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top wine regions around the world, create wines that offer the best, most 

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INDEX 

Argentina 

Valentin Bianchi, San Rafael, Mendoza 4-5 

Leo, San Rafael, Mendoza 6 

Sensual, San Rafael, Mendoza 7 

New Age, San Rafael, Mendoza 52-54 

Australia 

3 Rings, Barossa Valley 8 

Paringa, Riverland 9 

Henry’s Drive, Padthaway 10-11 

Frankland Estates, Frankland River 12 

Kay Brothers, McLaren Vale 13 

Shirvington, McLaren Vale 14 

Brasil 

Perini-Macaw, Farroupilha 15 

California 

Ironstone, Sierra Foothills 16 

Eponymous, Napa & Sonoma Valley 17 

Two Angels 18 

Chile 

Matetic, San Antonio 19 

Terrapura, Central Valley 20 

Koyle, Maipo & Colchagua Valley 21 

France 

Cachette, Esprit du Rhone, Rhone 22 

Chateau Ferry Lacombe, Provence 23 

George Dubeouf, Burgundy 24-25 

Gustave Lorentz, Alsace 26 

Hungary 

Count Karolyi Estate, Tolna 28 

Italy 

Ascevi Luwa, Fruili Collio 29 

Attilio Ghisolfi, Piedmont 30 

La Mannella, Montalcino, Tuscany 31 

Leda Truffle Hunter, Piedmont 32 

Luca Bosio, Piedmont 33 

BelColle, Piedmont 34 

Paolo Manzone, Piedmont 35 

Tropical Moscato, Italy 36 

Mochetto, Veneto 37 

Vino dei Fratelli 38-39 

Villa de Varda, Trentino 50-51 

Portugal 

Quinta do Vallado, Douro 40 

Vila Nova, Douro, Vinho Verde 41 

Spain 

Bodegas Fariña, Toro 42 

Bodegas Muriel, Rioja 43 

Tinto Figuero, Ribera del Duero 44 

Pazo Cilleiro,Rias Baixas 45 

Real Compania, La Tierra de Castilla 46 

Vallformosa, Penedes 47 

Viña Eguia, Rioja 48 

South Africa 

Simonsig, Stellenbosch 49 

Germany 

Villa Huesgen, Mosel 27 

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San Rafael, Mendoza 

ARGENTINA 

In 1928 Italian immigrant Valentín Bianchi realized his dream of owning a vineyard and winery. His wines were awarded 

the ‘Maximum Quality Prize’ at the Official Wine Exhibition event held in Mendoza in 1934. In the early 1950s, Valentín’s 

sons joined the successful winery which was eventually handed down to them and his grandsons. With the continued 

expertise of their fathers, Raul Bianchi leads the thirdgeneration to run the winery. In 1996, Raul hired famed Napa Valley 

winemaker Bob Pepi as a consultant to introduce new techniques while maintaining the wines’ Argentine character. Bob 

Pepi is an expert in vineyard management and possesses a remarkable talent at producing “wine lovers” wines. 

Elsa Bianchi Torrontes 

2012 “Top 100 Best Buys of 2013” Wine Enthusiast 

2010 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 

Elsa Bianchi Chardonnay 


Elsa Bianchi Malbec 

2013 ‘Best Buy’ Wine & Spirits 


2011 90 Wine Advocate 

‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 


2008 ‘Best Value’ Wine Spectator 

‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 

‘Top 100’ Wine & Spirits 

Elsa Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon 


2005 ‘Best Value’ Wine Spectator 

Valentin Bianchi Cabernet 

2011 90 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 

Valentin Bianchi Malbec 

2011 88 ‘Top Value’ Wine Spectator 




The original home of Valentin and Elsa Bianchi 

now sits in the middle of the Elsa vineyards. 

Enzo 

2010 93 Wine Spectator 

92 Wines & Spirits 

92 Vinous/IWC 

90 Wine Enthusiast 

2009 92 “Editors Choice” 

Wine Enthusiast 

91 Wine Spectator 

90 + Int’l Wine Cellar 



2003 93 The Wine News 

2002 95 Wine & Spirits 

PARTICULAR 

Malbec 

2009 91 Int’l Wine Cellar 

90 + Wine Advocate 

2008 89 ‘Best Buy’ 



2003 91 ‘Editor’s Choice’ 


Cabernet 


90+ Intl Wine Cellar 


2003 91 Wine Enthusiast 

FAMIGLIA 

Malbec 

2012 Grand Trophee 

‘Worlds Best Dry Red’ 

Vinalies Internationales, 

Paris 2014 





Cabernet 


2010 89 International Wine Cellar 



2006 90 Wine News 

2002 91 ‘Top 100 List’ 

Wine Spectator 



ARGENTINA 

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LEO PREMIUM MALBEC 


90 International Wine Cellar 

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ARGENTINA 

Like the seductive strains of a Tango, Sensual’s 

fresh, rich and racy aromas and flavors immediate 

capture your attention and transport you to the 

atmospheric bars and outdoor cafes on wide 

boulevards in Buenos Aires. 

Torrontes 


Malbec 

2009 - 88 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 

2009 - 86 ‘Best Value’ Wine Spectator 

Cabernet Sauvignon 



RINGS 

Barossa Valley 

AUSTRALIA 

The 3 Rings label was founded in 2004 and soon thereafter was earning 90+ ratings for its Shiraz and Reserve Shiraz in 

the world wine media, with the grapes coming from the rich terroir of 

Australia’s famed Barossa Valley. The vineyards for 3 Rings Shiraz lie on an east-west slope with predominantly northsouth 

rows, at an average age of 35 years. The soils are ancient and primarily clay over calcrete and slate bedrock, 

moving to more weathered slate at the bottom of an ancient glacier. Over the hills, the soils are deep, sandy loam and 

black clays. The grapes for 3 Rings Reserve Shiraz come from the nearby Kalimna sub-region of Barossa. It is a single 

vineyard owned by David Hickinbotham (one of the “three rings” of the wine’s name). The terroir here also is sandy loam 

over black clay – and the age of the vines is an average of 85 years. 

3 Rings Shiraz 

2013 92 ‘Smart Buy’ Wine Spectator 



2008 91 ‘Editors Choice’ Wine Enthusiast 



90 Wine Advocate 



David & Alan Robb Hickinbotham 


Riverland 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

The Hickinbotham family has a longstanding history in the Australian wine industry beginning in 1936 when Alan Robb 

Hickinbotham established the famed Roseworthy Enology course at 

Roseworthy Agricultural College in South Australia. In 1972, Alan Robb and his son, David established their first vineyard 

together. In 1995, the Hickinbotham family purchased 1,760 acres in the Riverland. The Paringa vineyards are located near 

Renmark on the River Murray and cover approximately 800 acres. Today, David along with his wife and son, Alan Robb, 

named after his grandfather, manage and oversee all aspects of the vineyard and winemaking. 

