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Cabernet Franc

Tenuta Fernanda Cappello, Friuli, Italië

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• Cabernet Franc. Made according to traditional red wine making (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation), from 100% Cabernet Franc.
  
  
  
• Red wine - Ripe, spicy and intense . Dark purple-red color. Elegant attack with accent on blueberries and blackberries. Much depth in the taste with complex tannin structure. Promising for the future, but also now delicious to enjoy, certainly with matching dishes.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Suitable with slow-cooked meat and stew with spicy notes, BBQ dishes and grilled and candied red poultry with a creamy sauce of red fruit. Also good with fried red meat such as entrecôte with a spicy sauce and hard and old cheeses with a sweet compote. For inspiration, also nice to try together with endive mash with bacon.

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Cabernet Sauvignon 'Despierta'

Christo de la Vega, La Mancha, Spanje

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• Cabernet Sauvignon 'Despierta'. Soft, fresh, slightly fruity wine with a juicy character. For a Cabernet Sauvignon a fresh, easy to drink style. Made according to traditional red wine making (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation), from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon . Short maturation in oak barrels.
  
  Story behind the label: The label of this Cabernet Sauvignon radiates joy, 'despierta' translated means 'cheerful/lively'. The wine lives up to its name; sufficient body and lively aromas of red and black fruit.
• Red wine - Light, fruity and juicy . Dark red colored wine. Shows of black fruit such as cherries and blackberries come back in the aromatic scent. On the palate playful fruit comes back with a soft tannin structure supported by rich bitters. The aftertaste is light with a reasonable length.
• Our sommeliers advise: Suitable as an aperitif, with steamed fish with a creamy sauce and with raw and dried meat (then cool the wine slightly). Also good with fried or grilled white or veal, pork and poultry with rich sauces and ripe vegetables, slightly spicy and spicy dishes with for example a soy sauce, light stews with a spicy aspect, pastas with tomato and parmesan, and semi-hard cheeses with a creamy mouthfeel.

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Cava Divino Oro Brut NV

Divino Oro, Penedès, Spanje

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• Cava Divino Oro Brut NV Excellent quality Cava made from 40% Macabeo, 30% Parellada and 30% Xarello according to the Methode Traditionelle (2nd fermentation in the bottle). Classic, dry style with beautiful minerality. A mass of exuberant small bubbles, creamy aromas of pear, orange and vanilla. One and a half to two years of bottle aging.
• Sparkling - Ripe, powerful with a full mousse. A classic, dry Cava with a beautiful minerality. Exuberant, subtle bubbles that together generate a present mousse. In the mouth, creamy aromas of pear, orange and fresh vanilla.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Suitable as an aperitif. Very good to combine with raw, steamed, mi-cuit preparations and lightly grilled preparations of fish, shellfish and crustaceans such as scallop, prawn, trout and sole with vinaigrette and citrus. In combination with summer salads with capers and raw and grilled vegetables with vinaigrette or fresh dressing, raw and dried charcuterie and suitable to drink with bouillabaisse (based on bouillon).
  TIP : Gazpacho

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Chablis

Pierre André, Bourgogne, Frankrijk

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• Chablis: An elegant Chablis. Wonderfully made with a nice balance between the refined acidity and the roundness. Traditional preparation (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). Made from 100% Chardonnay.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Typical fresh Chablis style. Elegant, supple, soft fruity Burgundy. Round, finesse in the nose with peach and pineapple. Round attack with playful, citrus-toned acidity as a contrast, which gives the wine tension and a nice length in the aftertaste. Typical Chablis in classic style. Very well made.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Gastronomically beautiful with oven-baked, grilled, baked or roasted fish, shellfish and crustaceans with citrus and fresh herbs. Also good to combine with grilled white meat and poultry (tip: roasted turkey) or baked and fried sweetbreads in oil with fresh accents. Light cream soups with cooked vegetables and fresh salads with warm preparations with fish (for example salmon) with firm vegetables such as radish and fennel. Also beautiful with creamy, medium-bodied white mold cheeses with a fresh touch.

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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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Champagne Brut Tradition NV

Jacques Defrance, Champagne, Frankrijk

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• Champagne Brut Tradition NV Top price/quality Champagne! Very friendly style. Medium-intense aroma, fairly fruity in character. Hand selection of the best grapes from the vineyards in Les Riceys. Made according to the traditional winemaking for Champagnes; Methode Traditionelle. Methode Traditionelle uses a second fermentation in the bottle, which creates a natural mousse. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
• Sparkling - Ripe, powerful with a full mousse. Pale yellow colour, good persistent bubble formation. Medium-intense aroma, soft pleasant fruity character. Distinctive earthy touch with soft, nicely integrated acids.
• 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.

