The year was 1924. It was the heart of the Prohibition Era and wine’s darkest hour when it was outlawed and deemed unconstitutional. It was also the year the Delicato family first planted vineyards in California and farmed grapes that were sold to friends and neighbors.
Rumor has it, that during an era of gangsters and speakeasies, Scotch found its way to the American coastline through covert speedboats that could outrun the Coast Guard. Scotch, known for its quality, was considered liquid gold and sold at a premium to bootleggers. In honor of that bold time, two once-forbidden favorites come together to inspire this 1924 Scotch Barrel-aged Chardonnay
For more info, visit 1924 by Delicato Family Wines website.
The name Cielo e Terra (literally Sky and Land, or Heaven and Earth) recreates a perfect marriage, where Heaven is represented by the family of the same name and the Land is identified with the expert hands of the winegrower partners working in the vineyards that yield these wines.
“3 Passo” means 3 steps to obtain a unique Italian blend, a 3-step winemaking approach based on Italian vocated terroirs, only organic grapes and masterful vegan winemaking.
Vignobles Lassagne gather several family properties that were bought since three generations and are grown according to tradition and innovation on unique terroir located in the Libourne area.
Vignobles Lassagne encompasses these three properties: Château des Arnauds (the original estate), Château des Landes and Château Maltus, the latest addition to the Vignobles Lassagne.
History tells us that the origin of the Château Maltus goes back to the Middle Ages, in the time of the crusades.
The Order of Malta, well implanted on the land named Lalande de Pomerol, cultivated vines for the first time on the grounds of the Château Maltus.
Nicolas Lassagne acquired this parcel in 2015 of sixty-year-old vines with the purpose of producing this richly dense wine.
Ambre de Maltus is a very high-quality white wine worthy of the greatest Bordeaux white wines. A special attention is paid to the vineyard, as well as to the cellar to produce this cuvée. The alcoholic fermentation happens in French oak barrels, as well as a daily stirring during its ageing.
Manuel González, chief winemaker at Andeluna, buys grapes to make this low-yield Torrontés, sourced from a 38-year-old pergola on sandy soils in Tupungato.
“We honour with passion the soil, the altitude, the Andes and the moon.
The fundamentals, the root systems, give life to these wines: character, harmony, charm.
This wine represents all the purity, the simplicity and the exquisite expression of its varietal.”
Antoine’s grandfather, Gerard Clément, was one of the most respected winemakers in the region and one of the founders of the ‘Menetou-Salon’ appellation. He is still present on the domain and for Antoine he was and still is his great inspiration and example.
As a winemaker, Antoine feels like a conductor who transforms the soil into music. Every wine must be a natural reflection of its soil and requires sustainable agriculture to achieve this. The winegrower is the cement between the grape variety and the final wine.
He does not want to manipulate the wine, but only to accompany it gently. That is why all grapes are picked by hand, only gravity is used and no yeasts are added to get the fermentation going.
Friends since school, Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu challenged themselves to create a range of wines in their image, by bringing a touch of originality and modernity to their cuvées. Created in 2018, they are part of an eco-conscious approach, more transparent and more sustainable. This commitment is evident from the vine to the bottle with organic cuvées or in conversion.
Carbon neutrality is the brand’s primary commitment.
In 2022, 70% of all the cuvées will be certified by an environmental label. Eco-responsible packaging comprehends recycled and lightweight glass bottles, sustainable caps, labels and boxes. Sustainable viticulture makes possible to plant hundreds of trees each year works and to safeguard and protect the bees, its environment and the beekeeping heritage of Languedoc.
“Tired of our respective professional lives, we left everything to pursue a slightly crazy dream: to create wines like us, a little unconventional and offbeat” – Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu
The Haute Vallée de l’Aude is home to the ideal climate and soil for growing Chardonnay. Mythical and demanding grape variety, the foothills of the Pyrenees are surely one of the best vineyards in Languedoc Roussillon for obtaining Chardonnay fresh and full of flavors.
Friends since school, Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu challenged themselves to create a range of wines in their image, by bringing a touch of originality and modernity to their cuvées. Created in 2018, they are part of an eco-conscious approach, more transparent and more sustainable. This commitment is evident from the vine to the bottle with organic cuvées or in conversion.
Carbon neutrality is the brand’s primary commitment.
