2021 Release Of Aalto And Aalto Ps
Posted by Zoran Ristanović | Thu 01 Feb 2024 | Offer

  2021 release of AALTO and AALTO PS + 2022 AALTO BLANCO   I have spent last week in various Burgundy tastings here in London (just over 450 wines tasted) and have one more week to go. In principle, the wines are showing well and there are even some which are priced so that they are worth buying for home drinking - the full report and recommendations will follow at the beginning of February.   As it has become a tradition at this time of the year, I am glad to offer to you the latest releases from Bodegas AALTO …

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Garmon 2020
Posted by Zoran Ristanović | Sun 19 Nov 2023 | Offer

GARMON 2020   Lukasz and I are getting ready to drive out to Burgundy tomorrow, but before we set of, the Vinous (magazine run by ex Parker contributors Antonio Galoni and Neal Martin) has published reviews of latest Ribera del Duero releases. As usual, our favourites have been given quite a high marks and inspiring notes, so before the traders and brokers start chasing me for the allocations, I thought I would release the stock first to my regular readers.   Most of you would be familiar with the Garmon project. Eduardo was able to acquire limited number of old …

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Ornellaia 2020
Posted by Zoran Ristanović | Mon 13 Nov 2023 | Offer

The time flies and we are mid-November already. Whilst I am organizing my appointments for our Burgundy trip from next Sunday, Lukasz reminded me that I have still not released the 2020 Ornallaia which was scheduled for release in September. It's not like I am trying to hoard the whole allocation for myself, just that last few weeks were taken over by trying to get as much stock into the UK before Christmas rush but avoiding the heat which was sitting over Europe till late September.  Still, better late than never, so here we go.         Tenuta …

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Contino Gran Reserva 2011 Magnums
Posted by Zoran Ristanović | Thu 09 Nov 2023 | Offer

Contino Gran Reserva 2011 magnums   As we are approaching the end of October, I thought I would send you some inspiration for a very fine Christmas present for those who appreciate a drop of vino at perfect maturity point.   I present to you the 2011 incarnation of Contino Gran Reserva in magnums (packed in individual wooden cases).   In 2011 the winery was run by Jesus Madraso who was at the time considered to be one of the best winemakers in Rioja and some of you might remember my enthusiasm and my releases of Continos back in late …

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Valeyo 2021 By Mauro
Posted by Zoran Ristanović | Tue 26 Sep 2023 | Offer

  Valeyo 2021 by Mauro       We are at the beginning of the Autumn tasting season and before I update you with new releases from the well known wineries (Ornellaia / Serre Nuove etc) I thought we should start the season with the new project from Garcia family - please meet Mauro Valeyo from Bierzo.   Most of you are familiar with their other wineries, Garmon, Mauro, San Roman, and associated wines which are in the Duero Valley and produce deep, rich and hedonistic wines. The idea with Valeyo is to produce lighter, more elegant wines with a …

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