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Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV

Hostomme, Chouilly, Frankrijk

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• Champagne Blanc des Blancs Grand Cru NV Fantastic Grand Cru Champagne, Blanc des Blancs, so made from 100% Chardonnay, according to the Methode Traditionelle. Comes from a small but very ambitious company in Chouilly, a Grand Cru village. The vineyards are located on very good limestone soils. 100% Chardonnay and at least 3 years 'sur lattes' before disgorgement. An extremely careful vinification in temperature-controlled fermentation tanks give this magnificent result! The second fermentation takes place in the bottles, which slowly mature in the cool of our cellar for at least 36 months.
  
  Special mention! Michelin star restaurant The Jane in Antwerp , led by master chef Sergio Herman, has included this beautiful Blanc des Blancs Champagne from Hostomme as the permanent Champagne of the house. Sergio Herman, like the current sommelier of The Jane , was immediately very pleasantly surprised by the special and very good price/quality ratio.
• Sparkling - Ripe, powerful with a full mousse. Refined, classic style Champagne with a clear, light golden colour. Ultra-fine, persistent mousse. Refined aroma of citrus fruits, mangoes, peaches and apricots. In the taste a great balance of aromatic power and the freshness of exotic fruits.
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Suitable as an aperitif, with rich salads with fried fish, poultry or white meat, cooked shellfish with fresh herbs and grilled fish dishes with a rich sauce. Also good with cooked and grilled ripe vegetables, such as pumpkin and beetroot, and raw and dried charcuterie.

  TIP : Fresh oysters!

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Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore (1.5 ltr.)

Azienda Monte Zovo, Verona, Italië

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• wine food advice

• Valpolicella Ripasso. Beautiful full wine with lots of dark fruit in the taste. Grapes are dried for 3 months after harvest, which gives the wine more intensity. Then three years of maturation in oak barrels. It is recommended to open the wine an hour in advance.
• Red wine - Ripe, spicy and intense.

  Powerful, aromatic red wine with generous, dark fruit of blackberries and black cherries and spices. Warm, powerful taste and aftertaste.

• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Combines well with slow-cooked meat and stews with cooked vegetables, spicy spareribs and BBQ dishes, roasted and candied red poultry (e.g. duck) with a creamy sauce and lightly grilled and fried red meat (bavette, entrecote) with a creamy sauce and spicy notes. Also with lamb back, fillet, saddle and leg, fried or grilled Iberian pork with a creamy sauce and mature flavours and accessible hard old cheeses with compote.

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Weissburgunder 'Henkenberg' Grosses Gewächs

Weingut Salwey, Baden, Duitsland

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• About the wine: Traditional winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). Made from 100% Weissburgunder.
  Story behind the label : ' GG ' stands for ' Grosses Gewächs ', the highest quality standard in German winegrowing; it indicates a quality class of the wine, and in this case the highest quality class (comparable to 'Grand Cru'). To become this quality class the wines are inspected and tasted by the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsguter), Germany's most important quality association). Above this 'GG' designation the logo of the family winery is depicted.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Aromatic, finesseful wine with a lot of future. The nose gives mainly aromas of wood maturation in the form of toasted hazelnut filled with nuances of peach fruit. Full, creamy attack that fans out in an effective aftertaste. Caramel and hazelnut embrace the still very young fruit. Very good quality.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Goes well with grilled, fried or roasted fish (e.g. Me la Meunière), oven-baked fish with rich sauce and fried shellfish au gratin. Also good with grilled white meat and fried or fried sweetbreads with rich sauces and grilled and oven-baked vegetables. Cream soups and healthy salads with warm preparations with fish and grilled vegetables also go well. Beautiful wine with mature white mold cheeses.

