Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac AOC (Château Clerc Milon GCC 2nd wine)

2020, 2021, 2022, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac AOC (Château Clerc Milon GCC 2nd wine)

Tied to the Seigneuries of Lafite and Mouton (future First Classified Growths belonging to two different branches of the Rothschild family), Château Clerc Milon derives its name from its historic owners, the Clerc family, who acquired it when it was sold as a national asset after the French Revolution.

Living testimony to the considerable improvements in quality achieved at the property since the arrival of Baron Philippe and his descendants, Château Clerc Milon now has a second wine. Pastourelle de Clerc Milon has joined the dance and already accomplished its first very confident steps in the company of fine Pauillac wines. Its name comes from a traditional dance, the pastourelle, which evokes a knight’s romantic encounter with a shepherdess: the name echoes the pair of dancers that adorn the label of the Grand Vin. Made of gold, enamel and pearls, this precious miniature from the Museum of Wine in Art at Château Mouton Rothschild belonged to Catherine II, the empress of Russia, and is inspired by characters of the Commedia dell’Arte. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild chose it as the Clerc Milon emblem because of her love of the theatre.

2012 was a year of contrasts. The conditions of the vintage favoured superb expression of the Merlot, here mostly planted on clay-limestone parcels.

For more info, visit Château Clerc Milon website.

VARIETALS
65% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE 

2012 – Download Tasting Note

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Pauillac by Pichon-Longueville, Pauillac AOC

2021

Pauillac by Pichon-Longueville, Pauillac AOC

Elaborated since the 2019 vintage, this Pauillac is a fruity, supple and well-balanced wine.
The grapes making up the blend of this cuvée come from young vines in the Tour Pibran and Château Pichon Baron vineyard, with clay-limestone and gravelly soil. These grapes are harvested, vinified and aged by the Château Pichon Baron team. They produce this Pauillac with the same standards of quality as their other wines in order to highlight this appellation.

For more info, visit Château Pichon Baron website.

VARIETALS
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE 
2021

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Petit Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC (Château Figeac Saint-Émilion GCC 2nd wine)

2021

Petit Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC (Château Figeac Saint-Émilion GCC 2nd wine)

Château Figeac is one of the leading St. Emilion estates and its wine, with its high Cabernet content, has often been described as the most Médoc-like in Saint-Émilion. It is located in the north-west of the appellation with its vineyards adjoining those of Cheval Blanc. Its 40 hectares of vineyards (unusually for the right bank there is only 30% Merlot in the vineyard with 35% Cabernet Franc and – rare on the right bank – 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) lie on a deep, Médoc-like gravel topsoil (‘Graves’) over a flinty, iron-rich subsoil.
Since 2010 Figeac has been managed by Comte Eric d’Aramon and his wife Laure and there has been some serious improvements here recently under winemaker Frédéric Faye. Michel Rolland has been brought in to consult – but not to change the unique Figeac style. As a consequence, the wines produced now seem a little riper and more polished than before but are still fine, pure and classic.

Produced to the same high standards as the Grand Vin, Petit-Figeac is Château Figeac’s second wine. Under the leadership of Thierry Manoncourt, Château Figeac has been producing a Second Wine since 1945. Since the 2012 vintage, it has taken the name of a historic plot of land, “Petit-Figeac” located in the heart of the estate.

2021 is the first vintage vinified in the estate’s new cellar.

For more info, visit Château Figeac website.

VARIETALS
50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2021

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Quid Pro Quo Alentejano Vinho Tinto

2021

Quid Pro Quo 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.

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful cuvée Quid Pro Quo Vinho Tinto from Casa Santos Lima are Alfrocheiro, Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional grapes.

For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website.

VARIETALS
Alfrocheiro, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional

VINTAGE
2021

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Reschke Bull Trader Shiraz

2021

Reschke Bull Trader Shiraz

The Reschke family first settled in the Limestone Coast district in 1906, establishing themselves as prime Hereford graziers. In 1989 Burke Reschke, fourth generation in the family decided to develop the farmland into vineyards, which in turn produced exceptional fruit, as well as a number of Australia’s icon wines.

2021 provided an exceptionally strong vintage, with great fruit expression and tannins across the reds, giving rise to wines with excellent cellaring potential.

For more info, visit Reschke website.

VARIETALS
100% Shiraz

VINTAGE
2021

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Rocca 5 Vite Rosso Puglia IGT

2021

Rocca 5 Vite Rosso Puglia IGT

At the end of XIX century, Francesco Rocca started his historical business by bulk wine. In 1936 his son Angelo enhanced the wine production and built up a cellar in Nardò, Apulia. In the 1960’s, Ernesto Rocca, Angelo’s son, bought the first bottling line and started the distribution of products under the Rocca brand. In 1999, infatuated with Apulia and vines, he bought a farm in Leverano, in the heart of Salento.

In 2009, Rocca Family becomes the major shareholder of the historical winery Dezzani in Piedmont realizing new commercial and productive synergies. Paolo, Marco, Luca and Matteo (Ernesto’s sons), sharing duties and responsibilities, run the family’s business, which includes also a building company and a leading trot horse stud farm.

