Cantina di Negrar, Corvina, Verona 2016
This is a brand new single varietal from this co-operative, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area, just a few kilometres from Verona...
Vintage 2016 Wine Reviews
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Grace Wine, Koshu Private Reserve, Katsunuma, Yamanashi 2016
Founded in 1923, Grace Wines is perhaps the best known Japanese winery, and the previous two vintages of Private Reserve have been awarded Gold and Platinum Medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Kurambon Wine, Sol Lucet Koshu, Yamanashi 2016
Kurambon Wine was founded in 1913, originally operating as a cooperative until 1962. Yeasty, creamy citrus fruits abound on the nose, while the palate features more of a stone fruit character with yuzu and creamed rice undertones...
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The Rude Mechanicals, Suck-It-And-See Frizzante, Barossa Valley 2016
At only 7%, this intriguing blend made in a frizzante (gently sparkling) style is something a bit different...
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Spy Valley, Easy Tiger Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2016
A barrel fermented, low alcohol Sauvignon is something a bit different, but this hides the low ABV very well and manages to retain its varietal character...
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Tesco, Finest Breede River Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2016
The maritime climate in Stellenbosch allows some lovely expressions of Sauvignon to be produced...
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Matias Riccitelli, Hey Rosé, Mendoza 2016
With an eye-catching label and plenty of lovely cranberry and other red fruit flavours, without any accompanying sweetness, this is more grown up than it first seems...
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Seifried, Winemaker's Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling, Nelson 2015
Named after the mother of the winemaker, this is sweet alright with 172 grams per litre of residual sugar...
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De Grendel, Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal region 2016
This wine actually consists of 9% Semillon alongside the Sauvignon Blanc. Combined with an extended lees contact of 100 days, the result is a creamy textured palate with ripe exotic fruit...
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Origin Wine, Finest* South African Pinotage, Swartland 2016
Wild strawberry aromas lead into an initial bite of tart red cherry, followed by softer red fruits and some spice. The finish shows baked strawberry and vanilla...
