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#1.LW1 2018 Santa Barbera Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Le Vaglie Le Marche, Italy
This wine was created in 1992 with the intention of breaking away from the framework of a traditional wine. At the same time, by experimenting and
taking a risk, this wine is able to give merit to the great history of winemaking in the Marches region. To celebrate 20 years of production, in 2012 the
winery launched five colourful wine labels alongside the traditional white label. This was a stylistic choice that we still continue today distinguishing the
wine and satisfying the ever-increasing enthusiasm we find in the fans of Le Vaglie.

“Bright pale yellow with a slight tinge of gold. The nose is intense an persistenet, with floral scents, citrus fruit and fresh armond flavours dominating. The
palate is fresh and smooth, good length aand clear almond aftertaste.

#3.LW1 2018 Planeta Eruzione 1614 / Carricante Sicilia, Italy
The history of Etna is studded with the historic eruptions which have shaped it. That of 1614 is legendary, lasting ten years and the longest ever recorded,
halting just on the border of the vineyards of Sciaranuova. A name strongly evocative of our Cru dell’Etna; Carricante with a small addition of Riesling.
High altitude black soils confer a fresh, savoury and mineral style.

Delicious, crisp and showing a great depth of flavor, this white from the slopes of Mount Etna doles out juicy yellow apple, peach, wild herb and savory, almost
salty, mineral notes. Made with Carricante and 10% Riesling, it has racy acidity, energy and captivating mineral tension before finishing on mouthwatering
notes of honeyed lemon drop candy.

#1.LW1 2018 Langmeil Three Gardens / Viognier / Marsanne / Roussanne Barossa Valley, SA
“A 47/29/12 blend with 12% Clairette also thrown in. It’s an expressive wine yet fills out beautifully. Nicely balanced, scents of honey, yellow peaches and
apricots flow through to the mouth with ease to be met by a splash of lemon juice. Nougat, lashes of cream and fine ginger spice build momentum and cruise
through the mouth. That gravitating weight is what has me hooked - not too heavy but enough oomph to peruse. A terrific autumn afternoon drink or a
match for creamy seafood and chicken dishes”.

#2.LW1 2017 Telmo Rodriguez Gaba do Xil / Godello Valdeorras, Spain
This slinky, mineral white hails from Valdeorras (“Valley of Gold”) in eastern Galicia, a region once famous for goldmining and now best known for its
unique and complex wines made from the indigenous Godello grape. The wine is named for the river Sil that flows through the region (Xil is its ancient
name, used by the Celtic people who once inhabited the area). Many of the river’s tributaries are flanked on either side by vineyards, planted in terraces
on steep slate hillsides. The label displays a dozen bridges, symbolizing the idea of crossing from one vineyard plot to another.
Gaba do Xil Godello is produced partially from grapes that are partially estate-grown and partially sourced from long-term suppliers. They come from 4
plots (O Val Grande, O Rasedo, A Torgueira, and O Valverde) located near the Bibei tributary, close to the town of Santa Cruz. This area was abandoned
more than 200 years ago after the phylloxera epidemic devastated most of Europe’s vineyards. Dotted with chestnut trees mixed with rockrose, the old
granitic terraces barely have enough space to squeeze in the odd row of vines, following the folds of the mountains that plunge into the river. The vines
grow in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west and northwest. These coarse soils are low fertility and have low water retention capacity,
forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields.

“This really shows what the godello grape can do. A crisp, northerly dry white for Spain with delicate dried-apple, fresh-lemon and herb-jelly notes. Medium-
bodied and sleek with a graceful finish”. James Suckling

* Aromatic Whites food pairing- This is the style I’d pair with simple, barely seasoned ingredients such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like oysters
and shell-on prawns, fresh crab and simply grilled fish such as sea bass.
They also go well with dishes that contain raw or barely cooked tomato such as gazpacho, tomato consommé or tomato vinaigrettes and young goats’
cheeses - or salads that contain goats cheese and have an affinity with fresh herbs especially dill.
And this style of sauvignon is a good wine match with Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi, seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum and
smoked salmon, particularly if the smoke is delicate.

* Riesling food pairing, German - Because of Riesling’s fruitiness and high natural acidity, it makes the perfect accompaniment to spicy food. Strong
Indian and Asian spices are a perfect match with Riesling. A classic pairing with Riesling is spiced duck leg. I also personally love it with Spaghetti
Carbonara because it cuts throught the rich and creamy sauce. It’s also great with Grilled chilli garlic prawns and crab, or delicate cow or buffalo
milk cheeses