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This Barrel Monkeys Shiraz possesses a wealth of fruit and power, framed by the soft vanilla notes of large American oak barrels that provide a consistently powerful, delicious and irresistible wine. Deep purple in color with bread aromas of dark red fruits (plums and mulberries) and a slightly sweet scent of cedar oak. Velvety with powerful, spicy blackcurrants and raspberries, finished with notes of smoky flesh, and pleasant tannins. This shiraz is delicious with lamb, a good steak or grilled pork.

The youth of the Kaiken Malbec Estate can be appreciated in its vibrant purple-red color. Red fruit flavors such as plum and blackberry complement notes of chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, this wine reveals an extraordinary freshness and soft tannins. The Kaiken Malbec is a full rich red wine from the Argentinian Mendoza area. The soft tannins and beautiful smoked notes of oak are beautifully integrated by the 6 months aging in new and used French oak barrels.

The small vineyard is located in the Sainte-Terre and is only 2.5 hectares in size so no mass production but focus on quality. The Merlot vineyard is around 40 years old and management and production takes place through sustainable agricultural techniques. This Bordeaux Supérieur (official classification) has an attractive ripeness and freshness with red fruits such as a little raspberry, red currant and ripe red plums. On the palate, this medium bodied has finely chopped tannins and a balanced, soft finish. Connoisseurs know that 16 & 18 were top years in the Bordeaux and gives wines that are already good to drink (but decant for a while in the younger years) but also fine to put away for years to come. The Château de Garros Bordeaux Supérieur L'Excellium has received 90/100 points from James Suckling. It is genuinely difficult to find a bordeaux with this price/quality ratio.

Refined, seductive Pinot Noir from Burgundy from Domaine Romy. The wine has the typical Pinot Noir color: clear, light ruby red. On the nose beautiful, and surprisingly many, fruity aromas (blackberry, red currant) and also something floral. Also some earthy tones and a touch of toast and nutmeg. The taste is refined, with rounded tannins, the wine appears elegant and balanced.

Family-owned Rapaura Springs was founded in 2005 and ranks among the top 10 largest wineries in Marlborough. Purity and purity is what Rapaura Springs stands for. All wines are sustainably produced. The Sauvignon is light yellow with green hues. The taste is rich in white and tropical fruits and has pronounced notes of white peach, lime zest, white nectarine and passion fruit along with spices and citrus. The Rapaura Sauvignon blanc is medium-bodied, fruity with a seductive taste and offers plenty of citrus and spicy taste in the mouth characterized by beautiful acids and ends long. Ideal with fish and Caesar salad. The Sauvignon Blanc was voted Best Sauvignon Blanc at the Wine & Spirit Competition in London and received rave reviews from Harold Hamersma and Hubrecht Duijker.

A real Côtes du Rhône! Fruity and fleshy with great tannins make this 'everyday' wine a pleasure to drink. Transparent deep ruby red in color. In the nose aromas of red and black berries and very slightly dried Provencal herbs. The taste palette shows small, very ripe red-black fruit and some pepper, which are followed by a good aftertaste with supple tannins.

The Allimant-Laugner Pinot Blanc AOC Alsace consists of 50% Pinot Blanc and 50% Auxerrois, so a mix of the freshness of the Pinot Blanc and the fruit of the Auxerrois. The nose is aromatic with notes of reinette apple. The taste is lively, well balanced with a touch of roundness that gives way to a fresh, mineral finish with some plum aroma at the back of the mouth. Nice and cool drink and a must for lovers of a not too dry slightly sweet white wine.

Pfaffl is an international symbol for Grüner Veltliner. They have even been voted European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. The Grüner Veltliner grapes come from the south-facing vineyard 'Zeisen'. There is a forest next to the vineyard, which causes large differences in day and night temperatures. In the glass the wine is light lemon yellow with citrus tones and spicy tones with pepper in the nose. On the palate, wine is sparkling, lively and crispy. The wine is fruity with apple and citrus and the recognizable pinch of pepper in the aftertaste. A delicious glass with brunch, for example with sandwiches with salmon and chive cream cheese. Also delicious with a salad with green or white asparagus.

