VI N O LO K WINES EDITION
Selected winemakers from all around the world who successfully use the Vinolok closure
Testimonials/04 France/06 Germany/30 Austria/34 Italy/42 Spain/50 United States & Australia/56 Czech Republic & Slovakia/64 Other/70
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stability Wine needs
Winemakers who produce wines for aging use Vinolok to deliver a stable environment in the bottle. This glass closure eliminates the difference in aroma and taste in each bottle thanks to its 99% stability. Forget unexpected oxidation in a bottle. To find out more check www.vinolok.com
Vinolok is a closure made from pure Bohemian glass.
Many Vinolok customers confirm that packaging is paramount to their success. If they want to remain competitive, their products need to stand out. Thanks to the personalisation of packaging and labels, customers feel that the producer is doing something extra for them. Vinolok gives the packaging the appearance of a premium brand by combining practical functionality with a unique aesthetic appeal.
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Stephen Henschke
Owner of the Henschke Winery, Australia
I love tradition and it is very important to us as a five-generation family winery. However, when tradition lets you down as it has with cork, then it is time to look for better closures.
Testimonials Josep Buján Fernández
The Winery’s Oenologist at Freixeneda, Spain
Vinolok closures help to keep the character of the wine in the bottle and to ensure that each bottle of this premium wine tastes identically.
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Franz Josef Loacker
Co-owner of Tenute Loacker, Italy
I strongly believe that Vinolok is an ideal closure for heavy, dense wines. Our Sangiovese 2004 closed with the Vinolok closure shows freshness, fruitiness and nice acidity.
Istvan Szepsy Jr.
Owner of Szent Tamás, Hungary
I have often had bad experiences with natural cork – not always cork taint, but the quality of wines using a natural cork was not good or consistent. With the Vinolok glass closure I have managed to avoid this.
Gérard Bertrand
Owner of Gérard Bertrand, France
We tested various closure types and only Vinolok enabled us to complete the bottle packaging as we anticipated. The design of a closure should respect the appearance of the wine bottle. BOH EM I A N CRYSTA L TOP
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Domaine du Mas Baux
Christian Binner
Domaine La Villa Angeli
GĂŠrard Bertrand
France
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Domaine Ogereau
Château la Martinette
Domaine Lafage
Miraflors RosĂŠ has a pale pink, slightly iodized nose with fresh, spicy and mineral tones. It is lively on the palate, the fruits and spices are present in the mouth, and it ends with a nice roundness. d o m a i n e - l a fa g e .c o m
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Gérard Bertrand
Vinolok combines beauty and practicality. It enables us to differentiate the bottle from other products. The customizing options make it possible to match the closure with all decoration and elegance requirements. The glass closure is the final characteristic of premium bottle packaging. g e r a r d - b e r t r a n d.c o m
France
côte des roses by Gérard Bertrand celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle. The original bottle was created by a young student of the École Boulle.
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Domaine Chanzy
is a historic winery and vineyard owner centered in Bouzeron. It owns 80 hectares of vines throughout three Burgundy wine regions with the majority being in CĂ´te Chalonnaise. Domaine Chanzy is an expression of the passion that infuses the daily work of its talented team. d o m a i n e - c h a n z y.c o m
France
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Cave des Lumières
Hecht & Bannier
Maison du Sud - Jeanjean
Vins Breban
Château Filhot
was founded in 1709 by Romain de Filhot and is now owned and managed by one of his descendants: Count Henri de Vaucelles. The estate covers an area of 350 hectares with 62 hectares of vineyard all along the south of the village of Sauternes in the Sauternes appellation.
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France
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Château Val Joanis
is a winery located in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, just west of the town of Pertuis. The wines it produces are classified AOC Côtes du Luberon, and it also uses the Indication Géographique Protégée label of Vins de Pays de Vaucluse. va l- j o a n i s .c o m
France
Cuvée Les Aubépines comes from a parcel selection of Roussanne. With a pale yellow colour, this wine develops aromas of hawthorn and acacia and offers an elegant and generous mouth.
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Château Mangot
Domaine Preignes Le Vieux
Vignobles Pueyo
Château des Coccinelles
France
Puech-Haut Rosé has a magnificent pale robe, complex nose, with hints of citrus, and white-fleshed and tropical fruits. It is superbly refreshing with a pleasant nose and fabulous fruity sensations (whitefleshed fruits, lychee). With a generous mouth sensation riding on zesty notes, it is both gourmet and refreshing.
