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru ............................... 2013 S$ 226.00 per 750ml

Domaine Stéphane Magnien Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru ........................ 2013 S$ 226.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Morey-Saint-Denis: Pretty closed on the nose at first, just a hint of dark fruit, opening up to sweet tea-leaf aroma. Firm but unobtrusive grip. Finely balanced. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2010 vintage)

Morey-Saint-Denis: Sweet start and really very demanding green finish. Really rather short of fruit. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2013 vintage)

Morey-Saint-Denis “Les Faconnieres” 1er Cru: Much more savoury, even meaty on the nose but also ripe dark cherries. Similarly darker fruit on the palate. Very very smooth and caressing. Apparently so approachable though I know there is so much more to come. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2010 vintage)

Morey-Saint-Denis “Les Faconnieres” 1er Cru: Smells light and fruity but this is a little hollow in the middle. It’s fresh but lacks a bit of flesh. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

Chambolle-Musigny “Les Sentiers” 1er Cru: Darkish crimson. Cool, intensely pure dark-red fruit – more raspberry than strawberry but also has a touch of pepper adding a more savoury note and even a very slight hint of vanilla sweetness. Seems light and feathery but this is deceptive: there's depth and concentration here too. Very long. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2010 vintage)

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Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru: Richly perfumed, almost exotic though still very refined. So elegant, almost reserved to begin and then builds across the palate. Finest of fine tannins but still has the tannin and freshness for a long life. Tannins add a savoury edge but the fruit is pure and sweet through the middle and yet that dry finish avoids all unwanted sweetness overall. Very long and beautifully precise. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18.5/20 (2010 vintage)

Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru: Deepish crimson. Fruit smells a bit stewed – maybe not the freshest sample but the second bottle tastes the same. Drier and a little fresher on the palate but a bit hard on the end. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru: More lively on the nose than the Clos St-Denis, wild strawberries that have that herbal side even though they are naturally so sweet and fragrant. Fine-grained, sweet tannins - almost powdery they are so fine. Slightly dry finish with those wild strawberries reappearing on the long finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2010 vintage)

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FranceBurgundy

Domaine Sylvain Mosnier

The Mosnier domaine comprises 13 hectares, including 11 hectares of Chablis AOC and a further 2 hectares of Premiers Cru. Sylvain will tell you immediately that he is not a fan of wood with his Chablis, preferring a pure, focused style of Chablis. Hence, the stainless-steel and enamel tanks that abound in his spotless modern vinification facility located outside the village, in the middle of the vines. Sylvain carries this preference for zing and freshness through - bottling after a year or even in the spring following the harvest.

www.chablis-mosnier.com

Domaine Sylvain Mosnier Chablis AOC ........................................................... 2012 S$ 50.50 per 750ml

Domaine Sylvain Mosnier Chablis AOC Vieilles Vignes .................................... 2012 S$ 53.00 per 750ml

Domaine Sylvain Mosnier Chablis 1er Cru “Beauroy” ..................................... 2011 S$ 56.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Chablis AOC: The 2012 Chablis comes from 30-year-old vines cropped at 55- hectoliters per hectare and sees 10 months in stainless steel. It has a slightly muted bouquet that needs a lot of encouragement to reveal its green apple and kiwi fruit scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant with good acidity and it has a lovely touch of bitter lemon on the finish.. - Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2012 vintage)Gilbert & Gaillard: 89/100 (2010 vintage)Burghound: 86-89/100 (2009 vintage)

Chablis AOC Vieilles Vignes: 50 year old vines, also produced around Beines, approximately 10,000 bottles. Colour a deeper greeny-gold; bouquet suggests wet stones and ripe greengage. Very dense palate with rich, steely acidity and a long, concentrated, flinty finish. - Winemaker notesWine Advocate: 89/100 (2012 vintage)

Chablis 1er Cru “Beauroy”: Production 8 000 bottles from less than 1 ha. Colour Green/gold . Bouquet is stylish and chiseled fruit on a chalky backdrop / Palate : quite loose knit and easy palate which floats towards the fresh, zingy finish. - Winemaker notesGilbert & Gaillard: 91/100 (2011 vintage)Hachette: 92/100 (2010 vintage)Burghound: 88-91/100 (2009 vintage)

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FranceBurgundy

Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard

Thierry Violot-Guillemard’s infectious enthusiasm and genuinely warm welcome shows through in his delightful wines. These are not necessarily the heavy, pounding and overtly tannic wines more traditionally associated with Pommard, but more the graceful, fruit-driven and finely balanced style – though not at all lacking in underlying power and richness. This is a producer with a clear focus on the appellations of his home village, and includes two of the greatest names in Pommard: “Epenots” and “Rugiens” (which are potentially due for promotion to Grand Cru status), whilst not forgetting the unique 1er Cru of “Platières” from 60+ year old vines, which has become a specialty of the Domaine.

www.violot-guillemard.fr

Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru “La Platière” ............... 2012 S$ 143.00 per 750ml

Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru “Epenots” ................... 2012 S$ 186.00 per 750ml

Domaine Thierry Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru “Rugiens” ................... 2012 S$ 186.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Pommard 1er Cru “La Platière”: 0.7 ha, three-quarters planted in 1936, the rest in 1980. A particular speciality of the Domaine is the 1er Cru “La Platière” located on the Beaune side of the appellation. Generous, though fine and delicate nose, beautiful finesse of Pinot Noir with dense fruit and texture on the palate with a deceptive underlying power. - Winemaker notes

Pommard 1er Cru “Epenots”: 0.25 ha, two-thirds planted in 1947. Rich ruby colour and an aroma of white pepper and cloves. Full-bodies, blackberry fruit and round whilst suave and distinguished and with fine tannins. - Winemaker notes

Pommard 1er Cru “Rugiens”: Planted in 1947. Complex nose with hints of spice and red berry. Excellent weight and volume, well-balanced with brightness of fruit and pure tannins. - Winemaker notes

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FranceChampagne

Champagne Bollinger

Apart from being a great Champagne, Bollinger is a great wine. It all begins in the vineyards with the strictest of methods and the careful selection of Crus. The same rigour is employed in the selection of the remaining grapes. Bollinger selects over 80% of Grands and Premier Crus; status that is only given to 20% of the Crus of the Champagne Appellation. Even though the grapes are of the highest quality, Bollinger only uses juice from the first pressing, called the 'Cuvee'.

www.champagne-bollinger.com

"Bollinger is of course one of the great names in Champagne. The Special Cuvee is typically one of my favorite wines in its price range, but it is the 2004 Rose La Grande Annee that steals the show this year.

Bollinger is unique among Champagne houses in that the reserve wines are all bottled in magnum and with natural cork, a huge, labor-intensive effort."

- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni

Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee ........................................................... 2002 S$ 188.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee: The 2002 Brut La Grande Annee is marvelous. The 2002 is an understated Grande Annee that caresses the palate with layers of effortless, weightless fruit. The mousse is exceptionally fine, which adds to the impression of total elegance. This is a relatively bright, floral Grande Annee with plenty of aromatic lift, inner perfume and no sense of heaviness at all. A rich, creamy finish adds the final note of complexity and pedigree. The 2002 is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 71% from Grand Cru villages and 29% from Premier Crus. Disgorged February 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. - The Wine Advocate (2002 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2002 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2002 vintage)

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FranceChampagne

Pol Roger

Distinction and Elegance. Pol Roger is the “Gentlemen’s” Champagne. It is not surprising, therefore, that Winston Churchill and even the British Royal Family should have made it their favourite over the years. Pol Roger Champagne has a soul, created by the union of a family’s spirit and the character of a vineyard.The purity and nobility of Pol Roger Champagne is also the fruit of the know-how, passed down from generation to generation. From the harvest in the region’s best vineyards, to the painstaking work in the cellar, each gesture has its importance.

www.polroger.com

Champagne Pol Roger Brut Reserve ................................................................. NV S$ 78.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Champagne Pol Roger Brut Reserve: Fresh and open-knit, this chalky Champagne offers lively notes of green apple and crunchy white peach fruit, spring blossom, biscuit and candied lemon zest.. - Wine Spectator Wine Spectator: 90/100JancisRobinson.com: 16/20Wine Advocate: 88/100

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http://www.polroger.com

http://www.polroger.com

FranceChampagne

Champagne Taittinger

Since 1932, step by step, Champagne Taittinger has grown and taken its place among the great Champagne Houses, imposing with audacity an innovative style particularly influenced by Chardonnay. Having bought back the family business in the summer of 2006, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger has surrounded himself with a team that is both young and bound together by a spirit of conquest and continuity.

www.taittinger.fr

Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve .................................................................. NV S$ 109.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier. Biscuit, dry and chewy, just-ripe apples and yeast fullness. Complete, moreish. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20

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FranceChampagne

Champagne Zoémie De Sousa

Located in the heart of the prestigious "Côte des Blancs" for three generations, on renowned soils listed as Grands Crus such as Avize, Cramant and Oger, Champagne De Sousa has both genuine and certified origins while offering an exceptional quality at a bargain price. Since 1986, Michelle and Erick De Sousa have been running the company and living at the rhythm of the vine, in an adventure where passion and tradition are always interspersed.

www.champagnedesousa.com

Champagne Zoémie De Sousa Brut Merveille .................................................. NV S$ 47.50 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Champagne Zoémie De Sousa Brut Merveille: Lovely aromas of toasted coconut, vanilla and whole-grain bread mark this intense, delineated Champagne. Despite its vibrant structure, there's a creaminess, and it picks up honey, apple and grilled hazelnut notes. Terrific complexity and personality... - Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: 93/100

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FranceLanguedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Saint-Dominique

In the Spring of the year 2000, guided by a shared passion for the region, Danièle Vialard and Eric Hosteins travelled the legendary terroir of Aniane in the Hérault department, in the south of France, with a plan that was nothing short of a major challenge.The Saint Dominique Estate is a vineyard stretching across 14 hectares, located in a choice position. It is also bounded by the flagships of local viticulture: the Mas Daumas-Gassac, the Domaine de la Grange des Pères and the Château Capion.

www.domainesaintdominique.com

Louis VialardLa Chapelle de Saint Dominique Vin de Pays de L’Herault/Avec IGP Rouge ..... 2012 S$ 30.50 per 750ml

Louis Vialard Domaine de Saint Dominique Vin de Pays de L’Herault Rouge .... 2006 S$ 43.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Domaine de Saint-Dominique is characterized by a beautiful crimson colour with dark purple glints. Aromas of black cherries and blackberries are harmoniously combined on the nose with smoky hints, a touch of liquorice and delicate notes of oak. The attack is supple, round, silky and fruity. The fine tannins and the richness of the flavours are revealed little by little resulting in a nice complexity which will develop even more over the years. Long finish with lovely toasted and stewed fruit nuances. - Winemaker notes12th Lianhe Zaobao Wine Challenge 2010: Won “Best Wine” in the Branded Bordeaux Red Category (2007 vintage)

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FranceProvence

Château d'Esclans

As enchanted as his father was by Provence, Sacha Alexis Lichine, convinced by the potential of these sun-drenched soils, became the owner of Chateau d'Esclans in 2006. Since that day, he hasn't ceased to combine his talent and know-how to this magical terroir and has given a new dimension to Provence Rose, making a unique assemblage of refinement and pleasure. A new chapter has begun in the world of Rose...

www.chateaudesclans.com

"The best pink wine to have come my way."- Jancis Robinson



2013 S$ 101.00per 1500ml2013 S$ 216.00per 3000ml2013 S$ 534.00per 6000ml2014 S$ 46.50 per 750ml

Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel ................................................................ 2014 S$ 101.00per 1500ml

2012 S$ 230.00per 3000ml2013 S$ 59.00 per 750ml

Chateau d'Esclans Esclans ................................................................................ 2013 S$ 121.00per 1500ml

2011 S$ 177.50per 1500ml2011 S$ 374.00per 3000ml

Chateau d'Esclans Les Clans ............................................................................. 2012 S$ 89.00 per 750ml

2011 S$ 345.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 172.50 per 750ml2012 S$ 345.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 690.00per 3000ml

Chateau d'Esclans Garrus ................................................................................. 2013 S$ 172.50 per 750ml

2010 S$ 57.00 per 750mlChateau d'Esclans Déesse Rouge ...................................................................... 2011 S$ 62.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Whispering Angel: Tasted blind. Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren. Very pale pink. Fragrant, delicate (again, at last) red fruit and floral. Dry, savoury, more vinous than fruity on the palate, good depth and length without massive fruit flavour. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

Esclans: Vibrant and pure, featuring hints of white pepper to the mineral, dried cherry and raspberry flavors, with some citrus accents. Sage and sea salt elements lend this plenty of freshness, lingering on the savory finish... - Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2012 vintage)

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Esclans: A pure, unadorned style, with white peach, warm paving stone and cherry pit notes that glide along, laced with a talc hint through the elegant finish. Grenache and Rolle... - Wine Spectator (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2013 vintage)

Les Clans: The mouthfilling flavors of dried cherry, currant and ripe pear are flanked by concentrated notes of allspice and dark chocolate. The finish unfolds with layers of candied ginger, pineapple and cream that are unctuous and complex... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2011 vintage)

Garrus: A stunning effort, with aromas and flavors of dried pear, apple crisp and candied citrus that are reminiscent of fine white Burgundy. Powerfully spicy, showing crystallized ginger, dried sage and tarragon notes. Seductively creamy on the refined and intense finish... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2011 vintage)

Garrus: Distinctive, with mango and nectarine notes laced with a hint of orange zest. The lacy finish has a stony backdrop. Shows impressive length and precision. A gorgeous rosé. Grenache and Rolle... - Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2012 vintage)

Déesse: Cool but spicy nose - not as opulent as the 2010 pink actually. Bright cherry red and a bit rough and rustic in terms of texture, which is a surprise given how brilliant the texture of the pink wines from the same stable is... - JancinRobinson.com (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Déesse: Mainly Syrah and Merlot given kid glove treatment. Bright crimson. Very 'cool' nose with fine tannins after sweet palate entry. Obviously very carefully vinified. A tad tart and chewy on the finish... - JancinRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2011 vintage)

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FranceSauternes

Château Coutet

In 1787, former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, then ambassador to France, celebrated Château Coutet (pronounced Cootay or COU-tett) as the best Sauternes from Barsac. In 1855, the estate was classified as a First Growth and recognized for its continued excellence. Today, as the oldest and largest Barsac estate, Château Coutet stays true to its tradition of distinction and quality. The finest Barsac-Sauternes is produced annually under the direction and management of the Baly family as well as the technical and commercial collaboration of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. company...

www.chateaucoutet.com

1997 S$ 118.50 per 750ml2002 S$ 100.00 per 750ml

Château Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe Barsac AOP Blanc ................................ 2004 S$ 96.00 per 750ml

