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Fondo Indizeno Monopolia Sannicola

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

Fondo Indizeno, founded by renowned winemaker Christian Patat, celebrates Friuli’s rich winemaking heritage. Their Monopolio Sannicola Chardonnay is crafted from old vines planted on marl-based soils known as “Ponca,” benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with continental influences. This elegant white offers aromas of ripe pear, citrus, and white flowers, with a creamy texture and vibrant minerality. Balanced and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with seafood or light pasta dishes, showcasing the unique terroir of Friuli Colli Orientali.

Lagar de Costa Albariño

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

Lagar de Costa is a small, family-run winery located on the Atlantic coast, opposite La Toja Island in the heart of Salnés. With a winemaking tradition dating back to the early 20th century, the estate has focused on growing Albariño for generations but began bottling its own wines in 2001. Their Albariño is a vibrant expression of the region, offering fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas with a touch of salinity, reflecting its coastal terroir. Lagar de Costa combines heritage and modern craftsmanship to produce elegant wines that capture the essence of Galicia’s Rías Baixas region.

Domaine Thibert Saint-Véran

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

Crafted in Burgundy’s Mâconnais, this Chardonnay reflects the Thibert family’s organic viticulture, practiced since 1998. Sourced from 40-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, the wine reveals pale gold hues with aromas of white peach, pear, and flinty minerality. The palate balances ripe orchard fruits and creamy texture with vibrant acidity, underscored by subtle notes of toasted almond and citrus zest. Hand-harvested and aged in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned oak, it achieves a harmonious blend of richness and precision. Certified organic and unfiltered, this Saint-Véran embodies the Thiberts’ dedication to terroir-driven elegance, offering a Burgundian expression of Chardonnay.

Domaine Céline Perrin Bourgogne Rouge

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

This organic Pinot Noir from Céline Perrin showcases the elegance of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Sourced from 70 to 80-year-old vines near Ladoix, the wine offers a bright garnet hue and aromas of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and hints of blackberry. On the palate, sappy red fruits are complemented by plum skin, earth, and mineral notes, finishing refreshingly light yet complex. Certified organic since 2008, this wine reflects Perrin’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and terroir-driven purity.

Château des Graviers Margaux Magnum

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

The Landry family owns 60ha of land, vineyards alternate with Landes forest as well as meadow and grassland where horses and cows graze peacefully. Christophe knows each parcel of his vineyard inside out, feeling closer to Burgundy in spirit than Bordeaux. Only the best lieux-dits are retained, he doesn’t believe in second wines, if a parcel isn’t good enough then he sells it on.
He returned to his family estate in Bordeaux in the mid-1990s, where he works tirelessly in the vineyard and the winery to create some of the best value for money wines around at all levels. His wines offer a clear, bright black cherry colour, a kernel of rich fruit with great depth, and superb texture with good freshness and marked mineral flavours. Very, very long on the finish. For drinking now to 2030+.

Domaine du Haut Montlong Monbazillac Cuvée Audrey

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:48:01 +0000

For nearly a century, the Métifet family has crafted wines that speak of Bergerac’s sun-drenched slopes. Their 70 organic hectares in Pomport yield vibrant, terroir-driven bottlings under Laurence and Philippe’s careful stewardship.
The estate’s Monbazillac stands out, a golden nectar balancing rich stone fruit flavours with refreshing acidity. It encapsulates their philosophy: respecting tradition while embracing modern drinkability. Proof that family passion translates beautifully into the bottle.

Château Tour des Gendres La Gloire de Mon Père

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:47:37 +0000

From Bergerac’s overlooked terroir comes this Bordeaux-style blend that punches way above its weight.
“”La Gloire de Mon Père”” (literally “”My Father’s Pride””) shows why this organic estate gets insiders excited, think plush blackberries, a dusting of cocoa powder, and just enough herbal grip to keep it honest. The de Conti family crafts this as their flagship, blending tradition with a modern drink-me-now approach. Proof that great value still exists in southwest France.

Monte dall’Ora Valpolicella Classico Superiore Camporenzo

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:47:37 +0000

Monte dall’Ora’s Camporenzo is an organic Valpolicella Classico Superiore made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. Aged in oak barrels, it offers aromas of cherry and plum with hints of spice. Balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins, it’s ideal for pasta dishes or roasted meats.

Domaine du Monteillet Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Fortis

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:47:12 +0000

This Côte-Rôtie from Domaine du Monteillet is a bold blend of Syrah with a touch of Viognier. Grown on steep granite slopes, it offers intense flavours of blackberries, lilies, and smoky bacon. Aged in demi-muids for structure and finesse, it pairs perfectly with rare steak or game.

Didier Desvignes Fleurie Half

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:47:12 +0000

Didier Desvignes crafts this Fleurie from Gamay grown on pink granite soils in Beaujolais. With vivid aromas of violets, wild strawberries, and a savoury herbal edge, it offers a silky texture and vibrant finish. Perfect with poultry, charcuterie, or light cheeses, this wine showcases the purity of Fleurie’s terroir.