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Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2023

Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2023

03 / 05

Producer Descendientes de J. Palacios Wine Pétalos Vintage 2023 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Bierzo Grapes Predominantly Mencía Format 750 ml Character Fruit-driven and concentrated, with clear regional identity and excellent overall balance. TCJ assessment A concentrated and expressive Bierzo, with fruit taking the central role from

producer-Descendientes de J. Palacios vintage-2023 country-spain region-castilla y leon grape-mencia
Nelin 2021

Nelin 2021

04 / 05

Producer Clos Mogador Wine Nelin Vintage 2021 Country Spain Region Catalonia Subregion Priorat Grapes Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Picapoll Blanc Format 750 ml Character Structured, tense and full of personality, with concentrated fruit and considerable potential for further development. TCJ assessment A white of considerable personality, combining concentration

producer-Clos Mogador vintage-2021 country-spain region-catalonia grape-garnacha blanca grape-xarelo grape-Picapoll Blanc
Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2023

Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2023

04 / 05

Producer Alheit Vineyards Wine Cartology Vintage 2023 Country South Africa Region Western Cape Subregion Not specified Grapes 94% Chenin Blanc, 6% Sémillon Format 750 ml Character Textured and structured, with precision, depth and considerable potential for further development. TCJ assessment A remarkable project centered on old vineyards, with Chenin Blanc

producer-alheit vineyards vintage-2023 country-south africa region-western cape grape-chenin grape-semillon
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