2021 Esteban Martin Ulula Garnacha-Syrah The enterprising Esteban Martín family has always had a very close relationship with the countryside and farming. The family business began in 1964 with the creation of the Granja Virgen del Rosario farm. In addition to the farm, the winery and a transport company also form part of Grupo Esteban Martín, the group fully owned by the Esteban Martín family. In 1985, Miguel Antonio Esteban decided to buy 150 hectares of vineyards in the best lands of the DOP Cariñena, located at the foot of the Iberian Mountains, in the heart of the Ebro Valley. Year after year he was acquiring new parcels and already in 2003 he decided to build his own winery. Vegan friendly. For more info, visit Esteban Martín website. VARIETALS Garnacha and Syrah VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Extroso Appassimento Rosso Puglia IGT Extroso wines are born from the heart and passion of the three most representative regions of the Terre Cevico family: Emilia Romagna, Puglia and Sicily. Their high quality offers the best expression of modern wine capable of combining elegance and originality. Extroso is one of the Cevico top wine lines. The selection comes from the best Italian varieties representing the taste of sunshine that warms the grape across the most representative Italian wines regions from North to South. For more info, visit Terre Cevico website. VARIETALS Primitivo and Negroamaro VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Fattoria Il Muro Castro Rosso di Toscana IGT Fattoria Il Muro has been owned by the Pancaro family for about 200 years and has always been dedicated to viticulture, thanks to the favorable environmental conditions. The presence of soils rich in galestro and the climate, characterized by strong temperature variations due to the proximity to the Alpe di Poti, create a micro-environment that enhances the organoleptic qualities and healthiness of the grapes. This allows for the adoption of environmentally friendly cultivation practices. The vineyards and olive groves extend mainly on hilly terrain that gently slopes towards the valley plain of the Castro stream. The name of the wine is dedicated to the Castro torrent, a mountain torrent that flows down by our vineyards. It can be consider a Baby SuperTuscan because of its «traditional» SuperTuscan blend, but unlike “Senior” Supertuscan wines, ageing takes place in used barrels and only for 6 months, so it remains fresh and extremely easy to drink. For more info, visit Fattoria Il Muro website. VARIETALS 75% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Folklore Blanco Verdejo & Macabeo Muriel Wines was created as a family business with strong links to its place of origin. Today, it has become a large global company with an important part of its business dedicated to exports. But it remains very connected to its roots: one foot in the vineyard and the other in the rest of the world. Folklore is a project with the aim of producing wines from different parts of Spain, making use of the typical grape variety of each Designation of Origin. Certified organic and vegan. For more info, visit Muriel Wines website. VARIETALS Verdejo, Macabeo VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Galodoro Lisboa Vinho Tinto Sociedade Agrícola Quinta do Conde is a family owned business located in Alenquer, north of Lisbon. The Santos Lima family, to whom these vineyards belong for many generations has been dedicated since the turn of the 19th century, to wine production and export business. In 2005, the company started bottling and selling its first wines. Since then, the portfolio has increased, having currently more than 25 different brands. This wine is produced from selected grapes of regional varieties, through traditional fermentation techniques having aged in oak. The result is a smooth and fruity wine, well balanced and with a nice aftertaste. For more info, visit Quinta do Conde website. VARIETALS Castelão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Older vines produce fewer grape clusters, but the small berries yield intense, dark fruit flavors. For more info, visit Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gnarly Head Chardonnay Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly. Gnarly Head Chardonnay raises the bar for this classic varietal. This juicy Chardonnay is crafted using grapes from specially selected vineyards in Lodi and Monterey. Chardonnay fruit from the Lodi region contributes ripe, rich fruit flavors with a full mouthfeel, while grapes from Monterey add crisp acidity, balanced with vibrant citrus and abundant tropical flavors. For more info, visit Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly. This Zinfandel is a bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Older vines produce fewer grape clusters, but the small berries yield intense, dark fruit flavors. For more info, visit Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS 100% Zinfandel VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gnarly Head Pinot Noir Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly. Gnarly Head Pinot Noir takes “the heartbreak grape” for a walk on the wild side. Grapes for this powerful pinot came from California growing regions notorious for growing great Pinot Noir: Monterey, Lodi and the North Coast. Fruit from each area brought a different layer to the overall blend. Vineyards in the Lodi region—a little-known source of fruit for many sparkling wine houses—provided the bold backbone for Gnarly Head Pinot Noir. North Coast fruit brought a wild element of smoky, savory aromas and flavors, while the Monterey fruit added a pure, ripe Bing cherry characteristic made famous by the region. For more info, visit Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gnarly Head Shiraz This Shiraz wine introduces a daring departure for Gnarly Head Wines, venturing beyond California to the old and gnarly vineyards of South Australia. Inspired by the gnarled vines resembling wild bushes with twisted trunks and unruly branches, this Gnarly Head South Australia Shiraz embodies the essence of gnarly. Embark on a journey of boldness and adventure as we push boundaries and embrace the gnarly spirit. For more info, visit Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS 100% Shiraz VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Graf Johann IV Riesling Halb-Trocken (off-dry) Graf (Count) Johann IV von Katzenelenbogen was one of the founders of the success of the Riesling grape variety. In 1435, at his behest, vines of a then new, white variety called Riesling were planted. The grapes for its production are grown on shale and alluvial soils located on the banks of the Rhine, under the influence of a mild, almost Mediterranean climate. The wine-making traditions of the region were laid in the monastic farms in the early Middle Ages. The wine is named in honor of Count Rheingau – Johann IV Katzelenebogen, who in 1435 ordered to plant 22 vines of a new grape variety in one of his vineyards. The name of the new variety was Riesling. So Johann IV inscribed his name in the history of the greatest white grapes, and his possessions in the Rheingau are still called the “Riesling’s cradle”. VARIETALS 100% Riesling VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Graf Johann IV Riesling Trocken Graf (Count) Johann IV von Katzenelenbogen was one of the founders of the success of the Riesling grape variety. In 1435, at his behest, vines of a then new, white variety called Riesling were planted. The grapes for its production are grown on shale and alluvial soils located on the banks of the Rhine, under the influence of a mild, almost Mediterranean climate. The wine-making traditions of the region were laid in the monastic farms in the early Middle Ages. The wine is named in honor of Count Rheingau – Johann IV Katzelenebogen, who in 1435 ordered to plant 22 vines of a new grape variety in one of his vineyards. The name of the new variety was Riesling. So Johann IV inscribed his name in the history of the greatest white grapes, and his possessions in the Rheingau are still called the “Riesling’s cradle”. VARIETALS 100% Riesling VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Gran Maestro Appassimento Bianco Puglia IGT 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. Following Venetian tradition to import opulent southern Italian wines to enrich the Northern style blends, this master winemaker’s expertise was applied to an amazing territory, Apulia, the so-called Italian “heel”. For more info, visit Maestro Italiano website. VARIETALS Chardonnay and Fiano VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Hat Trick Alentejano Vinho Tinto Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. ‘Hat Trick’ has a double meaning, basically this wine is the third in a row of the Lisbon cuvées from Santos Lima. A different blend and a completely unique character due to the ripening influence of the sun in combination with chalky soil and the eight months of wood aging. The ‘Hat Trick’ is the ‘newest’ wine produced by Santos Lima, after the Portuga and the Tarambola. The ‘hat trick’ is depicted literally on the label; ‘a trick from the top hat’. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Touriga Nacional, Castelão, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 I Lauri Bajo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC The name “iLauri” stems from the ancient roots of our birth place, Loreto Aprutino, once covered in Laurus nobilis, or laurel trees. The name Bajo (Bay) given to the town’s most important street comes from the hair color of some horses. Bay is one of the most common coat colors in many horse breeds. I Lauri conceives this precious Montepulciano with each new harvest; a wine with a name rooted in the territory it belongs to. For more info, visit I Lauri website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note