Château Coutet Opalie de Château Coutet AOP Blanc .................................... 2010 S$ 94.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Château Coutet: Lively coppery gold. Very arresting characterful whistle-clean nose. Very pure, youthful, exuberant fruit. Very young but already exhibiting great layers of interest. A very successful wine. - JancisRobinson.comThe Wine Advocate: 90/100 (1997 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (1997 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (1997 vintage)

Château Coutet: Coppery gold. Interesting wine already with many layers and real savour. Some botrytis influence apparent. Grown-up stuff with real undertow of savour underneath extremely ripe fruit and the veg note of botrytis. This should make very delicious old bones but you could even enjoy it now. Slightly light finish but it really has punch as well as lots of sweetness. - JancisRobinson.comThe Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2002 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2002 vintage)

Château Coutet: Mid copper. Serious botrytised wine on the nose with satisfyingly savoury notes. Rich and nuanced with extremely lively acidity and good length. Grownup wine. Long. A bit toasty. - JancisRobinson.comWine Spectator: 88/100 (2004 vintage) JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2004 vintage)

Opalie de Château Coutet: 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon from two plots of 40-year old vines planted on clay and limestone, 'a terroir known to be perfect for this style of wine', they say. Very rich nose on the cusp of oil and smoke. Really fresh yet rich. Yummy stuff. Manages to be sufficiently refreshing despite its considerable weight. And I'm serving it at cool room temperature which suits it just fine. Well done, Aline! I loved it... - JancisRobinson.comWine Spectator: 91/100 (2010 vintage) JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2010 vintage)

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FranceSauternes

Château Gravas

Château Gravas was founded in 1789 and has been in the Bernard family for five generations. It is currently owned by Michel and Florence Bernard. In the heart of the Barsac Appellation, perfectly sited between two Premiers Crus (Chateaux Climens & Coutet). It takes its name from its parcel & terroir, "Gravas", a gravelly soil. The vineyard encompasses 10 hectares, planted with 90% Semillon & 10% Sauvignon and the average age of the vines is 30 years. Hand harvested into shallow trays, traditional Sauternes vinification, aged in barrels (100% new). Magnificent Sauternes and a superb quality/price ratio.

www.chateau-gravas.fr

Château Gravas Sauternes ................................................................................ 2010 S$ 32.00 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

This direct version features a good juicy frame to the pineapple, quince, yellow apple and pear notes, followed by a lively finish... - Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: 88/100 (2010 vintage)

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FranceSauternes

Château Rieussec

The “R” de Rieussec is produced on the Château Rieussec estate, a 1st growth Sauternes wine. Harvesting in Rieussec starts with the plots which do not have the required amount of botrytisation and by sorting the healthy grapes on the other plots. Fermentation takes place for 20% in new barrels. This technique gives the wine great potential for ageing, while preserving its freshness and the grapes’ fruity essence.

www.lafite.com/eng/Bordeaux-Estates

2007 S$ 55.00 per 750mlChâteau Rieussec <<R>> de Rieussec .............................................................. 2009 S$ 58.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Mildly tangy nose with very well managed oak hardly perceptible but just giving it a nice little stiffening. Nectarine notes and this builds on the palate. Not much nose but satisfying food wine... Good persistence. - JancisRobinson.comJancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2007 vintage)Wine Advocate: 97/100 (2009 vintage)

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GermanyRheingau

Schloss Vollrads

Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest Wine Estates in the world. Wine sales have been documented as early as 1211 and ever since. They are solely focused on producing Riesling wines at the vineyard, which totals 200 acres. It is their goal to produce Rieslings of highest quality which exhibit the individuality and complexity of the Riesling grape as well as the authentic characteristics of the soil. This passion for quality is shared by each member of Schloss Vollrads, from the vineyard, to the cellar, to the Vinothek.

www.schlossvollrads.com

"Schloss Vollrads is once again considered among 100 best wine producers in Germany."- Vinum Europas Weinmagazin



2011 S$ 49.00 per 750mlSchloss Vollrads Riesling SEKT Brut .................................................................. 2012 S$ 52.50 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling SEKT Extra Brut ......................................................... 2003 S$ 83.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 33.50 per 750ml2013 S$ 38.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads VOLRATZ 1573 Riesling QbA Trocken .................................... 2014 S$ 38.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads SV Sommer Riesling QbA Trocken .......................................... 2014 S$ 37.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling QbA Trocken ............................................................. 2012 S$ 41.50 per 750ml

2013 S$ 46.00 per 750mlSchloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett Trocken ....................................................... 2014 S$ 46.00 per 750ml

2012 S$ 43.00 per 750ml2013 S$ 46.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett Feinherb ...................................................... 2014 S$ 46.00 per 750ml

2013 S$ 48.50 per 750mlSchloss Vollrads Riesling Edition ....................................................................... 2014 S$ 48.50 per 750ml

2005 S$ 55.50 per 750ml2012 S$ 53.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Alte Reben ................................................................. 2014 S$ 55.50 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spätlese ..................................................................... 2014 S$ 54.00 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Erstes Gewächs ......................................................... 2010 S$ 66.50 per 750ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Auslese ...................................................................... 2010 S$ 64.50 per 375ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Eiswein ...................................................................... 2007 S$ 199.50 per 375ml

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2003 S$ 244.00 per 375mlSchloss Vollrads Riesling Beerenauslese ........................................................... 2004 S$ 244.00 per 375ml

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese ............................................... 2005 S$ 348.00 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Riesling SEKT Brut: This harmoniously dry Sekt Brut is made from high quality Riesling wine. It is fermented 18 months after the Champagne method and best enjoyed at between 6 to 8 degrees Celsius. - Winemaker notes

Riesling SEKT Extra Brut: Very dry with rich citrus fruits. 36 months yeast storage. - Winemaker notes

VOLRATZ 1573 Riesling QbA Trocken: Fantastic and thoroughly drinkable drier styled Riesling. Pale lemon in colour with green tints. On the nose, this nose was aromatic with notes of peaches and pineapples. It is elegant and well balanced on the palate with round, mellow exotic fruit and refreshing acidity on the finish. - Winemaker notes

VOLRATZ 1573 Riesling QbA Trocken: Peach and apple tart flavors are supported by crisp acidity in this direct style. Jellied citrus lingers on the modestly ripe finish... - Wine Spectator (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2013 vintage)

SV Sommer Riesling QbA Trocken: The bouquet of this wine consists of aromas of citrus, apricot and grapefruit. It has a crisp and lively taste, with a light sparkle. This wine will win you over through its lively fruit. - Winemaker notes

Riesling QbA Trocken: This dry Riesling is a prime example for the variety as well as for its vintage. It has an inviting floral bouquet, subtle minerality, and complex fruit and is finished in a dry style. - Winemaker notes

Riesling Kabinett Trocken: This is an elegant and delicate dry Riesling. Demonstrating aromas of ripe fruit such as apple and white peach, this wine is accompanied by lively acidity. This wine conveys the complex minerality of our vineyards. The subtle sweetness brings a delightful harmony to the wine. - Winemaker notesWine Spectator: 88/100 (2011 vintage)

Riesling Kabinett Feinherb: This has a ripe, savory character to the peach, dried apricot and dried mango flavors. The broad finish is well-spiced, with hints of anise and thyme.. - Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2012 vintage)

Riesling Edition: The "Edition" is the employees' favourite wine of each new vintage. Each person votes for a tank and the tank which receives the most votes is bottled as the "Edition" wine in exactly the chosen quantity. - Winemaker notes

Riesling Alte Reben: Grapes from vines more than 25 years old are used for this wine. The 2005 (old vines) Alte Reben shows aromas of ripe apple, quince, walnut and yellow pear. The taste of elegance unfolds on the tongue and stays throughout. - Winemaker notes

Riesling Spätlese: A honeyed style, filled to the brim with rich minerality and luscious creaminess. Very lush, with flavors of baked pineapple and pear sauce. Fresh and juicy on the finish.. - Wine Spectator (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2013 vintage)Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2013 vintage)

Riesling Erstes Gewächs: The promise of a fresh peach fragrance is fulfilled by mouthfilling juicy fruit flavour. There is plenty of acidity to tickle the taste buds’ salivary glands. A very open and forward Erstes Gewächs that may not dazzle with complexity but delivers plenty of substance and has good length too. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2005 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2011 vintage)

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Riesling Auslese: Enveloping aromas of pineapple and tropical fruit lead to forward flavors of peach, nectarine and white currant. Very elegant midpalate, with notes of lemon curd and cream, which extend on the long finish. - Wine Spectator (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2009 vintage)

Riesling Auslese: Schloss Vollrads Riesling Auslese 2010 has only 7.3 per cent alcohol, making it ideal as either a lunch or afternoon wine. Selected bunches of the ripest fruit have given a subtle, candied aroma. The light, delicate body of dried apricots and jellied fruit had an astonishing fragility yet extraordinary concentration. This was an outstanding example of German Riesling. - Suzanne Brocklehurst, BT Wine Challenge 2014 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2010 vintage)The Business Times Wine Challenge 2014: Top 10 Winning Wine

Riesling Eiswein: Shows fine purity and cut, offering peach, nectarine, honey and citrus notes. Has sweet-tart components and a very clean finish... - Wine Spectator (2005 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2005 vintage)

Riesling Beerenauslese: Creamy yet crisp, with lots of apricot, red peach and ruby grapefruit flavors that are accented by plenty of mineral notes. Very pure and long on the well-spiced finish... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2010 vintage)

Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese: Not especially sweet and a little wild – maybe a yeast thing? Lots of acidity and bite and astringency. Extremely youthful... - JancisRobinson.com (2005 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2005 vintage)

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ItalyAbruzzo

Contesa

In Abruzzo, at 20 km from Pescara, on the sunny hills of Collecorvino, is Contesa. Here, the autocthonous vines of Montepulciano, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, and other kinds of vines of white berry like Pecorino, Pococciola, Malvasia, are cultivated. The vines are situated on a clay calcareous soil and a clay sand soil. The vines are laid out in rows, facing Southwest.

www.contesa.it

Contesa Pecorino IGT Colline Pescaresi ........................................................... 2009 S$ 76.00per 1500ml

2013 S$ 38.00 per 750ml2013 S$ 76.00per 1500ml

Contesa Pecorino Abruzzo DOC ...................................................................... 2014 S$ 38.00 per 750ml

2008 S$ 89.00per 1500mlContesa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC ......................................................... 2012 S$ 38.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Contesa Pecorino IGT Colline Pescaresi: From an ‘amphitheatre of vines’ with a portion in oak. Firm and leafy. Good substantial fruit on the palate, even a little salty... - JancisRobinson.com (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Contesa Pecorino Abruzzo DOC: Smoky fruit and marine refreshment. Sleek texture. Result! - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

Contesa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC: Medium-bodied, with fresh plum, mocha and olive notes that push through the finish... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 86/100 (2006 vintage)

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Valentini

A few wineries around the world can credibly claim that the family has been making wine in the same spot for more than 300 years and that they have been making wine the exactly the same way for centuries.Edoardo Valentini and his son Francesco, who now runs Azienda Agricola Valentini since his father's death in 2006, can reasonably make that claim.

"Valentini is one of Italy’s most iconic producers. Tiny production, fabulous reputation and limited distribution means the wines are very well known and fiercely sought by cognoscenti but otherwise virtually unknown, at

least in this country… Valentini makes three wines, all along staunchly traditional lines. The Trebbiano is fascinating for its ageability and the way it acquires an oiliness over time that recalls white Burgundy. The

Cerasuolo, a rose, needs to be drunk young, but it is one of the finest roses in all of Italy. Valentini’s Montepulciano is another magnificent wine that has a track record of aging beautifully for 25 years or more after the vintage. Production is just 4,000 bottles per year and the wine is expensive, but it is also incredibly

unique."- Antonio Galloni









Valentini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ................................................................ 2006 S$ 246.50 per 750ml

Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo ................................................ 2008 S$ 121.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo: A supple, distinct red that slowly opens with air to reveal maturing notes of leather, roasted mushroom and incense backed by sun-dried plum, cherry and currant. Silky tannins frame the tangy finish, which lingers with an aftertaste of game and spice... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2006 vintage) The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2006 vintage)

Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo: The 2008 Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of the most interesting roses readers will come across. The Cerasuolo has developed beautifully over the last year. The fruit has acquired gorgeous burnished tones and lovely nuance. Sweet tobacco, herbs and licorice linger on the classy finish. Valentino's Cerasuolo is probably best viewed as a light red wine rather than an easygoing rose... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2008 vintage)

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Tiefenbrunner

“Origin of quality and character.”This guiding principle of the Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof Estate Winery is both a philosophy and the basis for its viticultural practice in harmony with nature, and is reflected in both the cultivation and protection of the vines.When new vines are planted, the optimal combination of location and varietal is sought. The carefully selected vine stocks are no longer planted strictly in the traditional pergola system, but usually trained on wire frames regardless of the location.In the last few years, however, the old pergola system has been re-introduced to the steep rock slopes in a slightly altered form. The open pergola offers the vine an ideal balance between sun and shade, which contributes to the development of particularly good grape aroma.

www.tiefenbrunner.com

"I tasted a wide range of fabulous wines from Tiefenbrunner this year. The wines capture many of the qualities that make Alto Adige such an appealing region."

- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio Turmhof ................................................................ 2014 S$ 42.50 per 750ml

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Bianco “Anna” DOC ........................................................ 2012 S$ 43.00 per 750ml

Tiefenbrunner Sauvignon Blanc “Turmhof” ...................................................... 2014 S$ 45.50 per 750ml

2012 S$ 49.00 per 750mlTiefenbrunner Gewürztraminer “Turmhof” DOC ............................................ 2014 S$ 51.50 per 750ml

Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay “Linticlarus” DOC ................................................ 2010 S$ 65.00 per 750ml

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Nero Turmhof ......................................................... 2013 S$ 44.00 per 750ml

2010 S$ 69.00 per 750mlTiefenbrunner Pinot Nero Riserva “Linticlarus” DOC ...................................... 2011 S$ 69.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio Turmhof: This white is plump and juicy, showing creamy flavors of pear tart, pastry cream, glazed apricot and lemon curd that are underscored by hints of smoke and salinity... - Wine Spectator (2014 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2014 vintage)

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Bianco “Anna”: Brilliant pale straw. Light, sweet mandarin and a hint of breadcrumb. Uncomplicated and light and delicious. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 86/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2012 vintage)

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Tiefenbrunner Sauvignon Blanc “Turmhof”: Well-balanced, expressive and juicy, with a honeyed overtone and a pleasing fleshiness to the notes of lychee, kumquat, pink grapefruit zest and chive flower. Smoky minerality sings out on the finish. - Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2012 vintage)

Tiefenbrunner Gewürztraminer “Turmhof”: Very full and round and rich. Low acid and overtones of gingerbread... Just a hint of rose petals. - JancisRobinson.com (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay “Linticlarus”: A brilliant straw yellow with green reflections, this wine is distinguished by its shimmering color and distinctive bouquet of hazelnuts, ripe, tropical and summer fruits, and light vanilla and toasty aroma. On the palate, it is chewy, firm and well-proportioned, its depth and elegance lasting throughout its extended finish. - Winemaker notes

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Nero Turmhof: ruby red with a deep garnet sheen, thi Description: s wine has a delicate bouquet of blackberries, raspberries and cherries. It is smooth and fullbodied, showing balance and elegance on the palate, and has both youthful force and pedigree. - Winemaker notes

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Nero Riserva “Linticlarus”: Elegant, showing lovely balance throughout, with ripe tannins framing the layered flavors of black cherry, crème de cassis, ground anise and dried thyme. A sweet, smoky minerality persists on the licorice-tinged finish... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2010 vintage)

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Castello di Verduno

At Castello di Verduno the wine-making process can be defined as “traditional”. This is especially true where Barolo and Barbaresco are concerned, with the wines undergoing fermentation in open vats and lengthy ageing in large oak casks. The production process is followed with passion and dedication by the young winemaker Mario Andrion. Benefiting from Franco’s precious guidance, he has brought new know-how to the winery, managing to integrate long-established local techniques with small, yet significant innovations. United by shared values, Franco, Gabriella and all their staff work with a view to intervening as little as possible, following a policy of slow, patient and attentive care of the fruit.

www.castellodiverduno.com

Castello di Verduno Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà ................................................ 2005 S$ 93.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Castello di Verduno Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà: The most famous vineyard in Barbaresco commune (‘the Cannubi of Barolo’), close to Martinenga and Asili. Mid ruby. Rich and truffley nose. Lovely balance. Dances. Really firm but the tannins don’t seem overwhelmed by the fruit. - JancisRobinson.com (2005 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2005 vintage)

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Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Their winery uses exclusively grapes growing on their own 30 acres vineyards, 24 acres located in Verduno and the remaining 6 acres in Barolo and Roddi. All the vineyards are cultivated using the Guyot system; periodic replacement of grape-bearing stock is planned for each vineyard, so that a well-balanced and constant quality production is maintained. Each acre is cultivated with 2,500 to 3,000 grape-bearing plants.

www.burlotto.com

"Burlotto continues to deliver the goods. In recent vintages, the wines have been especially strong."- Antonio Galloni



Comm. G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga DOC ................................................ 2014 S$ 39.50 per 750ml

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba DOC ...................................................... 2013 S$ 40.00 per 750ml

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Langhe Nebbiolo DOC .................................................. 2013 S$ 45.50 per 750ml

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Monvigliero" .......................................... 2011 S$ 82.00 per 750ml

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Acclivi" .................................................. 2011 S$ 81.00 per 750ml

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Cannubi" ............................................... 2011 S$ 94.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga DOC: Very pale ruby. Hints of earth and damson. Quite a firm, tannic structure, yet fresh and supple. Barely medium-bodied weight. - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2013 vintage)

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba DOC: Deep purple with a full bouquet of cherry fruits on the nose. This wine has good strength and character and is filled with juicy black fruits. - Winemaker notes

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Langhe Nebbiolo DOC: The winemaking involves fermentation-maceration of about 7 days in French oak vats with daily pumping over and punching. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in oak barrels from Slavonia. After bottling, normally in August, the wine is aged in the cellar for at least 6 months. - Winemaker notes

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Monvigliero": The 2009 Barolo Vigneto Monvigliero is super bright and shiny with cherry candy and sweet spice followed closely by licorice stick, cola and creme de cassis. You lose sight of the delicate Nebbiolo traits under that glimmering sheen. The mouthfeel is direct and crisp with subdued tannins. - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2008 vintage)

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Monvigliero": Just mid ruby with watery orange-tinged rim. Sweetly perfumed almost flowery and with a lovely savoury edge. Not like the 2010 that needs so much more time. Seductive nose. Perfect balance between dusty red ripe fruit and firm tannins and acidity, supple yet firm. Already delicious, but can age. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2011 vintage)

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Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Acclivi": Mid ruby with orange tinges on the rim. Fine sweet nose of cherry and balsamic spice that pulls you right in. Supple fruit framed by crunchy tannins. Lovely freshness and bite on the finish, yet quite concentrated. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17+/100 (2011 vintage)

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG "Cannubi": Mid ruby with orange tinges. Soft, gentle and quite voluminous. Concentrated yet plenty of elegance and quite tannic, but the fruit generously fills it out on the finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17+/100 (2011 vintage)

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Castello del Terriccio

Castello del Terriccio is in the province of Pisa, 30 kilometres from the city itself. The estate is "part on the flatlands, part in the hills and part on the mountain just below Castellina Marittima.

www.terriccio.it

"Castello del Terriccio is a large, sprawling estate located in the north of Maremma. These hillside vineyards overlook the ocean, which contributes to the unique microclimate at the property. A recent vertical of the

estate’s flagship Lupicaia going back to 1993 found the wines in great shape, with tons of freshness as well as notable complexity and nuance."

- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni

Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia ......................................................................... 2001 S$ 256.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia: The 2001 Lupicaia is another wine that bears the signature of a vintage affected by a spring frost. The wine’s richness, depth and persistence are all marvelous. This is an intense, brawny Lupicaia that is still clearly too young to deliver real pleasure. Still, the wine’s pedigree is impossible to miss. The 2001 is truly exceptional and clearly the finest Lupicaia to date. In 2001 Lupicaia contains a dollop of Petit Verdot, which adds further complexity... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2001 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2001 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2001 vintage)

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Gianni Brunelli

The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto winery is divided into two distinct areas situated on different hillsides of Montalcino; Le Chiuse di Sotto and Podernovone vineyards. The very different micro climates of these two areas enable the production of wines with different characteristics, allowing for a considerable variety of final blends. The Brunelli family enjoyed an excellent reputation in Tuscany, although it was not always for their wines. Gianni’s father had once been a winemaker, but had moved into the restaurant business, having sold the family estate. Their restaurant, Osteria Le Logge, in Siena was very successful. Nevertheless Gianni purchased back the family estate in 1988, with further expansion in 1996. Gianni passed away in 2008 but his wife Laura, who was already working at the estate, has taken over the reins. Paolo Vagaggini, one of the most sought after enologists in Tuscany continues to make the wine.

www.giannibrunelli.it

"I was deeply impressed with the two Brunelli I tasted from Le Chiuse di Sotto. Sadly, proprietor Gianni Brunelli passed away in late 2008, but he left behind a rich legacy, including these two captivating wines."

- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni

Gianni Brunelli Rosso di Montalcino DOC ...................................................... 2013 S$ 51.50 per 750ml

2008 S$ 87.50 per 750mlGianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ............................................... 2010 S$ 90.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Gianni Brunelli Rosso di Montalcino DOC: Mid ruby with orange tinges. Balsamic and still a little tight on the nose. Fine raspberry palate that goes on and on. Succulent finish with wonderful, tactile tannins. Bravo! - JancisRobinson.com (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 86/100 (2013 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2013 vintage)

Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as very, very young and in need of serious bottle age. I suspect the 2008 will always be a bit of a brute, but at the same time it is quite beautiful. Savory herbs, licorice, tobacco, incense and leather wrap around the palate as the 2008 shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 doesn’t have the immediate appeal of some other recent vintages, but I will not be surprised if it turns out to be even better than this note suggests... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 91+/100 (2008 vintage)

Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: The beautiful 2010 Brunello di Montalcino delivers an impressive level of balance, elegance and intensity. All those qualities work harmoniously together to form the well-toned personality of this territory-driven wine. The wine walks with light footprints and nothing about it is too powerful or overdone... - The Wine AdvocateThe Wine Advocate: 93+/100 (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2010 vintage)

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Grati

The Grati family has been growing grapes and olives in Rùfina for five generations. The tradition continues although the members of the current generation no longer go to Florence in carts drawn by powerful white oxen to deliver straw covered flasks of wine. The Galiga and Vetrice estates are owned by the Grati brothers and extend over an area of 562 hectares, on the hills between Pontassieve and Rùfina, and one hundred are dedicated to vineyards. The family's bonds with the land are deeply rooted, so deeply that they have even affected its morphology, with two lakes they created: Galiga and Vetrice. The landscape, with its vineyards interspersed with twelve thousand olive trees and cypresses towering over the hills, is typically Tuscan. The soil is fertile and clayey, with an eastern exposure it enjoys a dry, ventilated climate to produce outstanding grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino along with Malvasia, Trebbiano, Cabernet and Merlot.

www.grati.it

Grati Villa di Monte Vinsanto del Chianti Rufina DOC ..................................... 1995 S$ 68.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Grati Villa di Monte Vinsanto del Chianti Rufina DOC: 70% blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, and Trebbiano Rosa, and 30% Sangiovese. The grapes are dried for three months prior to pressing, and moved to ‘caratelli’ - very small Italian oak barrels to begin fermentation. The caratelli are then sealed with cement to exclude all air contact, where the Vin Santo remains for at least ten years. Pale tawny. The fruit is a little tired and old. But there is lovely transparency and nuttiness... - JancisRobinson.com (1995 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (1995 vintage)

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La Porrona

Surrounded by two of Italy's most picturesque valleys-the Val d'Orcia and the Val di Chiana-the medieval village of Montisi is dedicated to the cultivation of vineyards, wheat and ancient groves of olive trees. It is the type of place you visit once and stay forever. And so goes the story of Pino Brusone who left his career running fashion houses like Armani and Donna Karan when he found a magical 70 acres outside Montisi. He restored the property's medieval watch-tower into a spectacular villa and turned the land into a working organic farm called La Porrona. Today, Pino's estate is among the showplaces of Tuscany.

2007 S$ 113.00per 1500mlLa Porrona Brusone Toscana IGT ...................................................................... 2009 S$ 70.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

La Porrona Brusone Toscana IGT: This wine is deep red color with a nose of primary hints of red fruits and licorice. On the palate, it is round and velvety with soft tannins that makes it enjoyable with grilled red meats and game. - Winemaker notes

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Le Macchiole

Initially put onto the wine map by Eugenio Campolmi in 1983, the Le Macchiole estate has been run by his wife Cinzia since 2002. With 22 hectares of vineyard over much of the best soils of the region these are, along with the Sassicaia and Ornellaia's vineyards, also among the oldest and most established vines in Bolgheri. Their careful selection of grape varieties and cultivation techniques according to climate and soil has led them to concentrate on Merlot, Syrah and most importantly Cabernet Franc, a variety which can express itself so well in the hands of Le Macchiole. All of their wines are marked by a unique and unmistakable character. Full bodied wines, and yet with clean and elegant flavours, leading to great freshness and finesse, they are incredibly sought after world-wide.

www.lemacchiole.it

"Over the years this cutting edge estate has been at the forefront of many developments in Maremma and Italy including working with low yields, densely planted vineyards and using small 112 liter barrels for the

flagship Merlot, Messorio. Proprietor Cinzia Merli and long-time oenologist Luca d’Attoma have continued to search for ways to improve... Le Macchiole has always produced stunning fruit. Now that much of the

makeup is beginning to come off the wines it is obvious the estate’s potential is limitless. Nowhere is a return to a more classic style in Italy more evident than at Le Macchiole."

- Antonio Galloni




- Antonio Galloni




- Antonio Galloni

2008 S$ 79.50 per 750ml2009 S$ 82.00 per 750ml2010 S$ 70.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 72.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 50.00 per 750ml

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT ........................................................................ 2013 S$ 78.00 per 750ml

2012 S$ 50.00 per 750mlLe Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC .................................................................. 2013 S$ 50.00 per 750ml

2006 S$ 136.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 136.00 per 750ml2008 S$ 114.50 per 750ml2009 S$ 117.50 per 750ml2009 S$ 237.00per 1500ml2010 S$ 126.50 per 750ml2010 S$ 253.00per 1500ml2010 S$ 526.50per 3000ml2011 S$ 127.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 253.00per 1500ml

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT ......................................................................... 2011 S$ 526.50per 3000ml

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2004 S$ 215.00 per 750ml2005 S$ 215.00 per 750ml2006 S$ 215.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 215.00 per 750ml2008 S$ 182.50 per 750ml2009 S$ 188.00 per 750ml2010 S$ 200.00 per 750ml

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT .......................................................................... 2011 S$ 200.00 per 750ml

2000 S$ 247.00 per 750ml2003 S$ 260.50 per 750ml2004 S$3,290.00per 6000ml2005 S$ 284.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 284.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 659.00per 1500ml2007 S$1,464.00per 3000ml2008 S$ 226.00 per 750ml2009 S$ 232.50 per 750ml2010 S$ 247.00 per 750ml

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT .................................................................... 2011 S$ 247.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: The 2008 Paleo Bianco (Chardonnay, Sauvignon) is terrific in this vintage. A rich, textured white, the Paleo Bianco flows with the essence of ripe peaches, mint and flowers, all beautifully supported by a clean vein of minerality that follows through to the impeccable, classy finish... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2008 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: The 2009 Paleo Bianco (Sauvignon, Chardonnay) shows off the richer side of these international varieties. The Sauvignon, which typically gives this wine its aromatics, is curiously muted in this vintage, while the overall impression is one of heaviness.... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2009 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: The 2010 Paleo Bianco (Sauvignon, Chardonnay) is quite pretty in this vintage. Rich layers of fruit intermingled with varietal Sauvignon aromatics are woven together nicely in this gorgeous Tuscan white. The Bianco is a work in progress. Consulting oenologist Luca D’Attoma has moved up the harvest and introduced barrels from Stephane Chassin, a cooper whose barrels are increasingly seen in top Burgundy cellars. The 2010 is gorgeous, but I will not be surprised if future vintages are even stronger... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2010 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: The 2011 Paleo Bianco is a beautifully soft and creamy white wine with stone fruit, orange blossom and white almond. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are beautifully matched in terms of aromas and mouthfeel... - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2011 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: Shows an earthy side before settling into grapefruit and grassy flavors, with a hint of spice. Bounces back with a lingering buttery finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay... - The Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 86/100 (2012 vintage)

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Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco IGT: Spice notes lead off, followed by rich flavors of tropical fruit. These two elements dovetail on the finish. Balanced and long overall, with well-integrated oak. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay... - The Wine Spectator (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2013 vintage)