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Barbaresco 'Vigna Faset'

Azienda Abbona, Piëmonte, Italië

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• about the wine
• flavor profile
• wine food advice

• Barbaresco 'Vigna Faset'. Just like Barolo, this wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo. Barbaresco is the little, accessible brother of Barolo.
  Story behind the label: The birds on the label come from the Langhe region. The artist responsible for the design of the label is a good friend of the family. 'Faset' is a region in the village of Barbaresco. 'Vigna Faset' literally means 'vineyard in the Faset region'.
• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full . Matt garnet red in colour. Very fine and complex aroma of black fruit, wood and violets. Muscular taste, at the same time slender and concentrated with dark fruit, spiciness and wood. Balanced acids and tannins. Finish with a lot of length and finesse. Beautiful elegant wine.
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Good with slow-cooked meats and stews with spicy notes, spicy BBQ dishes and roasted poultry, such as partridge, with a strong (port) sauce. Also good to combine with baked or grilled lamb back, hare, saddle, leg and Iberian pork with strong sauces and strong, hard cheeses with compote. Certainly fantastic with dishes with truffles (the white truffle comes from this region) and dishes with mushrooms.

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Sommelier Selected Winebox 'Classic' (6 wines)

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Specially selected by our sommeliers Michael Daals, Lisa Snepvangers and Luc Linnenbank .

Taste, experience and enjoy our wines, quality without the main price .

Dare Wines Sommelier Selected wine boxes, including:
- Six wines in different taste profiles
- Extensive information about the wines
- Matching recipes for the ultimate wine-food combination
- Free home delivery

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'FIVE'

Constantia Glen, Constantia, Zuid-Afrika

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• 'FIVE' Constantia Glen. This top cuvée from Constantia Glen is a real class wine with aging potential. Made from the classic Bordeaux blend. Cabernet Sauvginon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec . Traditional winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation) with 19 months maturation in French oak barrels.
  
  
• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full . The very complex aroma and taste palette is hidden in a beautiful, ripe tannin structure. A wine with a great future. If you decide to open this wine, do not forget to open the wine a few hours in advance and decant it before serving.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Rich stews with full and earthy flavours, hearty game dishes with roasted notes, grilled and baked ribs and Dry Aged red meat with hearty sauces and spicy notes. Hearty BBQ dishes with roasted notes also go well with this wine.

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Barolo 'Vigneto Terlo Ravera'

Azienda Abbona, Piëmonte, Italië

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• Barolo 'Vigneto Terlo Ravera'. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. This grape ripens late, so the harvest usually takes place in early to mid-October.
  

  Story behind the label: The label features a local bird from the region. The birds on the label all come from the Piedmont region and were painted and designed by an artist friend of the Abbona family. ' Terlo Ravera ' is the name of a vineyard. Ravera is located around the village of Novello.

• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full. Somewhat developed colour, garnet red with orange reflection. Mature nose, open, soft fruit, soft spiciness, tar. Sweet-spicy attack. Good filling in the middle and nice balance in the finish. Pleasant spiciness due to fine tannin bitters. Aromatic aftertaste. Now drinkable.
• Our sommeliers advise: Good to combine with game dishes with spicy notes and red fruit, grilled or baked rib steak with cooked vegetables and creamy sauce, Dry Aged red meat with spicy notes and rich BBQ dishes with spicy sauce. Definitely fantastic with dishes with truffles (the white truffle comes from this region) and dishes with mushrooms.

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Sommelier Selected Winebox 'Our Favorites' (6 wines)

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Specially selected by our sommeliers Michael Daals, Lisa Snepvangers and Luc Linnenbank .

Taste, experience and enjoy our wines, a selection of our favorite wines .

Dare Wines Sommelier Selected wine boxes, including:
- Six wines in different taste profiles
- Extensive information about the wines
- Matching recipes for the ultimate wine-food combination
- Free home delivery

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Barolo 'Pressenda'

Azienda Abbona, Piëmonte, Italië

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• flavor profile
• wine food advice
• Awards