Gérard Bru
Vinolok has contributed to the fame of our Prestige Rosé and improved awareness of our quality. Betting on Vinolok was a winner. Customers take home a stopper along with the bottle, which means that they appreciate not only the quality of the product but also its stylish design. p u e c h - h a u t. f r
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Domaine le Pive
Domaine Le Pive is planted along a string of sand dunes, at where the the RhĂ´ne meets the Mediterranean. The vines enjoy magnificent sunny days suitable for good grape-ripening. Moderated by sea spray, the region also helps retain the fresh aroma in the grapes. jeanjean.fr
France
Pive is a rosĂŠ wine with a pale pink colour which offers a very fresh nose with notes of pineapple, mango and white fruits (pear, peach). The palate is very refreshing with fresh fruit aromas (pineapple, mango, peach), a surprising length and finesse on the palate, with a very rich, and subtly tangy finish.
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Domaine Preignes Le Vieux
is a five-generation family wine estate. We continuously invest our energy and know-how to offer “pleasurable” wines at a “pleasurable” price. It’s our philosophy. It’s our way of respecting your interest for wine. p r e i g n e s .c o m
France
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GĂŠrard Bertrand, owner of
several notable wine growing estates in the South of France, is a passionate advocate of the Mediterranean art of living. With a perfect balance between power and delicacy, Hedo is a typical Mediterranean wine, with a surprising grape varietal blend. Hedo makes a “hedonistic promise� to you: to deliver pleasure to the senses with the Mediterranean art of living.
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France
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Domaine Eric Louis
The grapes for CuvĂŠe Pauline are harvested late to obtain the best maturity. The result is a powerful and round wine with notes of vanilla, almond and truffle mouth feel at the end. Slightly oaky, it is fresh in the mouth. s a n c e r r e - e r i c lo u i s .c o m
France
Sancerre cuvĂŠe Pauline white is a rare flinty Sancerres fermented in acacia barrels and oak barrels, according to tradition.
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Domaine Lafage
Advini
Château de Berne
Villa Riviera
France
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Domaine Uby
Domaine Sol Payré
Initio wines
Château d’Arche
Château Padouën is a charming 10-hectare property located in Barsac, 35 km from Bordeaux. The soil is composed of gravel while the subsoil is limestone. This natural drainage system of the soil forces the roots of the vine to sink very deeply. This helps to regulate the vine’s growth and especially to cultivate very aromatic grapes. c h at e a u - a r c h e . f r
France
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Domaine de Sextant
Julien Altaber grapes come from vines which are cultivated without herbicides or synthetic products of any kind. Each of the wines are made without the addition of any oenological products (including sulfites), and with only the minimum of intervention. v i n s - s e x ta n t.c o m
France
Sextant - Julien Altaber MaMaMia 2016 is an exceptional orange wine which pairs well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
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Château Pesquié
Sainte Roseline
Château Pierre Bise
France
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Domaine Terra Vecchia
Mas de Gourgonnier
Domaine Terra Vecchia
Gérard Bertrand
Château la Sauvageonne has a legendary location. Its exceptional exposure, situation and terroir lend it a unique character. The Volcanic Rosé cuvée refers to the volcanic rocks that compose the outstanding terroir of this unique wine. g e r a r d - b e r t r a n d.c o m
France
The wineyards are located at the center north of the Hérault, backing onto the Causse of Larzac plateau. The distance from the sea and the closeness to the Causse bring freshness during the summer nights. This benefits the gradual and slow ripening of the grapes. The wine is certified Demeter.