The Villa Sant' Anna Rosso is the younger brother of the Vino Nobile and is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino. This juicy wine has the smell and taste of black cherries. The taste is complemented by spices and wood, ripe tannins. The Rosso di Montepulciano has serious depth and personality. Dark cherry, plum, menthol, tobacco and licorice are some of the many notes we find in this big, rich Rosso. There is no shortage of personality here. This Rosso has the structure for a great drinking window. Lots of wine for an affordable price. Already after uncorking you can smell the Tuscan hills. Organically grown and certified with VEGAN

The Bogle family has been farming for over 100 years. Since the late 1960s, grapes have also been grown in the California wine region of Clarksburg and later Lodi. Part of the wine ferments in new oak barrels; part ripens 'sur lie' and part ferments malolactic. All in all, an (affordable) textbook example of Californian Chardonnay. In the glass the wine is golden yellow with thick tears. The Bogle Chardonnay has the typical apple and pear flavors and you can also taste vanilla due to the wood aging. The wood-aged wine is beautifully full and creamy and has a wonderfully long aftertaste. Bogle is certified by several agencies: California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing, Lodi Rules Certified Green Certificate and the “Sacramento Area Sustainable Business” Certificate.

Delicious Chenin Blanc from top winery Jordan from Stellenbosch, the most famous wine-growing region of South Africa. This Inspector Peringuey Chenin Blanc is barrel fermented for 8 months sur lie. On the nose, this beautiful Chenin Blanc has wonderful aromas of peach, pear and a hint of wood influence. In the mouth a nice soft structure, beautifully creamy but also fresh with a light vanilla accent. This wine is well balanced and has beautiful acidity and a mineral aftertaste.

A beautiful Riesling from one of the most famous winemakers. In the glass the wine is pale yellow with a light green haze. In the nose wonderfully fresh with peach and grapefruit. In the mouth a lot of juice against the beautifully ripe acids with a mineral finish. The Wittman 100 Hügel Riesling trocken is a wonderfully juicy Riesling for an aperitif or with a nice salad. The Wittmann Riesling is made biodynamically with organic certification. The winery has been named the best winemaker in Germany several times.

The birthplace of the Traminer is in the Italian Tyrol (German-speaking Italy) but then selections led to a spicier grape variety, "Gewurzt" in German and the place where the most beautiful Gewurztaminers come from is without a doubt Alsace (Alsace) to this grape variety shows itself at its best on the granite soils, highlighting its intense aromatic palette. The Allimant-Laugner Gewurztraminer is straw yellow with a golden tinge in the glass. The fruit and spiciness are very intense, the taste balanced with substance. This is a wine for lovers of a fresh wine with sweet notes and is therefore a taste-inducing aperitif and is of course the perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian dishes and strong cheeses such as a blue-veined cheese or long-ripened old cheese.

Monocépage wine from Viognier grapes from the Corette winery. Beautiful golden yellow in color with wonderful aromas of exotic fruit and floral notes (lavender, acacia) on the nose. The wine tastes powerful, rich and balanced. The structure is oily, yet with a fresh taste and a beautiful aftertaste with a hint of honey. This Viognier tastes delicious as an aperitif and also combines beautifully with salads, white meat, grilled fish and ripe, creamy cheeses.

The Sierra Cantabria Crianza is a wonderfully balanced Rioja. Absolutely recommended. This wine is made from the Tempranillo. The Crianza has enjoyed 14 months of education in French and American oak. Its color is ruby red with light violet in the edges of the glass. In the nose, a bouquet of red fruits (currants, blackcurrants) with beautiful intensity, hints of roasted coffee, graphite and vanilla. Its taste has a good structure, good balance between tannins, alcohol and acids. We can also recommend the entire range of Hermanos Eguren/Sierra Cantanbria wines. Absolute Top Riojas.

The Allimant-Laugner Pinot Noir is a beautiful fruity Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir from Alsace or Alsace comes originally from Burgundy and disappeared in Alsace almost a century ago (apart from a few villages including Saint-Hippolyte where some of the plots of Allimant Laugnier are located). But today it is more popular than its much more expensive neighbor. The Allimant Laugnier Pinot Noir is produced in the Alsatian style, fresher and fruitier than Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, thanks to an average maceration of one week before pressing.

This Du Toitskloof Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine with blackcurrants and spices. Smooth tannins and savory finish. A good wine to enjoy standalone, but also perfect with a delicious steak or stew. A wine with an excellent price/quality ratio