2019 | JS 94 Bright aromas of ripe red and black fruit with a lovely dried-herbaceous note. Full-bodied with fine, well-integrated tannins and a lot of elegance and lift. Such a pretty palate with fresh floral notes and juicy red fruit. About Winery For over two decades, Harlan Estate has been committed to creating a California "first growth" wine estate. Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate is set in the western hills of Oakville, rising above the fabled Napa Valley benchlands. Carved from the raw land and built for generations, the estate is over 240 acres of natural spendor, 15% of which are under vine, planted to the classic varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes Krug Grande Cuvée 171ème Édition ECHOES, composed around the 2015 harvest, is a blend of 131 wines spanning 12 vintages (2000–2015), crafted from 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, and 18% Meunier. After seven years of ageing in Krug’s cellars, it reveals a golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles and a bouquet of burnished lemon, candied citrus, red apple, Rainier cherry, and toasted brioche. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, with layers of savory citrus, nutty richness, and chalky minerality balanced by a backbone of strident lemon pith and fresh acidity. The finish is long, complex, and timeless, embodying Krug’s philosophy of generosity and depth, and making this edition a quintessential expression of the House’s artistry. About Winery Krug Champagne is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses in the world, known for its commitment to quality and tradition. Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary who believed in creating the best Champagne every year, regardless of climate variations. He established the house in Reims, the heart of the Champagne region. Joseph Krug’s philosophy was to focus on the individuality of each plot and its wine, creating a library of reserve wines from different years to ensure consistency and excellence. Krug is credited with pioneering the concept of non-vintage Champagne, blending wines from multiple years to achieve a consistent and complex flavor profile.

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Winemaker Notes Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley has this uncanny ability to combine the sweet opulence akin to California’s Napa Valley and the racy minerality of Burgundy-fame. About Winery What makes this wine so special is that it’s a true expression of small-lot Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley. It’s not mass-produced, it’s something that we make less than 200 cases of to really focus on bringing the best possible blend we can make. We’re fortunate to have this sweet spot for Chardonnay in the Pacific Northwest that is a bridge between the rich, opulent wines of California and the racy, acidic wines of Burgundy that need to be heavily oaked and sit for years before they’re drinkable. With our Kudos Chardonnay, we make a sensible, partially oaked wine and intertwine it with stainless steel during fermentation to bring a balanced, cool-climate wine with body and structure as well as some of the tasty butterscotch and vanilla notes that we love in Chardonnay.

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Winemaker Notes The wine gracefully incorporates blonde tones with lucidity in the glass. Aromas of guava, passion fruit and honeysuckle balance with a natural minerality from the local terroir. The fresh flavors of golden apple, pear and melon invite the consumer to experience both aroma and taste in tandem. The perceived sweetness and natural acidity show a balance to the wine with a rich, mid-palate, lingering finish. Enjoy this refreshing dry white wine as an aperitif or with various food pairings including Oregon Dungeness crab, grilled salmon and baked white fish with basil tapenade. Seasonal salads and medium cheeses. About Winery What makes this wine so special is that it’s a true expression of small-lot Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley. It’s not mass-produced, it’s something that we make less than 200 cases of to really focus on bringing the best possible blend we can make. We’re fortunate to have this sweet spot for Chardonnay in the Pacific Northwest that is a bridge between the rich, opulent wines of California and the racy, acidic wines of Burgundy that need to be heavily oaked and sit for years before they’re drinkable. With our Kudos Chardonnay, we make a sensible, partially oaked wine and intertwine it with stainless steel during fermentation to bring a balanced, cool-climate wine with body and structure as well as some of the tasty butterscotch and vanilla notes that we love in Chardonnay.