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC: The 2012 Bolgheri Rosso (50% Merlot, 30% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak for ten months) opens to soft layers of cherry syrup and sweet fruit embedded within the wine’s rich texture. The Syrah component is 10% higher in 2012 and you can definitely identify lingering tones of smoked bacon and white pepper that are characteristic of that grape variety. This is a fine effort... - Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2012 vintage)

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC: Le Macchiole's 2013 Bolgheri Rosso is a full-throttle rendition with bursting notes of dark fruit spice, pressed blackberry and dried cherry. The ripeness is very evident and the aromas are presented as cherry preserves and marmalade. Soft tannins and rich extraction characterize the mouthfeel. This Bolgheri Rosso is made from a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. - Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2013 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: A full-throttle red, with lots of plum, berry and vanilla character and Indian spices underneath. Full, silky, wild and long. Cabernet Franc... - Wine Spectator (2003 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2003 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2003 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2003 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: The 2006 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) bursts from the glass with an exciting array of violets, minerals, dark cherries, grilled herbs and French oak. This is a sensual, layered Paleo endowed with tons of elegance and class. The refined finish and silky tannins are those of a first-rate wine. Today the oak is a bit pronounced, but another year or two in bottle should help the wine come together... - The Wine Advocate (2006 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2006 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: The 2007 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) offers up compelling, nuanced layers of smoke, dark cherries, mocha and grilled herbs in a style that reveals considerable richness and opulence but also quite a bit of verve, minerality and sheer structure. The wine has begun to shut down considerably since it was bottled and will require quite a bit of patience. Still, it is impossible to miss the silkiness of the tannins, the impeccable purity of the finish and the wine’s exceptional overall sense of harmony. This brilliant effort will be a joy to follow over the coming years... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2007 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: Dark red fruit, freshly cut flowers, minerals, spices and sweet herbs are some of the notes that emerge from the estate’s 2008 Paleo Rosso. The Paleo impresses for its vibrant minerality and exceptionally long, focused finish. The 2008 isn’t a huge, opulent Paleo, rather it is a wine of more classic proportions built on harmony, of which there is no shortage here. Crushed flowers and sweet spices from the oak are sublime in the empty glass. Paleo Rosso is 100% Cabernet Franc that spent 14 months in French oak, 70% new barriques and 30% 1 year-old 112 liter barrels previously used for Messorio... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2008 vintage)

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Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: The 2009 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) resonates on the palate with notable warmth and richness. Espresso, mocha, dark cherries and plums come to life in this gorgeous, sexy red. The 2009 possesses marvelous length and intensity all the way through to the silky, medium-bodied finish... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2009 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: Perfumed, offering sandalwood, floral and sweet wood smoke aromas that augment the blackberry and spice flavors. Dense and muscular, with stiff tannins and ample sweet fruit. Fine length. Cabernet Franc... - The Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2010 vintage)

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT: Offers enticing aromas of black currant, cherry, cedar, coffee, tobacco and herbs. Very Bordeaux-like, complex and classy, this is firmly tannic and just a little compact despite the long finish. Decant or cellar for a few years. Cabernet Franc... - The Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2011 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: Le Macchiole's 2004 Scrio (Syrah) is a wild, exotic wine that flows from the glass with a compelling array of earthiness, mint, dark fruit, herbs, espresso and toasted oak. This sweet, layered wine possesses superb clarity and detail with an incredible lightness on the palate that is achieved notwithstanding its density... - The Wine Advocate (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2004 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2004 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: Syrah is a variety that thrives in hot weather, so it is not entirely surprising that 2005 was an especially challenging vintage for Le Macchiole's Scrio. It offers attractive notes of mint, toasted oak, chocolate and dark fruit framed by well-integrated, silky tannins... - The Wine Advocate (2005 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2005 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2005 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: Dark color, with an attractive intensity of raspberry, blackberry and new oak. Full-bodied, with focused yet tight fruit and supersilky tannins. Very refined and racy for a Syrah. Black pepper and dark fruits come out at the finish. Will develop beautifully in the bottle... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16/20 (2006 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: The estate’s 2007 Scrio (Syrah) is simply breathtaking. This rich, opulent red caresses the palate seamlessly with masses of dark fruit in a large-scaled expression of Syrah. Spices, mint and flowers develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance. The plushness of the fruit builds towards a rich, immensely rewarding finish. Scrio is fermented in open-top French oak barriques, and the oak is noticeable at this stage, so the wine is best left alone in the cellar for a few years. This is magnificent juice!... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2007 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: The 2008 Scrio (Syrah) wraps around the palate with layers of rich, dark fruit. This is a decidedly cool Scrio that stands apart from some of the more bombastic wines of recent vintages. Dark cherries, plums, espresso and sweet herbs are some of the aromas and flavors that emerge over time, but it is the integration of the French oak this year that truly elevates the wine to another level. Not surprisingly, in 2008 Scrio was aged exclusively in 1 year-old barrels, with no new oak, which makes a huge difference. This is understated and flat-out great... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2008 vintage)

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Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: Marked by vanilla and toast notes from the new oak, this red is slick and modern. The black currant and blackberry flavors are fresh and the wine ends with a Bourbonlike aftertaste. Ambitious, and has potential. Syrah... - Wine Spectator (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: This powerful, nicely oaky red offers bacon fat notes on the nose, followed by dark fruit flavors of blackberry, black cherry and spice. Needs to shed some tannins to find balance, but the finish is long, sporting licorice and spice nuances. Syrah... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2010 vintage)

Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT: A meaty, peppery version, with ample plum and blackberry fruit. The tannins are well-integrated. Concludes with echoes of spice and tobacco. Syrah... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2011 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: A rich red, with fresh herb, fruit and Indian spice. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a lovely amount of fruit, though it lacks a bit of fruit midpalate to be outstanding. Merlot... - Wine Spectator (2000 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2000 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2000 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberry, strawberry and hints of vanilla follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long finish. Silky. Hard to resist already. Pure Merlot. Almost impossible to find... - Wine Spectator (2003 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2003 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2003 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: Beautiful, subtle aromas of berries, cappuccino and black olive are amazing. Full-bodied, with ultrarefined tannins and a long, long finish. Goes on for minutes. Leaves me speechless. This is soulful. A Tuscan cult wine you don't want to miss. Merlot... - Wine Spectator (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2004 vintage)Wine Spectator: 100/100 (2004 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2004 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: The 2005 is a pretty, mid-weight Messorio laced with dark blueberries; blackberries and all sorts of flowers. The wine turns increasingly delicate in the glass, as its perfumed, feminine qualities emerge over time. This is a classy, understated Messorio with plenty of room for development in the coming years... - The Wine Advocate (2005 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2005 vintage)Wine Spectator: 95/100 (2005 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: The 2007 Messorio is another standout. A super-ripe expression of fruit is balanced with considerable structure, delicacy and finesse, with scents of mocha, graphite, French oak, licorice and new leather that emerge over time. Over the last few months the Messorio has absorbed its oak beautifully. The finish is long, nuanced and utterly impeccable. That said, this remains an intense, towering wine in need of a long slumber. The 2007 isn’t one of the more massive Messorios, instead it is a wine built on elegance... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2007 vintage)

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Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: The 2008 Messorio is simply marvelous in this vintage. Layers of dark fruit take shape beautifully in the glass as this reticent Messorio shows off its pedigree. The 2008 is a decidedly inward wine that, once again, stands apart from some recent vintages. The 2008 is a mid-weight, refined Messorio endowed with tons of balance and sheer finesse. It will be a fascinating wine to follow in the coming years. The 2008 Messorio was aged for 14 months in the standard French oak barrique (75% new), a move away from the smaller barrels that had been used in past years... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 97/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2008 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: On the herbal side, but that meshes with the cherry, currant and cedar aromas and flavors, providing a Bordeaux-like profile. Elegant and harmonious, featuring a discreet, underlying structure, with fine balance and length. Merlot... - Wine Spectator (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2009 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: A pure version, evoking cherry and plum fruit shaded by oak spice and smoke accents. This is firm, supported by a backbone of acidity and tannins. Tightly wound, this needs time and should develop over the long haul. Merlot... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2010 vintage)

Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT: Rich, ripe and dense, sporting black cherry and leather flavors and hints of tar and tobacco leaf. Powerful and well-structured, with a long, tobacco- and mineral-inflected finish. Merlot... - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2011 vintage)

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Le Potazzine

Le Potazzine is made up of about five hectares of vineyards destined to produce Brunello wine. Three hectares are located near the cellar while the remaining vines which were planted in 1996, the same year that Sofia was born, are situated further south near Sant’Angelo in Colle at La Torre. The acquisition of this new piece of land allowed Giuseppe, enologist not only for the wine he produces but also consulting enologist for other wineries, to unite the elegance and the scents of the grapes already cultivated in the west at Le Prata near the cellar with those harvested further south. In this way he has been able to elaborate on his own personal approach to wine-making by producing wines which are distinguished by character and personality aiming for perfect balance.

www.lepotazzine.it

"Giuseppe and Gigliola Gorelli run this small property. Both Brunelli are made with indigenous yeasts and are aged in cask. At their best, the wines show lovely transparency..."

- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni

2012 S$ 54.00 per 750mlLe Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino DOC ........................................................... 2013 S$ 64.00 per 750ml

2009 S$ 104.00 per 750mlLe Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ................................................... 2009 S$ 217.50per 1500ml

Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG ....................................... 2006 S$ 222.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino DOC: Concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Savoury on the nose with hints of Marasca cherry. Wonderful balance and length. Really fresh and with a grainy, tannic texture. Minerals shining through on the finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2012 vintage)

Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino DOC: The food-friendly 2013 Rosso di Montalcino opens to a bright ruby color and offers good intensity on the bouquet. Simple tones of cherry, spice and forest floor add a great sense of inner vitality. The mouthfeel is compressed and one-dimensional, but it offers all the fresh energy you need to wash your palate clean of cheese or butter-based trimmings... - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2013 vintage)

Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: I was very impressed with the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino. The wine hits the senses from all sides, offering a refined sense of sophistication and opulence. Ripe fruit, dark spice, mocha and sweet tobacco all emerge from the glass with graceful, almost understated intensity. The wine offers a rare continuum, straddling both restraint and boldness. The results are exceptional... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2009 vintage)The Business Times Wine Challenge 2014: Top 10 Winning Wine

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Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG: Shows a fresh edge to the cherry, berry, tobacco, leather and tea flavors. Elegant, with fine grip keeping the flavors focused and long... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2006 vintage)

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Monteraponi

Monteraponi is a few miles outside of the town of Radda in Chianti. It is one of the highest vineyards in all of Chianti Classico. The four vineyards are situated 1,800 ft./550m above sea level overlooking the Val d’Arbia. The vineyards range in age from 35 to 45 years with some newer planting in the 7 to 10 range and are at such a steep pitch nearly all of the work has to be done by hand. A tractor would tumble rump over teakettle on such a sharp grade.

www.monteraponi.it

"Taken as a whole, Monteraponi's wines are clearly cut from the same cloth, focusing more on finesse than power, and displaying fruity grace in a rather lacy key, while acidity, though present, complements rather than

overpower."- Italian Wine Review





Monteraponi Chianti Classico DOCG .............................................................. 2010 S$ 49.00 per 750ml

2006 S$ 70.00 per 750mlMonteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG "Il Campitello" .......................... 2010 S$ 75.50 per 750ml

Monteraponi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC ........................................... 2005 S$ 94.00 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Monteraponi Chianti Classico DOCG: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo. Cask sample. Oenologist Maurizio Castelli. Medium concentrated ruby with signs of development in the rim. Earthy, herbal with savoury notes with brooding dark fruit. Strikes very good balance between fruit sweetness and acidity ands crunchy tannins. Closes up on the finish. Old school but with class. - JancisRobinson.com (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2008 vintage)

Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG "Il Campitello": 90% Sangiovese, 8% Canaiolo, 2% Colorino. Oenologist Maurizio Castelli. Concentrated Ruby with the beginning of orange on the rim. Exotic spice notes. Seems very slow top open up. Lots of acidity and good tannic structure, fragrant and with youthful austerity. Could do with a little more flesh on its bone. Long aromatic finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 87/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2008 vintage)

Monteraponi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC: The color can change from opaque to a dark amber. The typical scents of our Vin Santo often have notes of dried apricot, walnut shell, hazelnut and honey. Despite being a sweet wine, maintains a strong acidity, thanks to the territory rich in minerals and with a high altitude. - Winemaker notes

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Querciabella

Querciabella was founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni, an avid collector of French wines and the owner of the largest collection of Louis Roederer Cristal throughout Italy. The property is now managed and owned by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni who carries with him the fundamental philosophy of Querciabella. Cossia Castiglioni remarks “Querciabella is dedicated to producing among the finest Italian wines - as a winemaker and an avid collector, I believe that quality begins in the vineyard and with minimal intervention one can produce a wine that is truly a reflection of its terroir”. Querciabella wines are all estate bottled and made from selected grapes from the Southeast and Southwest facing vineyards located high on the hilltop of Ruffoli in Greve in Chianti.

www.querciabella.com

"It’s not exactly as though Querciabella needed to re-invent itself, the wines had been outstanding for years, but that is exactly what is happening at this historic estate in Greve. Full credit must go to proprietor

Sebastiano Castiglioni for his vision, unwavering commitment to quality and hiring of Luca Currado of Vietti to oversee the project. Querciabella recently completed the acquisition of additional vineyards in Castellina,

which now gives the estate land in three different villages within Chianti Classico. The new vines are part of a project underway to make a series of single-vineyard Sangioveses from the estate’s top vineyards."