Shiraz 

2013 89 “Best Values” Wine Spectator 

2011 “Daily Wine Pick” Wine Spectator 

2010 90 “Top 100 of 2013” Wine Spectator 


HENRY’S DRIVE 

PADTHAWAY, AUSTRALIA 

Named after the proprietor of the 19th century mail coach service that once ran through their property, Henry’s Drive 

Vignerons is the wine operation established by Kim Longbottom and her late husband Mark. During the nineteenth century 

establishment of the farming and wine industries of south eastern South Australia, only horse drawn coaches provided 

the transit of mail and passengers. The coach drivers reigned supreme on top of their coaches and won the respect and 

admiration of their passengers. The coach service proprietor in this part of the state was a certain Henry John Hill. His 

operation drove directly through a property, owned more recently by the Longbottom family. Today, Kim continues to build 

the business in honor of Mark; with fine winemaking. These wines are testament to Kim and Mark’s dedication to crafting 

fine wines from Padthaway. 

In 1992, the first Henry’s Drive vines were planted. The best suited sites from the Longbottom farming properties were 

selected and have proven to consistently produce fruit with great depth of color, flavor and aroma. Since 1992, we have 

steadily grown the acreage in Padthaway to 300 and have an additional 30 acres in McLaren Vale. The vines are planted in 

several sites throughout the Padthaway valley; the differing aspects and soil types provide a variety of flavor profiles which 

allows us to build more complexity into our wines. 

Pillar Box Red 



2008 89 “Perennial Best Buy” 

Wine Advocate 



Pillar Box Shiraz 



2007 90 “Editor’s Choice” 



Pillar Box Cabernet 


Morse Code Shiraz 

2011 “Under $15” Wine Pick 


2008 “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 

2008 “Smart Buy” Wine Spectator 

2011 HOT PROSPECT 

BRANDS! 

Featured in September 1st & 15th issue 

of Impact Global Newsletter and a 

feature story in the October issue of 

Market Watch 


Kim and Mark Longbottom 

Henry’s Drive ‘H’ Syrah 

2012 93 James Halliday 


Gold Spiegelau Int’l 

Wine Competition 

Henry’s Drive Shiraz 









Henry’s Drive Shiraz/Cabernet 


Henry’s Drive Magnus 

2012 - 91 Wine Spectator 

2010 - 95 James Halliday 

91+ Wine Advocate 

Henry’s Drive ‘M’ Reserve Shiraz 




2008 91 Wine dvocate 

Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz 













Frankland River 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

Frankland Estate was established in 1988 by Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam who continue to 

be actively involved in every aspect of the vineyard and winery. They are now assisted by 

their daughter Elizabeth Smith, son Hunter Smith and a small, hard working team who enjoy 

working in a family business. The winemaking philosophies reflect these influences as well as 

the hard-earned lessons gained from some 17 vintages in the Frankland River region. “Our approach to winemaking is based on 

the principle that the most significant characteristics of a wine come from the soil and the vineyard environment. We aim to make 

wines that reflect nature rather than the hand of the winemaker. This is the basis of our commitment to sustainable farming and 

to working the land in accord with the cycles of nature. We carefully nurture the health of the soils in our vineyard and only take 

from our vineyards as much as can be replaced by natural processes. Our use of viticultural practices resulted in us gaining organic 

certification in 2009. The 2010 vintage was released with the certified organic “bud” logo”. 

SmithCullam Riesling 


2011 97 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 



Olmos Reward 

2011 93+ Wine Advocate 


95 Jeremy Oliver’s Australian Wine Annual 




Isolation Ridge Chardonnay 

2011 94 Jeremy Oliver’s Australian Wine Annual 


90 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 



Isolation Ridge Shiraz 


94 Jeremy Oliver’s Australian Wine Annual 

2009 94 ‘Years Best’ Wine & Spirits 





Isolation Ridge Riesling 

2014 97 James Suckling 

2013 96 Tyson Stelzer 

90 “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 














Netley Road Vineyard Riesling 








5-RED STAR WINERY | James Halliday’s 

Australian Wine Companion 2013 


McLaren Vale 

AUSTRALIA 

Established in 1890 by Australian born brothers Herbert & Frederick Kay, it is the oldest McLaren Vale winery still in the hands 

of the founding family, with Herbert’s grandson Colin Kay continuing the family winemaking tradition. Bordering St. Vincent’s 

Gulf, 24 miles south of Adelaide, the Kay Brothers McLaren Vale vineyards grace the rolling foothills of the Southern Mt. Lofty 

Ranges. The winery is located at the top of a hill three miles from the McLaren Vale Township & the cellar door, which is part 

of the original winery complex, boasts some stunning panoramic views of the surrounding picturesque valleys and hillsides. 

The Kay’s are specialists of 

traditional grape growing & winemaking, utilizing grapes from their own 54 acre vineyards to produce their wines. The 

main grape variety grown is Shiraz, including the 1892 planted Block 6. Colin’s winemaking philosophy is to make rich fullbodied 

fruit-driven wines (using the original open fermenters and basket press) with a minimum of 18 months ageing in 

small American oak casks. The Block 6 Shiraz & Hillside Shiraz spend up to two & a half years maturing in a combination of 

American, Eastern European and French oak barrels. 

 

Kay Brothers Shiraz Block 6 




95 James Halliday 

94 “Cellar Selection” 


94 “Cellar Selection” 







Kay Brothers Cuthbert Cabernet 





5-RED STAR WINERY | James Halliday’s Australian Wine 2015 - 3rd Year in a row! 

Kay Brothers Hillside Shiraz 



2010 94 James Halliday, 


90 ‘Years Best’ Wine & Spirits 



92/100 Gary Walsh 

The Wine Front 



Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz 






2010 94 James Halliday, 


 

5-RED STARS - Outstanding winery 

regularly producing wines of 

exemplary quality and typicity. 

Will have at least two wines rated at 

94 points or above, and had a five-star rating for the 

previous two years. 

A winery generally acknowledged to have a long 

track record of excellence – truly the best of the best. 

Colin Kay, Owner/Winemaker Herbert & Frederick Kay circa 1890 


McLaren Vale 

AUSTRALIA 

Our story started in 1996 when we, the Shirvington Family (Lynne, Paul and sons Tony and Mark), purchased 39 acres of 

prime land in Willunga, South Australia. After extensive researching and touring of Australia’s major wine regions, this area 

was chosen for its ability to consistently produce outstanding wines of great character and quality. Willunga is just south 

of McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, an area internationally renowned for its red wine. In the winter of 1996, work 

began on the development of our first vineyard, Redwind. Further purchases in 1997 and 2001 saw the development of a 

new vineyard, Manjalda, in McLaren Vale. 