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Chardonnay

Domaine Ramier, Frankrijk

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• Winemaking: Traditional winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). Made from 100% Chardonnay .
• White wine - Ripe, round and spicy. Creamy aroma with ripe peach and characteristic butter. Medium full, round taste with a fresh acidity of limes as backbone and the wine length.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Aperitif, raw and roasted shellfish, mi-cuit preparations of fish, raw and steamed fish or oily fish (such as trout, smoked eel, fried or grilled salmon steaks). Also nice with raw and dried meat, raw vegetables and salads of vinaigrette, goat cheeses, young semi-hard cheeses, slightly more mature cheeses with jam. Spicy red mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay 'Sovente'

Fattoria di Poggio Capponi, Toscane, Italië

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• Chardonnay 'Sovente': Traditional (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation) 6 months maturation in French oak barrels. Made from 100% Chardonnay .
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Golden yellow wine with a bouquet of exotic fruit and a pure Chardonnay character, with beautiful hints of vanilla. Soft and elegant with a nice balance and a refined structure. Very elegant!
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Combines well with grilled , baked or roasted fish (e.g. à la Meunière ), oven-baked fish with a rich sauce and baked shellfish au gratin. Also good with grilled white meat and baked or fried sweetbreads with rich sauces and grilled and oven-baked vegetables. Also goes well with crème soups and rich salads with warm preparations with fish and grilled vegetables. Also try with spicy white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay Beerenauslese (0.375 ltr.)

Weingut Grenzhof-Fiedler, Burgenland, Oostenrijk

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Chardonnay Chalmet Réserve Boisé

Saint-Phillippe, Languedoc, Frankrijk

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• Chardonnay Chalmet Réserve Boisé. Wine fermented and matured on wood with a richly varied aroma of stone fruits, citrus and vanilla. Creamy, powerful taste, crisp, dry finish with an accent on citrus. The wine is matured on oak for 8 months. Made from 100% Chardonnay .
• Story behind the label: Domaine Saint-Philippe is located north of Montpellier. The company is owned by the Bautou family. The vineyards are spread over four communes. During the harvest, a pre-selection takes place per plot. Each grape variety is fermented and matured separately. The final wine is composed from the various wines.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Golden yellow colour. Full and powerful white wine with an aroma dominated by vanilla, banana and cream. The mouthfeel is creamy and oily thanks to the wood maturation.
• 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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Chardonnay Clivus

Monteforte, Veneto, Italië

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• Winemaking: Traditionally made (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). Controlled fermentation at 16°C. Made from 100% Chardonnay . The grapes come from a chalky and sandy soil with layers of volcanic rock on vineyards situated at an altitude of 200 metres in the 'Upper' Alpine Valley.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Yellow colour. Rich aroma with intense fruit of apple, acacia and salt. The taste gives roundness and complexity with a soft creamy finish
• Our sommeliers recommend: Delicious with oven-baked, grilled, baked or roasted fish, shellfish and vegetables. Goes well with grilled white meat and poultry or baked or fried sweetbreads, light cream soups or rich salads with warm fish dishes. Combines well with white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay Dominio de Vegasan

Christo de la Vega, La Mancha, Spanje

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• Chardonnay 'Despierta'. Just like the Verdejo from Christo de la Vega, this Chardonnay is also fresh, fruity and deliciously juicy. A little fuller but beautifully fresh, made from 100% Chardonnay matured under the Spanish sun. The wine is made according to traditional white winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic
  fermentation, maturation) and is fermented in stainless steel.
  
  
• White wine - Fresh, fruity and juicy . Fresh wine with exotic fruits of peach, passion fruit and pineapple. In the taste soft fruit comes forward with a juicy impression. Crisp acids, pleasant bitters and interwoven alcohol give this wine a nice slim aftertaste.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Aperitif, raw and steamed fish (such as sushi), raw and cooked shellfish, mi-cuit preparations of fish, raw and dried meat, salads with vinaigrette, raw vegetables and goat cheeses.

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Chardonnay Duett

Weingut Grenzhof-Fiedler, Burgenland, Oostenrijk

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• Winemaking: Traditional white winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation). 50% fermented in stainless steel vats, 50% maturation in new French oak barrels. Made from 100% Chardonnay .
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. Clear gold in colour with aromas of hay, acacia, citrus, peach and brioche. Great as an aperitif, but also as a top classic meal companion. Lots of flavour and complexity due to the wood aging. Long finish, delicious wine. 
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Delicious with raw and steamed fatty fish with citrus, grilled and fried shellfish with fresh herbs, fried sweetbreads in oil and grilled veal and white meat with fresh accents. Also good with fresh salads with warm preparation of fish, light cream soups with boiled vegetables and white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay Quay Landing