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Winemaker Notes This Pinot Noir shows rich colors of dark garnet and currant. Plentiful aromas of cherry cola, black tea and wild blueberry give ample depth and character to the wine. A pleasant array of fruit flavors and barrel notes includes marionberry, candied cherry and hints of cedar and sweet tobacco. The wine tickles the palate with lingering tannins and a generous round mouthfeel. About Winery What makes this wine so special is that it’s a true expression of small-lot Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley. It’s not mass-produced, it’s something that we make less than 200 cases of to really focus on bringing the best possible blend we can make. We’re fortunate to have this sweet spot for Chardonnay in the Pacific Northwest that is a bridge between the rich, opulent wines of California and the racy, acidic wines of Burgundy that need to be heavily oaked and sit for years before they’re drinkable. With our Kudos Chardonnay, we make a sensible, partially oaked wine and intertwine it with stainless steel during fermentation to bring a balanced, cool-climate wine with body and structure as well as some of the tasty butterscotch and vanilla notes that we love in Chardonnay.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Chasse-Spleen is the leading Moulis estate along with Château Poujeaux.Although it is classified only as a Cru Bourgeois, it regularly outperforms many ofthe Médoc's more renowned classed growths. There are two theories behind thechâteau's rather unusual name: firstly, that, when Lord Byron visited the estate in1821, he remarked `Quel remède pour chasser le spleen`. Secondly, that it isnamed after Baudelaire's poem, Spleen. Chasse-Spleen's wines were always noteworthy, though the quality improveddramatically with its acquisition by the Taillan Group, which also owns ChâteauHaut-Bages-Libéral, in 1976. It was run by Bernadette Villars until she and herhusband were killed in an accident while hiking in the Pyrénées in 1992. Theproperty is now run by her daughter Claire.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Camensac is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, specifically classified as a Cinquième Cru (Fifth Growth) in the 1855 classification. It's known for its historic château building and commitment to producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. The vineyards, situated on well-drained gravelly slopes, are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Sociando-Mallet, a winery in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the 17th century. Originally owned by a Basque nobleman named Sossiondo, the name was later modified to Sociando due to phonetic changes. The estate experienced various owners, including the Cabarrus family and a naval captain, who added his name "Mallet" to the property, thus establishing it as Château Sociando-Mallet. In the 1960s, Jean Gautreau, a négociant, purchased the property and began modernizing the estate, leading to its current recognition as a quality wine producer. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Located on a beautiful 300 hectare estate, the 83 hectare Giscours vineyard is located in the famous Margaux appellation. Though the estate was first mentioned in a document dating back to 1330, it was not until 1847 that Count de Pescatore laid the cornerstone of the remarkable chateau that now overlooks the vines. Giscours' quality was confirmed by its inclusion as a Third Growth in the 1855 classification. The estate was purchased by Nicolas Tari after World War II. He made major investments in modernizing Giscours. In 1995, Eric Albada Jelgersma acquired the right to grow vines and make wine on the estate. He continues to lavish the care and attention that are necessary to maintain Giscours' standing as a world-famous great growth.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Duhart-Milon is a prestigious Bordeaux wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc region, on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary. The estate is named after “Sieur Duhart,” a privateer under Louis XV who retired in Pauillac. His house inspired the château’s wine label.In the 18th century, the land was used to produce wine for Château Lafite Rothschild, serving as its second wine. The Castéja family acquired the land in the 1830s and officially established the Château Duhart-Milon vineyard, which was classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification—the only one in Pauillac with that rank.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Haut-Brion's history spans five centuries, starting with Jean de Pontac's acquisition of the domain in 1521. He defined the estate's vineyards and built the château in 1549. The property was further developed by his descendants, and its wines gained renown among British aristocrats and authors, including Samuel Pepys, who wrote about them in 1663. Thomas Jefferson also visited and praised the estate's wines. In the 1930s, the property was acquired by the Dillon family, and is still managed by the Dillon family today. 

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PRE-ORDER 2018 | JS 93 Aromas of acacia, white peach, lemon curd, and wet stone, with a fresh and savory, mineral finish 2020 | JS 90 Plenty of dried peach, lemon and stone... Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a long and flavorful finish   About WineryChateau Pape Clément owes its name to its most illustrious owner. A man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth became Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the age of 31; he later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. He then received as a gift the property in Pessac, the Vineyard de La Mothe. Taken by a passion for the vine, he continually took part personally in equipping, organizing and managing the domain in accordance with the most modern and rational practices. Nevertheless, on 5 June 1305 the cardinals met in a conclave in Pérouse and appointed him to succeed Pope Benedict XI, who had passed away prematurely after only eleven months of reign. Bertrand de Goth took the name of Clement V. Supported by Philip IV, it was he who decided in 1309 to move the papal court to Avignon, thus breaking with Rome and its battles of influence. During this same period, the weight of his responsibilities led him to relinquish his property, giving it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. Henceforward, the vineyard was to be known to posterity under the name of this enlightened pope. Management under the clergy brings modernity The grateful Church perpetuated Pope Clement's work. Each archbishop in turn turned to modernity and technical progress, to the point of the wine estate becoming a model vineyard. In addition to especially early harvests, which remain one of its special characteristics, Chateau Pape Clément is without a doubt the first vineyard in France to align vine stock to facilitate labour. At the end of the 18th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux was dispossessed of his property. The papal vineyard became part of the public domain. 8 June 1937 was a dark day in the vineyard's history, when a violent hailstorm destroyed virtually the entirety of the estate. Two years later, Paul Montagne bought it and gradually brought it back to life. Thanks to his efforts, the vineyard returned to its former rank and stood up to the surge in urbanization. His descendents, Léo Montagne and Bernard Magrez, perpetuate this secular tradition so that Chateau Pape Clément wines continue to delight the wine-lovers of today and tomorrow.

