The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The Saint-Joseph appellation extends around fifty kilometres on the right bank of the River Rhone, from Chavanay in the north to Guilherand-Granges, near Valence, in the south. The mainly-east facing vineyards are planted on the steep slopes of gneiss and local granite schist, occasionally coated with lenses of loess. This variety of substrates enables to combine complexity, volume and tautness in both Deschants whites and reds.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The Prestige line is M.Chapoutier’s heritage, representing classic Grands Crus signed Maison M. CHAPOUTIER and representative of their appellations in the Rhône Valley.
This white Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a blend of several Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs, composed of rolled pebbles from the ancient bed of the Rhône, safres and villafranchian terraces on clay matrices.
The name Maia comes from an ancient tradition. Maia is in fact one of the seven sisters stars that together form the constellation of the Pleiades. Since ancient times guided sailors and farmers of Lake Garda in navigation and harvesting.
With wines which reflect elegance, with an enduring attention to quality, style and terroir, reflecting the alluvial soils of the DOC Delle Venezie, creating high quality organically certified wines from two or Italy’s most famous regions.
As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’.
These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted.
For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutierwebsite.
It’s part of a broader production portfolio represented by the Femar winery and takes its name from an old farmhouse whose vineyards are located in Puglia, near the town of Manduria. The wines are produced primarily from Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes. The brand has also expanded to include an interesting version of Zinfandel.
It’s part of a broader production portfolio represented by the Femar winery and takes its name from an old farmhouse whose vineyards are located in Puglia, near the town of Manduria. The wines are produced primarily from Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes. The brand has also expanded to include an interesting version of Zinfandel.
In the Egrots, a small hamlet in the commune of Sury-en-Vaux, 4 kilometers from Sancerre, Michel and Laurent Thomas operate a family estate comprising 17 hectares of vineyards, on 3 different types of terroirs: limestone and stony soil giving fine and fruity wines; clay and shellfish soils giving a wine with intense aromas of almonds and citrus; and sedimentary rock very hard siliceous, giving smoked aromas.
The production is harvested, vinified and bottled by them at the property.
The Miles from Nowhere name comes from the journey Franklin Tate’s ancestors made over 100 years ago from Eastern Europe to Australia: upon their arrival, they felt they had travelled “miles from nowhere”.
The philosophy of Miles from Nowhere is based on a passion for seeking out precious pockets of exceptional land and vineyards across the Margaret River region.
A mild growing season associated with moderate crop led to slow and even ripening during harvest 2022, preserving good acidity and balance while intensifying the varietal characters. For the 2022 vintage of this blend, fruits come from the heart of northern Margaret River: a Gin Gin selection from the original Miamup property and a blend of 4 traditional Burgundy clones field blended on harvest day to maximize the complexity of aromas.
Some drinkers may expect to find a full bodied, heavily oaked chardonnay, this Chardonnay takes a slightly different approach in showing a more delicate and youthful side, of the beloved variety.
The Miles from Nowhere name comes from the journey Franklin Tate’s ancestors made over 100 years ago from Eastern Europe to Australia: upon their arrival, they felt they had travelled “miles from nowhere”.
The philosophy of Miles from Nowhere is based on a passion for seeking out precious pockets of exceptional land and vineyards across the Margaret River region.
A wine Margaret River produces better than most: the classical styled Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.
2022 offered good conditions for this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, which cames into the winery first at the peak of its freshness, and Semillon, which was allowed to ripen longer and develop highly textural characters typical of the variety.
With its bright acidity balanced with tropical fruit flavours, every sip truly takes you Miles From Nowhere.
For several generations, the García family has been fully dedicated to viticulture. In 2000, leveraging decades of experience and winemaking know-how, they founded Bodegas Monteabellón, a family winery located in the small town of Nava de Roa. Nava de Roa still preserves a multitude of wine presses and wineries where its people once produced and stored wine. As in the rest of the Ribera del Duero region, its history and traditions are closely linked to wine.
Combined with low spring and summer rainfall and high water stress throughout the growing season, this vintage produced a highly concentrated berry, high alcohol content, and short production.
Nuance Corail transports you to the picturesque and invigorating coasts of southern France, combining the charm of seaside resorts with the vibrant color of a coral sunset. Imagine strolling along a fine sandy beach, the soft rays of sunlight caressing your skin as the waves gently lap.
VARIETALS
Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Muscat and Clairette
Journey into the wildflowers, a secret world between the vines where insects dance from petal to stem, a flourishing ecosystem amongst the rows. It’s all part of the Petal & Stem’s project to protect the vines and keep pests away naturally. So as you’re busy enjoying this wine, remember these little friends between the flowers who help to do things both differently, and beautifully.
Flourishing with notes of pear drop and honey, and buzzing with flavours of stone fruit and beeswax, this Pinot Gris is beautifully rich and wonderfully balanced with a moreish silky quality.
Journey into the wildflowers, a secret world between the vines where insects dance from petal to stem, a flourishing ecosystem amongst the rows. It’s all part of the Petal & Stem’s project to protect the vines and keep pests away naturally. So as you’re busy enjoying this wine, remember these little friends between the flowers who help to do things both differently, and beautifully.
Humming with notes of passionfruit, blackcurrant and fresh herbs, this Sauvignon Blanc has a sweet fruit characters and crisp acidity, combined to create a palate that is fresh with a zesty mineral finish.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
In 2020, the “1957 by Pfaff” range is a tribute to these founders, the heritage of their know-how, Alsatian excellence.
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