- Antonio Galloni




- Antonio Galloni




- Antonio Galloni

2009 S$ 133.00 per 750ml2009 S$ 266.00per 1500ml2011 S$ 122.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 253.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 122.50 per 750ml

Querciabella Batàr Toscana IGT ....................................................................... 2012 S$ 245.00per 1500ml

2008 S$ 89.00per 1500ml2011 S$ 47.50 per 750ml2011 S$ 97.50per 1500ml

Querciabella Mongrana Maremma Toscana IGT .............................................. 2012 S$ 47.50 per 750ml

2010 S$ 115.50per 1500ml2011 S$ 56.00 per 750ml2011 S$ 124.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 53.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 120.00per 1500ml

Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG .............................................................. 2012 S$ 242.00per 3000ml

2011 S$ 64.00 per 750ml2011 S$ 130.50per 1500ml

Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva .............................................................. 2011 S$ 267.00per 3000ml

Querciabella Turpino Toscana IGT ................................................................... 2010 S$ 73.50 per 750ml

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1999 S$ 196.00 per 750ml2004 S$1,345.00per 6000ml2007 S$ 151.50 per 750ml2007 S$ 303.00per 1500ml2008 S$ 182.50 per 750ml2008 S$ 365.00per 1500ml

Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT ............................................................... 2010 S$ 167.50 per 750ml

2008 S$ 202.50 per 750ml2010 S$ 202.50 per 750ml

Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT ................................................................. 2012 S$ 194.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Querciabella Batàr Toscana IGT: Pale golden straw. Bitter orange, lemon and cream but very balanced on the nose. Very well balanced oak on the palate too, but perhaps because of the year, the oak takes the upper hand a little. Elegant bitter orange and oak finish and fragrant length. - JancisRobinson.com (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5+/20 (2009 vintage)

Querciabella Batàr Toscana IGT: Brilliant straw yellow. Beautifully focused nose of yellow and white fruit, hazelnut, brioche, lemon peel and vanilla. Same amazing focus and balance of extract and freshness, without anything dominating or sticking out. Just a little compact on the finish, but it will develop. Plain delicious. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2011 vintage)

Querciabella Batàr Toscana IGT: Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Concentrated, oak-laced white fruit on the nose. Still tight on the palate and the oak shines clearly through at this stage, while the oily palate is finely textured and fresh... - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2012 vintage)

Querciabella Mongrana Maremma Toscana IGT: The 2008 Mongrana (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) is an attractive, plump red with pretty red fruit and the warmth of Maremma that helps fill out the body... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2008 vintage)

Querciabella Mongrana Maremma Toscana IGT: Though lean and taut, this red stretches cherry, strawberry, earth and spice flavors from beginning to end. A bit jangly on the finish for now, but needs a year or so to settle down... - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2011 vintage)

Querciabella Mongrana Maremma Toscana IGT: Shows richness and well-defined black cherry, blackberry, leather and tobacco flavors. An intertwined mineral element persists on the finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon... - Wine Spectator (2012 vintage)The Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2012 vintage)

Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG: The 2010 Chianti Classico Querciabella represents a big change in direction from Querciabella, as it is the first vintage to be made entirely from Sangiovese, including fruit from recently acquired vineyards in Radda. Sweet roses, red cherries and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. The 2010 is really mostly about textural finesse. Floral notes reappear on the refined, understated finish... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 15.5/20 (2010 vintage)

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Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG: Frank Sangiovese nose with cherry and iron. Lots of character, leaner than I’d expected of the 2011 vintage and rather classy. Will come into its own with food. No sign of oak either. Grainy tannin. Can be cellared and will improve. Looks like Querciabella outperforms in complicated vintages also judging from the 2009 vintage. Unobtrusive tannins and a little tart but fragrant on the finish. Real food stuff. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2011 vintage)

Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG: Healthy mid ruby. Expressive cherry rosehip and garden herb nose and really fine. Transparent and succulent palate with energetic acidity and coating tannins. Elegant. - JancisRobinson.com (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17+/20 (2012 vintage)The Wine Spectator: 84/100 (2012 vintage)

Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva: The 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Querciabella is a fragrant and fruit-forward expression with bold layers and rich texture. This is a compelling and velvety wine that opens to notes of black cherry, red rose, spicy tobacco and wet earth. It is a determined and robust expression made with organically-farmed fruit in the Greve-in-Chianti sub zone of the appellation. - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

Querciabella Turpino Toscana IGT: Lots of pretty and aromatic fruit in this red yet it remains refined and polished. - James Suckling (2010 vintage)James Suckling: 93/100 (2010 vintage)

Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT: Mid ruby with dark centre and surprisingly youthful looking. Very fine, spicy nose, with the beginning of tobacco. Juicy cherry fruit and muscular, powdery tannin. Finish shows pure fruit flavours harnessed by muscular tannin. I love the palate weight of this wine. - JancisRobinson.com (1999 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (1999 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (1999 vintage)

Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT: The estate's 2004 Camartina is another irresistibly sexy wine. A deeply-colored ruby, it displays captivating aromatics along with notes of blackberries, blueberries, violets and graphite that emerge on its medium-bodied frame. The fine tannins make it a highly enjoyable wine even at this early stage, but my experience suggests that another few years of bottle age are needed for the wine to integrate its oak and express its full range of aromas and flavors. It is a terrific effort from Querciabella. This blend of 30% Sangiovese and 70% Cabernet is aged in 100% French oak (Allier, Nevers and Tronçais) of which 80% was new... - The Wine Advocate (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2004 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2004 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2004 vintage)

Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT: A wine with lots of new wood, yet also plenty of currant and chocolate character underneath. Full and very tight, with chewy tannins, but the fruit density is impressive... - Wine Spectator (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2007 vintage)

Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT: Deep ruby with broad, violet rim. Very fine lifted sweet nose. Sweet, juicy cherry flavours. Very young, and with real vibrancy. Grainy, muscular but ripe tannin. Gripping finish... - JancisRobinson.com (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2008 vintage)

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Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese. Mid crimson. Youthful dark fruit and cherry with a hint of iron or graphite. Exudes class. Compact yet ripe sweet fruit with a muscular but well-balanced tannic frame. Herbal notes on a concentrated but not heavy finish. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 93/100 (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17+/20 (2010 vintage)

Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT: The estate’s 2007 Palafreno offers layers of rich, dark fruit in a dramatic, opulent voice of Merlot from these pristine hillside vineyards in Greve. Stunningly pure, the 2007 Palafreno reveals quite a bit more depth and richness than the Camartina in this vintage. The finish is long, polished and beyond impeccable, with lingering notes of graphite, crushed rocks and all things mineral that invite a second taste. The hardest decision readers will face is when to drink the Palafreno, as it is insanely beautiful now, but also promises to improve in bottle... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2007 vintage)

Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT: The 2008 Palafreno (Merlot) is another delicate red. It is an attractive, mid-weight wine layered with sweet dark cherries, flowers, mint and minerals. There is plenty of freshness in the glass, but not quite the richness of the finest years... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2008 vintage)

Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT: 100% Merlot. Mid crimson. Classy Merlot nose with chalky notes and hint of tobacco. Almost a little austere for a Tuscan Merlot with sappy acidity and powdery tannins. Distinct and herbal rather than richly fruity. Cool-year impact makes this an elegant wine. - JancisRobinson.com (2010 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2010 vintage)

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Arnaldo Caprai

Arnaldo Caprai is the acknowledged leader in the production of top quality Sagrantino di Montefalco, a wine produced exclusively from grapes of Sagrantino, the variety that has been growing in the region of Montefalco for more than four hundred years. Marco Caprai strongly believed in the great opportunities that could come from such a long tradition and he translated this heritage with a modern and innovative approach. Thanks to research work and long term experimentation we work to produce top quality elegant wines, that show a unique character. The colour, aroma and taste of Caprai’s Sagrantino will make you feel the strong character of the people who work it, the beauty of the gentle hills where it grows and the richness and complexity of the long traditions of Montefalco.

www.arnaldocaprai.it

"Marco Caprai remains one of the leaders in Montefalco..."- Antonio Galloni



Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso DOC ........................................................... 1998 S$ 33.00 per 375ml

Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 25 Anni ............................... 1996 S$ 163.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso DOC: Caprai’s Montefalco Rosso, the entry-level wine, is made of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Sagrantino. Although the wine is clearly made to be enjoyed on the young side, in exceptional vintages the Rosso is also capable of developing quite nicely in bottle. The 1998 Montefalco Rosso opens with a beguiling bouquet that could easily be mistaken with that of a Pinot. The wine has acquired gorgeous complexity and soft, caressing personality. The balance here is impeccable... - The Wine Advocate (1998 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (1998 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (1998 vintage)

Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 25 Anni: Caprai’s top wine, the Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni, was first released in 1993 to commemorate the estate’s 25th anniversary. It has since gone on to become one of Italy’s most recognized wines. The 25 Anni starts as a vineyard selection of the finest fruit at harvest, followed by a second selection in the cellar. Essentially the 25 Anni represents the finest barrels of Sagrantino the estate has produced in a given year. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in French oak and sees approximately 50-60% new barrels, depending on the vintage. The estate’s 1996 Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni is a deeply spiced, balsamic wine loaded with iron, smoke and tar, all of which add complexity to the fruit. The 1996 is still quite dense and full-bodied, and at this stage it seems likely the wine will retain those qualities for some time. In many ways, the 1996 25 Anni reminds me of a Serralunga Barolo in its darkness... - The Wine Advocate (1996 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (1996 vintage)

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Lungarotti

Lungarotti is synonymous with Torgiano, the region which gave birth to Umbrian wine. Founded by Giorgio Lungarotti in the early 60's, the company now has at its helm the sisters Chiara Lungarotti and Teresa Severini. Their hallmark commitment to the company and keen eye for innovation have infused the Lungarotti Group with new energy, strengthening the family stewardship as a guarantee not only for the present but also for the future.

www.lungarotti.it

"Lungarotti is one of Umbria’s largest and most historic estates… This year I tasted the entire range from Lungarotti. The estate continues to excel with the wines that built the estate’s name."

- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni


- Antonio Galloni

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Chardonnay IGT ..................................................... 2013 S$ 36.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Grechetto IGT ........................................................ 2013 S$ 36.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Pino Grigio IGT ...................................................... 2013 S$ 36.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon IGT .......................................... 2013 S$ 36.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso Sangiovese IGT ........................................................ 2011 S$ 36.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso 50 IGT ..................................................................... 2010 S$ 290.50per 1500ml

Lungarotti Bianco di Torgiano DOC Torre di Giano ......................................... 2013 S$ 39.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Bianco di Torgiano DOC Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino ..................... 2009 S$ 49.00 per 750ml

Lungarotti Rosso di Torgiano DOC Rubesco ..................................................... 2011 S$ 43.00 per 750ml

2001 S$ 149.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 87.50 per 750ml

Lungarotti Rosso di Torgiano DOCG Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio ......... 2008 S$ 87.50 per 750ml

2010 S$ 52.00 per 750mlLungarotti Rosso di Montefalco DOC .............................................................. 2011 S$ 52.00 per 750ml

Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG .................................................... 2009 S$ 68.50 per 750ml

NV S$ 26.50 per 375mlLungarotti Dulcis Vino Liquoroso ..................................................................... NV S$ 43.00 per 750ml

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Notes & Reviews

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Chardonnay IGT: A dry white, it has the elegant lightness required even of a structured white wine. Lovely straw yellow in colour, delicate and fruity, it releases notes of fresh fruit with hints of white peach, banana and mango, recalling hazelnuts and almond on the finish; the aftertaste is fragrant and fresh with a slightly bitter finish. - Winemaker notes

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Grechetto IGT: A dry white wine with attractive structure, straw yellow in colour with evident green reflections; a wonderful intense fragrance of exotic fruits, pineapple and citrus, a balanced acidic vein and slightly bitter finish. - Winemaker notes

Lungarotti Umbria Bianco Pino Grigio IGT: Fleshy apricot and yellow plum fruit mixes with stone and floral accents in this fresh, balanced white... - Wine Spectator (2013 vintage)Wine Spectator: 84/100 (2013 vintage)

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon IGT: A medium-bodied wine, brilliant violet red colour with scents of green spices, pepper and green pepper typical of the varietals. The flavour is characterized by a lovely acidic freshness, fruity evolution and very balanced tannins with a long, persistent finish. - Winemaker notes

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso Sangiovese IGT: A young and attractive wine with a brilliant violet-red colour. It has aromas of a green spices, pepper and cinnamon typical of the varietal, with slightly buttery notes of marasca cherry. The flavour features a lively, fresh acidity, is youthful and has excellent structure, a fruity evolution, balanced tannins and a long-lasting finish. - Winemaker notes

Lungarotti Umbria Rosso 50 IGT: This modern-style red offers macerated cherry and plum notes fortified with layers of spice, mocha and dried herb. Fine tannins add grip to the round finish, which lingers with a pleasant bitter almond aftertaste. Sangiovese. This anniversary bottling is only available in magnums... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2010 vintage)

Lungarotti Bianco di Torgiano DOC Torre di Giano: The 2012 Torre di Giano (Vermentino, Trebbiano and Grechetto) produces the fresh floral intensity that has since become the hallmark of this easy-drinking Umbrian white. One of the estate’s most popular products, Torre di Giano is void of pretense. It offers a simple taste profile of nectarine, peach and tree-ripened citrus... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 86/100 (2012 vintage)

Lungarotti Bianco di Torgiano DOC Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino: Lungarotti’s 2010 Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino, a Trebbiano/Grechetto blend, shows good depth and definition in its yellow stone fruits, minerals, spices and white flowers. Partial aging in French oak adds shape and volume, without overwhelming the wine. This attractive white is a solid effort from Lungarotti... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2010 vintage)

Lungarotti Rosso di Torgiano DOC Rubesco: A delicious, value-priced red, the 2009 Rubesco is laced with sweet cherries, tobacco, anise and leather. The aromas and flavors build nicely in the glass as this radiant, polished wine shows off its considerable personality. This is a terrific wine for the money... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

Lungarotti Rosso di Torgiano DOCG Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio: Dark black cherry and velvety looking. Plenty of oak spice and a touch of orange. Still very much in its wrapper. Deep and dense and firm with dark cherry fruit and dark chocolate. More savoury than cherry but not much development at all. Needs time to shows its origins and character. Powerful and rich and dark chocolate on the finish. Concentrated but juicy and fresh on the finish. Shows just how much this wine needs time to show its colours and pedigree. - JancisRobinson.com (2001 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2001 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2001 vintage)

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Lungarotti Rosso di Torgiano DOCG Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio: A waft of smoky bacon fat underscores the subtle flavors of dried cherry, leather, espresso crème and ground spice. A firm, well-knit version, with a rich finish of fresh earth... - Wine Spectator (2008 vintage)The Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2008 vintage)

Lungarotti Rosso di Montefalco DOC: The 2010 Rosso di Montefalco is a sharp and focused red wine with simple berry tones backed by spice and leather. The mouthfeel is firmly structured, but also shows a degree of elegance. This Rosso represents a great entry-level wine from one of Umbria’s most versatile wineries... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 87/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 87/100 (2010 vintage)

Lungarotti Rosso di Montefalco DOC: Hints of chocolate shavings and dried marjoram lace the flavors of pureed boysenberry, espresso crème, seared beef and smoke in this supple red. Well-balanced and juicy, framed by fine-grained tannins. .. - Wine Spectator (2011 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2011 vintage)

Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG:A smoky red, featuring tobacco and mineral notes that underscore the subtle array of mulberry, plum, herb and salted licorice flavors. Well-meshed, with dusty tannins holding sway on the firm finish... - Wine Spectator (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

Lungarotti Dulcis Vino Liquoroso: A sweet wine ennobled by a long wood aging. Intense and brilliant topaz colour, it recalls orange blossoms with a delicate aroma of almond and candied fruit; approach is soft, warm and delicately alcoholic, with a very long aftertaste hinting at apricots and figs. - Winemaker notes