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Diving Into Hampton Water
This wine represents the lifestyle, it captures the spirit shared between The Hamptons and the South of France: enjoying life and a good bottle of wine to share with friends. You are invited to live the rosĂŠ experience and dive into Hampton Water RosĂŠ. g e r a r d - b e r t r a n d.c o m
France
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Château du Rouët
Château de la Négly
Domaine Sol Payré
France
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Château du Rouët
Mas D’arcaÿ
Domaine d’Hondrat
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Aldi SĂźd
Fleischer und Weingut der Stadt Mainz
Wein und Sektgut Weber
Weingut Krebs Grode
Germany
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Weingut Graf Wolff Metternich
Weingut Barth
Weingut Burghof Oswald
Weingut Knรถll & Vogel
Weingut J.B.Becker
specializes in Riesling and Pinot Noir varieties and produces them exclusively by traditional methods. Weingut J.B.Becker is one of the pioneers and first winemakers who tested the glass closure and have used it since 2004. jbbecker.de
Germany
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Villa Im Paradies Familie Menger-Krug
Since 1758 our family has been cultivating top quality wines with passion. It is our philosophy that top quality wines can only develop in balance with nature. We follow this principle in our vineyards – more than 75 family-owned hectares – and in the cellar. v i l l a - i m - pa r a d i e s . d e
Germany
For many generations, the Menger-Krug family has been passionately growing quality wines. They treat both the vines as well as the wines with respect and with love. They mix tradition and experience with a touch of youth. Meanwhile all four generations are living under one roof.
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Weingut Winkler-Hermaden
Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher
Weingut Ernst Triebaumer
Weingut Hans Tschida
Austria
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Allacher Vinum Pannonia
Zantho
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Weingut Schwarz
Weingut Wieninger
Weingut Triebl
Austria
The Tement winery is situated on a small mountain plateau, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of our singlevineyard zieregg and the beautiful landscape of the neighbouring country of Slovenia.
Weingut Tement
We wanted to find a solution that guarantees the quality of our wines and to resolve problems that occur when using natural cork. Vinolok makes sure that the wine is left to its natural process of aging and eliminates any external influences. This is the big advantage of using Vinolok. t e m e n t. at
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Weingut Umathum
The Umathums first settled in the region of Lake Neusiedl during the reign of MariaTheresa. The Umathum Wine Estate has consistently ranked as one of the best wine-growers in Austria since the early 1990’s. u m at h u m . at
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Weingut Heinrich
The philosophy of the winery is as transparent and pure as their wines. By using the glass closure, they want to protect the wine against potential cork taint. h e i n r i c h . at
Austria
In 2006 the Heinrich winery converted to biodynamic viticulture. The decision was based on the goal of making the vineyards successively more resilient, more vital, and more heterogeneous.
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Weingut Schauer
I strive to express our unique region in my wines. Our vines grow on barren ground of pure slate. This sets the flavour, I just help it into the bottle. IÂ intuitively know what to do and when. Mostly I just need to gently steer things, as the wine knows best what it needs. w e i n g u t- s c h a u e r . at
Austria
Weingut Schauer is located in the South Styrian region of Sausal, in Kitzeck. At 564 meters above sea level, Kitzeck is one of the highest winemaking locations in Central Europe.
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Weingut Gerhard & Brigitte Pittnauer Gerhard runs the estate
with his wife Brigitte, and they farm according to biodynamic principles. The aim of the change to biodynamics, the use of natural yeasts and the care and attention given to the vines and the fruit, is the expression of the terroir.
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Austria
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Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine
Loacker Wine Estates
Cantina del Pino
Italy
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Bacci Wines
Tenuta Ulisse
La Salceta
Italy
Tramin is the realization of a dream that does not fade with the morning light, but instead is renewed each day in anticipation of the new, of the future, of what will come. It is a dream made possible through the knowledge and understanding of the goals inspired by the bounty of our land.
Cantina Tramin
We have been using Vinolok since 2007. This is the only acceptable closure, besides traditional natural cork, for high quality wines in a conservative Italy. c a n t i n at r a m i n . i t
Italy
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Tenuta Sant’Antonio
In Veneto dialect, the word “scaia” means a chip of stone, chalk, limestone: it is a tribute to our soil, where a line of unique young wines is produced. Scaia is not just a line of wines: it is a new way of thinking about wine, in a land where tradition has great value. t e n u ta s a n ta n to n i o. i t
Italy
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Azienda Agricola Brezza
Thanks to Vinolok, the disaster of unpleasant problems created by the cork, has finally been eliminated. This extremely practical glass closure substantially simplifies the serving of the wine, since the “uncorking� no longer requires a corkscrew but can be done just with the hands. brezza.it
Italy
Brezza Barolo is the first ever Barolo closed with Vinolok glass closure. The Brezza private estate lies next to the small town of Barolo, immersed in the vineyards, as is the nearby Hotel Barolo and Restaurant Brezza, also property of the Brezza family.
