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Rare Finds from the Private Cellar
Rare Finds from the Private Cellar
Aalto 2005 PS Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Black fruit is framed by cedar and smoke, with a mineral freshness running through the palate. A velvety texture and finely judged balance combine richness with definition. This selected-parcel Tempranillo has considerable depth, but the fruit and structure remain in proportion, giving a poised expression of Ribera del Duero.
Aalto 2004 PS Ribera del Duero Magnum
Spanish Red
Cedar and sweet cherry fruit are lifted by a cool mint note, gingerbread and warm spice. The rich, concentrated palate has gripping tannins and a savoury edge. This powerful Tempranillo carries its fruit through an intense finish, with balsamic notes adding complexity to the oak and dark-fruited character.
Belle Glos 2018 Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir
American Red
Dark cherry, blackberry and ripe plum give this Pinot Noir a generous fruit core, with floral notes, toasted oak and a hint of cola. The 2018 combines a rich texture with lively acidity, while savoury herbs and warm spice add detail. It is a full, expressive style of Pinot Noir with a lingering, fruit-led finish.
Barossa Valley Estate 2014 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz
Australian Red
Barossa Valley Estate 2002 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz
Australian Red
Violet and liquorice aromas lead into blackberry, cedar and warm spice, with touches of coffee and chocolate. The 2002 is a full, mouthfilling Shiraz with a particularly fine tannin structure. Richness and refinement come together, with vanilla and white pepper adding detail to the dark fruit and a persistent, dry finish.
Barossa Valley Estate 2001 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz
Australian Red
Plum and dried-fruit flavours are joined by dark chocolate, liquorice and a hint of coconut. This concentrated Shiraz has ripe, firm tannins and a fresh underlying structure. Rich Barossa fruit is balanced by a savoury edge, giving the wine depth and definition rather than simply weight or sweetness.
Artadi 2005 Pagos Viejos Rioja Magnum
Spanish Red
Raspberry and cherry aromas mingle with lavender, smoke and a mineral note. The palate offers concentrated red and dark berry fruit, layered with liquorice and baking spice. The tannins are well integrated, giving support without obscuring the fruit. This old-vine Tempranillo combines depth with finesse and a long, precise finish.
Marchesi Antinori 2016 Tignanello Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit and fresh blackberry are threaded with vanilla, dark chocolate and a light touch of spice. The vibrant palate has silky, refined tannins and a long, layered finish. Sangiovese leads, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine combines intensity with freshness, keeping the generous fruit in balance through the finish.
Marchesi Antinori 2004 Tignanello Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark cherry and blackberry aromas are joined by spice and a restrained note of toasted oak. Rich but finely structured, this Tignanello has layered fruit, smooth tannins and a long finish. Sangiovese gives the blend its Tuscan character, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The overall impression is concentrated, poised and savoury.
Marchesi Antinori 2004 Solaia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark berry fruit meets cedar, graphite and a savoury tobacco note in this Cabernet-led Tuscan blend. The full, structured palate has lively acidity and a mineral edge, balancing concentration with elegance. The finish is long and persistent, carrying the fruit through firm, polished tannins. Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc add their own detail to the blend.
Marchesi Antinori 2003 Solaia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Ripe dark fruit, dark chocolate and sweet liquorice give this warm-vintage Solaia a generous profile. A rich, powerful palate is supported by firm tannins, with enough balance to retain its elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, bringing depth and structure, while Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc complete a concentrated Tuscan red with a long finish.
Allegrini 1999 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Blackberry and dark cherry preserve lead into plum, dried violet and cocoa, with touches of tobacco, liquorice and cinnamon. This full-bodied Amarone has substantial tannins, balanced richness and a long, dark-fruited finish. The emphasis is on depth and savoury complexity, with the concentrated fruit characteristic of the dried-grape style.
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