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'Grower to Glass' wine importer SCHATZI has arrived to Tenzing.

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'Grower to Glass' wine importer SCHATZI has arrived to Tenzing.

New importer just arrived to Tenzing. Schatzi n. (SHOT-zee). From German, a diminutive of schatz, a term of endearment, is a alternative importer and distributor, bringing LEITZ, HEGER, SPINDLER, DREISSIGACKER, CHAMPAGNE POUILLON and more to Illinois.

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Week 10: Sommelier Feature: Domaine Sénéchaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Week 10: Sommelier Feature: Domaine Sénéchaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Domaine des Sénéchaux counts itself amongst the oldest vineyards in Castro Novo, the birthplace of the wines of Pape and the creation of ''appellations d’origine contrôlées''.

The Cazes family, owners of Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, purchased the Domaine des Sénéchaux in 2006 and are striving for excellence in this region.

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Week 6: Sommelier Feature: Brewer-Clifton Acin Chardonnay

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Week 6: Sommelier Feature: Brewer-Clifton Acin Chardonnay

The 2012 vintage is the the first release of the Single Vineyard Acin Chardonnay from Brewer-Clifton. Located across the road from the Machado vineyard at the end of Hapgood road, Acin is a gentle, north facing parcel, planted to just over an acre of Chardonnay.