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Castiglion del Bosco
Tuscany is a region that never ceases to amaze with its captivating beauty. Castiglion del Bosco also knows how to charm. Nature’s voice is heard loud and clear here, while man’s hand has always respected its verdant spaces and fine balance. w i n e .c a s t i g l i o n d e l b o s c o.c o m
Italy
Castiglion del Bosco Chardonnay is a rich, complex wine of superb elegance and balance that marries eloquent varietal expression with notes of spice from barrique-ageing. Its well-structured palate boasts a smooth, appealing mouthfeel, while the finish is practically endless.
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Riecine The RosĂŠ is made from
100% Sangiovese and presents a light and fruity palate, supported by good structure, acidity and grape tannins, all in perfect balance. This is a very popular wine that sells out even before it is bottled.
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Italy
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Herència Altés
Bodegas Castell Miquel
Bodegas y Viñedos Puente de la Ea
Spain
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Adega Familiar Eladio PiĂąeiro
Partida Creus
Bodegas Villanueva
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Bodegas Habla
Bodegas LĂłpez Morenas
Bodegas Tierras de Orgaz
Binomio FactorĂa de Vinos
Bodegas Bentomiz
Spain
Bodegas Villanueva
O. Villanueva Blanco launched in September 1961 has a winemaking tradition that has been preserved and perfected until today. At present, wine production is also supported by the most modern techniques. b o d e ga s v i l l a n u e va .c o m
Spain
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Bodegas Ă ngel Lorenzo Cachazo The winery
is located in the village of Pozaldez, in the province of Valladolid. This municipality forms part of the Rueda Designation of Origin – the first D.O. for white wines in Spain – and is recognised for its long wine-making history.
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Spain
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La Freixeneda
Choosing Vinolok to seal our top premium red wine La Freixeneda allowed us to enhance our premium image while combining environmental awareness with reliable wine quality preservation. f r e i x e n e t. e s
Spain
When the project of making La Freixeneda began, the first objective was to create something different, a wine different from all the others made in the Freixenet Company.
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Silkwood Wines
Reschke Wines
LVE Wines
ZD Wines
USA & Australia
Vineyard 29
Přefocení
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Vidon
Heart & Hands Wine Company
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Mirabel Vineyards
Eight Bells Winery
Modus Operandi Cellars
Fielding Hills Winery
USA & Australia
Henschke Winery
I love the tradition and it is very important to us as a five-generation family winery. However, when tradition lets you down as it has with cork, then it is time to look for better closures. h e n s c h k e .c o m . a u
Australia
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Bob Sinskey had a simple idea. Starting in the mid-sixties, he began to theorize that the American diet would soon be changing. And with that change would come a desire for lighterbodied red wines...and thus his passion for Pinot Noir was born.
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USA
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Krupp Brothers
Rising high above the marine layer of fog in the Vaca Mountains with red, volcanic rocky soil, Stageoach Vineyard produces some of Napa Valley’s most coveted fruit. Here, the Krupp Brothers have created wines of great intensity, nuance and structure. k r u p p b r ot h e r s .c o m
USA
Damsel RosĂŠ 2016 Made from Tempranillo and Syrah grapes from Stagecoach Vineyard, this inaugural release is unctuous yet light. Six months of aging in mostly French oak has added complexity and a touch of weight. Its orange and peach flavours are juicy and substantial.
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Sinnean Winery
Our meticulous approach to winemaking - minimal processing, aging in French oak - helps us preserve the character of each wine we create. The result are wines that both we and our growers take great pride in. s i n e a n n .c o m
USA
Sinnean Winery is a small producer of highly intense wines made from grapes from the finest vineyards in the region.
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R. Stuart & Co. Winery The
Vinolok glass closure is different, it’s fresh. Everybody I talk to about it in the trade—in particular in restaurants, etc.—is very excited. They’re very enthusiastic about it. . –– Maria Stuart, co-owner of R. Stuart & Co.