• Barolo Pressenda'. Beautiful Barolo made from 100% Nebbiolo; a grape that ripens late; the harvest usually takes place in early to mid-October. After hand-picking, the grapes go into special fermentation vats that continuously rotate the fermenting must. After fermentation, the wine is pumped over and matures for 12 months in barriques and then for another 18 months in oak (small) barrels.
  Story behind the label: The birds on the label come from the Langhe region. The artist responsible for the design of the label is a good friend of the family. 'Faset' is a region near the village of Barbaresco. 'Vigna Faset' literally means 'vineyard in the Faset region'. ' Pressenda ' literally means 'pressed'; grapes are pressed naturally by gravity.
• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full . Dark red colour with light orange reflections. Varied aroma with primary and secondary aromas of ripe red fruit, eglantine and violets. Balanced mouthfeel with lots of depth and good fruit. Powerful structure with earthy nuances. Lots of length in the aftertaste.
• Our sommeliers advise: Good to combine with game dishes with spicy notes and red fruit, grilled or baked rib steak with cooked vegetables and creamy sauce, Dry Aged red meat with spicy notes and rich BBQ dishes with spicy sauce. Definitely fantastic with dishes with truffles (the white truffle comes from this region) and dishes with mushrooms.
• AWARD WINNING WINE: Robert Parker.com: 91 points (2004 vintage), Gambero Rosso 2009: 2 bicchieri (glasses)(2006 vintage).

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Puklavec Tasting Box (6 wines)

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In collaboration with Puklavec Family Wines, Winery of the Year 2020 Slovenia , we were able to put together a special package: the Puklavec Tasting box! A complete package with 6 different top wines from award-winning winery Puklavec.

Puklavec Tasting Box:
- Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio 'ENA'
- Pure Furmint 'TRI'
- Pinot Noir 'Limited Edition': Mundus Vini Gold
- Sauvignon Blanc '7 Numbers'
- Furmint '7 Numbers': Decanter Platinum
- Pinot Grigio '7 Numbers': The Global Masters

Inclusive:
- Extensive wine techniques with sommelier advice on glassware and serving temperature.
- Complete wine and food advice for an even better experience.
- Free home delivery.

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DareWines The Game

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Dare Wines The Game @ Home changes your view of the world of wine. In the game we use black glasses and you are challenged to taste in a different way. You will recognize different flavor profiles and discover that you can even link wood use, alcohol percentage and origin of the wine to each other.

Answer the questions correctly and collect as many Dare Coins as possible. By listening carefully to our sommelier tips and wine facts, you have the best chance of winning. We teach you to think and taste like a real sommelier!

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Meursault

Pierre André, Bourgogne, Frankrijk

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• Meursault: Traditional (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). Fermented and matured for 11 months on lie in French oak barrels.
  About Meursault & the wine: Meursault is the white Burgundy that perhaps appeals most to the imagination. They are rich, powerful white wines with notes of hazelnut, butter, vanilla and citrus. Although Meursault officially has no Grand Crus, the best wines from the 1er Cru fields, Genevrières, Charmes and Perrières are of the same top level. The grapes of the domain within Pierre André come from separate vineyard plots, which are planted on the best slopes of the area. Made from 100% Chardonnay.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Elegant, refined style Meursault with an emphasis on freshness, minerals and fruit. Light creamy nose with mineral undertones. Powerful taste with nuances of citrus, caramel and a strikingly beautiful balance between fruit and acidity. A wonderful accompaniment to dishes. At this moment beautifully drinkable!
• Our sommeliers recommend: Goes well with grilled, fried or roasted fish (e.g. à la Meunière), oven-baked fish with a rich sauce and fried shellfish and crustaceans au gratin. Also good with grilled white meat and fried or deep-fried sweetbreads with rich sauces and grilled and oven-baked vegetables. Cream soups and rich salads with warm preparations with fish and grilled vegetables also go well. Also try with spicy white mould cheeses.

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Sommelier Selected Winebox 'Exclusive' (6 wines)

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Specially selected by our sommeliers Michael Daals, Lisa Snepvangers and Luc Linnenbank .

Taste, experience and enjoy our wines, an exclusive and special selection .

Dare Wines Sommelier Selected wine boxes, including:

- Six wines in different taste profiles
- Extensive information about the wines
- Matching recipes for the ultimate wine-food combination
- Free home delivery

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