2022 José Maria da Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal. Twin Vines is the new Vinho Verde from José Maria da Fonseca. It celebrates the birth of the twin daughters of António Maria Soares Franco, the newest members of the family. Twin Vines is a refreshing white from the Vinho Verde region in the Northern part of Portugal. This versatile, crisp wine pairs well with chicken light pasta entrées, seafood and summer salads. For more info, visit José Maria da Fonseca website. VARIETALS 70% Loureiro, 14% Trajadura, 12% Pedernã, 4% Alvarinho VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2021 José Maria da Fonseca Waterdog Red Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal. Loving, loyal and intelligent, Portuguese Waterdogs are a treasured breed originally from the southern coast of Portugal – near where the winery originates. Waterdog red wine, a blend of Castelão and Touriga Nacional grape varieties, have a fruity palate with notes of red berries and a touch of wood. For more info, visit José Maria da Fonseca website. VARIETALS 70% Castelão, 30% Touriga Nacional VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2022 José Maria da Fonseca Waterdog White Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal. Loving, loyal and intelligent, Portuguese Waterdogs are a treasured breed originally from the southern coast of Portugal – near where the winery originates. Waterdog white wine, a blend of Arinto and Fernão Pires grape varieties, have a peach and pineapple aroma and a touch of spices and wood with a citric and fresh acidity and a delicate minerality. For more info, visit José Maria da Fonseca website. VARIETALS 90% Arinto, 10% Fernão Pires VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2024 Klippenkop Chenin Blanc Located in the town and region of Robertson, Klippenkop is one of the most famous wineries in South Africa. The estate got established in 1941 as a venture and endeavour when several families came together with the same aim and objective in the district of Cape Winelands. The winery derives its name from two separate terms- “klippen” and “kop.” The former is a topographical or geographical term that refers to a rock’s outcrop. On the other hand, the latter is a word that means head or hillock in the African language. An appealing full-bodied wine with good structure with lovely balancing acidity. VARIETALS 100% Chenin Blanc VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note
2023 Klippenkop Pinotage Located in the town and region of Robertson, Klippenkop is one of the most famous wineries in South Africa. The estate got established in 1941 as a venture and endeavour when several families came together with the same aim and objective in the district of Cape Winelands. The winery derives its name from two separate terms- “klippen” and “kop.” The former is a topographical or geographical term that refers to a rock’s outcrop. On the other hand, the latter is a word that means head or hillock in the African language. Produced in an early drinking style with well integrated wood and a soft smooth finish. VARIETALS 100% Pinotage VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note
2018 Kono Pinot Noir The vineyards from which Kono sources its grapes are spread predominantly throughout the sub-regions of Marlborough. Each have their own unique micro climate and soil type, each with its own distinct flavour profile. The difference is the key to blending a truly authentic expression of the region’s terroir. The gift of knowledge and rich, unspoiled lands have created award winning wines over flowing with personality and purity. Pinot Noir is a grape that elicits passionate devotion from wine lovers and is one of the most highly prized wines in the world. The grapes for this wine were sourced from our premium Kono vineyards located in both the Marlborough and Nelson regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Kono Pinot Noir is made to consume as a youthful wine – from two to five years from vintage. For more info, visit Kono website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note
2022 Kono Sauvignon Blanc The vineyards from which Kono sources its grapes are spread predominantly throughout the sub-regions of Marlborough. Each have their own unique micro climate and soil type, each with its own distinct flavour profile. The difference is the key to blending a truly authentic expression of the region’s terroir. The gift of knowledge and rich, unspoiled lands have created award winning wines over flowing with personality and purity. Classic Marlborough harvest conditions with clear days and cool nights prevailed in 2022, with the grapes developing ripe, concentrated fruit flavours without losing the crisp balancing acidity and freshness our wines are renowned for. For more info, visit Kono website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2021 L’Âme de Pape Clément Blanc Graves AOP Bernard Magrez’s journey is that of passion, a constant desire for improvement, know-how and exceptional success which has its roots first in Bordeaux, in the Grands Crus Classés, then in other prestigious terroirs in France and around the world. L’Âme de Pape Clément’s vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Graves region, on the left bank of the Garonne River where the soil and climate are ideal for grapes to ripen and vines to flourish. Dig down into the subsoil and you’ll find gravel and a layer of clay and limestone, which absorbs the sun’s heat during the day and releases it at night to produce remarkably full, ripe grapes. What’s more, the nearby river and the vineyard’s exposure to the sun help create a microclimate which helps protect and nurture the vines. For more info, visit Bernard Magrez website. VARIETALS 70% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Muscadelle VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2019 L’Âme de Pape Clément Rouge Graves AOP Bernard Magrez’s journey is that of passion, a constant desire for improvement, know-how and exceptional success which has its roots first in Bordeaux, in the Grands Crus Classés, then in other prestigious terroirs in France and around the world. L’Âme de Pape Clément’s vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Graves region, on the left bank of the Garonne River where the soil and climate are ideal for grapes to ripen and vines to flourish. Dig down into the subsoil and you’ll find gravel and a layer of clay and limestone, which absorbs the sun’s heat during the day and releases it at night to produce remarkably full, ripe grapes. What’s more, the nearby river and the vineyard’s exposure to the sun help create a microclimate which helps protect and nurture the vines. For more info, visit Bernard Magrez website. VARIETALS 48% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note