Cabernet Sauvignon 













The Redwind Cabernet 


The Redwind Shiraz 




Shiraz 

2011 92+ Wine Advocation 







91 “Years Best Aussie Shiraz” 

Wine & Spirits 









 

5-RED STAR WINERY | 

James Halliday’s Australian 

Wine Companion 2015 


Farroupilha 

BRAZIL 

More than 130 years ago, Antonio and Giuseppe Perini arrived in Brazil, bringing from Italy the art of transforming 

grapes into wine. The image of the holy guardian angel was also brought along to bless where the Perini family would 

live in the valley. They believed that their love for the land, joined by the blessing of their angel, would give a special 

taste to the grapes they harvested. Legend or not, for four generations, the Perinis keep on producing excellent quality 

wines using state-ofthe-art technology. 


IRONSTONE 

Sierra Foothills 

CALIFORNIA 

“Top 25 Most Awesome Tasting Rooms in California” 

Michael Cervin – intowine.com 

Obsession Symphony 

90 “Gold” San Diego Int’l Wine Competition 


“Silver” Medal - CA State Wine Fair 

“Silver” Medal - SF Int’l Wine Competition 

Ironstone Reserve Chardonnay 


Ironstone Reserve Old Vines Zinfandel 

2013 91 “Editors’ Choice” Wine Enthusiast 


Ironstone Reserve ‘Rous’ Zinfandel 


2010 “Gold” Medal SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 

“Silver” Medal CA State Wine Fair 

Ironstone Chardonnay 

2012 88 “Best Buy” - Wine Enthusiast 

Ironstone Cabernet Franc 

2011 89 “Best Buy” - Wine Enthusiast 

Ironstone Petite Sirah 


Ironstone Old Vines Zinfandel 


Leaping Horse Chardonnay 


Leaping Horse Merlot 


Leaping Horse Cabernet 2013 


Family owned & operated by the fourth generation of the Kautz Family State of the Art Winery & Caverns 

Lodi & Sierra Foothills appellations 

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2012 GROWER OF THE YEAR 

· California Association of Wine Grape Growers Distinctive, elegant 

wines of world class quality 

· Sierra Foothills offers iron rich & volcanic soils that provide depth 

& complexity Lodi offers clay & sandy loam soils with warm days & 

cool Pacific Ocean breezes 

· Practicing Integrated Pest Management, sustainable viticulture 

and biologically integrated farming systems 

· Culinary & Hospitality Center, Jewelry Shop & Gold Rush museum 

with world’s largest gold piece, 11 acres of gardens, outdoor 

Amphitheater, music room with theater pipe organ

Napa | Sonoma 

CALIFORNIA 

In 1966, my family bought a ranch with vineyards in Napa Valley. In 1980, my retired father and I decided to start a winery on the 

property, giving it the name we each carried, Robert Pepi. Our first harvest was in 1981, and I’ve been making wine ever since. 

After the winery sold, I became a consulting winemaker, working mainly in California, but traveling also to Argentina, Colorado, 

and Texas. Eponymous began in 2000 with an opportunity to work with grapes that I felt would produce some of the best 

Cabernet in Napa Valley. Three vintages later, another opportunity presented itself through a friend and passionate vineyard 

manager, Javier Renteria; he was managing, and still is, MacAllister Vineyard just off the Mt. Veeder ridge. Through planting 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the vineyards differing soils and exposures gave me the chance to produce an 

elegant Bordeaux-style blend from Sonoma County. In 2008 I found a Syrah vineyard with which I wanted to work, and in 2009 I 

made Cabernet Franc from the MacAllister Vineyard and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain in Napa Valley. I am sure 

that the story will not end there, as the chance to work with a great vineyard is not one that I can easily pass up. 

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 

2007 92 pts Wine Enthusiast 


2005 90 pts The Wine News 


2003 Best of the Best - 5 stars 

Quarterly Review of Wines 

2002 92 “Cellar Selection” 


MacAllister Vineyard 



2006 90 pts Wine & Spirits 


2003 Best of the Best - 5 stars 

Quarterly Review of Wines 

Syrah 


92 pts Wine Advocate 

Spring Mountain Cabernet 



The definition of Eponymous is: “one for 

whom or which something is or is believed 

to be named.” Bob Pepi has given 

it his own playful definition: “a play on 

words by one who is unable to use his 

family name on his own bottle of wine.” 

Robert Pepi, Owner/Winemaker 


Two Angels 

Sonoma | High Valley 

CALIFORNIA 

Two Angels wines are crafted by famed California consulting winemaker Robert Pepi and owned by the Kreps family. 

Two Angels Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located in the new AVA of High Valley in Lake County at an 

elevation between 1700-2200 ft. The Cabernet Sauvignon was grown in the Mayacamus Mountains in Sonoma County 

and the Pinot Noir was grown on the Napa County side of Carneros. 

The label art was created by Jacob de Backer in 1591 and the theme is the hilarity of inebriation and the trauma of the 

morning after. Excessive joy must be countered by equally excessive sorrow, with penitential atonement for pleasure. 

Related to the Oriental "yin and yang" concept it was created as an allegorical warning to "use wine sparingly or suffer 

the consequences." 

Two Angels Petite Sirah 

2009 91 “Gold Medal” LA Int’l 




Two Angels Sauvignon Blanc 

2013 88 ‘Best Buy’ Wine & Spirits 

2006 91 ‘Best Buy’ | Top 100 of 

2007 #48 Wine Enthusiast 

Two Angels Cabernet Sauvignon 

2007 - 92 Robert Whitley, 

Winereviwonline.com 

Robert Pepi, winemaker 


San Antonio 

CHILE 

“TOP 100 WINERIES OF THE YEAR” 

Wine & Spirits 2014, 2012, 2011 & 2008 

The story of the Matetic Winery began in 1999 when the Matetic family decided to diversify their business ventures and enter 

the world of wine. Confident in the virtues of the climate and soils in the Rosario Valley, they planted 222 acres of vineyards. The 

Matetic vineyards are located in the Rosario Valley, a subdivision of the San Antonio Valley. This completely enclosed valley is 

perpendicular to the ocean and features ideal climatic and topographic conditions for both red and white wines. The vineyards 

are certified organic by CERES GmbH and follow Biodynamic practices as well. All wines are hand-picked and estate bottled. 