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USA
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Víno Jarmila
Znovín Znojmo
Rajhradské klášterní
Czech Republic & Slovakia
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Tokaj Macik Winery
Decanté
Slobodné vinárstvo
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Vinařství Volařík Mikulov
Nové Vinařství Víno Hort
Czech Republic & Slovakia
Vinařství Lacina
Marhulové wine is our tribute to Velkopavlovice apricot, which comes from the same region as our family. Of all apricot varieties, the Velkopavlovice apricot has the richest taste, which is preserved in this dessert wine for extraordinary moments. v i n a r s t v i l a c i n a .c z
Czech Republic
Awards This apricot wine has received numerous local awards as well as two silver medals at the International Wine Competition San Francisco – in the categories of Marhulové Originál and Marhulové Sweet.
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Víno Hort
Hort is a family winery in which they take rosé very seriously. The winery was at the birth of rosé in the Czech Republic and won many awards for its wines. However, what is most important for the Hort family is to make wine that is loved by their customers. v i n o h o r t.c z
Czech Republic
Franceska 2017 A very stylish rosé wine. Its fragrance gradually flows with fresh cherry overtones that quietly awaken the palate. The wine is light and pleasantly acidic. If you want to experience an uplifting summer afternoon, this is the right bottle for you.
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Školní statek Mělník
Vinolok glass closure and a uniquely shaped bottle which has been used in the Melník wine region since 1812, make this wine packaging stand out both locally and internationally. The wine is characterized by higher acids, allowing longer aging times. Its typical peppery peach-skin tones come from the lime-rich marlstone upon which Melník sits. s tat e k . z a s - m e .c z
Czech Republic
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Vinprom Peshtera
Quinta da Sequeira
TomoĂŠ Wine & Spirits Co.
Terra Tangra Winery
Other
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L’Avenir Estate
Santa Sarah
Santa Sarah
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Tsiakkas Winery
Vouni Panayia Winery
Domaine Costa Lazaridi
Other
Kraljevski Vinogradi are the first winery in Croatia to have used the Vinolok glass closure. Besides avoiding harmful consequences of using cork, opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew is one of the main reasons for the choice. The glass helps to keep the intense aroma of wines with a hint of stone on which the reeds in grapes collect blessings of Zadar‘s pleasant Mediterranean climate. k r a l j e v s k i -v i n o g r a d i . h r
Croatia
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Bat Shlomo Vineyards
Cfa Backyard Winery
Szent Tamรกs
Other
80% of Santa Sarah’s wine production is sold in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Belgium and Holland. Most of the annual production of 300,000 bottles are the wellestablished Zar Simeon and Zar Simeon BIN 40 brands, produced exclusively for the German market each year.
Santa Sarah
The estate owns forty hectares of land in the village of Goritza near Pomorie and Nesebar in the Southern part of the Black Sea. A new vineyard with a small and beautifully modern winery is soon to be established there. s a n ta - s a r a h .c o m
Bulgaria
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Sogrape Vinhos
Sandeman is the world’s most awarded Port wine brand in 2017, collecting a total of 25 awards in prestigious International Competitions: the Decanter World Wine Awards, the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
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Portugal
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Susana Balbo
Susana Balbo became the first female enologist in Argentina. She seeks innovative ways to enhance her winemaking, from experimenting with barrel volumes to testing wild vs cultured yeasts. s u s a n a b a l b o w i n e s .c o m . a r
Argentina
Susana Balbo rosé is an unbeatable wine with fresh, citrus, mineral and sweet red berry aromas. The wine is made “à La Provençale” where the winemaking team applied similar techniques used for the whites: an early picking time and an extremely gentle pressing to get a very light-pink, red onion peel, salmon colour.
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Little Engine Wines
is a winery dedicated to the pursuit of perfection with a vision to produce a collection of wines that would appeal to astute wine enthusiasts and the most seasoned professionals. l i t t l e e n g i n e w i n e s .c o m
Canada
A combination of natural yeasts, gentle maceration, French oak barrels and attention to every detail result in wines of depth, character, elegance and finish.
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Szent Tamรกs The goal is to
produce unique wines from the vineyards of Mad village that represent the true character of the Tokaj terroir. The reason for using the Vinolok closure is to show that under the glass closure, the wine is fresh, sophisticated, modern, and fruity. Plus, Vinolok is the best alternative to corks.
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Hungary
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