Quay Landing, Australië

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• Chardonnay Quay Landing . Full-bodied, soft wine with a slightly riper character. Originating from Australian soil, made from 100% Chardonnay ; a grape that can call itself the most popular grape in Australia.
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  Story behind the label:New label just developed! Of course Australia on the label, in gold, with the 'official' country stamps; it gives you a sunny feeling which is also reflected in the glass in style and taste.
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex (fresh style). Dry white wine with a captivating aroma palette of citrus, almond and exotic fruit. The soft creamy taste is supported by a fresh acidity, which is also emphasized in the aftertaste and gives the wine a balanced dry aftertaste.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Delicious with raw and steamed fatty fish with citrus, grilled and fried shellfish with fresh herbs, fried sweetbreads in oil and grilled veal and white meat with fresh accents. Also good with fresh salads with warm fish preparation, light cream soups with boiled vegetables and white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay Reserve

Weingut Grenzhof-Fiedler, Burgenland, Oostenrijk

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• Winemaking: Fantastic new style Chardonnay from a relatively cool climate with 11 months of wood aging in used large vats. This gives a great balance between creaminess and pleasant acidity. Made from 100% Chardonnay
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex.

  Golden yellow in colour with aromas of ripe and tropical fruit, honey and a light hint of vanilla. Due to the wood aging a full and creamy mouthfeel with a pleasant underlying acidity. Soft, but long finish. Fantastic glass with a lot of depth.

• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Pairs well with grilled, fried, roasted and oven-baked fish with a rich sauce, as beurre noisette, fried shellfish with a rich sauce and roasted notes. Also good with grilled white meat and fried or deep-fried sweetbreads with high intensity and fried and gratinated vegetables with earthy flavours. Also cream soups with pork belly and mushrooms, rich salads with warm preparations with fish and (warm) preparations of white mould cheeses with nuts and compote.

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Chardonnay Spätlese Trocken

Weingut Ernst Bretz, Rheinhessen, Duitsland

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• Chardonnay Spätlase Trocken. Beautiful example of cool climate Chardonnay. Fruity, intense, pleasant acids with a light creamy mouthfeel. Classic winemaking with selected grapes, fermented and stored in stainless steel, late harvested and dry vinified. Made from 100% Chardonnay .
• White wine - Ripe, round and spicy. This wine has a pronounced aromatic character of fine fruit, such as melon, peach and other exotic fruit. Full, soft and fruity. Enormous intensity and long finish.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Delicious with raw and steamed fatty fish with citrus, grilled and fried shellfish with fresh herbs, fried sweetbreads in oil and grilled veal and white meat with fresh accents. Also good with fresh salads with warm fish preparation, light cream soups with boiled vegetables and white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay Trocken (reefed in barrique)

Weingut Ernst Bretz, Rheinhessen, Duitsland

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• Chardonnay Trocken Barrique. In the Ernst Bretz series, this is the only white wine with wood aging. And what a wine! A beautifully refined fresh-creamy style Chardonnay. This wine is made from hand-selected grapes, prepared in a classic way. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel, raised in barriques (wooden barrels 225 liters). Made from 100% Chardonnay
• White wine - Full, creamy and complex. This wine has fresh acids with a fairly light but recognizable aroma, reminiscent of melon. A very nice refined fresh creamy wine.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Delicious with raw and steamed fatty fish with citrus, grilled and fried shellfish with fresh herbs, fried sweetbreads in oil and grilled veal and white meat with fresh accents. Also good with fresh salads with warm fish preparation, light cream soups with boiled vegetables and white mold cheeses.

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Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc

Weingut Bergdolt, Pfalz, Duitsland

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• Chardonnay/ Pinot Blanc: Very elegant refreshing wine. Beautiful balance between the light creamy tones of the Chardonnay and the refined acidity. Traditional winemaking (picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation), made from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc .
• White wine - Fresh, fruity and juicy . Aromatic nose, refined acids with hints of citrus. Light creamy undertone of the Chardonnay which gives more filling to the wine. Nice minerality and light bitterness in the undertone.
• Our sommeliers advise: Good as an aperitif, with raw and steamed fish (e.g. sushi), mi-cuit preparations of fish and fried and steamed shellfish with a light sauce or vinaigrette. Also good with raw and dried meat, salads with vinaigrette and raw or fried vegetables with soy sauce and slightly more mature goat cheeses.

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Chateau Soussans

Chateau Soussans, Margaux, Bordeaux

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• Bordeaux Rouge.

  Refined classic Bordeaux from Chateau Soussans. Made according to traditional method. (picking, alcoholic fermentation, pressing, maturation) with 12-15 months maturation on French oak. Bordeaux-typical blend of 5 0% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon .

• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full .

  Youthful purple-red hue. Pure nose with lots of black fruit and some wood. Pleasant, balanced taste with fra î cheur and good length.

• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Good with stews with ripe notes, game dishes with spicy notes and red fruit, grilled and roasted rib steak with creamy sauce and cooked vegetables. Also nice with Dry Aged red meat with spicy notes and rich dishes from the BBQ.

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Chenin Blanc 'Die Groot Lag'

Die Groot Lag, Western Cape, Zuid-Afrika

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• Chenin Blanc 'Die Groot Lag'. One big smile! That is what this wine releases in you; this South African Chenin Blanc, also called Steen , is fresh, juicy, slightly spicy and can be used as a tasty juicy aperitif wine, as well as with supporting dishes. Made from 100% 'Steen' , according to traditional white wine preparation ((picking, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, maturation).
  
  Story behind the label:Die Groot Lag, literally, in South African. The monkey symbolizes Africa, with African-typical paintings.
• White wine - Ripe, round and spicy (fresh style). Fresh, juicy wine with accent on fruit. Aromas of honey melon interwoven with grassy aromas and a soft ripe tone. Refreshing, fresh dry finish with accent on citrus/limes.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Raw fish preparations with soy, wasabi, raw/roasted shellfish, mi-cuit fish preparations, grilled white meat, veal (vitello tonnato), baked and oven-cooked vegetables.

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Chenin Blanc Bush Vines

Babylon's Peak, Swartland, Zuid-Afrika

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• Chenin Blanc 'Bush Vines'. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc , according to traditional white wine preparation. The wine matures after fermentation for another 3 months on the lees.
  
  Story behind the label: Wine estate 'Babylon's Peak' is named after the high granite peak on the Estate, better known to the locals as ' The Babylonstoren '. The label also states ' Bush Vine '; this tells you something about the way of 'training' the vineyards. The Bush Vine Method is a way of pruning the vines; often in the shape of a kind of umbrella. Due to dry and hot conditions in South Africa, 'bush vine' pruning is used to protect the grapes from too much sun. The grapes are covered by the leaves, which means that moisture is retained in the grape for longer and the grape ripens moderately. The stony soil ensures that the sun reflects on the grapes.
• White wine - Ripe, round and spicy. Salty, mineral wine thanks to the granite soil. The attack is fresh and slender with a lot of concentration and intensity. The structure of the wine is rich with an exuberant character. The aftertaste is exciting with a lot of crisp fruit. A fresh, lively summer wine.
• Our sommeliers recommend: Raw fish with soy, spicy and spicy fish dishes (e.g. oriental sauces), fried/roasted shellfish, fried goose and duck liver. Preparations of asparagus, egg and butter sauces. Grilled and fried fish, spicy and spicy fish dishes, fried and roasted shellfish.

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Chianti Montespertoli 'Petriccio'

Fattoria di Poggio Capponi, Toscane, Italië

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• Chianti Montespertoli 'Petriccio'. Traditional (picking, alcoholic fermentation, pressing, maturation) 16 months barrique maturation Made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia .
• Red wine - Powerful, complex and full.

  Very exuberant nose full of ripe fruit. Complex wine, with fresh pleasant taste of blackberry fruit with various layers of secondary flavors such as cedar and plums. Full and broad in taste. Very rich Chianti!

• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Good with slow cooked meats and stews with spicy notes, spicy BBQ dishes and roast 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.

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Cinerino Viognier

Azienda Abbona, Piëmonte, Italië

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• Winemaking: Beautiful wine, an exclusive 100% Viognier from Piemonte; a wine for true lovers. The wine is fermented traditionally and after bottle maturation is matured for another 7 months in oak barrels.
  Story behind the label: The label features a local bird from the region, which Abbona often sees around the vineyards. All the birds on Abbona labels come from the Langhe region. The artist, a good friend of the family, is responsible for the design.
• White wine - Ripe, round and spicy. Aromatic wine with a firm, juicy taste. Accent on exotic fruit and a hint of anise (typical for the Roero/Piemonte region). Creamy, velvety taste structure and soft mouthfeel.
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Combines well with raw fish dishes with soy or wasabi, and fried/roasted shellfish. Fish dishes with sauerkraut and cream sauces or spicy and spicy elements. Raw meat or poultry with paté and fried goose and duck liver also taste very good with this wine. Just like winter crème soups and fried and oven-baked vegetables or softly cooked bacon and red bacteria cheeses.

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Classic Winebox

Dare Wines

Our experienced sommeliers have developed extensive game booklets per wine. Here you will not only find the necessary answers per wine to play the game, but also handy sommelier tips to help you arrive at this answer. We help you taste wine more independently and teach you to trust your own observations. Complete with fun wine facts and tips, with which you learn to think like a real sommelier!

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• 3 sommelier selected wines
• Extensive game booklets per wine to really play The Game well
• Unique and practical sommelier tips
• Fun wine facts

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