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Pre-Release Offer … Domaine de Courcel

From Jasper Morris MW from his comprehensive handbook “Inside Burgundy”:- “This is one of Pommard’s grandest domaines. It has been in the family since the 17th century, albeit with various changes of name through passing down through the female line. It is currently owned by Gilles de Courcel, whose day job is managing Chanson Père&Fils,…

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Champagne Agrapart Terroirs Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru NV “..finest artisan growers..”

Champagne Agrapart Terroirs Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru NV is a wonderful addition to our collection of fine grower Champagnes we stock here at The Vine Press. It stands up high alongside prestige cuvees of Dom Perignon and Cristal at a third of the price so it is a bargain.  Here’s what Antonio Galloni wrote…

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By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2012 “..one of the best .. I have tasted ..”

High praise indeed for By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2012 from Mike Bennie of The Wine Front … “Tasting with Nick Farr today. This is one of the best Australian pinot noirs I have tasted in my career. Black volcanic soils writ large. So very savoury, guttural, yet silky, driven and long. It reminds me…

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By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2012 is “sumptuous” and rated 96 points.

By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2012 scored yet another glowing review this time from Ralph Kyte-Powell .. “Few Australian pinot noirs come near Sangreal’s sumptuous, varietally pure, succulence. Strawberry, rhubarb, exotic spices and rich gamey/earthy threads lead seductively from the nose through a silky, seamless palate. It offers depth with excellent balancing acidity, and very fine…

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By Farr Chardonnay 2012 ..”dripping with complexity.” says The Wine Front

By Farr Chardonnay 2012 received 94 points from Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front …”Geelong chardonnay, masterfully handled.  It’s dripping with complexity and yet at all times it feels harmonious. Peach, grapefruit, oatmeal, fennel seeds and struck match flavours. Sense of both volume and control. Assured length. Spicy, smoky, grapefruit-y aftertaste. Drinking beautifully already.”

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By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2012 “an excellent release, bordering on exceptional.”

By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2012 has really impressed Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front.  He rated it 94 points and said .. “This is an excellent release, bordering on exceptional. Winemaker Nick Farr describes 2012 as a year of “lazy winemaking”, in that it was all too easy, and this wine has that effortless…

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By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2012 “star wine of the year” says The Wine Front.

By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2012 has scored a big fan in Campbell Mattinson from the Wine Front.   He rated this 96 points and said … “Stunning release of pinot noir from By Farr under the Farrside name.  This is beautiful. It’s something of a watermark. It’s spicy and lengthy and silken and complex.…

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Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2010 “extremely elegant” says Robert Parker

Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2010 received a glowing review from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate … “The 2010 Finca La Montesa, a blend of 75% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo sourced from the family vineyard La Montesa del Monte Yerga in Alfaro, displays an attractive bright red ruby color, subtle notes of perfectly ripe red…

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By Farr Chardonnay 2012 scores 96 points from Halliday

By Farr Chardonnay 2012 scored an excellent review from James Halliday in his Australian Wine Comapnion 2015 and 96 points … “Bright straw-green; an extremely complex, but attractive bouquet, with fruit, oak and a touch of struck flint; the palate is already so perfectly balanced that there is every reason to drink it sooner than…

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By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2012 in Best of the Best 2015

By Farr Sangreal is now 15 years old and is one of Australia’s top Pinot Noirs as befits its name, Sangreal which means Holy Blood or the Holy Grail. The By Farr Sangreal 2012 was included in the “Best of the Best” in James Halliday’s 2015 Australian Wine Companion and rated 97 points … “Excellent…

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