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Mendel Semillon 2019 White Wine

From Harvey Nichols

94 points, "A very pretty white, as always." - James Suckling 93 points, "Semillon is a grape with a long history in Argentina that many winemakers are now rediscovering in old vineyards. Roberto de la Mota was a pioneer of this trend, reviving a 70-year-old vineyard in Paraje Altamira from which he produces this fragrant white with a nose of lime, green apple and honey notes. Its elegant but sharp texture makes it the ideal companion for seafood or paella." - Decanter 93 points, "The tenth vintage for a Semillon that pioneered a new wave of Argentine winemaking… A wine with which one is quick to make friends." - Antonio Galloni's Vinous Mendel Semillon is one of Argentina's most exciting white wines. Inspired by his time in Bordeaux and the variety's long history in Argentina, Roberto de la Mota uses grapes from old vines in Paraje Altamira and ferments 20% in old French oak. What emerges buzzes with energy, pulsing out honey, hazelnuts, lime peel, blossom, creamy lemon posset, apricot, pineapple, peach, Granny Smith, coconut, smoke and herbs. Quite unlike Semillon from Australia or France, this is crunchy and crisp. Consider pairing it with lime-doused tacos, ceviche, summer vegetable risotto, vibrant Vietnamese dishes or carrot and coconut dhal. Having worked for many years at the iconic Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion, Roberto de la Mota is one of Argentina's most respected and experienced winemakers. In collaboration with the Sielecki family, he is the driving force behind Mendel's world-class wines. This boutique winery is named after the father of the proprietor, Annabelle Sielecki, and focuses on two terroirs: vineyards planted in Luján de Cuyo in 1928 and a new project of old vines in Altamira.£2.87 per 100.00ml

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

From Harvey Nichols

This is a unique sherried take on Laphroaig's legendary 10 Year Old. The stalwart Laphroaig 10 Year Old is one of those unforgettable benchmark whiskies that deserves a place in every drinks cabinet. When you add a Sherry finish (for over 12 months in Oloroso casks) into the mix as well, then things get really exciting. Pronounced 'la-froyg', this massive and meaty malt has all the peat-burning kiln fires, seaweed, TCP, kippers, tar, crashing waves, lemon juice, stewed pear, smoked peppercorns, bonfires and mango liquorice of the original 10 Year Old, but now with the addition of dark chocolate, maple syrup, manuka honey, treacle, and smoky bacon. Distillery Manager John Campbell - who was born a mile and half from Laphroaig and has occupied practically every role at the distillery at some point - has created a stunner in Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish. It's like an old friend who has had a makeover and you can't quite believe the results, something akin to that movie cliché when the nerd takes their glasses off and shakes down their hair revealing a whole new beauty.£10 per 100.00ml