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MHUSA WSET Wine Kit 2

Second Kit for WSET Level 2 Wine for Moet Hennessy USA

Newton Skyside Pinot Noir (W13)

Skyside Central Coast Pinot Noir boasts an intoxicating nose with bright fruit including cherry, rhubarb and raspberry, beautiful lilac, forest floor and fresh herbs, and subtle hints of fresh mushrooms. The wine has a silky entry expanding with flavors rose, berry and baking spices. The finish brings hints of minerality with milk chocolate and nice structure from the tannins and oak to build a lengthy finish.

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Newton Skyside Chardonnay (W14)

The Skyside Chardonnay shows vibrant aromas of peach and honeysuckle. Flavors of peach follow through on the palate with baked apple and subtle oak notes. The finish is crisp and delicate with notes of minerality.

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Chateau La Tonnelle Bordeaux (W15)

Crunchy and lively, this is extremely youthful as expected with tight tannins, zippy fruit and racy acidity. We love the upfront nature and the fruit feels well worked. Tannins are on the ripe and tight side.

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Newton Napa Unfiltered Cabernet (W16)

Ruby in color, it presents a deep purple hue. The Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon boasts aromas of red wild cherry with tobacco notes, followed by dark fruit and spices.

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The fruit for our Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced exclusively from our own vineyards, featuring some of the best sites within the Napa Valley. Harvested from our Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Yountville appellation vineyards, the blended fruit represents the essence of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

The 2018 vintage is one to remember. The beginning of the year, particularly February, saw abundant rainfall which moistened the soil and prompted a great start to the vegetative cycle. During spring, the presence of bright daily sunlight without high temperature peaks supported great canopy development. Flowering and fruit set were excellent, though it occurred slightly later than usual due to the mild temperatures.Summer finished the growing season on a high note, boasting plenty of sunlight and mild temperatures from July through October. Phenolic and aromatic ripeness was steady and excellent while sugar accumulation was moderate. The seasonal conditions allowed us to push ripeness longer without exceeding in sugar content, factors that make the wines from this vintage refined, complex and fresh. We started picking Chardonnay September 10th and finished with Cabernet Sauvignon on November 1st.

VINIFICATION

Harvested by hand at night and hand sorted, our Cabernet Sauvignon is then sent through an optical sorter, which inspects each individual berry to ensure perfect, uniform ripeness. The grapes undergo five days of cold maceration, followed by seven days of fermentation. To develop additional complexity, the wine rested on its skins for up to 20 days before being pressed and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which were new.

Delizia Pinot Grigio (W17)

Straw yellow with aromas of wild flowers and acacia. The palate is clean with subtle fruit and floral flavors. Excellent as an aperitif, it is the ideal accompaniment for fish dishes and shellfishes.

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La Delizia was established in 1931 as a Cantina Sociale Cooperativa. Today, Viticoltori Friulani La Delizia is the largest wine-making facility of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia. They have 450 members, 2000 hectares of vines and produce on average 23 million bottles of wine per year. The production area includes a wide surface on the plain of the Friuli Region. In this land, well-known for its profound winemaking expertise, the nature of the soil and the particularly mild climate have contributed to create the best conditions for the vine growth.

Ringland Barossa Shiraz (W18)

Acclaimed winemaker Chris Ringland offers 25 years of experience in this Shiraz. This medium bodied wine is ripe and generous with flavors of mulberry, mocha and hints of beet. It has a lively freshness on the palate which and a smooth cocoa powder finish.

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Chateau Cantegril Sauternes (W19)

Compelling with kumquat, nectarine, apricot flavors with hints of dried tangerine peel and ginger. Rich, juicy and zippy, with the sweetness balanced by nervy, racy acidity. Very long and persistent finish.

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Chateau dEclans Whispering Angel (W20)

A beautifully pale pink, which is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. Whispering Angel Rosé has a Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Ripe and fleshy feel on the palate. This popular rosé wine has great concentration, a smooth and round finish and no astringent aftertaste.

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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (W21)

Crisp, uncompromisingly dry sauvignon blanc with lemongrass, saline/oyster shell, red capsicum and pineapple flavours. Intense, vibrant wine that lives up to its exalted reputation.

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Terrazas Altos Malbec (W22)

Bright red color with purple shades. Intense floral and fruity notes. Presence of violets, ripe black cherry and plum aromas. Reveals a toasty and spicy character of black pepper and chocolate. Its sweet and juicy mouthfeel delivers finesse, delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits.

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Sanrocchetto Verdicchio Jesi (W23)

This medium-bodied white is crisp and dry with a light elegant aroma and flavor. Hints of grapefruit and peaches lead toward a fine finish. The historic amphora bottle is a characteristic feature of this Verdicchio. Serve with fish or cold dishes.

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Lustau Oloroso (W25)

offee and baked brown sugar aromas provide a nice opening in this wine. It's fresh and fearless, with popping acidity and layered flavors. Salty dried apricot and orange notes end with dashes of brine and pecan

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