Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Edizione 47 Cuvée Prestige 2022
Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 47, Ca’ del Bosco 2022 is a sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region of Italy, made predominantly from Chardonnay, with a blend of Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco. This specific vintage is a multi-vintage blend, with the 2022 vintage making up 77% of the wine and enriched by reserves from 2021 and 2020. The wine is known for its complex notes of brioche, stone fruit, and citrus, balanced with fresh acidity and a persistent effervescence.
Wine profile
Vintage: 2022 (Edizione 47)
Region: Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy
Grape blend: Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (22.5%), Pinot Bianco (2.5%)
Aging: The 2022 vintage is a multi-vintage blend, using 77% from 2022 and 18% and 5% reserve wines from 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Method: Metodo Classico
Color: Luminous straw-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles
Tasting notes
Aroma: Brioche, lemongrass, stone fruit, citrus, spearmint, and oregano
Palate: Fresh and balanced with vibrant acidity and a complex, fruity finish
Texture: Fine, persistent perlage with soft effervescence
Food pairings
General: A versatile wine suitable for both aperitif and pairing with fine cuisine
Specific dishes: Seafood, shellfish, or fish-based dishes
Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2023
The Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2023 is a South African white wine known for its balance of richness and acidity, with a complexity developed from barrel fermentation and aging on its lees. It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, and orange blossom, with a textured palate featuring flavors of ripe apricot, kiwi, pineapple, and spice, and a long, balanced finish. It is best enjoyed with rich dishes like roast chicken or creamy risottos, or it can be aged.
Tasting notes
Aromas: Honeysuckle, orange blossom, apricot, frangipane, and hints of spice.
Flavors: Ripe apricot, kiwi, pineapple, dried orange peel, ginger, and lychee.
Texture: Rich and creamy mouthfeel with a smooth, full-bodied texture, balanced by a firm backbone of acidity.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering notes of stone fruit and spice
Lismore Chardonnay 2022
The Lismore Chardonnay 2022 is a South African cool-climate white wine with intense citrus aromas and flavors of apricot, white peach, and honey, balanced by crisp acidity and a distinct minerality. It is a sophisticated, complex Chardonnay that spent 11 months in 500-litre barrels (with some new) and is known for its long, elegant citrus and toasted hazelnut finish.
Tasting notes
Aromas: Apricot, mandarin, orange zest, white peach, honey, walnut, brioche
Palate: Lively, mineral-driven, crisp acidity, and a long, elegant finish with notes of citrus and toasted hazelnut
Flavor profile: Concentrated, with subtle hints of smoke, toffee, and a refined texture
Groot Constantia Gouverners Reserve Red 2021
The Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2021 is a South African red blend from the Constantia region, featuring notes of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and cedar. It is a full-bodied, complex wine with a firm structure and aging potential, made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Colour: Pale yellow with green-gold highlights.
Nose: White flowers, thyme and herbal notes, plus peaches and a hint of tropical fruit.
Palate: Fresh and textured, with a vibrant acidity that balances richness. Mineral character shows through stone and citrus, carried by a layered, lingering finish.
Zorgvliet Richelle 2019
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon–led, with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in support.
Aroma & Palate: Concentrated blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry with violet, graphite and cedar. Layers of plum, leather, dried herbs, spice, tobacco leaf and a touch of eucalyptus. Rich but refined, with fine-grained tannins.
Structure & Finish: Powerful yet elegant; long, savoury finish with hints of mocha, dark chocolate and subtle salinity.
Famille Paquet Saint-Véran Les Cras 2021
Famille Paquet Saint-Véran Les Cras 2021
From vines planted in 1987 on stony limestone-clay soils, organically farmed and aged sur lie in oak for a year before refinement in stainless steel, this is a wine of precision and poise.
Nose: Aromas of mandarin zest, blood orange, white flowers, and a cool menthol lift, underpinned by subtle oak spice.
Palate: Linear and focused, with bright citrus, saline minerality, and a creamy-stony texture that rolls across the palate in waves.
Finish: Long, refined, and chalky, with a whisper of hazelnut and a lingering freshness.
Style: Classical, restrained, terroir-driven Chardonnay.
Score JS : 93 points
Drink Window: 2024–2030
Score: 93 points Reviewer: Stuart Pigott for JamesSuckling.com
“Creamy-stony texture that rolls over your palate in one great wave. Enormously long and refined finish. From organically grown grapes. Fermented and matured sur lie for a year in oak, then eight months in stainless steel. Drink or hold.”
Famille Paquet Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru 2023
Famille Paquet Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru 2023
From organically farmed vines planted in 1958 and 1980, this is a cool, focused expression of southern Burgundy Chardonnay, fermented and matured sur lie for 12 months in oak, followed by 8 months in stainless steel.
Nose: Wonderfully complex and enticing, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, candied lemon, seashells, and a whisper of smoke. Palate: Medium-bodied yet mouth-filling, with chalky minerality and citrus zest driving the core. The texture is creamy but taut, with a breathtakingly long, smoky finish that’s polished and persistent. Style: White – Buttery and Complex Score: 93 points – James Suckling Drink Window: 2025–2030 Pairing: Ideal with shellfish, roast poultry, or creamy pasta.
Score: 93 points Reviewer: Stuart Pigott for JamesSuckling.com (June 2024)
“An instantly appealing Burgundian chardonnay that you don't have to be an expert to enjoy. Effusive nose of quince with delicate notes of candied orange peel and butterscotch. Stacks of fruit in the middle of the medium-bodied palate, then a wonderfully bright, stony finish. The excellent balance suggests this will develop well for a few years. Drink or hold.”
Cadus Tupungato Appellation Malbec 2022
Cadus Tupungato Appellation Malbec 2022
TASTING NOTE
The combination of altitude (1300m) and rocky soils provide a platform for Malbec to excel. Intense purple in colour, the wine displays great depth of black fruits, fresh herbal notes and spice. The palate is elegant with lovely weight, crunchy black fruits and fresh acidity. The finish is firm and granitic yet rich in supple fruit.
FOOD MATCH
Roasted lamb, red meats, and the perfect match to the traditional "empanadas" from Argentina (home made meat pies). Or perfect as a comforting, fireside wine.
Bodega Norton Privada Family Blend 2023
The Bodega Norton Privada Family Blend 2023 is an Argentine red wine from the Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza region, composed of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is aged for 16 months in French oak, resulting in a deep ruby-red wine with aromas of ripe fruit, spice, and vanilla, and a rich, full-bodied palate with smooth tannins. The wine is praised for its complexity and is often paired with red meats and aged cheeses.
Bodegas Roda Reserva 2019
Bodegas Roda Reserva 2019 is a sophisticated red wine from Spain's Rioja region, primarily made from Tempranillo grapes. It is known for its complex aromas of black fruit, chocolate, and spices, and its full-bodied, elegant palate with refined tannins. The wine underwent a 14–16 month aging period in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% used) followed by extensive bottle aging to ensure its structure, complexity, and long finish.
Wine characteristics
Grape varieties: A blend of 94% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano, and 2% Garnacha.
Tasting notes:
Aromas: Black cherry, plum, violet, mineral notes, and hints of spices like clove and cinnamon.
Palate: Voluminous, balanced, and rich with black fruit, minerality, spices, and cocoa flavors.
Structure: Full-bodied, elegant, with refined tannins and balanced acidity.
Finish: Long-lasting, firm, and harmonious.
