Category: Tasting Notes
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presented by Brittanie Wallace from Queen of Wines Rebel.lia Blanco 2025 Andrés Valiente and his son Rodolfo formed Viñedos & Bodegas Vegalfaro in 1999, situated in the unique Utiel-Requena region of Valencia, Spain. The estate’s philosophy focuses entirely on sustainable farming, natural ecosystem management, and certified organic production. Their “Rebel.lia” line is designed to break…
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presented by Nikole Elkins from Winebow Micro-Cosme Sauvignon-Viognier ~ 2025 The historical Château de Saint Cosme is an iconic estate located in the heart of Gigondas, where ancient Roman vinification vats carved into the rock remain visible today. Renowned winemaker Louis Barruol leads the estate with a deep commitment to terroir expression and creative, unconventional…
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presented by Alex Freedman from Millennium Beverage Zimbro Douro Branco The roots of Manuel Hespanhol’s Quinta do Zimbro run deep within the rugged terraces of the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. Known historically as the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, the estate prides itself on extracting maximum expression from steep hillsides dominated by…
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presented by Audrey Ferguson from Main Vine “Les Gourmets” Sauvignon Blanc Touraine The roots of the Confrérie des Vignerons de Oisly-Thésée go deep into the limestone and chalky slopes of the Touraine appellation in France’s iconic Loire Valley. For generations, this dedicated cooperative has championed the singular potential of Sauvignon Blanc grown on these cool-climate…
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presented by Andy Woolgar from Elephants Corner Inzuzo Chardonnay 2025 Established in 2024 as a broad Black Economic Empowerment initiative supported by Journey’s End Vineyards, The Inzuzo Wine Company stands 51% owned by its workers. Led by visionary head winemaker Kaylin Willscott—the celebrated Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé of the Year in 2023—the brand converts wine…
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presented by Joshua Terrell from Sunrise Wines Borgo Paglianetto Verdicchio di Matelica DOP 2024 Terravignata Founded in 2008, Borgo Paglianetto is located in the heart of Italy’s Marche region, tucked into the Alta Valle dell’Esino. The organic estate spans roughly 20 hectares of vineyards situated about 60 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. Here, the unique…
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presented by Kaleigh Fleming from Elephants Corner Van Hunks Chenin Blanc Sparkling Wine The story of Van Hunks begins with the rich traditions of the Western Cape, taking its name from the legendary pirate Jan van Hunks. Handcrafted under the expertise of renowned master winemaker Matthew Krone, the brand focuses on expressing the vibrant, adventurous…
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presented by Nikole Elkins from Winebow [New Zealand] Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Since 1990, the Scott family has been a pillar of the Marlborough wine region. Founder Allan Scott has worked every single grape harvest in the region since 1973. Today, the estate remains a true family-run operation, with Allan’s son Josh handling the…
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presented by Megan Gadwah from 3 Keys Distributing Weingut Muller Zweigelt Rosè Since 1936, we Müllers in Krustetten, Kremstal, have been making wine. The history of our estate dates back to 1270. Today, we care for a variety of vineyards in southern Kremstal and the Wachau. Cool-climate roses taste and act differently than their Mediterranean…
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presented by Alex Freedman from Symphonia Sellers Rkatsiteli ~ 2022 Our family’s vineyard is in Coastal Westport Massachusetts where we have been growing Vinifera grapes since 1986. The Atlantic Northeast’s cool maritime climate and our farm’s rich soils layered with granite over glacial outwash consistently provide us with a balance of luscious fruit and bright…
