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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines Palomino 2019
As you know, Palomino is used mainly to produce sherry-style wines. Thus this A.A. Badenhorst from old bushes in Swartland is a rarity. "Rarer than we like our fillet," says Adi, one of the Badenhorst's cousins who follow in their grandfather's footsteps. I was at...
Fasoli Gino Borgoletto 2020
There is a lot of life outside the Chardonnay queendom especially for the ABCs (Anything But Chardonnay). This Borgoletto 2020 from Soave is savory and crispy, creamy and firm, and deliciously dry (less than one gram of sugar per liter.) It offers citric, honeydew and...
Bruja de Rozas Vino de Pueblo 2018
Its name couldn't be better: Vino de Pueblo (People's wine.) Unpretentious, yet empowered, making itself heard, clear and loudly, this Garnacha flows like a spring of raspberries, wet stones, violets, and bay leaves. It comes from 4 plots in Rozas de Puerto Real...
Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose 2019
British investment in Languedoc. Named after Sophie Valrose, the local legend who centuries ago fought for women rights and their essential contribution to the wine world. An exuberant floral and citric blend with a grapefruit and fresh finish. Great balance for an...
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