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G.D. Vajra is a producer we've stocked for many years. We love their knack for creating wines that are elegant yet approachable; ageworthy but still delicious young. And with Barolo coming off a run of stellar vintages, this is the time to get into Vajra.
The cru vineyard of Ravera nestles at the southwest corner of the Barolo growing region, continuing into adjoining Novello. The free-draining sand-clay soils are rich in iron, providing a just-fertile-enough footing for Nebbiolo vines to produce grapes of the highest quality.
At harvest, these grapes are hand-sorted three times - first as they come off the vine, next as whole bunches on the sorting table, finally as single berries after destemming. Only the very best are retained to be gently vinified in open vats over the course of nearly two months. The new wine is then matured in large Slavonian botte for 26-34 months before bottling.
So this is a wine nurtured at every stage of its creation, and the proof is in the glass. Heady aromas of blueberry and blackcurrant waft out, soon followed by mineral hints and a tang of orange zest. The palate is flooded with cassis and mulberries held up on a mineral structure and taut tannins. The finish is a crescendo of spice, pepper, herbal and exotic incense notes. And it will just keep growing, evolving and gaining complexity over time.
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There are very few wine shops as good as Butlers, years of buying wines from them. There is always something new & exciting to pick out off the shelves and if you’re in any doubt the advice is considered and insightful.
NC - Queens Park
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Brilliant Butlers!
Words can't express the brilliance of Butlers or the thoughtfulness, expertise and compassion of their team! Whilst packing up to move internationally a friend died and I needed to organise an emergency case of something luscious to support the wake. Not only did their wonderful team organise and deliver within an incredibly tight deadline they drafted a message for me too which I approved. Wonderful!!
Jo, Kemptown
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Delightful, delicious, delectable
As a lockdown convert, I'm an online customer, but the clear website, with interesting blogs and some comprehensive descriptions, really helps to steer you. Great advice when needed and great service too.
Chris Lord
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Wonderful Experience
As always, a wonderful experience with Butlers. Have always ordered online and have had great advice and delivery service. So excited when that box arrives! Never had a bad one yet. Thank you Henry and Cassie
Lucy Day
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Wonderful Wines
Great selection including excellent local and other English wines. Reliable info on website with prompt delivery including update message from delivery person. Most importantly, the wines absolutely delivered on expectations and quality.
Jacqueline Yates
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Sourcing Stock
Henry and Team managed to locate some difficult to find American wine which they kindly offered and I gratefully accepted. They truly differentiate by being able to surprise by sourcing stock very much outside the run of the mill.
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What a wine merchant should be.
Enthusiasts with a wide and varied stock, updated with regular new additions and blessed with a quick delivery service. You will find gems.
John Hall
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Great Wine/Spirit shop with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff
This was my second visit to Butlers Wine Cellar and on both occasions the service has been wonderful. The young lady assisted me and my wife on a number of purchases of wine and sherry and seemed very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. Having tasted them she was spot on with her comments on each bottle. I would highly recommend anyone to use this shop.
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