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France
Jura - Pinot Noir blend
- ABV 13.5%
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2023 - 2028
This is very expressive and delivers instant gratification. It is a blend of Pinot Noir (60%), Trousseau (35%) and Poulsard (5%). Unlike previous years, the Pinot is dominated aromatically by the two other varietals at first. The wine is round, ripe and fleshy. And always supported by the Jura salinity. I can’t wait to have another glass.
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Italy
Tuscany - Cabernet Franc
- ABV 16.0%
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2022 - 2030
100% Cabernet Franc, Tenaglia, is sited at 520m altitude, west-facing. It is a mere 0.3 hectares in size, planted on friable limestone. A brilliant jet-ruby in colour, this is initially rather reticent, opening up to reveal pronounced dark fruit, on agitation. The palate is more gregarious than the nose suggests with focused cassis allied to a leafy, wild blackcurrant intensity. There is no doubting innate power here, yet it is delivered within an accessible, upbeat, fresh style, the abundant fruit complemented by light spice, all supported by a beautifully-integrated structure – velvet-textured.
Monica Larner – 96 Points
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Spain
Rioja - Tempranillo
- ABV 14.5%
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2024 - 2032
Inky-dark in the glass, this is described by Juan Carlos as having a ‘Mediterranean’ personality. It lies directly opposite Valdeginés but benefits from the afternoon sun, making for a more forthright, muscular style. The nose has a certain meatiness and a herbal accent – thyme, and liquorice. The palate is mouth-filling and impressively potent, with powerful, yet marvellously fruit-coated tannins. As always, this needs bottle age, but will repay it handsomely.
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Italy
Tuscany - Cabernet Franc
- ABV 14.5%
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2020 - 2030
Deep ruby in colour, this presents an array of spiced red fruit on the nose. The palate is deliciously dark and concentrated, profound and aromatic, perfumed yet with grip. This is a wine, dark and brooding, which warrants a little time - particularly in magnum
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Argentina
Mendoza - Malbec Blend
- ABV 14.0%
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2021 - 2030
Deep ruby in colour, this set the stage with warm, toasted fruitcake on the nose, iodine and vanilla ream. T he palate curves on dark fruit, chocolate cherry liqueur and delicate citrus. There is something vaguely reminiscent of black forest gateau here, a warmth and layered complexity. The finish is long but in these early stages somewhat marked by oak. This will become better integrated over time as there is an abundance of fruit which will devour any overt oak character. The finish is generous and long
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