In 2022, 70% of all the cuvées will be certified by an environmental label. Eco-responsible packaging comprehends recycled and lightweight glass bottles, sustainable caps, labels and boxes. Sustainable viticulture makes possible to plant hundreds of trees each year works and to safeguard and protect the bees, its environment and the beekeeping heritage of Languedoc.
“Tired of our respective professional lives, we left everything to pursue a slightly crazy dream: to create wines like us, a little unconventional and offbeat” – Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu
Certified Organic Agriculture, KATE is a surprising, fresh and elegant wine. It develops notes of exotic fruits and a nice length. With its Pop side, this little Sauvignon will charm your taste buds.
Austo is an expression of the profile of Terre Cevico and of its identifying values, which manifest themselves in this project, represented by its characteristics of uniqueness, elegance, quality, and craftsmanship.
The design of the bottle reflects an elegance that is prestigious and refined, typical of the finest Italian tradition of craftsmanship: an expression of the art of savoir faire.
The Chardonnay grapes of this elegant wine are softly pressed and then fermented in stainless steel tank and treated with
oak before bottling.
The skilled winemakers at Bandicoot Estate created this Premium Australian Chardonnay blend, cool fermented to produce a crisp dry white wine. Serve it well chilled.
Centuries ago in the South of France, the Cathares built castles amongst vineyards and mountains.
These castles were protected by impressively high walls.
The Beaurempart brand is a tribute to these walls that are still standing today.
The Côtes de Gascogne appellation in southern France is blessed with an ideal climate for the production of fresh fruity white wines.
The Winemakers Reserve wines have been chosen by Berton Vineyard’s winemakers as wines that stand out year after year.
Wine quality from this vintage however is excellent especially for Vermentino with the variety’s natural ability to maintain crisp acidity and flavour in hot conditions.
Family owned since 1810, the Château Cap Léon Veyrin originates from the meeting of Château Cap Léon and the Veyrin estate. Cape comes from the word “head”. In fact, the vineyards of Cap Léon are located on the highest points of Listrac-Médoc, favoring natural drainage and ideal sunshine. Nathalie and Julien Meyre, are the 6th generation of the family running this property, perpetuate the tradition: predominance of Merlot, collage with egg white, aging of 12 months in barrels, manual harvesting for young parcels and for old vines, while bringing their dynamism to this renowned Cru Bourgeois du Médoc.
Blanc of Black is the first white wine on the property. A white wine made with black grapes: this is Julien’s challenge with plot 353 with Michel Rolland’s consulting. Inherited from his grandfather, overlooking the river and benefiting from an exceptional climate, this plot of land met all the conditions to make a great wine.
This wine is aged in stainless steel and recalls the «Heavy Metal» note of its winemaker. The freshness and liveliness in the mouth resonate like a Hard Rock album and the notes of white peaches dance delicately on the finish like a romantic ballad.
A deliciously atypical wine in its shape, texture and fruit.
For more info, visit Château Cap Léon Veyrinwebsite.
VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (vinified in white)
Illusion, esteem for the land and commercial will encouraged a group of farmers and wine experts to establish Bodegas del
Medievo. Medievo wines are the fruit of the work of generations of farmers who form Medievo and from the hands and knowhown of winemaker Santiago Garde.
Bodegas del Medievo “Monte Araya” Blanco is a dry white wine, made from iura and Chardonnay, which is distinguished by its delicate color, light fruity floral aroma and fresh taste.
For more info, visit Bodegas del Medioevo website.
In the heart of Langhe, Italy, where technology and rural tradition coexist, lies the Bosio Family Estates Winery. The winery, founded in 1967, is an official Unesco Human Heritage and prides themselves in keeping authentic winemaking traditions and excellences. Bosio’s wines are vinified in small parcels to produce vintages with great varietal character and are some of the best value from the Piedmont region.
This wine is made from Arneis grapes grown on the Bosio Estate in the Langhe region on clay and calcareous soils and produced in a classic and refreshing style.
In the heart of Langhe, Italy, where technology and rural tradition coexist, lies the Bosio Family Estates Winery. The winery, founded in 1967, is an official Unesco Human Heritage and prides themselves in keeping authentic winemaking traditions and excellences. Bosio’s wines are vinified in small parcels to produce vintages with great varietal character and are some of the best value from the Piedmont region.
This low alcohol Moscato D’Asti is a beautifully fresh and sweet wine, with a slight effervescence.
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