“5 VITE” stands out for its extraordinary harmonious taste resulting from the complementarity of each grape varieties: the soft elegant tannins of Negroamaro, the dense texture of Nero di Troia and the delicate aroma of Malvasia Nera, blend perfectly with the authentic fruitness of Primitivo and  the aromatic intensity of Susumaniello.

For more info, visit Rocca website.

VARIETALS
Negroamaro, Nero di Troia, Malvasia Nera, Primitivo and Susumaniello

VINTAGE
2021

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Rocca delle Macìe 1787 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

2021

Rocca delle Macìe 1787 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli, a film-maker, producer and director, decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate, in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and to produce wines that, thanks to their balance between the tannic structure, fruit and pleasantness, can be appreciated by young people and wines that are able to give over the years a great evolution.

1787 is the year in which the word “Vino Nobile” appears for the first time on an expense note of a wine coming from Montepulciano.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is created using grapes cultivated on local estates in accordance with the traditional method of vinifying this ancient Tuscan wine.

For more info, visit Rocca delle Macìe website.

VARIETALS
90% Prugnolo Gentile, 10% Merlot

VINTAGE
2021

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Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Riserva DOCG

2021

Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Riserva DOCG

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli, a film-maker, producer and director, decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate, in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and to produce wines that, thanks to their balance between the tannic structure, fruit and pleasantness, can be appreciated by young people and wines that are able to give over the years a great evolution.
Good and affordable, this Chianti maintains its quality year after year. Fruity and floral with a touch of spice, it also displays a pleasant suppleness that makes it a versatile wine that will pair wonderfully with a wide variety of dishes.

For more info, visit Rocca delle Macìe website.

VARIETALS
90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

VINTAGE
2021

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Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

2021

Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli, a film-maker, producer and director, decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate, in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and to produce wines that, thanks to their balance between the tannic structure, fruit and pleasantness, can be appreciated by young people and wines that are able to give over the years a great evolution.

The “Zingarelli Family” is the Classic Chianti of Rocca delle Macie which well represents the characteristics of this great wine area according to the interpretation of a winery in which tradition and experience blend with modern techniques.
This Chianti Classico Riserva is an harmonious blend of three vines mixed in different percentages, where Sangiovese has a majority, with good tannins and a rich and persistent finish.

This particular label and vintage celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rocca delle Macìe, founded in 1973 by Italo Zingarelli.

For more info, visit Rocca delle Macìe website.

VARIETALS
90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

VINTAGE
2021

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Rocca delle Macìe Tenuta Fizzano Il Crocino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

2021

Rocca delle Macìe Tenuta Fizzano Il Crocino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli, a film-maker, producer and director, decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate, in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and to produce wines that, thanks to their balance between the tannic structure, fruit and pleasantness, can be appreciated by young people and wines that are able to give over the years a great evolution.

Historic cru of the company, it is the expression of grapes from the ‘il Crocino’ vineyard composed of four parcels, located in the highest part of the hill. The entire vineyard extends over 36 hectares on land rich in sand and gravel.

For more info, visit Rocca delle Macìe website.

VARIETALS
Sangiovese (min. 90%) and Colorino (the percentage varies each year)

VINTAGE
2021

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Schild Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

Schild Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
Their Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a combination of three estate vineyards ‘Angus Brae’, ‘Narrow Road’ and ‘Three Springs’.
At 380m above sea level these are traditionally much lower yielding than those planted on the Barossa floor meaning the fruit produced is often of a higher quality.

For more info, visit Schild Estate website.

VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2021

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Schild Estate Barossa GSM

2021

Schild Estate Barossa GSM

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. Three generations after the first family vineyard was established back in 1952, Schild hands still tend to the vines, working together to produce premium wines.

Dark cherry, plum and red currant fruit sits alongside more savoury spice notes. Soft around the edges and deliciously drinkable. Controlled and smooth.

For more info, visit Schild Estate website.

VARIETALS
40% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 30% Mataro

VINTAGE
2021

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Schild Estate Barossa Merlot

2021

Schild Estate Barossa Merlot

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
The Three Springs vineyard is where the original Schild family estate is located.
Situated on historic Narrow Road at Rowland Flat, this vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level. Vineyards at this altitude are traditionally much lower yielding than vineyards planted on the Barossa Valley floor meaning the grapes from these vines are regarded as higher quality fruit, as this merlot clearly shows.

For more info, visit Schild Estate website.

VARIETALS
100% Merlot

VINTAGE
2021

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Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz

2021, 2022

Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.

This wine comes from a blend of Shiraz grapes from select parcels of vineyards including ‘Workshop’, ‘Angus Brae’ and ‘Three Springs’. Angus Brae is located in Altona between Rowland Flat and Lyndoch, named after Ed Schild’s grandson (Michael’s eldest). Three Springs Farm Vineyard is located at the site of the original family Estate.
The classic example of Barossa Shiraz with an exceptional elegance.

For more info, visit Schild Estate website.

VARIETALS
100% Shiraz

VINTAGE
2022
2021 (1,500ml)

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Schild Estate Ben Schild Barossa Shiraz

2021

Schild Estate Ben Schild Barossa Shiraz

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.

Sourced from a single vineyard this wine was created as a tribute to Ben Schild who began the family’s long association with winemaking and viticulture.

For more info, visit Schild Estate website.

VARIETALS
100% Shiraz

VINTAGE
2021

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