EQ Syrah 




92 James Suckling 

91 Vinous 







91 Stephen Tanzer 




EQ Pinot Noir 









EQ Chardonnay 

2013 90 Vinous 





EQ ‘Coastal’ Sauvignon Blanc 

2014 94 “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits 



93 Wine & Spirits 

90 Vinous 



91 ‘Editors Choice’ Enthusiast 


Matetic Syrah 



92 Vinous 





91 Wines & Spirits 




Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 




Corralillo Chardonnay 



Corralillo Cabernet Sauvignon 


Corralillo Syrah 


90 Vinous 









Corralillo Pinot Noir 


90 “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits 




Corralillo Winemaker’s Blend 










Jorge Matetic 

Founder & GM 


Curico | Colchagua Valley 

CHILE 

Rooted in the history of Chile are the indigenous Mapuche people. The accounts from that era remember that the ancient people 

had a deep connection to nature in their culture and named the stars, birds, animals, insects… This profound and ancient 

relationship with the earth can be understood as the Mapuche people believed they were children of the earth. Terrapura is the 

recognition of this rich history, the origins of the Mapuche and the care and reverence of their land. Terrapura was formed in 2005 

by two Chilean entrepreneurs, Alfonso Undurraga and Jose Miguel Ovalle, whom after years of friendship joined their viticulture 

dreams in creating this winery. They both carry the love for wine production and passion for the land in their souls. 

Sauvignon Blanc, Curico Valley 

2009 88 ’Very Good’ Ken’s Wine Guide 


Chardonnay, Curico Valley 


2008 88 ‘Very Good’ Ken’s Wine Guide 

Merlot, Curico Valley 


Carmenere, Colchagua Valley 

2008 87 ‘Very Good’ Ken’s Wine 

Guide 

2008 88 Pts Wine Advocate 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley 


Alfonso Undurraga 

Jose Miguel Ovalle 


Colchagua Valley 

CHILE 

For six generations, starting in 1885 with Francisco Undurraga Vicuna, the Undurraga family has been growing grapes 

and making fine wines in Chile. Today, Alfonso Undurraga Mackenna, the great-nephew of the aforementioned Francisco, 

alongside his three sons, Cristobal, Max and Alfonso, is pursuing a lifelong dream growing vines and making wine in the Los 

Lingues zone of Alto Colchagua (DO Colchagua Valley), in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Koyle is a Chilean Indian 

name for the beautiful purple native plant that grows next to oak forests and blossoms with an exotic, desirable fruit. It can 

be found in the mountainside vineyards of Koyle. 

Koyle Auma 



91 Vinous 




Koyle Costa Sauvignon Blanc 



2012 93 Decanter Magazine 

Koyle Costa Pinot Noir 

2012 91 Vinious 



Koyle Reserva Syrah 



2007 90 ‘Very Good+’ Ken’s Wine 

Guide 

Koyle Royale Syrah 







90 ‘Very Good+’Ken’s Wine 

Guide 

Koyle Reserva Malbec 


Koyle Gran Reserva Cabernet 



Koyle Royale Cabernet 



90 Vinous 




Koyle Gran Reserva Carmenere 


2009 91 Robert Whitley' 

winereviewsonline.com 


90 Years Best’ Wine & Spirits 

Koyle Royale Carmenere 




2010 91 “Top 100” Wine Spectator 


Cristobal, Max & Alfonso Undurraga 


Cachette 

FRANCE 

Situated on the right bank of the Rhone River, our grapes are sourced from both appellations of Laudun & Chusclan, 

straddling eight communes. Laudun & Chusclan are part of the twenty five villages where the AOC Cotes du Rhone 

originated. The vineyards are planted in a terroir of sandy soil and terraces featuring limestone soil and pebbles. They are 

situated on the right bank of the Rhone Valley, six miles from Chateauneuf du Pape. 

Cachette 

2009 89 ‘Best Buy’ 



Esprit 



Provence 

FRANCE 

Château Ferry lacombe is situated at the heart of the arc valley, at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire 

mountain range, 12 miles east of Aix-en-Provence. Accompanying good King René of Anjou from Naples 

to provence, the Ferry family originally settled in this land in 1442 and 

founded the vineyards. About 15 years ago, the property was acquired 

by the P inot family and the winery is run today by Michel and his 

children, Matthew and Alexandra. The vineyards use integrated farming 

techniques and follow the terra vitis charter for sustainable viticulture. 

Respecting the environment is a primary concern in the vineyards. 


Burgundy 

FRANCE 

For more than four centuries, the Duboeuf family has been producing wines from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions 

of Burgundy, becoming world famous in the process. Georges Duboeuf has become, in a sense, the Ambassador of 

Beaujolais. He has remained loyal to his quest of offering quality wines, which focus on combining the flavor profiles of 

their terroir with bold characteristics. Georges conducts his business by negotiating with heart, passion and the constant 

desire to share the very best of southern Burgundy. 


2013 90 Wine Enthusiast Domaine Cotes de Berchoux 

2014 90 Wine Advocate #219Domaine des QuatreVents Fleurie 

2014 90 Wine Advocate #219 Domaine Chateau de Julienas 

2014 90 Wine Enthusiast Domaine Cote du Py Morgon 

2014 90 Wine Enthusiast Domaine des Javernieres Morgon 

2014 90 Wine Advocate #219Domaine Mont Chavy Morgon 

2014 91 Wine Enthusiast Domaine du Pourpre Moulin Vent 

2013 89 Wine Spectator Domaine Vigne Romaine Moulin a Vent 

2014 90 Wine Enthusiast Domaine Vigne Romaine Moulin a Vent 

2013 92 Wine Enthusiast Domaine Beranger Pouilly Fuisse 

2014 90 Wine Advocate #219 Domaine Flower Morgon 

Georges and Franck Duboeuf 

“Georges Duboeuf is the #1 selling brand of 

Beaujolais in the world and the world's highest 

scoring French wine brand under $20.” 

– Wine Advocate 


Alsace 

FRANCE 

Gustave Lorentz winery is based in the village of Bergheim, in central Alsace, and is family owned and managed by president 

Georges Lorentz. The winery has been in existence since 1836 and has been passed down from father to son, now in its sixth 

generation. The region benefits from a continental climate, receiving ample sunshine and dry winters thanks to the rain 

shadow effect off the Vosges Mountains. The intricate relationship between the terroir and climate is what sets these wines 

apart. All 85 acres are harvested exclusively by hand and in 2012 became certified organic with “Ecocert”. 

Le Rose 


Pinot Gris Reserve 


2005 88 “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 

Pinot Gris Schofweg 


Pinot Gris Grand Cru 

Altenberg de Bergheim 



Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 




Riesling Reserve 





2008 'Best Buy' Wine & Spirits 

Riesling Burg 




Riesling Grand Cru 





91 ’Cellar Selection’ 





Mosel 

GERMANY 

The Huesgen family can look back on a successful tradition in the german wine industry, going back nine generations to the 

1700s in Traben-Trarbach, on the mosel river. The trademark of the winery is the ancestral homestead and headquarters, a 

significant art noveau building in Traben-Trarbach. Villa Huesgen concentrates exclusively on riesling as being the best grape 

variety for the microclimate, Mosel. With an average age of 40 years, the vines create a perfect, concentrated quality. Villa 

Huesgen wines are “made by happy people.” 

