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We take our limoncello (not lemoncello) a tad seriously. Made from a safely guarded recipe - two different types of lemons from south australia's oldest citrus plantation in lennane orchards, montacute valley, adelaide hills. This citrus orchard is believed to be planted 150 years ago.The lemons are what one might call "Ugly". Yes, they are different sizes and kind of weird-looking. Unfortunately, that meant that supermarkets did not want to buy them. To help preserve this historic orchard, applewood distillery … more
Country: Australia
Producer: Unico Zelo
Region: South Australia
Sub Region: Adelaide Hills>Lenswood
"This has become one of our most cult-followed wines since we began. We make no additions of any kind - save for sulphur when we bottle the wine. There is no fining or filtration involved, with the wine allowed to clarify by gravity alone - resulting in a slight haze and sediment. This is one of the most enjoyable wines to craft, as there was no preconceived idea of what it must taste like - the chief driver is pure … more
Country: Australia
Producer: Unico Zelo
Region: South Australia
Sub Region: Riverland
Winery Notes "The Alpha & Omega of Unico Zelo. When discovering the ability of Fiano's incredible to be dry grown in the Riverland, a bonafide desert, it set us on the path that we were set to follow. It also certainly helps that the wine produced from it is nothing short of a delight. Elegant whiffs of jasmine and white peach blossoms, racy and crackling acidity with distinct Fiano texture. One of those white wines that can suit almost any … more
Country: Australia
Producer: Unico Zelo
Region: South Australia
Sub Region: Riverland
Don't let the name fool you - no truffles were harmed in the making of this wine. Though with a glass of this vibrant, moreish drop, you might find some truffle fries is just what you need. A very Vino Italiano blend of Barbera, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Merlot, this red is fresh and a little spicy, with enough juicy fruit to serve all through the summer.
Country: Australia
Producer: Unico Zelo
Region: South Australia
Sub Region: Clare Valley
"West Tamar fruit, hand-picked, 20% whole bunch, cold soak before wild ferment, basket pressed before dryness into mainly old French oak barrels, unfined, unfiltered, screwcap. Medium burgundy red. Ripe cherry, plum and strawberry fruit with some warmer spice and underwood characters. Subtle oak influence." - Winemaker's note
Relatively soft attack, medium plus acidity, a few young tannins which will soften quickly. Medium to fuller bodied with a long finish. … more
Uva Non Grata (Latin for 'ungrateful grapes') refers to the historical downgrading of Gamay while Pinot Noir became the ascendant of the two grapes in Burgundy. Gamay loves the granite/siliceous soils of the vineyards in the hills to the north west of Lyon in eastern France. The grapes were hand picked deliberately early to maintain freshness. In the cellar, grapes are vinified using traditional carbonic maceration techniques followed by a short cuvasion to keep the upfront, juicy fruit characters in … more
Country: France
Producer: Uva Non Grata
Region: Vin de France
The Solera was established in 1892 and this sherry represents the ultimate achievement in a classic aged Amontillado.It is medium-dry with a perfect balance of nutty flavour and can be enjoyed straight, chilled or over ice.
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Jerez de la Fronterra
El Candado is Spanish for the padlock, and indeed every bottle comes with a small padlock and two little keys. The idea is that a butt from this solera used to be locked away as someone from the Valdespino family wanted to keep the wine to himself.
As with most PX, it is very sweet and unctuous, but not over the top. The palate shows toffee notes, dessert with figs and honey & guava. It grows slightly darker towards the … more
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Jerez de la Fronterra
A rarity - single vineyard Fino. Aged under flor yeast for 8 years to give the crisp tang of salty air - lightish and a touch herbal & floral, with a light, tight & firm finish. Delicious aperitif!
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Jerez de la Fronterra
This is a single vineyard sherry which is unusual and has the trademark fine, salty character which Manzanilla is famous for. Drink well chilled.
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez
Sub Region: Sanlucar de Barrameda
"The Romaee-Conti of Jerez".
Moscatel Toneles is one of the legendary wines of the sherry region, produced by Valdespino.
It is an extremely old, powerful Moscatel that was long forgotten, because there was simply no market for it - up until Robert Parker gave it 100/100 a while back. Anyway it is said to be over 100 years of age (though they don't seem to disclose that).
"The NV Moscatel Toneles has reached a mythical status locally in Spain. It's … more
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Jerez de la Fronterra
Valdespino is one of the oldest and most traditional Sherry houses. They still ferment a large proportion of their wines in wood, giving their wines added depth and complexity.
Colour is an aged clear yellow brown, very dark in colour (hence ‘Black’ Sherry), with a green tinge from extended barrel ageing. The bouquet is one of intense sultanas which drives the palate delivering mellow sunburnt and sweet grape characters. A heavy-weight, sweet dessert fortified wine, dense with a very powerful … more
Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Jerez de la Fronterra
100%, handpicked Tempranillo from the clay/limestone soils around Haro. The grapes come from 11 plots, including Villalba, Rodezno Briones and Ollauri, all managed organically and cropped at well below the regional norms. Valenciso ferment in cement vats with native yeasts, and the wine is then aged for 17 months in low-toast, French oak barriques, one-third replaced each year. Following its time in barrel, this wine was transferred back into concrete vats to settle for a further 12 months to clarify. … more
100%, handpicked Tempranillo from the clay/limestone soils around Haro. The grapes come from 11 plots, including Villalba, Rodezno Briones and Ollauri, all managed organically and cropped at well below the regional norms. Valenciso ferment in cement vats with native yeasts, and the wine is then aged for 17 months in low-toast, French oak barriques, one-third replaced each year. Following its time in barrel, this wine was transferred back into concrete vats to settle for a further 12 months to clarify. … more
100%, handpicked Tempranillo from the clay/limestone soils around Haro. The grapes come from 11 plots, including Villalba, Rodezno Briones and Ollauri, all managed organically and cropped at well below the regional norms. Valenciso ferment in cement vats with native yeasts, and the wine is then aged for 17 months in low-toast, French oak barriques, one-third replaced each year. Following its time in barrel, this wine was transferred back into concrete vats to settle for a further 12 months to clarify. … more
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