2022 L’Avenir Horizon Chenin Blanc Paying homage to the famed terroir of Stellenbosch’s historic wine region, L’Avenir was only founded in 1992 by Mauritius native Marc Wiehe. Under the oenological direction of winemakers Dirk Coetzee, Mattheus Thabo and Francois Conradie, the winery in the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch produces now a well-endowed and award-winning wine portfolio of wines, distinguished by their unmistakably South African character with an elegant touch of French flair, with the two classic South African grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, as the cornerstone of the South African wine industry, forming the main focus of L’Avenir. Produced from a selection of Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Vineyards, ranging from old bushvines to younger stalwarts of the future, L’Avenir Horizon Chenin Blanc is the perfect balance between New World power and Old World finesse. The 2022 vintage is considered as a highlight of the decade in South Africa. VARIETALS 100% Chenin Blanc VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2021 L’Avenir Horizon Pinotage Paying homage to the famed terroir of Stellenbosch’s historic wine region, L’Avenir was only founded in 1992 by Mauritius native Marc Wiehe. Under the oenological direction of winemakers Dirk Coetzee, Mattheus Thabo and Francois Conradie, the winery in the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch produces now a well-endowed and award-winning wine portfolio of wines, distinguished by their unmistakably South African character with an elegant touch of French flair, with the two classic South African grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, as the cornerstone of the South African wine industry, forming the main focus of L’Avenir. L’Avenir vinifies many of their reds, including their Horizon Pinotage, with mostly whole berries. This means they gently destem the fruit while keeping the berries as whole as possible. This enables a special intracellular fermentation to take place within the skins, adding even more juicy fruit to the palate. VARIETALS 100% Pinotage VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2019 L’Avenir Single Block Chenin Blanc Paying homage to the famed terroir of Stellenbosch’s historic wine region, L’Avenir was only founded in 1992 by Mauritius native Marc Wiehe. Under the oenological direction of winemakers Dirk Coetzee, Mattheus Thabo and Francois Conradie, the winery in the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch produces now a well-endowed and award-winning wine portfolio of wines, distinguished by their unmistakably South African character with an elegant touch of French flair, with the two classic South African grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, as the cornerstone of the South African wine industry, forming the main focus of L’Avenir. Produced from a vineyard that was planted in 1971, L’Avenir Estate’s single vineyard Chenin Parcel selection in the vineyard and cellar, combined with minimum intervention winemaking results in a true masterpiece. This beautifully poised Chenin has lots of similarity with classic white Burgundy – a refined core, layers, freshness and a touch of appealing gunflint. As the estate says, “Authentic South African wines, with a touch of French flair.” VARIETALS 100% Chenin Blanc VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note
2018 L’Avenir Single Block Pinotage Paying homage to the famed terroir of Stellenbosch’s historic wine region, L’Avenir was only founded in 1992 by Mauritius native Marc Wiehe. Under the oenological direction of winemakers Dirk Coetzee, Mattheus Thabo and Francois Conradie, the winery in the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch produces now a well-endowed and award-winning wine portfolio of wines, distinguished by their unmistakably South African character with an elegant touch of French flair, with the two classic South African grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, as the cornerstone of the South African wine industry, forming the main focus of L’Avenir. L’Avenir Single Block Pinotage is the winery’s flagship and the best that L’Avenir has to offer. Only grapes from the highest vineyard on the estate were used for this exceptional red wine. Only the 14 best casks were selected for this vintage. VARIETALS 100% Pinotage VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note
2019 L’Esprit de Chevalier Grand Vin de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC Owned by the Bernard family since 1983, the magnificent Domaine de Chevalier is at the top of the greatest Crus Classés of Bordeaux. The estate is located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation which is located in a green setting south of Bordeaux. Domaine de Chevalier watches over a rare vineyard with 60 hectares of red vines. The vineyard is based on a gravel terroir with clay-gravelly subsoils. Since 1986, the young vines have been intended to ripen the berries which are used in the blending of the estate’s second wine, L’Esprit de Chevalier. For more info, visit Domaine de Chevalier website. VARIETALS 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note
2016 L’Héritier de Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac (Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2nd wine) Three large plots in the best parts of Pauillac form the vineyard of this classified growth, an unusual configuration and a direct inheritance from the estate’s founder, Pierre Ducasse, an eminent lawyer. In the 18th century he gave a single name to a fine vineyard holding, which was put together through inheritance and purchases. When he died in 1797, his son, Pierre, inherited a 60-hectare exploitation, named Ducasse-Grand-Puy-Artigues-Arnaud, of which two third were planted with vines. The estate was classified in 1855, under the name of Artigues Arnaud. L’Héritier de Grand Puy Ducasse is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. The 2016 vintage has a garnet color that opens onto a cedar nose with a touch of blackcurrant and gray pepper. The attack in the mouth is dynamic, followed by a well-proportioned length. This Héritiers de Grand-Puy Ducasse cuvée is then marked by a minty finish that allows you to appreciate its freshness. For more info, visit Château Grand-Puy Ducasse website. VARIETALS 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot VINTAGE 2016 Download Tasting Note