BIN END ITEMS

Lorenzo Accomasso’s 2010 Barolo is a rare gem that showcases the essence of his winemaking prowess. This particular vintage exhibits a deep ruby color and enticing aromas of cherry, dried blackberry, and plum. Despite its age, the primary fruit flavors remain vibrant and intact, showcasing the wine’s slow bottle evolution. With each sip, one can appreciate the natural fruit fiber that contributes to its complexity. It’s a testament to Accomasso’s dedication to crafting wines of exceptional quality.

The 2004 Barolo Vecchia Vigna delle Brunate elevates the experience with a complex interplay of dark fruit, plums, prunes, roasted coffee beans, menthol, and minerals, all woven into a firm, robust structure. This wine displays remarkable intensity, inner fragrance, and an enduring, exceptionally refined finish.

This iconic Guado al Tasso wine is part of the Bolgheri Superiore appellation. The color is a deep rubyred. The aromasare gracefuland elegant with notes which range from black berryfruit to balsamic and almost spicy nuances of peppersand green tea. On the palate the tactile sensationsare exceptional, with dense tannins, never rough, but instead polished and deep. It is a wine of a rare persistence and balance.

The 2003 Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli exhibits similar green and hard tannins as the standard bottling, but its higher concentration and ripe sweet dark fruit contribute to improved overall balance.

The Château Nairac 2001 has quite an intense bouquet with dried quince, nougat and hazelnut aromas, slightly more oxidative than its peers and yet still attractive. The palate is well balanced with spicy notes on the entry, well-judged acidity and a lovely marmalade-driven, harmonious finish.

Paradise IV Winery has a rich history dating back to 1848, when James Henry Dardel founded the Paradise Winery with four vineyards along the Moorabool River in the Moorabool Valley. The Shiraz 2011 displays a bright colour with more purple tones compared to the Bates’ Ford. It offers more structure and darker fruits, suggesting a potential for a longer aging. Both wines are exceptional for the vintage, reflecting the natural quality without any artificial manipulation in the winery.

The 1978 Barolo Ris Vigna d’la Roul presents a remarkably beautiful and elegant expression from Barolo. This wine undergoes a long skin maceration and is aged for three years in oak. The 1978 vintage can be a vintage of good surprises, this wine stands out for its intensity and aromatic precision. Its bouquet reveals notes of dark fruit, spice, licorice, and smoky tar.

The 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon gives pure aromas of creme de cassis, violets, licorice, graphite and more arising from this deep, purple-coloured wine. Crafted from 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, it possesses the youthful vitality of a wine much younger, showcasing stunning purity, richness, and full-bodied texture.