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Like John, Xavier knows the vineyards and grape growers intimately, and knows exactly where to turn to get the best. Also, like John, he answers his own emails. It was amazing to be in touch with the great man himself, who was handed the torch by another Vega Sicilia legend, Mariano Garcia, who was winemaker between 1968 and 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XAVIER AUSAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104491307193,"sku":"DAUS01R7519","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/products\/ausas2016_0677ba6b-0388-4c7d-a56e-1a736bcff611.gif?v=1673284303"},{"product_id":"vina-bosconia-rioja-gran-reserva-lopez-de-heredia-2001","title":"Vina Bosconia Rioja Gran Reserva, Lopez de Heredia 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"96 points - \u003cspan\u003eGorgeous, ripe aromas and flavors of dried berries, sultanas, tobacco, cigar tobacco and Spanish cedar. 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They've been producing wines in the style their great grandfather did, where their wines slumber in their deep cellars for many years before release.  The quest for perfection is of utmost importance, and no wine is released until it is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOPEZ DE HEREDIA","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":43286707077305,"sku":"DLOP03R7501","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_06254433-d3a6-43eb-8fec-6995257715fa.jpg?v=1778749905"},{"product_id":"escalada-do-sil-blanco-alberto-orte-2021","title":"Escalada do Sil Blanco Alberto Orte 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to discovering the glory and potential of good Godello, Escalada do Sil is the one to start with. 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He’s the guy, at the tender age of 24, who co-founded renowned US based Spanish specialist wine importer, Olé \u0026amp; Obrigado. A farmer, producer and historian all in one, he’s dedicated a huge portion of his life to exploring, identifying and preserving old varieties and clones, and has successfully identified a whopping 200+ old clones of Palomino Fino and Palomino Jerez and revived and re-planted over 20 grape varieties on the brink of extinction. 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Simply outstanding value from the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe first offered the 2010 vintage of this wine years back, and almost suffered whiplash trying to keep up with the orders. It flew out the door before we knew what was happening. Within 20 minutes, the warehouse was empty and no matter how much we pleaded, the winery told us we couldn’t have any more because they simply didn’t have any more. Ever since this the Buro has been a firm Swig favourite as it delivers time and time again on value for money and irresistible deliciousness. 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They have stopped the last rackings to keep a little more freshness, and the wine feels phenomenal. This has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine. 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