Domaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, south of Burgundy and in the heart of the Beaujolais area. The property dates back to 1850 and has been bequeathed from father to son for several generations. It is now owned by Jean-Noël Sambardier and his wife.
From 40-100 year-old vines, this has much more structure than your typical Nouveau, while still retaining the easy-drinking quality of Chermette's classic Primeur. Red fruits still dominate the nose, but there's a more complex mid-palate and longer finish.
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A true Best Buy from the iconic Mazzei family’s top Cabernet parcels in Tuscany.
Shows classic Riesling character, with flinty mineral notes and a whiff of petrol, plus accents of white peach and apple blossoms. Creamy on the medium-weight palate, with nice saline tang on the finish. Drink now. 19,700 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.
Moccagatta Barbaresco Cole 2015 750ml
The 2015 Barbaresco Basarin is a bold, flamboyant wine that expresses the natural richness and raciness of the year off to great effect. Super-ripe red cherry jam, spice, new leather and flavors literally jump out of the glass. As it did last year, the Ba...