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Alberto Coffele

In the historical heart of Soave, behind the apparently austere façade that reminds us of a time past, there lies a dynamic and vibrant business, today run by the siblings; Alberto and Chiara Coffele. With the help of their parents, Giovanna Visco and Giuseppe Coffele, from whom they inherited their passion for the land and the vines, Alberto and Chiara would like to invite you to taste their wines in the winery situated a few steps away from the castle of Soave. It is a place steeped in passion for good wine, where every member of the family will welcome you with the same care and attention as shown to their wines.

www.coffele.it

Alberto Coffele Soave Classico DOC ................................................................ 2012 S$ 33.00 per 750ml

Alberto Coffele Soave Classico DOC "Ca' Visco" .............................................. 2012 S$ 38.00 per 750ml

Alberto Coffele Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG "Le Sponde" ........................ 2008 S$ 64.50 per 500ml

Notes & Reviews

Alberto Coffele Soave DOC Classico: This packs lots of aromatic anise, almond oil and honeysuckle alongside flavors of apple pastry, lemon meringue and candied orange peel, all set on a lacy texture. There's fresh, integrated acidity, and a lingering floral finish... - Wine Spectator (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

Alberto Coffele Soave DOC Classico "Ca' Visco": Alberto Coffele’s 2012 Soave Classico Ca’ Visco is a luminous and bright white blend of Garganega (75%) and Trebbiano di Soave. Firmly-etched mineral tones give way to sweet peach and sun-ripened grapefruit. This pristine and crisp expression is only aged in stainless steel... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2012 vintage)

Alberto Coffele Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG "Le Sponde": A floral, mineral nose, with a hint of honey, follows through to a sweet, medium-bodied palate, with ripe peach and honey flavors and a long, clean, lightly spiced finish. Delicate and attractive... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2006 vintage)

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Fattori

The Fattori family from Terrossa di Ronca, a town in the SOAVE region has been producing wine for three generations. The winery is located at the mouth of the Alpone Valley in northeast Italy. Located on 75 acres, the Fattori family produces a variety of wines that include the grapes: Garganega, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. The vines face southeast at an altitude of 700 feet. The soil is volcanic in origin and is mixed with rocks and Terra Rossa (red clay). The clay helps maintain the humidity, even in the summer months, when rain is scarce. Antonio Fattori has been the winemaker since 1970. His love for tradition and vibrant wines shows well in all of his wines.

www.fattoriwines.com

"One of the most positive developments of late in Soave has been the mapping of the DOC zone. The scientific survey highlights the fact that areas outside the prestigious Classico zone, although less regarded,

contain many quality sites. Ronca is one of these, a hillside site with altitudes of 300m or more and the volcanic soils in which Soave's Garganega grape gives its tangy best. It's here that oenologist Antonio Fattori

makes this Trophy winner, bringing out the terrior of the cru."- Decanter







Fattori Giovanni DOC Soave Classico .............................................................. 2008 S$ 20.00 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Fattori Giovanni DOC Soave Classico: Fairly cool, tart vegetal nose, restrained yellow and green fruit. Restrained fruit on the palate, prominent vegetal notes with slight creaminess makes this an attractive wine. - Winemaker notes

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La Riva dei Frati

The name “La Riva dei Frati” derives from a piece of land situated in the area of Col San Martino, once cultivated by Dominican friars. Documents conserved in the archives of Trevsio show that this piece of land belonged to Treviso’s San Nicolo Dominican friars in the 15th century and back then they were already producing prestigious wines. The Adami family has a long tradition in the wine business that brings us to today where their aim is to offer quality prestigious wines. Cesare and Marsia entered the wine producing business, concentrating their energy, passion and hard work, in order to always improve their products. Toward this end, they have expanded their property with territories in the area of the Proseccodei Colli Asolani, located in Cornuda, thus allowing the consumer to chose from a wider range of products The company owns many hectares of land in the areas of Col San Martino, Cornuda, Guia and Valdobbiadene.

www.rivadeifrati.it

La Riva dei Frati Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Frizzante ............................. NV S$ 36.50 per 750ml

La Riva dei Frati Fra Donne Frizzante ............................................................... NV S$ 30.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

La Riva dei Frati Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Frizzante: Harmonic, fruity, savoury. A wine with a moderate quantity of alcohol. It expresses the most exciting conditions of liveliness, freshness, lightness and pleasantness, that are typical of the Prosecco wine. - Winemaker notes

La Riva dei Frati Fra Donne Frizzante: A sparkling wine with particular and original sensations. Its liveliness, freshness and intense aroma make it distinct and unmistakable. Its balance and softness caress your palate. - Winemaker notes

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Prà

This 20 hectare estate in the commune of Monteforte d'Alpone in the very heart of the Soave Classico district is run by brothers Sergio and Graziano Prà. A long-standing, working tradition of the vineyards, handed down through the generations has made Sergio an expert in vine growing systems. Winemaker Graziano does a fantastic job of producing authentic, top class Soave. Universally regarded as one of a handful of world-class producers in Soave who have revitalised the region, Prà's 5 wines, all based on Garganega, cover a wide spectrum of styles and flavours.

www.vinipra.it

"Brothers Graziano and Sergio Prà are something of a legend in Veneto… Numerous awards and international recognition has followed and Graziano and Sergio are now one of the most awarded and in demand

producers of Soave that there is."- The Independent Wine Review





Graziano Prà Recioto di Soave DOCG ............................................................. 2005 S$ 56.50 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Graziano Prà Recioto di Soave DOCG: This wine has a beautiful golden colour. It is a sweet wine with elegance and complexity in its bouquet that is bursting with aromas of apricot jam, peach, acacia and millefiori honey, candied yellow citrus fruits and dried fruit. On the palate it is full-bodied and rich. High acidity balances the high sugar content. This Recioto has both balance and persistency. Graphite notes give it even more finesse and complexity. - Winemaker notes

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Quintarelli

The estate of Giuseppe Quintarelli, the Veneto’s most important producer, has received justifiable renown for its near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although other producers like Romano dal Forno, who was Giuseppe Quintarelli’s protégée, make fine Amarones, Quintarelli Amarone is inarguably the benchmark for the wine. The namesake and the touchstone for the estate, Giuseppe or “Beppe” Quintarelli established the standard for other Veneto reds, including Recioto and Valpolicella Superiore. Giuseppe Quintarelli died in January 2012 at the age of 84; his estate continues on in the hands of his wife and children, who learned winemaking from the man known as “The Master of the Veneto.” A perfectionist who practiced rigorous grape selection, Quintarelli released his wines to market only when he deemed them ready—often many years after his fellow Veneto producers.

"It isn't easy to keep up with Giuseppe Quintarelli, as this legendary producer releases his wines when he feels they are ready, not a moment sooner. As is often the case, these are some of the most mind-blowing wines being made anywhere, but sadly, prices are equally dizzying. Still, for readers who can afford them,

these are reference-point wines."- Antonio Galloni





2013 S$ 62.00 per 750mlQuintarelli Bianco Secco IGP .......................................................................... 2014 S$ 62.00 per 750ml

Quintarelli La Molinara IGT ............................................................................. 2000 S$ 64.50 per 750ml

2007 S$ 82.50 per 750mlQuintarelli Primofiore IGT ............................................................................... 2011 S$ 82.50 per 750ml

2003 S$ 330.00per 1500ml2006 S$ 127.00 per 750ml2006 S$ 317.00per 1500ml

Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC ............................................. 2007 S$ 127.00 per 750ml

2002 S$ 247.00 per 750ml2005 S$ 247.00 per 750ml

Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi IGT ......................................................................... 2005 S$ 661.50per 1500ml

Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC ...................................... 2006 S$ 436.00 per 750ml

Quintarelli Alzero Cabernet IGT ...................................................................... 2005 S$ 539.00 per 750ml

2001 S$ 254.00 per 375ml2004 S$ 254.00 per 375ml

Quintarelli Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC ........................................ 2004 S$ 457.00 per 750ml

Quintarelli Amabile del Cere IGT .................................................................... 2003 S$ 312.00 per 375ml

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Notes & Reviews

Quintarelli Bianco Secco: Pale, full bodied but admirably tense with beautifully balanced assertive fruit and crisp acidity - a blend of practically every grape you have ever imagined growing in the Veneto but with Quintarelli concentration. - JancisRobinson.com (2011 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2011 vintage)

Quintarelli Primofiore: The 2007 Primofiore is an attractive, fleshy wine laced with generous red berries, flowers, and sweet spices. The wine blossoms beautifully on the mid-palate as the fruit gains energy and focus... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2007 vintage)

Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC: Aged in botte grande for six years, the 2003 Valpolicella Classico Superiore shows delicate tones of tiny berry fruit, balsam herb, root beer, dried sage and crushed white pepper. It shows the best of this legendary artisan producer. In the mouth, the wine is nuanced and elegant with a fine and extremely polished feel. Tiny parts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese make their way into the blend... - The Wine Advocate (2003 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2003 vintage)

Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi IGT: The 2002 Rosso del Bepi flows with tons of elegance in its dark red fruit, cocoa, spices, sage, and crushed flowers. This is a beautifully rich, concentrated red with gorgeous length, finessed tannins and superb overall balance. Rosso del Bepi is the label Quintarelli uses for wines that don’t meet his exacting standards for Amarone. While the 2002 Rosso del Bepi doesn’t quite have the requisite richness to be an Amarone, it is a totally compelling, harmonious wine all the same. It is a superb bottle for the dinner table, where its mineral-infused brightness will pair well with food...- The Wine Advocate (2002 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2002 vintage)Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 (2002 vintage)

Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG: The 2000 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a thing of beauty. This mid-weight, delicate red offers up a gorgeous array of crushed flowers, red berries and sweet spices in an ethereal style. As it sits in the glass the wine acquires concentration and richness. The wine possesses the grace of a ballerina, phenomenal balance and impeccable pedigree. In this vintage the Amarone shows suggestions of slightly newer barrels, and that may be why this is the first non-Riserva Amarone I can recall in at least a few years that doesn’t show the excess volatile acidity that has marred some previous wines. To be sure, this is a super-traditional, cask-aged Amarone, and it may not appeal to all palates, but readers in search of fine old-school Amarone won’t find a better wine among this year’s new releases. In time this score may very well go up...quite a bit.... - The Wine Advocate (2000 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96+/100 (2000 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2000 vintage)

Quintarelli Alzero Cabernet IGT: The stunning 2004 Cabernet Alzero is beautiful beyond words. What really stands out is the startling focus and definition of this elegant wine. Cabernet grapes are air-dried for added intensity and heft. This is unlike any other red wine made in Valpolicella. Its seamless elegance is infinite and so is its sheer might. It's a wine that soothes the senses but that also awakens and challenges them. The 2004 vintage is a brilliant expression with evident pedigree that requires hours of contemplation and respect. It's engineered to last.... - The Wine Advocate (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96/100 (2004 vintage)

Quintarelli Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC: The 1997 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a gorgeous, refined wine with layers of sweet, perfumed fruit that flow gracefully from its medium-bodied frame. The 1997 Recioto isn't quite as extroverted as the profound 1995 but it does offer impeccable balance in a relatively understated, slender style for this house. Sweet spices, licorice, leather and incense linger on the long and immensely satisfying finish. I tasted the 1997 Recioto from both 375ml and 750ml bottles and found the wine consistently superb... - The Wine Advocate (1997 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (1997 vintage)

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Quintarelli Amabile del Cere IGT: The 2003 Amabile del Cere is a surprising wine. There is plenty of depth and power, but not any sense of heaviness, despite the torrid vintage. Burnt sugar, orange peel, cinnamon, dried figs and spices blossom in the glass as this gorgeous wine shows off its inimitable personality. This is another marvelous showing from Giuseppe Quintarelli... - The Wine Advocate (2003 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2003 vintage)

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Tommaso Bussola

The story of Tommaso Bussola arises from the land of Valpolicella - a land of harmony and beauty, of ancient tradition. The first chapter opens in 1977, the year Tommaso began working in the small wine estate of his uncle Giuseppe.The characteristics of his personality, which were to have such an influence on his eventual wine production, were evident from the start, and leave no doubts at all.We are speaking of passion and of skill, of an "inborn enthusiasm" and of that inexhaustible energy which manifests itself from time to time in, for example, the satisfied look of a taster, in the positive appreciation of the public, thanks to the knowing recognition of one who knows how to infer, in a glass of wine, all the sacrifice and dedication that has gone into producing it.In 1983 Tommaso, with his first solo vinification, chose to take up another challenge: that of constantly improving the quality of the product. Tommaso's adventure did not stop, and the construction of the new winery, in years 1992/3, coincided with the introduction of barriques, in which the wines can complete the fermentation in a constantly improving process.The new wines were baptised with the label "TB" (Tommaso Bussola).The story continues...

bussolavini.com

"My visit with Tommaso Bussola earlier this year was thrilling, as we tasted through a number of wines from cask and bottle, culminating with extraordinary bottles of the 1999 and 2000 Amarone Vigneto Alto, both of

which were drop-dead gorgeous."- Antonio Galloni





Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC "TB" ........................... 2009 S$ 64.00 per 750ml

Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB" ................... 2007 S$ 164.50 per 750ml

Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB" Vigneto Alto 2006 S$ 198.00 per 750ml

Tommaso Bussola Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB" ...................... 2006 S$ 162.50 per 500ml

Notes & Reviews

Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC "TB": The 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore TB is far from your standard Valpolicella. The wine is released later than most and sees a short refermentation on Amarone skins before 40 months in year-old tonneaux. Pretty tertiary aromas of cured meat and smoked bacon give the wine a savory, rich quality. In the mouth, it delivers thick layers of tobacco and barbecue smoke. What ultimately sets this wine apart is the balance it shows between its playful residual sugar and overall heft... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2008 vintage)

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Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB": The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB is an immense and beautiful wine that delivers impressive depth and intensity. Amarone “TB” represents the best selection of fruit from the best vineyard sites. The blend (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Dindarella and Croatina) sees 48 months in new oak. The intensity is stratospheric with bold tones of dried fruit, exotic spice, leather, tar, maple syrup and caramelized sugar. The mouthfeel is velvety and rich with loads of extra nutmeg and clove on the finish... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2007 vintage)

Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB" Vigneto Alto: Rich and spicy, with ripe, polished tannins framing chocolate-covered cherry, kirsch and sweet smoke flavors that show deeper notes of creamy espresso, ground spice, roast almond and molasses. This vibrant, harmonious wine is woven like fine silk... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2006 vintage)

Tommaso Bussola Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC "TB": The 2004 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico TB is superb. This finessed, regal Recioto flows with the essence of crushed flowers, dark fruit, minerals, spices and leather, all of which are framed by silky tannins. Although the wine packs significant punch it also remains incredibly light on its feet and impeccably balanced even though it is one of the more overtly sweet Reciotos readers are likely to come across. The wine can be enjoyed today, but it will only improve over the coming years. A recent bottle of the 1997 was in great shape... - The Wine Advocate (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2004 vintage)

