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Region: Wairau Valley, New Zealand | Grape: Sauvignon blanc | ABV: 14% | Price: 29.99 $ Purchased in 2000 by the pioneering winemaking family of Henry Bourgeois, the estate currently occupies 109 ha of land in Wairau Valley,Marlborough. Terroir- driven expressions of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Organic and biodynamic viticulture. Appearance: pale lemon Aromas:…
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The Roagna estate is a family owned winery, nested in the Barbaresco region in Piedmont. It’s been crafting wines for five generations and focuses on single vineyard expressions & long aging in neutral Slavonian oak casks. Organic farming practices. Winemaking: hand- harvested grapes, cold maceration with punch overs for approximately 60 days, aged in large…
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Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Winemaking: manual harvesting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, aged in 40% new oak barrels Appearance: deep ruby with purple highlights Aromas: violet, blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha, smoke, flint, licorice. Structure: medium+ body, medium+ tannins, vibrant acidity. Finish is long & lingering.
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NV Champagne, Reims, France 🇫🇷 Blend: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier Appearance: pale gold Aromas: apple, lemon zest, honeysuckle, pastry, hazelnut, flint Structure: dry (9 g/L RS), creamy mousse, bright acidity, medium alcohol, medium body.
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Appearance: deep ruby with purple highlights Aromas: blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, mint, pencil shavings, tobacco, licorice. Structure: dry, high acidity, medium+ tannins, high alcohol~14.5% abv and medium+ body. Quality level: Outstanding ( BLIC ). Drink now, but can age for another 5 years. * A polished Super Tuscan with concentrated dark fruit, savory herbs, and…
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🇫🇷 Champagne, France 🍇 10% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Meunier 👀Appearance: medium salmon 👃Nose: red flowers, red apple, nectarine, strawberry, raspberry, biscuit, crushed gravel. 👅Palate: delicate mousse, medium body, medium alcohol and lively acidity. Finish: crisp and refined. 🧀Pair with: charcuterie, smoked salmon, red berry fruit desserts.
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Wine is often presented as something to master – a language of regions, varieties, and endless terminology. Yet, at its heart, wine is a story: of place, people, culture, and experience. Maenade was created as a space to explore that story. Here you’ll find wine reviews, grape variety profiles, regional guides, and reflections on the…