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  Vega sicilia

  A Spanish “First Growth”, Vega Sicillia is the most powerful producer hailing from the Ribera del Duero.

  The property is over 2000 acres, only a fraction of which are planted to grapevines. Grapes grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Tinto Fino.

  The Vega Sicilia range includes 3 cuvees: Unico (";unique";) is the flagship, followed by Reserva Especial a blend of top vintages and Valbuena is made from younger vines, and in years when Unico is not produced grapes normally destined for Unico will go into Valbuena.

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  Opus one

  Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi.

  The partnership made its first vintage in 1979.

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  Penfolds grange

  Penfolds Grange – The Benchmark of Australian Wine

  Penfolds Grange is one of Australia’s most iconic wines, renowned for its exceptional richness, complexity, and remarkable aging potential. First produced by Max Schubert in 1951, Grange has become the benchmark by which all other reds in Australia—and increasingly overseas—are often measured. The reasons for this are clear and straightforward: the concentration of flavor, complexity, and longevity.

  Penfolds Grange is primarily made from Shiraz, with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the full potential of the Australian terroir. Known for its deep aromas of dark fruits, spices, and chocolate, it offers a powerful, robust tannic structure that evolves beautifully over time. Grange blossoms with 15 to 20 years of bottle age, when most other reds have passed their peak, and even better vintages can continue to develop for decades longer.

  The heritage of Penfolds Grange plays a key role in its prestige. With over 40 years of winemaking excellence, the '94 Grange is a testament to the craftsmanship and innovation that have defined the estate. Today, Penfolds Grange remains a highly sought-after wine, with a limited annual production making it rare and coveted among collectors.

  In addition to Grange, Penfolds offers a range of wines, including the Bin 389 and Bin 28, each reflecting the estate’s dedication to quality and terroir. For collectors and wine enthusiasts, Penfolds Grange is a must-have for any fine wine collection.

  Visit Penfolds and explore the legacy of this legendary estate at their Magill Estate in Adelaide, where private tours offer an opportunity to experience the wines firsthand.

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  Dominus Estate

  Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Christian Moueix. The estate's Bordeaux varietals benefit from the Yountville microclimate where temperatures are moderated by cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay.

  Known for its complexity and balance, Dominus demonstrates the potential of a wine produced on exceptional terroir. Structured, seamless and perfectly integrated, Dominus is an elegant wine that improves with age.

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  Harlan Estate

  Harlan Estate – The Premier Napa Valley Winery

  Located in the western hills of Oakville, Harlan Estate is one of California’s most prestigious wineries. Founded in 1984 by William Harlan, the estate was designed with the goal of creating a California "first growth" wine estate. For over two decades, Harlan Estate has remained committed to producing wines of exceptional quality, and it has rightfully earned its status as a Premier Cru in California. The estate rises above the fabled Napa Valley benchlands, benefiting from the region’s unique terroir.

  Spanning over 250 acres, with 40 acres dedicated to vineyards, Harlan Estate follows an artisan approach to winemaking. The combination of the estate’s terroir, small yields, and meticulous vineyard management results in wines with incredible complexity and aging potential.

  Harlan Estate wines are renowned for their richness, concentration, and elegant tannic structure. With aromas of dark fruits, spices, and chocolate, each vintage reflects the pure expression of Napa Valley. The flagship wine, Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, regularly receives top ratings from wine critics, including a 97-point score from James Suckling for the 1993 vintage.

  With a limited annual production of around 1,500 cases, Harlan Estate wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. For those wishing to experience the estate’s exceptional offerings, private tours are available by appointment.

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  Domaine de Pingus

  Pingus was established in 1995 by Peter Sisseck, who had already made a name for himself as winemaker at Hacienda Monasterio.

  He located three separate plots, each containing very old vines of Tinto Fino, and established the winery. His aim was to produce "an unmistakably Spanish, terroir-driven wine (...) a garage wine."

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  Alvaro Palacios

  He acquired his first vineyard, Finca Dofí, in 1990. Then, in 1993, he located what is now regarded as the crown jewel property in Priorat, a precipitous, northeast-facing Garnacha vineyard on well-drained schist that had been planted between 1900 and 1940.

  Alvaro named it L’Ermita for a small chapel. It is a blend of 80% Garnacha, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cariñena, and is aged in new French barriques for up to 20 months. It is bottled unfiltered.  It has intense concentration and enormous depth and a complexity which is simply staggering. Arguably the most individual red wine in Spain, it is certainly now the most expensive.