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Valentina Cubi

On the gentile slopes these hills, nestled in the quaint town quarter of Casterna, an ancient hamlet of the 1700s, lies the Valentina Cubi Agricultural Company. Its wine cellars are an example of a vigorous modernization of grape processing techniques admirably blended with the great respect for local ancient wine making tradition. The Valentina Cubi wine cellar has always undertaken its activity in full respect of the traditional relationship between the environment and culture, which characterizes this unique area.

www.valentinacubi.it

Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico DOC "Iperico" BIO ................................. 2012 S$ 37.00 per 750ml

Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso "Arusnatico" ............... 2004 S$ 58.00 per 750ml

Valentina Cubi Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG "Meliloto" ............................ 2003 S$ 71.00 per 500ml

Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Morar" ............................ 2004 S$ 99.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico DOC "Iperico": Made with organically-farmed fruit, the 2012 Valpolicella Iperico presents a ruby red appearance, thin consistency and bright tones of candied cherry, crushed white pepper and dried Mediterranean herbs. The blend is 75-25 Corvina and Rondinella executed in a very informal style... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 86/100 (2012 vintage)

Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso "Arusnatico": The delicate aromas that characterize this ripasso are quite extraordinary considering the harsh tactics of appassimento and double fermentation used to make this wine. The wine maintains an elegant and distinguished personality on the nose with bright berries and spice. - Wine Enthusiast (2004 vintage)Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 (2004 vintage)

Valentina Cubi Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG "Meliloto": Intense ruby red colour with a slight purple hue. Bitter cherry aromas and sweet tobacco harmonize with undertones of wild berry and cocoa. The taste is both balanced and full flavoured, spicy and satisfying. - Winemaker notes

Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Morar": Morar is a beautifully oak-aged Amarone that boasts shadings of vanilla, chocolate, mature fruit, pipe tobacco, molasses and leather. It’s a generous and complex bouquet that is made to linger even longer on your senses thanks to the natural intensity and richness of the wine’s texture. - Wine Enthusiast (2004 vintage)Wine Enthusiast: 93/100 (2004 vintage)

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Surveyor Thomson Wines

France's Burgundy region is the inspiration for the family-owned Surveyor Thomson vineyard in the heart of Central Otago. Expatriate Southlander David Hall-Jones and his wife Pui Mun Chan own a home in Burgundy and have a fascination for its wine, cuisine and history, a fascination which has influenced the development of their superb 14 hectare pinot noir vineyard overlooking the expanding Lowburn winegrowing area, near Cromwell. "Each year, we seek to make a wine which is expressive of our land and climate, wine that reflects the nobility of the pinot noir grape".

www.surveyorthomson.co.nz

2009 S$ 63.50 per 750mlSurveyor Thomson Pinot Noir .......................................................................... 2010 S$ 63.50 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir: Medium deep ruby colored, the 2009 Pinot Noir has attractive aromas of kirsch, warm plums and mulberries with hints of stewed tea and dried mint. Medium-bodied, with ample fruit concentration, it has a medium level of soft tannins, lively acid, and a long finish with earth and mineral nuances... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 89/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir: Medium deep ruby-purple in color, the 2010 Pinot Noir reveals fragrant aromas of black cherries and black raspberries with hints of violets, earth, and underbrush. Medium-bodied, crisp and elegantly fruited, it has a medium level of silky tannins and a long, nicely balanced finish... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2010 vintage)

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Domaine Georg Rafael Pere & Fils

In 1996 Georg Rafael Vineyards was born; an exclusive boutique winery producing their vineyard's estate-grown premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay under the label Domaine Georg Rafael. Their winemaker, Brad Kitson, has similarly followed an interesting journey to wine. His early career was in high tech, however he always sensed a greater calling to the vineyards, and ultimately embarked on a Masters Degree in Viticulture & Enology at the University of California-Davis. Brad has created a trademark style for their wines rooted in traditional methods with the desire to let the terroir of the grape exist front and centre.

www.rafaeletfils.com

Domaine Georg Rafael Cabernet Sauvignon .................................................... 2011 S$ 84.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Cabernet Sauvignon: The wine is an inky ruby purple in color. Classic aromas of black currant, eucalyptus and black cherry are initially expressed. With time in the glass, complex notes of violets, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco and earth are revealed. The long finish is accentuated by heady black cherry juiciness. Elegant structure will allow the wine to stand up on its own and pair wonderfully with food. Additional layers of complexity and richness will be revealed over multiple days... - Winemaker notes

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Jarvis Winery

All Jarvis wines are produced from estate vineyards, located four miles to the east of the city of Napa, in the beautifully rugged mountains between Mt. George and Milliken Canyon at the southeastern end of the Napa Valley. The vineyards are planted in gently sloping meadows one thousand feet above the valley floor. As the cool maritime air passes over the Carneros flats and begins flowing into the valley, it falls about seven degrees in temperature for the thousand feet of vertical rise. As such, the vineyards tend to be cooler by several degrees than the famous nearby Carneros region! These cooler temperatures allow a long "hang time," permitting a long, slow fruit maturation for maximum flavor and concentration at harvest.

www.jarviswines.com


Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ..................................................................... 1996 S$ 291.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: Our extended growing period at JARVIS can in some years make choosing our harvest time somewhat of a gamble. 1993 was one of those years. We chose to hold out for a few extra days of ripening for our Cabernet Sauvignon and were lucky enough to have harvested just before the fall rains. That extra “hang-time”contributes to the rich, deep, full bodied intensity and color of this wine. Enhanced by oak, the concentrated black cherry flavors and aromas combine with a soft velvety mouthfeel, yielding a long, rich finish, full of fruit and flavor... - Winemaker notes (1993 vintage)

Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: The 1994 vintage was an exceptional one for JARVIS Cabernet Sauvignon. A long Indian Summer allowed the 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon an even longer hang-time than usual, providing Dimitri Tchelistcheff, our winemaker, with grapes of maximum ripeness and complexity. Twenty-four months of aging in new French oak barrels provided the beautiful toasty vanilla character in the fruit intense aroma of this wine. Velvety richness and lush berry flavors on the palate lead to this wine’s long elegant finish... - Winemaker notes (1994 vintage)

Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: 1995 provided us with a nice long growing season. Warm temperatures through the end of October were moderated by the cool temperatures of our location providing our grapes a long “hang-time” for maximum ripeness and complexity. From this spectacular fruit, Dimitri Tchelistcheff, our winemaker, has crafted perhaps our best Cabernet Sauvignon to date... - Winemaker notes (1995 vintage)

Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: Vintage 1996 began early in the Napa Valley with a wetter than normal winter, an early bud break, and ended with some very hot late-summer temperatures. High in the eastern mountains, at JARVIS, the cool breezes from the Bay Area helped to moderate these high summer temperatures giving us a nearly perfect year for Cabernet Sauvignon. Dimitri Tchelistcheff, our winemaker, was keeping constant watch on the vineyards as brix levels all seemed to peak at once making 1996 the quickest Cabernet Sauvignon harvest in JARVIS history. Yields for this great vintage were slightly lower than average for us. The 1996 JARVIS Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrel aged in new French oak barrels for 2 years, the intense berry richness of this wine is complimented by a beautiful toasty aroma. The rich concentrated fruit of this spectacular wine shows incredible elegance in its long finish... - Winemaker notes (1996 vintage)

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L'Aventure Winery

Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982, following his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Burgundy, France. In that same year, Stephan established Domaine Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later purchased Chateau Fleur Cardinal, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, and Chateau Robin, in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker of fastidious craftsmanship, and gained a reputation as a maverick vigneron. However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. In 1996, this led him on a quest for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's great wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, and Argentina to Napa, Stephan found Paso Robles. Stephan immediately "fell in love" with the unique terrior of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the deep calcareous soils, and the maritime influence of the renowned Templeton Gap all combine to produce a world class wine country, with the potential to craft some of the world's greatest blends. It is here, in Paso Robles, that Stephan began his adventure, "L'Aventure".

www.aventurewine.com

"Stephan Asseo is one of the most intriguing characters in the Paso Robles scene. A native of Pomerol, Asseo was attracted to Paso for its soil, microclimate and, most importantly of all, an opportunity to pursue the

American dream with none of the constraints imposed by French regulations. Not surprisingly, Asseo’s wines show a clear connection to Bordeaux in the use of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, which are not widely planted in Paso. Most importantly, though, Asseo is one of the few producers in the area who is obsessed with the way his wines age, and in this respect a little Old World perspective can only be a good thing for a region

just starting to write the first chapters of its present day history."- Antonio Galloni







2007 S$ 124.50 per 750mlL’Aventure Optimus ......................................................................................... 2009 S$ 105.00 per 750ml

L’Aventure Estate Côte à Côte .......................................................................... 2007 S$ 162.50 per 750ml

L’Aventure Estate Cuvée ................................................................................... 2008 S$ 162.00 per 750ml

L’Aventure Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ............................................................. 2009 S$ 162.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

L’Aventure Optimus: The sexiest offering at present is the 2007 Optimus Proprietary red, a blend of 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Petit Verdot. More fruit-forward than the 2006, the 2007 gushes with blackberry and cassis fruit, smoky, burning embers, charcoal, and toasty new oak. Full-bodied and powerful with supple tannins, decent acids, and an overall impression of voluptuousness as well as extravagant fruit and opulence... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: (93-95)/100 (2007 vintage)

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L’Aventure Optimus: The 2009 Optimus Estate flows from the glass with masses of dark fruit, tar, smoke and licorice. It boasts a highly attractive, juicy personality and tons of harmony, in a style that can be best described as a baby version of the Estate Cuvee bottling. In 2009 the blend is 50% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Petit Verdot, with a total of 80% new oak... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2009 vintage)

L’Aventure Estate Côte à Côte: The blockbuster 2007 Côte à Côte (40% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and 20% Syrah) boasts a dense purple color as well as a provocative bouquet of jammy black cherries, coffee beans, smoked meats, lavender, and spice. Dense and opulent with a voluptuous texture, tremendous concentration, a layered finish, and abundant tannin (all well-concealed by the cascade of fruit and glycerin)... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 95/100 (2007 vintage)

L’Aventure Estate Cuvée: The finest 2008 I tasted is the 2008 Estate Cuvée, a blend of 50% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 14% Petit Verdot. Mocha, fudge, blackberry, graphite, cassis, and smoky barbecue scents jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored 2008. Full-bodied, rich, textured, and layered, this terrific effort is surprisingly soft and accessible... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2008 vintage)

L’Aventure Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate spent 14 months in 100% new barrels. It is a rich, textured wine endowed with exquisite finesse and class in its dark black fruit, grilled herbs and cassis. Today, the wine comes across as powerful and inward, with the characteristic saline quality on the finish that is so typical of the wines here. In 2009 the Cabernet Sauvignon Estate includes 9% Petit Verdot in the blend... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2009 vintage)

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Ridge Vineyards

The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge's production facility. At 2600', it is surrounded by the "upper vineyard".

www.ridgewine.com

"I tasted a breathtaking array of wines during my recent visit with Paul Draper at Ridge. Draper is a true American icon… I also tasted a number of older wines, including several Monte Bellos going back to the

1970s. Heretical as it may sound, I think the wines Draper is making today will prove to be far superior to the wines of decades past, many of which are rightly considered legendary."

- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni



- Antonio Galloni

Ridge Chardonnay Estate .................................................................................. 2013 S$ 88.50 per 750ml

Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay ........................................................................ 2012 S$ 118.00 per 750ml

Ridge East Bench Zinfandel .............................................................................. 2013 S$ 59.50 per 750ml

Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah ........................................................................ 2012 S$ 62.00 per 750ml

2007 S$ 134.00per 1500ml2008 S$ 134.00per 1500ml2010 S$ 37.50 per 375ml2011 S$ 279.00per 3000ml2012 S$ 40.00 per 375ml2012 S$ 69.50 per 750ml2012 S$ 142.50per 1500ml2012 S$ 289.50per 3000ml2013 S$ 41.50 per 375ml2013 S$ 72.50 per 750ml2013 S$ 149.00per 1500ml

Ridge Geyserville ............................................................................................. 2013 S$ 304.00per 3000ml

2006 S$ 147.00per 1500ml2007 S$ 134.00per 1500ml2008 S$ 134.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 40.00 per 375ml2012 S$ 69.50 per 750ml2012 S$ 289.50per 3000ml2013 S$ 41.50 per 375ml

Ridge Lytton Springs ......................................................................................... 2013 S$ 72.50 per 750ml

Ridge Merlot Estate .......................................................................................... 2012 S$ 88.50 per 750ml

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Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ..................................................................... 2012 S$ 181.00per 1500ml

2004 S$1,068.00per 3000ml2006 S$1,068.00per 3000ml2006 S$2,136.00per 6000ml2007 S$ 116.00 per 375ml2007 S$ 222.00 per 750ml2007 S$ 444.00per 1500ml2008 S$ 222.00 per 750ml2008 S$ 444.00per 1500ml2009 S$ 116.00 per 375ml2010 S$ 116.00 per 375ml2010 S$ 222.00 per 750ml2010 S$ 444.00per 1500ml2010 S$1,068.00per 3000ml2011 S$ 116.00 per 375ml2011 S$ 222.00 per 750ml2011 S$ 444.00per 1500ml2012 S$ 116.00 per 375ml2012 S$ 222.00 per 750ml2012 S$ 444.00per 1500ml

Ridge Monte Bello ............................................................................................ 2012 S$1,060.00per 3000ml

Ridge California Geyserville Essence ................................................................ 2007 S$ 80.00 per 375ml

Notes & Reviews

Ridge Chardonnay Estate: Utterly impeccable. Lemon, white flowers, spices, yellow stone fruits, smoke and slate open up nicely in the glass. Readers can look forward to at least a handful of years of fabulous drinking in this resonant, beautifully layered Chardonnay. - Vinous Media (2012 vintage)Vinous Media: 92/100 (2012 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2012 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay: The 2012 Chardonnay Monte Bello is a beauty. Ripe, concentrated and still fresh, with lots of golden fruits, toasty oak, crème brulee and minerality, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with a classy, balanced fruit and integrated acidity. Full, complete, concentrated and balanced, it will have a decade or more of longevity. - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2012 vintage)

Ridge East Bench Zinfandel: ...wraps around the palate with dark red and black fruit along with typical Dry Creek spice and underbrush notes. Sweet floral and cinnamon notes add complexity on the resonant finish. This is a fabulous wine for the money. - Vinous Media (2012 vintage)Vinous Media: 91/100 (2012 vintage)International Wine Cellar: 91/100 (2012 vintage)

Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah: ...absolutely delicious. The addition of 10% Zinfandel has softened the typically burly Petite tannins, resulting in a wine that delivers tons of pure pleasure. Menthol, cloves and lavender wrap around a core of blue/purplish fruit in a gorgeous Petite with soft contours (for Petite) and terrific overall balance. - Vinous Media (2012 vintage)Vinous Media: 93/100 (2012 vintage)

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Ridge Geyserville: The dark ruby/purple-colored 2007 Geyserville Proprietary Red (58% Zinfandel, 22% Carignan, 18% Petite Sirah, and the rest Mourvedre with 14.4% alcohol) offers up attractive aromas of boysenberries, black cherries, earth, pepper, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, and pure... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 91/100 (2007 vintage)

Ridge Geyserville: 74% Zinfandel, 20% Carignan, 6% Petite Sirah, a blend from Ridge's ancient mixed planted Dry Creek vineyard... Very warm, welcoming and complex. A red wine you could but perhaps shouldn't drink without food. All set for a long life. Great structure with the fruit to the fore. Long and rich... - JancisRobinson.com (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: (90-92)/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2008 vintage)

Ridge Geyserville: Dense, young and tightly wound, this delivers raspberry and earthy dill aromas and concentrated flavors that show firm acidity and tannins as well as plum, Asian spice and licorice notes. Needs time. Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro... - Wine Spectator (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 88/100 (2010 vintage)Wine Spectator: 88/100 (2010 vintage)

Ridge Geyserville: The 2011 Geyserville impresses for its silkiness and texture. Sweet dark berries, flowers and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. The 2011 is a decidedly mid-weight, feminine style of Geyserville. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding lift and vibrancy. The 2011 should drink well upon release and also age. To make the 2011, Ridge was especially selective and fewer parcels made it into the blend than normal, especially with the Petite Sirah. The blend is 80% Zinfandel, 16% Carignan, 3% Petite Sirah and 1% Alicante Bouschet... - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: (91-93)/100 (2011 vintage)Wine Enthusiast: 92/100 (2011 vintage)

Ridge Geyserville: Savory herbs, tobacco, smoke, menthol and dark red/blackish-toned fruit burst from the glass in an exotic, juicy Zinfandel-based field blend loaded with personality. The tannins could use another year to soften, but readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. The brisk, energetic finish is incredibly appealing. - Vinous Media (2012 vintage)Vinous Media: 93/100 (2012 vintage)International Wine Cellar: 93/100 (2012 vintage)

Ridge Geyserville: Made from 73% Zinfandel, 17% Carignan, 9% Petite Sirah and a splash of Mourvèdre, the 2013 Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine is a sexy, voluptuous, concentrated and hedonistic beauty that offers tons of plum, licorice, roasted herbs and leather like aromas and flavors... - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2013 vintage)

Ridge Lytton Springs: Deep but not opaque ruby. Very bright red fruit on the nose. Rather like the result of carbonic maceration (I find out later that the Petite Syrah is whole-bunch fermented). Highly perfumed. Cheeky and sweet and fresh. So pure and bright. A light herbal note. Raspberry, even a touch of pencil lead and linctus. Lovely impression of ripeness and freshness together. (Paul Draper explains that you cannot get this with Zinfandel unless you pick at the point where you will get 14-15% alcohol.) Fabulous dry, tight but very fine tannins and freshness on the palate. And that fine grip just adds to the freshness. There is such refinement here in a very full-flavoured wine. Tannins seem just a little drier than on the Geyserville. - JancisRobinson.com (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2006 vintage)

Ridge Lytton Springs: The 2007 Lytton Springs Proprietary Red (71% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignan; 14.4% alcohol) exhibits a similar dark ruby/purple hue as well as more black fruits and spice in the impressive aromatics. It is a fuller-bodied, richer wine with beautiful texture, purity, and length... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2007 vintage)

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Ridge Lytton Springs: Striking, intense black cherry and blackberry fruit with some spice and earth jump from the glass of the 2008 Lytton Springs, a blend of 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, and 5% Carignan. Dark ruby with a nice tannic overlay, the wine was aged 15 months in American oak. Spicy, impressively rich, with good acids and loads of concentration, this is a beauty... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 93/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2008 vintage)

Ridge Lytton Springs: Another totally sexy, voluptuous wine, the 2012 Lytton Springs is endowed with serious power. A bit more structured than the Geyserville, the Lytton Springs stands out for its impeccable balance and class. Layers of dark red fruit build to a powerful finish laced with distinct Petite Sirah overtones. - Vinous Media (2012 vintage)Vinous Media: 93+/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17/20 (2012 vintage)

Ridge Lytton Springs: A blend of 74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignan and 2% Mataro (Mourvèdre), the 2013 Lytton Springs is a sexy, plump and gorgeously rich effort that has lots of bramble, plums, violets and licorice on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, deep, rich and concentrated, it has a solid kick of tannin and will benefit from short term cellaring... - The Wine Advocate (2013 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2013 vintage)

Ridge Merlot Estate: Made from 100% Merlot, the dark ruby-colored 2011 Merlot Estate Monte Bello Vineyard achieved a modest (by California standards) 12.9% alcohol. Medium-bodied and elegant with attractive berry fruit and a full, evolved style, this easygoing, correct Merlot should drink well for 5-6 years. - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 85/100 (2011 vintage)

Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate: The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot) is gorgeous. Dark red berries, grilled herbs, spice box, cedar and tobacco are some of the notes that flesh out in the radiant, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. This attractive, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed with minimum cellaring. Think of it as a baby Monte Bello to drink while the 2009 Monte Bello ages... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 (2009 vintage)

Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate: Dark ruby to purple color; blackberries, cassis, violets, licorice; dark berry fruit entry, crushed rock minerals, chalky tannins, full bodied, lively acid, cocoa, exotic oak spice, chaparral. - Winemaker notes (2010 vintage)

Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate: Sweet floral notes meld into red stone fruits, pomegranate and cinnamon. In keeping with the style of the year, the 2011 is medium in body, feminine and gracious. Best of all, it will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. - Vinous Media (2011 vintage)Vinous Media: 92/100 (2011 vintage)

Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate: Another terrific wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (incorporates 24% Merlot) is an inky, structured effort that has lots of blackberry, cassis, scorched earth and toasted spice notes giving way to a full-bodied, concentrated and tannic profile on the palate... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92/100 (2012 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: The 2004 Monte Bello (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) reveals a similar dark ruby/purple color, but it is not as thick looking as the 2003 or 2005. A lighter, more elegant example of Monte Bello, the finesse-styled 2004 does not possess the power one normally sees in this wine. It offers pure fruit, a pretty, St.-Julien-like style, notes of cedar, spice box, herbs, background oak, and red as well as black currants, and silky tannin... - The Wine Advocate (2004 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 91/100 (2004 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 19/20 (2004 vintage)

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Ridge Monte Bello: There's wonderful perfumed, floral aromas of honeysuckle, lavender, ripe pear and apple in this pure, rich and silky white, which unfolds to reveal layers of fruit and light spicy, toasty oak nuances. Ends with a long, persistent finish that's engagingly complex... - Wine Spectator (2006 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94+/100 (2006 vintage)Wine Spectator: 95/100 (2006 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5+/20 (2006 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: About as close to Bordeaux in California as you get, from the classic cigar box, cedar, tobacco leaf and dill scents to the tight band of mineral, dried currant, sage, cedar and sandalwood notes. Full-bodied, elegant and persistent, this is most interesting on the finish, where the flavors are long and lingering. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc... - Wine Spectator (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 92+/100 (2007 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2007 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2007 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: The 2008 Monte Bello is striking. It is a decidedly muscular Monte Bello endowed with layers of dark fruit. Tobacco, mint, asphalt and crushed rocks develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity and finesse. A long, saline finish rounds things out beautifully. In 2008 the cold growing season stretched into October and the wine definitely has the feel of a cool vintage. The spring frost and the second year of drought conditions lowered yields significantly. Yields were just 1.25 tons per acre on average, but some of the older vineyards came in at less than 1 ton per acre. The balance of fruit, tannin and structure is simply extraordinary, but the wine needs time, most likely lots of it. In 2008 the blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot... - The Wine Advocate (2008 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 97+/100 (2008 vintage)Wine Spectator: 92/100 (2008 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18/20 (2008 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: The 2009 Monte Bello, 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot is simply magnificent. Layers of dark red fruit, flowers, spices and graphite are all woven together in this utterly impeccable wine. The 2009 is an especially huge, intense Monte Bello, yet a sexy, silky core of fruit lies within its imposing frame. Everything comes together in this glorious, radiant wine. Last year the 2009 had some pretty stiff competition from the 2010, but today it is simply firing on all cylinders. Eric Baugher describes 2009 as a year with cold weather early on, followed by heat in early June and July. The fruit was brought in on October 12, just before an intense downpour swept through the region. There is a purity and silkiness supported by structure in the 2009 that is impossible not to admire. Simply put, this is another utterly magnificent, towering masterpiece from Ridge... - The Wine Advocate (2009 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 98/100 (2009 vintage)Wine Spectator: 95/100 (2009 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 17.5/20 (2009 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: The just-bottled 2010 Monte Bello combines pure structure and power in a rich, full-bodied style for this wine. Waves of dark red fruit, crushed rocks, flowers, mint and grilled herbs wrap around the long, insistent finish. Today, the 2010 is slightly more reticent than it was last year, but the wine comes to life the more it sits in the glass. Always classy, the 2010 Monte Bello impresses for its impeccable balance. Count me among those who will be thrilled to own this magnificent California classic. The 2010 is a decidedly virile, powerful Monte Bello, qualities winemaker Eric Baugher attributes to a year with a very cold summer and periods of heat that arrived only towards the tail end of the growing season. In 2010, the blend is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc... - The Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 96+/100 (2010 vintage)

Ridge Monte Bello: The 2011 Monte Bello (87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc) emerges from the glass with tobacco, grilled herbs, smoke, incense and plums melding together in this soft, beautifully textured Monte Bello. The 2011 is a wine of exceptional textural finesse. The 100% new oak is totally integrated. In 2011, Ridge used a total of 18 of a possible 24 lots for the final blend. The presence of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon is the highest since the 1980s. I expect the 2011 to be a relatively early drinking Monte Bello, but time will be the judge... - The Wine Advocate (2011 vintage)The Wine Advocate: (93-95)/100 (2011 vintage)

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Ridge Monte Bello: Inky colored, the sensational 2012 Monte Bello comes all from the Santa Cruz Mountains and is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. It's backwards and tight, with classic black cherry, crushed violets, cassis, espresso roast and crème brulee notes all flowing seamlessly to a full-bodied, concentrated, structured and layered Bordeaux blend that has bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate and firm tannin... - The Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 94+/100 (2012 vintage)JancisRobinson.com: 18.5/20 (2012 vintage)

Ridge California Geyserville Essence: We made our first Zinfandel Essence from Geyserville in 1966. To produce an essence, the vines must remain vigorous late into the season, with green leaves for photosynthesis. We chose two blocks - one zinfandel, one petite sirah. To intensify the colour and concentrate sugar, the grapes were left on the vine for three additional weeks; then co-fermented on natural yeasts. To our delight, the initial Brix reading was beyond the hydrometer’s ability to measure. It took five days for the yeast to begin fermentation, another five days to stop naturally - fully stable. The wine was aged in air-dried american oak barrels; clarity was achieved through careful racking. Opulent and full-flavoured, the 2007 Essence can be enjoyed now and over the next twenty years. - Winemaker notes (2007 vintage)

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The Lenz Winery

For years, The Lenz Winery in Peconic has been one of the North Fork’s most respected and successful producers. Winemaker Eric Fry is something of a legend. He is a microbiologist by training, and spends a great deal of time ensuring that the pH of his wines will naturally prevent infection while providing the best possible flavor. He goes as far as fermenting different portions of the same grape juice in different manners, and then blending the results back together in a proportion to bring out the most complex flavors possible. Together, vineyard manager Sam McCullough, their experience and familiarity with North Fork growing conditions and fruit results in some of the area’s best wines.

www.lenzwine.com

"Micro-biologist Eric Fry reached New York from his native California 25 years ago on the recommendation of mentor Andre Tchelistcheff and has long ago become a Long Island veteran. He and owner Peter J. Carroll follow a release regimen that would give most winery proprietors headaches and heartburn not to mention

red ink, with whites usually appearing a couple of years after harvest, while red wines and the estate’s wonderful sparkling wines are typically released after four or more years."








Lenz Cuvée Sparkling ....................................................................................... 2001 S$ 83.00 per 750ml

Lenz Cuvée Sparkling RD ................................................................................. 1993 S$ 121.50 per 750ml

Lenz Chardonnay Old Vines ............................................................................. 2008 S$ 70.50 per 750ml

Lenz Merlot Old Vines ..................................................................................... 2002 S$ 111.00 per 750ml

Notes & Reviews

Lenz Cuvée Sparkling: The Lenz Cuvée represents a blend of tank-fermented Pinot with 30% Chardonnay that went through malolactic in old barrels. It was disgorged after eight years then released six months later. Toast, iodine and pit fruits is detected in the nose leading to a lush, leesy and finely-effervescent palate. Thanks to the ripeness of fruit and low acid, there is subtle and lovely sense of sweetness here that mingles with lees and salt in the finish. - Winemaker notes

Lenz Cuvée Sparkling RD: This is similar to Lenz Cuvée except that is was disgorged after a dozen years and released six months more under cork. Bittersweet floral perfume, toast, caramel and buckwheat in the nose; startling freshness of pit fruit and citrus on the palate and remarkable transparency to persistently wafting florality: saline, alkaline mineral nuances and toasted grain. - Winemaker notes

Lenz Chardonnay Old Vines: Lenz’s 2007 Chardonnay Old Vines represents a barrel selection from their so-called “gold” bottling. “It takes 50 barrels of that wine,” says Fry, “to find 16 that will go into this select blend.” White peach, baked apple, and toasted hazelnut in the nose follow on a palate more transparent and refreshing than that of the corresponding “gold” cuvee and leading to a satisfying finish... - The Wine Advocate (2007 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 87/100 (2007 vintage)

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Lenz Merlot Old Vines: The Lenz 2002 Merlot Old Vines is scented with dark cherry and black raspberry, humus, and fungus. On the palate it offers a smooth texture from resolved tannins along with fresh fruit brightness and an invigorating tartness of berry seeds. Like the corresponding Cabernet Sauvignon, this exhibits dark shadings of moss and herbs along with iodine and stone. It has the edge in density, primary fruit retention, and sheer length over the Cabernet, and should be worth following for at least another 3-5 years... - The Wine Advocate (2002 vintage)The Wine Advocate: 90/100 (2002 vintage)

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