Aldo Huesgen 


Pannon 

HUNGARY 

GRÜNER VELTLINER 

Dr. Herold Binderer founded the company Binderer St. Ursula in 1951 and worked tirelessly until his late eighties. 

His son, Peter, who took over the business, carries on the family tradition. After the fall of the “Iron Curtain” 

Peter decided in the mid-90’s to buy one winery in the north and to build another winery in the south of Hungary 

because he knew about the long tradition and excellent potential of Hungarian winemaking. Together with Lazlo 

Károlyi, a Hungarian aristocrat with a turbulent life, shaped by escape from war and comebacks in different 

continents, Peter created his first white wine in 1998. Since then, quality 

and innovative concepts have been the key factors in the success of these 

two gentlemen. As Lazlo loves the taste of the important white wine variety 

Grüner Veltliner, he gave his name “Count Karolyi” to create this brand. This 

fresh white wine has a real varietal character. Enjoy its lemony aromas with 

a spicy, peppery touch typical of Gruner from Pannon, south west Hungary 

– a region spoiled by sunshine. 

2013 

88 

“Best Buy” 

Best of the Year Issue 

DECEMBER 2014 


Friuli Venezia Giulia 

ITALY 

The City of San Floriano del Collio nestles among gently rolling hills covered with vineyards, cherry trees and 

acacia woods, within the Friuli Venezia Giulia region near the Slovenian border. It is here that Mariano and his wife 

Loredana planted their first vineyard on a small plot of land in 1972. Luwa is derived from combining the names 

Luana and Walter, Mariano and Loredana’ s children. “...that’s why we decided to call the estate Ascevi Luwa.” 

The Collio vineyards are situated at an altitude 

between 590 - 820 feet above sea level in soil with 

good structure and mineral content made up of 

stratified marl and sandstone. Most of the estate’s 

production comes from these vineyards. Ronco 

dei Vignali is a zone within this area. The winery’ s 

production is based on several key factors: Vineyards 

with good sun exposure, Guyot-trained vines, low 

yields, meticulous attention to the health of the vines 

and harvesting exclusively by hand. 


Piedmont 

ITALY 

Gianmarco and Attilio Ghisolfi 

Carlo Ghisolfi bought a small property of approximately nine acres in 1985 in what is now known as the "Cru Bussia" and started 

making wine. Carlo’s son and grandson expanded the property accumulating 21 additional acres of neighboring lands. The wines 

under the Ghisolfi label were made in 1988 and it included a Barolo Bricco Visette, which is the name of the hill of Carlo’s original 

nine acres. Until 1987, the land was used for both vines and other agricultural products. At that time, Carlo’s great grandson 

Gianmarco Ghisolfi had come into thefamily business and, with his father Attilio, converted most of the land over to grapevines in 

order to start producing wines under their own label. While not organically certified, the vineyards are eco-friendly and cultivated 

with a great respect for the environment. They do not use chemical fertilizers or herbicides (weeds are killed mechanically). 

Alta Bussia 


Langhe Nebbiolo 



Barolo Bussia Bricco Visette 







92 International 

Wine Cellar 



‘tre bicchieri’ Gambero Rosso 2014 

90+ International 

Wine Cellar 



2006- 94 Wine Spectator 


Barolo Bussia 




“Best Buy” Wines & 

Spirits 



Wine Cellar 


“Best Buy” Wine & Spirits 




Barolo Fantini Reserva 





Wine Cellar 

2007 90 International 

Wine Cellar 




Montalcino, Tuscany 

ITALY 

The La Mannella vineyards, owned by the Cortonesi family, covers a surface 

of 138 acres, 20 of which especially devoted to the production of Brunello 

di Montalcino. The vineyards are located in one of the most valuable areas 

of the region, both north and south-east of Montalcino. The Cortonesi family 

works according to tradition, yet employs modern winemaking techniques 

that help enhance the quality of their wines. The favorable location of its 

ineyards, and the rocky soil where they are planted, all contribute to the 

making of a deep and elegant Brunello, well suited for a long ageing period. 

Brunello di Montalcino 

2009 


4 Stars “Highly Recommended” 

Decanter Magazine 

2010 




Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggiarelli 

2009 


2010 




Piedmont 

ITALY 

Leda ‘Truffle Hunter’ wines are made by Bosio Family Estates. Leda was a 

faithful companion to the Bosio family for 15 years and is legendary for her 

ability to hunt truffles. The family named this wine in her honor so her legacy 

and story will live on each time a bottle is opened and a glass is toasted. 

Leda is a Lagotto Romagnolo, a breed of dog that comes exclusively from the 

Romagna sub-region of Italy. Leda ‘2000 – 2015’ 

Luca Bosio & Leda 


Piedmont 

ITALY 

Luca Bosio Vineyards, now in its 3rd generation, was established in 1967 by farmers Egidio and Angela. Their son, Valter 

Bosio married Rosella and along with their son Luca, a graduate winemaker, work tirelessly to keep up the family 

tradition. Luca has brought a wave of freshness and novelty both in technical and commercial areas. After the success of 

his innovative and progressive ideas, and under the constant support of the family, the company has taken the name of 

Luca Bosio Vineyards. The winery is located in the center of the Langhe region of Piedmont and has 60 acres of vineyards. 

Barolo 


2009 94 “Platinum” & “Best Barolo” 

San Diego Int’l 


93 “Critics Gold” 

Robert Whitley’s 

‘Critics Challenge’ 



“Best Buy” Wine & Spirits 

Barbaresco 


2007 - 89 Wine Enthusiast 

Barbera D’Asti 



Moscato d’Asti 

2012 - 90 “Best Value” Robert Whitley 



Luca Bosio 

Owner & Winemaker 


Piedmont 

ITALY 

The company was established in 1976 by brothers' Franco and Carlo Pontiglione and by 

Giuseppe Priola. Lovers of their own land, they did not hesitate in relaunching and making 

the most of the Langa's most typical product, thanks also to mother nature's generosity. 

The area of Verduno named Monvigliero has always been considered the best of the 

municipality, but also among the best in all of the area for producing Barolo wine. It is 

a natural amphitheater exposed south-westerly, to the classic afternoon sun, where the 

particular microclimate exhalts the production of a Barolo wine which is very fragranced 

and delicate with a balanced body and with soft tannins. 


