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The Chord 2016, Lacules Bay Vineyard

Embark on a sensory journey through the sun-kissed vineyards of Messenia, where the terroir whispers tales of Mediterranean breezes and ancient soils. At Lacules Bay Vineyard, they weave these elements into every bottle, creating wines that encapsulate the essence of this enchanting region. Join us in celebrating the marriage of tradition and innovation as we uncork the flavours of Messenia, inviting you to savour the unique character in every sip. 🍇✨ #MesseniaTerroir

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Extra Cuvée de Reserve 2016, Karanika

Extra Cuvee de Reserve 2016 by Karanika is a Wine of Exquisite Elegance and Captivating Complexity. Discover its medium lemon colour, fine persistent bubbles, and intense aromas of brioche, sourdough, and buttery cheese. This exceptional wine is now in its drinkable window, ready to be savoured. Perfectly paired with grilled chicken, it promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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Assyrtiko 2016, Domaine Papagiannakos

Papagiannakos Winery is a renowned winery based in Attica, Greece, that produces high-quality wines. With a focus on sustainable practices and preserving the authenticity of the region's grape varieties, the winery offers a range of premium wines at a bargain that represents the terroir and unique characteristics of the area. Assyrtiko is one of them.

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Roditis 2016, Tatsis Winery

No matter the concept behind each wine, the target is one and only one: to deliver fun. When that rule fails, there are no excuses to justify the result.

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Hermannsberg GG 2016, Gut Hermannsberg

Riesling and Assyrtiko share some common characteristics. The most notable are the ultra-high acidity, the aromas of lemon and the minerality, particularly in the wines of Santorini and the first-class Grosse Lage.

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Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Ernie Els

We start the Sauvignon Blanc series with one marvellous example from South Africa that, despite its age, was delicious. Other ageing examples will follow in the following days.

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Deux Dieux 2016, Aivalis Winery

There is no dump that two noble red varieties in the hand of the right winemaker can give outstanding blend wines. Deux Dieux is the perfect example of the above argument.

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Cuvée Marguerite 2016, Domaine Matassa

What can I say about this wine? Before we opened it, I picked up a bottle to observe the colour through, and I felt like the friend of Steven Spurrier from the Bottle Shock movie when while he was looking at a bottle of Chateau Montelena Chardonnay said, "wine in the colour of shit."

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Cigalus 2016, Gérard Bertrand

What a brilliant wine. Crystal aromatic purity, each variety leaves its mark with excellent evolving, and I think it expresses South France's terroir.

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