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2022 TWO HANDS ANGEL'S SHARE  AUSTRALIA

Tasting Notes: The idea for Two Hands was born in September 1999 when founders Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz sat at a friend’s engagement party. The 2022 Angel's Share Shiraz is saturated with black cherry, raspberry, licorice. In the mouth, it is all of this: silky and spicy and concentrated but not heavy. The rich and powerful fruits burst out of the gate, setting up the palate. This initial burst creates a wave of juice and long fruits which are slowly reined in by the broad tannins. This wine is a little bit too easy to drink, it announces itself and then gives you a whole hearted effort, the creaminess of the fruit holds the succulent mouthfeel and the tannins have a lovely brightness to the effortless finish. This is a wine that will offer loads of immediate pleasure and will also age for the moderate term under optimal cellaring conditions. Nicely done.

Price: $33.99

 

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DELIRIUM TREMENS (ALE) (750ml)  BELGIUM

Tasting Notes: Huyghe Brewery produces Delirium Tremens in Melle, Belgium. Delirium Tremens is a medical term that refers to severe symptoms alcoholics can experience during withdrawal such as tremors, confusion, and hallucinations. The beer’s name (and pink elephant logo) is an allusion to these symptoms. ABV: 8.5% According to legend, in an attempt to give the brand new, nameless brew a proper moniker, a Belgian tax collector felt himself gradually slipping into a state of unexpected drunkenness and declared that he would get delirium tremens if he continued drinking the brew. The name stuck. Delirium Tremens recently won Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy competition in 2021 and captured Gold at the 2020 World Beer Awards held in the United Kingdom. The brewery’s other beers have also won multiple awards. Made using three different types of yeast, aromas include citrus, pear, banana and honey with a big hit of spice and bread. Taste follows the nose with lemon, pear and apricot, coriander, candy sugar, clove and white pepper.

Price: $15.99

 

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RODNEY STRONG 2019 CHARDONNAY  UNITED STATES

Tasting Notes: In 1965, founder, Rod Strong, was the first to plant Chardonnay in what would later be recognized as the Chalk Hill American Viticultural Area (AVA),established officially in 1983. He recognized the region as distinct from the rest of Russian River Valley, California for its unique volcanically derived, chalky white ash soils, which impart a subtle mineral character to wines grown there. Lemon pie and custard aromas mix with exotic quince and layers of creamy oak in their 2019 Chalk Hill Chardonnay. Bright green apple and a citrusy lemon kick balance out the smooth oak tones. The creamy mouthfeel leads to a bright finish of grapefruit zest and hints of tart apple. Enjoy this now with soft cheeses or simply with good company.

Price: $26.99

 

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JOSH CELLARS NORTH COAST CHARDONNAY 2021  USA

Tasting Notes: The brand's creation (2007) came from his son, vintner Joseph Carr, as a gift to honor his father, Josh. Grapes are sourced for this wine from throughout the North Coast AVA, including Sonoma and Lake counties. The wine is elegant, crisp, and well-balanced resulting from the region’s warm, sunny days and cool nights influenced by its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The nose of this wine showcases bright citrus, lemon, and peach. On the palate, flavors of lemon zest, peach, and vanilla with a lingering, pleasant finish. The Reserve is a little richer, more unctuous and forward than the Sonoma County Chardonnay, the Reserve Chardonnay is made with a little more new oak and leaps from the glass with flavors of caramelized fruit and apricot combine with vanilla and custard notes. Enjoy this wine with toasted mixed nuts, seafood risotto, roast chicken with butternut squash, or spicy Italian pasta.

Price: $33.49

 

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ZUCCARDI Q CHARDONNAY 2020  ARGENTINA

Tasting Notes: Zuccardi Q Chardonnay is a medium-plus-bodied 100% Chard sourced from the Tupungato, Uco Valley in Mendoza. Well-balanced and steely with bright fresh apple, pear, citrus, flinty and mineral flavours on the palate. No malolactic fermentation on this vibrant Chard. Varietal wines, distinct blends from select vineyards, which come from the best parts of Mendoza. Each batch is harvested separately at different times, with the goal of achieving elegance and excellence in the wine. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster tail, prawns in butter sauce, sautéed smoked sea scallops in butter.

Price: $24.99

 

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MUD HOSE SAUVIGNON BLANC  NEW ZEALAND

Tasting Notes: Mud House Wine Company is a wine producer based in Marlborough, New Zealand. It is most famous for its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines. Sauvignon Blanc is a white-wine grape from western France, now successfully grown in emerging and established wine regions all over the world. The variety produces lightly colored, aromatic dry white wines with fresh acidity. Synonyms: Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Bianco, Muskat-Silvaner, Muskat-Sylvaner. The front palate is peppered with notes of melon and citrus, while the crisp grapefruit-like acidity lingers and adds texture.

Price: $21.49

 

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2022 PIEROPAN SOAVE CLASSICO  Italy

Tasting Notes: Soave is an interesting wine, a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. Its minerality and kicking acidity come from the soils of Soave – a small area in Northern Italy constituted of hillside vineyards. Generous, pleasingly fresh and versatile, it is made from the traditional varieties of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grown in family-owned vineyards situated in the Soave Classico region. Soave Classico DOC – The original zone of production, mainly covering vineyards planted on slopes and hillsides. The source of many high quality Soave wines. Soave is commonly paired with seafood as it has a smooth oily richness and a palate that is fruity (white peach, lemon, lime and pear) with a hint of salinity. Both Soave made in stainless steel tanks and Soave aged in wooden barrels will work with shellfish pasta dishes.

Price: $27.49

 

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