Piedmont 

ITALY 

Paolo Manzone, Winemaker/Owner, his father Armando, 

his wife Luisella and his mother, Angela. 

Paolo Manzone is the sixth generation of his family involved in the wine industry. Paolo’s father and grandfather 

were well-known farmers and grape-growers before they started making wine in 1970. Paolo is the winemaker 

and vineyard manager for the 24 acres of vines the family owns in the two villages of Sinio and Serralunga 

d’Alba, in the heart of the legendary Piedmont region. The age of the vineyards in Sinio on average are 20-25 

years, while vines in Serralunga range from 25-60 years. With the continued support of his wife and family, Paolo 

carries on the family tradition. 

Dolcetto d’Alba 


Barbera d’Alba Fiorenza 


Barolo DOCG 





Langhe Rosso Ardi 


Barolo Meriame 







Barolo Serralunga 







ITALY 

Tropical Passion Fruit and Mango Moscato bursts with real, 100% natural 

passion fruit and mango. Delicious Moscato blends that captures the 

aromas and flavors of the tropics. Fresh, fruity and fun! You’ll be swept 

away into tropical daydreams with your first sip. “Bright and refreshing. 

Paradise in a glass!” 


Vento 

ITALY 

This lightly effervescent wine is a unique blend of Moscato and Brachetto. 

The Moscato exhibits fresh, fruit flavors, while the Brachetto adds the 

delicate pink hue, weight and structure. It possesses the delightful aroma 

and taste of dried peaches and strawberries, with a hint of fresh-cut 

roses in the background.The grapes for both the Moscato and Brachetto 

come from traditional cultivation areas within Fruili Venezie. They are 

vinified separately and then blended. The Moscato undergoes a second 

fermentation and the resulting wine has a fine “frizzante” effervescence. 

A poetic collision of 

Moscato 

& 

Brachetto 


ITALY 

Michele Mosolo | Fabrizio Nistri | Alberto Tiberio | Luca Bosio 

“Our label shows an ancient Roman coin struck in 46 BC depicting two of the most famous Fratelli brothers in the Roman religion. 

Castor and Pollux fell in love with beautiful sisters who were already betrothed to suitors. The brothers challenged and slew their 

rivals, but Castor was mortally wounded. In the end, Zeus placed both their immortal souls together in the sky as symbols of 

brotherly love. Today we refer to them as the constellation Gemini.” 

The Fratelli line is produced by several different families throughout Italy. Each specializes in the indigenous varieties grown in 

their regions and produce some of the best wines in those areas. 

2010 & 2011 Hot Prospect Brands! Vino Dei Fratelli 

Featured in September 1st & 15th issue of Impact Global Newsletter and a feature story in the October issue of Market Watch 


Fratelli Prosecco 

Fratelli Pinot Grigio 

Fratelli Moscato IGT 

Fratelli Moscato d’Asti 

Fratelli Moscato Rosa 

Fratelli Montepulciano 

Fratelli Chianti 

Fratelli Nero d’Avola 

Fratelli Primitivo 

Fratelli Casa Rosa 

Pinot Grigio 

The Mosolo family history dates back to 1447, where the family originated near Munich, in the Bavarian region of 

Germany. In the 18th century, the family relocated to Friuli Venezia Guilia to farm vineyards and produce wines. Angelo 

Mosolo started the winery at the beginning of the 20th century when he started to increase wine production and 

selling to local markets. In the early 1970’s, his son, Gleni, inherited the vineyard and expanded into the Colli Orientali 

del Fruili region. In more recent years, Gleni and his son Michele manage the family business. The Mosolo family has a 

state of the art production facility and promotes sustainable and 

environmentally friendly vineyard management practices. 

Chianti 

The Nistri winery is one of the oldest in Tuscany, dating back to 1865 when Francesco Nistri set up a wine trading 

business in ezzana, on the outskirts of Prato. Today the Nistri winery is run by Mario and Piero Nistri (4th generation) 

and Massimo and Fabrizio Nistri (5th generation). The winery’s central office is in the Chianti Classico production zone. 

Radical changes have been made at the winery in recent years with investments in new technology and machines, and 

intensified focus on the production and bottling of fine quality wines. 

Montepulciano 

The Tiberio family winery was inherited by Alberto in 1980 from his Grandfather, Donato. The vineyard is located in 

Casalbordino province, in the Abruzzo region and has 39 acres of which, 35 acres are devoted to grape vineyards and 

four acres are olive groves. At present, both vineyards and olive groves cultivation follows the biological methods, 

in respect of the environment and human health. Alberto is both the wine-grower, and since 2008 has also been the 

wine producer. Together with his wife and two children, Alberto works tirelessly to produce only the best wines from 

exclusively indigenous varietals of the Abruzzo region. 

Moscato IGT | Moscato D’Asti | Moscato Rosa | Casa Rossa 

Bosio vineyards, now in it’s 3rd generation, was established in 1967 by farmers Egidio and Angela. Their son, Valter 

Bosio married Rosella and along with their son Luca, a graduate winemaker, work tirelessly to keep up the family 

tradition. Luca has brought a wave of freshness and novelty both in technical and commercial areas. He has brought 

innovative and progressive ideas and is carrying on the family tradition of making superior wines. The winery is 

located in the center of the Langhe region of Piedmont and has 60 acres of vineyards. 

Prosecco | Primitivo | Nero D’Avola 

The Contarini family works with vineyards in Veneto, Puglia and Sicily. They produce their wines in Veneto. The 

Prosecco vineyards are located in the heart of the Conegliano region in Veneto. It is described as “the pearl of Veneto” 

for the beauty of the city and the surrounding hillsides that have made it famous through the world for Prosecco. The 

30 acres of vineyards overlook the peaks of the Dolomites. 


Douro 

PORTUGAL 

Quinta do Vallado estate, in its sixth generation, has been family-owned since 1716 originally owned by the legendary Doña 

Antonia Adelaide Ferreira. Today the winery is owned by João Ferreria Alvares Ribeiro, Francisco Ferreira and Francisco 

Olazabal. It is one of the oldest and most famous “Quintas” in the Douro region. Two thirds of the vineyards are planted in 

terraces with a single row of vines and pruned according to the double cordon system. The old vines, which make up almost 

40% of the vineyards are at least 80. A new state-of-the-art winery was built in 1997 and a newly built, ultra-modern hotel 

was completed in 2012 making Quinta do Vallado a travel destination in the Douro Valley. 

Douro Red 

2012 90 “Best Buy” 



90 “Best Buy” 










Tawny Port 

20YR 95 winereviewonline.com 


91 “Years Best Port” 



10 YR 91 Wine Spectator 

Adelaide Vintage Port 






Reserva Red 





2011 96 “Highly Recommended” 




93 “Cellar Selection" 




91 “Years Best” 









Touriga Nacional 

















2008 95 #7 in Top 100! 



90 Wine Enthusiast, 



Vila Nova 

Douro | Vinho Verde 

PORTUGAL 

Bernardo Lencastre, sister Luisa, father Luis Lencastre (the actual Baron of Varzea do Douro), sister Sofia and brother Filipe 

The Lencastre family is of royal Portuguese 

lineage, descending from Antonio Pinot 

Garces Mandureira, who was named the 

First Barão da Varzea do Douro by Portugal’s 

Queen Maria II on July 16, 1846. The family’s 

royal residence is Vila Nova, near the town 

of Penafiel which is close to the eastern 

border in Portugal’s Vinho Verde wine region. 

The estate has been in the family since the 

12th century. The only remnant of that time 

is an ivy-covered stone tower, now totally 

surrounded by Vila Nova, (new house) that 

was built in the 1700s. In the late 1970s, 

the family planted white grape vines over 

29 acres, mostly the native Portuguese 

varietals that are most often used in Vinho 

Verde wines – Loureiro, Arinto, Avesso and 

Trajudura. In 2003, Bernardo Lencastre, 

who will be the Fifth Baron in the family, 

took over the property with his siblings. He 

spearheaded revitalization efforts, restoring 

Vila Nova into the showplace it is today. 


Toro 

SPAIN 

Manuel fariña is widely considered the founding father of the toro region, and the 

brand fariña is synonymous with toro all over the world due to manuel’s pioneering 

efforts in the 1970s and 1980s...” Dating back to 1942, bodegas fariña is the oldest 

winery in one of the most prestigious wine regions in spain. Fariña’s commitment to 

making “elegant toro wines” has helped them solidify their reputation for producing 

some of the finest red wines in spain. 


Rioja 

SPAIN 

Founded in 1982, when Julian Murua Entrena revived his father, Jose Murua’s winery, which dates back to 1926 in the heart of the 

Rioja Alavesa (one of the three sub-regions that make up Spain’s Rioja appellation). The cellars are in the quaint, historic village 

of Elciego, which is renowned for being surrounded by some of the best “terrior” in Rioja. The name “Muriel” comes from the 

combination of the family name, Murua, and the name of the town itself, Elciego. Today, Julian and his son Javier run the winery 

with the mission to meld the long-held winemaking traditions of the region with new technologies and techniques in order to 

make wines that express the “best qualities” of the grapes coming from these fertile Riojan vineyards. Like most of red wines in 

the region, all Bodegas Muriel wines are 100% Tempranillo, the “signature” grape of the region. Due to the special micro-climate 

of the region, there is a triple influence from the Mediterranean, Continental and Atlantic climates, which helps the vines produce 

very aromatic and elegant wines, whose main characteristic is the potential to age. 

Blanco 

2012 89 winereviewonline.com 

Crianza 



JME 






Reserva 


2008 95+ “Outstanding” 

Top 10 Wines of 2013! 

Decanter 


‘Best Buy’ Wine & Spirits 



Gran Reserva 






Heraldry is the practice of designing, displaying, 

and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. 

Heraldry, as it is known in the world today, was 

first introduced in Spain as an art form. Historical 

records indicate that it was initiated in the 11th 

century and was eveloped for the purpose of 

assigning ranks to knights and nobles in the 

battlefield. These two heraldic shields represent 

the founders of the Bodegas Muriel winery. The first 

shield is the heraldic shield of the Murua surname, 

representing Julian’s fathers family and the ther, 

belongs to the surname Entrena representing 

Julian’s mothers family. 


Ribera del Duero 

SPAIN 

Tinto Figuero is the great dream of José María García and Milagros Figuero, a couple who have devoted their entire lives to looking 

after their “majuelos,” with the aim of producing “top quality” grapes. They are the proud heirs to a culture that has come down to 

them through several generations. “What make us different is that 62 of our 131 acres, are older than 60 years. These high quality 

grapes is what makes our wines so prestigious around the world.” The winery boasts of state-of- the-art technology and has the 

best resources to produce great wines. The barrels are made from the best American and French oak, toasted by renowned master 

coopers and renewed every three years, endowing Tinto Figuero wines with their unmistakable bouquet. 

Vendimia Seleccionada ‘VS’ 

2006 94 ‘Editors Choice’ Wine Enthusiast 

90 ‘Years Best’ Wine & Spirits 


Viñas Viejas ‘VV’ 

2012 92 2016 Guía Peñín Guide 

2011 92 Wine Spectator Insider 

2009 96 winereviewonline.com (Robert Whitley) 

92 “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 

4 Months in Barrel 





Crianza (12 Months in Barrel) 







Reserva (15 Months in Barrel) 

2010 94 “Editors Choice” Wine Enthusiast 

93 2016 Guía Peñín Guide 






Noble (21 Months in Barrel) 



2009 92 “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 





Tinus 


2010 94 “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 



Milagros de Figuero 


Antonio Garcia Figuero & wife, Pilar Ruiz Figuero, Henar Garcia Figuero, her 

husband Felipe Cabezon Martin, Carlos Garcia Figuero his wife Esther Regidor 

Figuero & parents Milagro Figuero and Jose Maria Garcia Figuero 


Rias Baixas 

SPAIN 

In the 11th century, a group of French monks travelled from 

Cluny in Burgundy and resettled in the in majestic Rias 

Baixas, Spain. They planted and began cultivating grapes 

around the monastery where they lived. One of the monks is 

appointed as the official winemaker and is called ‘cilleiro’ or 

cellar master. 1000 years later, wine continues to be made in 

this area from selected small vineyards around the winery, 

in Salnés Valley, in the heart of the Rías Baixas appellation 

(in Galicia - Northwestern Spain). The soil is granite, quite 

rich in quartz but poor in organic components, with a sandy 

texture. The vines are 20 to 25 years old, grown mostly in the 

traditional pergola system. All processes, from vineyard to 

winery, are focused to extract the maximum quality of this 

highly concentrated grape. 


REAL COMPAÑÍA DE VINOS 

La Tierra de Castilla 

SPAIN 

The Real Compañia winery is owned and managed by the Murua family, whose history in the wine business dates back to 1926. 

Julian and his son Javier, manage the family business. The Murua family run their winery with the mission to meld the long-held 

winemaking traditions of the region with new technologies in order to make wines that express the “best qualities” of the grapes 

coming from the La Mancha region in Central Spain.The grapes come from 30 to 70 year old vines and are grown in red calcareous 

and stony soils. The climate is this region is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. During the summer months, there is 

great contrast between the day and night temperatures, which help the grapes reach optimum ripeness. 

Blanco 


Verdejo 


Garnacha 


Tempranillo 


Javier Murua 


Penedes 

SPAIN 

Vallformosa is a family-owned winery, now managed by the fifth generation of the Domènech family. The 

winery was established in 1865 in Vilobí del Penedès, southwest of Barcelona in the heart of the Cava D.O. 

appellation. The vineyards are located in a valley between the Mediterranean Sea and the Catalan Precoastal 

Mountain Range. It is considered a prized land with unique characteristics for viniculture, particularly 

with the white varietals that make up Spain’s best Cavas. The family name first appeared in local history as 

far back as the 10th Century. In 1865, Don Francisco Jose Domènech planted vines on the land that became 

the family’s first vineyards. After Phylloxera destroyed almost all the vines in Spain in the late 1880’s, 

Vallformosa was among the pioneering wineries to replant non-contaminated rootstock. In the late 1930s, 

the Spanish Civil War erupted and part of winery was destroyed during fierce fighting near the end of the 

war. In 1940, when the Domènech family returned to rebuild the winery, Don Jose Domènech Torne (the son 

of Don Francisco) produced the first three bottles of Vallformosa Cava. Since the beginning, the Domènech 

family has been passionate about their wines and, even today, follow the teachings of their ancestors that 

the “soul of the wine is in the soil and in their family roots.” 

The Domenech family is heavily involved with charitable endeavors, and are actively involved in cancer 

research through the Catalan Oncology Institution Foundation. 

Origen Brut | Origen Brut Rose | Clasic Brut | Col.leccio Brut Pinot Noir | Florinda Brut 

Oriol Domenech, Owner/Winemaker 


Rioja 

SPAIN 

The Vina Eguia winery and vineyards were established in 1973 in Elciego and purchased by Bodegas Muriel in 2010. Elciego is a 

historic village in the Rioja Alavesa, which borders the Spanish “Basque” region, and the language spoken there often includes 

Basque words, such as “Eguia” which means “truth.” The brand is symbolized by an open hand over the label, which is in the 

shape of an open book – analogous to putting one’s hand on a bible to swear to the truth of what one is saying. 

Viña Eguia Crianza 



Viña Eguia Reserva 

2009 90 “Gold” 2015 San Diego 

International Wine Competition 



92 ‘Editor’s Choice’ 

‘Ranked #18 in Top 100 Wines of 

2011’ 


Julian and Javier Murua 


Stellenbosch 

SOUTH AFRICA 

The Malan family's winemaking dates back to 1688 when the first Malan arrived in South Africa. As a French Huguenot, 

he was given land at the Cape of Good Hope by the Dutch to plant new vineyards. Soon thereafter, he moved to the 

Stellenbosch region, which became famous for the quality of its grapes. In 1953, one of his descendants, Frans Malan, 

planted vineyards on De Hoop, in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain outside Stellenbosch. Endowed with 

quintessential terroir, this farm subsequently became the nucleus of the Simonsig Wine Estate. 1968 saw the introduction 

of his first wines, sold under the Simonsig Estate label - literally translated meaning Simon's View - named after the 

spectacular views of the Simonsberg Mountain. In 1983, Frans' three sons - Pieter, Francois and Johan - formed a unique 

partnership to manage the fast-growing Simonsig Wine Estate. Equipped with progressive winemaking skills and a proud 

heritage, producing superior wine is still a family tradition as the new generation competes in the global wine market. 

Chenin Blanc 

2012 ‘Today’s Wine Pick 





2009 88 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast 

‘Global Value’ Wine Spectator 

Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose 




Tiara 





Frans Malan 



Merindol Syrah 


Pinotage 


Redhill Pinotage 

2011 92 ‘Editors Choice’ 




2009 92 ‘Cellar Selection’ 


2008 91 ‘Editors Choice’ 


91 The Int’l Wine Review 



2006 - 90 Wine Enthusiast 

Johan Malan 


Trentino 

SPAIN 

The Dolzan family, now in its fifth generation, is led by Michele Dolzan alongside his brother Mauro and 

their father and president of Villa de Varda, Luigi Dolzan. The family has owned their vineyards and have 

been producing wines and grappa since 1678. Villa de Varda is located in the Trentino region at the foot of 

the Alps and is situated in the heart of the Piana Rotaliana, a wide alluvial plain crossed by the Noce and 

the Adige rivers. This area has a long history in the art of winemaking that dates back to 6th century BC 

where archaeologists have discovered many artifacts including Situla that were bronze vessels used for 

wine offerings to the gods. The vineyards, cultivated using the pergola system, have well-drained fertile soil, 

rich in calcareous and porphyritic elements (a geological term used to describe igneous rocks that have 

distinct difference in the size of their crystals). The climate is a blend of continental and Mediterranean. The 

summers are mild with considerable temperature ranges between night and day which contributes greatly 

to the complexity of the grapes from which the best pomace is derived for making Grappa. 

Mauro, Luigi, Clara and Michele Dolzan 


Grappa is a spirit made by distilling pomace (seeds, pulp and stems), which is left after pressing of the grapes. Luigi Dolzan, 

an expert and master distiller, has assigned the name ‘de Varda’ method to the four stages of production that Villa de Varda 

performs. Each phase is critical and performed with extreme care to create top quality Grappa. Phase one begins with a fresh 

pomace, still dripping from soft pressing. Phase two begins immediately where pH is checked, yeasts and enzymes are added, 

and the pomace is immediately sent to fermentation at controlled temperatures in copper stills. 

Distillation is the third phase and is performed carefully and scrupulously. The distillation phase is very slow in order to get 

all the correct evaporation of the volatile components responsible for the fragrance of the final product. Once distillation is 

complete, phase four begins and the grappa is aged for six months in stainless steel containers. Prior to bottling, the alcohol 

content is reduced by the addition of demineralised mountain spring water, after which and the grappa is filtered and bottled. 

In centuries of cultivation of their vineyards, the Dolzans have 

accumulated a considerable quantity of authentic and ancient farming 

tools and equipment. The collection has become a museum showcasing 

over 1600 cataloged ancient tools and distillery implements that the 

Dolzan family proudly displays at the winery. 


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Argentine White Wine Nationally 

Source: AC Nielsen Data

Valentin Eduardo Bianchi, 3rd generation winery 

owner was given the nickname “Tincho” as a 

boy, a term of affection that, loosely translated, 

means “young Valentin”. It is “Tincho” that first 

added the lime to New Age White. “Tincho”, the 

drink, quickly became one of the most popular, 

refreshing cocktails served in the restaurants, 

bars and nightclubs in trendsetting Buenos Aires. 

Valentin Eduardo Bianchi ‘Tincho’ 

Tincho 

New Age 

over ice with 

a slice of lime 



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