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PRE-ORDER 2018 | JS 94 Expressive notes of plum preserves, blueberry, kirsch, tobacco, and cocoa, with an earthy undercurrent. 2020 | JS 93 The 2020 vintage is described as having a deep garnet-purple color with aromas of plum, cherry, cedar, and tobacco. It is a medium-to-full-bodied wine noted for its silky, elegant tannins and high energy, designed to be more approachable early than the Grand Vin.  2021 | JS 91-92 Medium-bodied, succulent, and fresh, with aromas of red berries, cassis, and earthy, silky, or powdery tannins. About Winery Château Quintus, a Saint-Émilion estate, was established in 2011 when Domaine Clarence Dillon, owners of Château Haut-Brion, purchased the original vineyard and then acquired neighboring properties, including Château Tertre Daugay and Château L'Arrosée. The name "Quintus" is a nod to the Gallo-Roman tradition of naming a fifth child and also references its position as the fifth property in the Clarence Dillon portfolio. The estate is known for its diverse terroir, including both plateau and hillside vineyards, and its winemaking team is led by Jean-Philippe Delmas, who also oversees Haut-Brion. 

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The Nose of Revelation Coffee contains: - 36 aromas to memorize, the most characteristic ones found in coffees around the world : earthy note : 1 earth; leguminous notes : 2 potato, 3 pea, 4 cucumber; dry vegetal note : 5 straw; woody note : 6 cedar; spicy notes : 7 clove, 8 pepper, 9 coriander seed, 10 vanilla; floral notes : 11 tea rose, 12 coffee flower; fruity notes : 13 coffee cherry, 14 blackcurrant bud, 15 lemon, 16 apricot, 17 apple; animal notes : 18 butter, 19 honey note, 20 leather; roasted notes : 21 basmati rice, 22 toasted bread, 23 malt, 24 licorice note, 25 caramel, 26 dark chocolate, 27 roasted almond, 28 roasted peanut, 29 roasted hazelnut, 30 walnut, 31 grilled poultry, 32 smoky note, 33 tobacco, 34 roasted coffee; chemical notes : 35 medicinal note, 36 rubber. - an illustrated book describes the aromatic family of each aroma, its odorous characteristics and its manifestation in coffees of various origins. It tells the art of the planter and the roaster, and the know-how of preparing a good coffee. The Nose of Coffee Revelation allows you to: 1. Train and enrich your olfactory memory ... Smell is the most important sense in the perception of a coffee. However, it is often difficult to identify an aroma in your cup of coffee. Have you ever experienced the feeling of knowing without actually recognizing a smell?Nothing more normal! In the same way that we learned to read, write, and count, smelling requires learning. 2. …to better analyze the coffees you tasteBut, “what’s the point?” First of all, recognizing aromas enriches the tasting vocabulary. Putting your impressions into words increases the pleasure of tasting and allows you to communicate with others. Then, the aromas of coffee inform us about its varietal and geographical origin and the different stages of its production, from cultivation methods to preparation techniques and roasting. The Nose of Coffee therefore allows you not only to perfect your olfactory sense but also to understand the coffee-making process at the origin of the aromas. A book aimed at both professionals and amateurs wishing to deepen their knowledge. The Nose of Coffee is required to obtain the Q grader, a diploma awarded by the  Coffee Quality Institute  About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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Le Nez du Vin contains a collection of aromas to smell accompanied by a book to allow you to make rapid progress in wine-tasting. This new edition of the Faults kit contains : - 1 fully revised book, based on the latest scientific research. It offers a  detailed analysis of each wine fault, explaining their causes, helping your identify them and providing practical advice on how to avoid them. Special focus sections explore reduction, oxidation and acidity, for a comprehensive understanding of wine faults. - 12 aromas listed in the order they may appear during the wine-making process:1 green pepper*, 2 mustiness, 3 sulphites, 4 onion, 5 cabbage, 6 rancid butter*, 7 bruised apple, 8 shoe polish*, 9 vinegar, 10 nail polish remover, 11 horse sweat, 12 cork taint This kit has a new, modern, minimalist matt grey cover. Format 248 x 174 x 40 mm. Weight 650g. Handmade in France. Our aromas are guaranteed 5 years. They can last 10 years if kept in good conditions. About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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The Nose of Revelation Coffee contains: - 36 aromas to memorize, the most characteristic ones found in coffees around the world : earthy note : 1 earth; leguminous notes : 2 potato, 3 pea, 4 cucumber; dry vegetal note : 5 straw; woody note : 6 cedar; spicy notes : 7 clove, 8 pepper, 9 coriander seed, 10 vanilla; floral notes : 11 tea rose, 12 coffee flower; fruity notes : 13 coffee cherry, 14 blackcurrant bud, 15 lemon, 16 apricot, 17 apple; animal notes : 18 butter, 19 honey note, 20 leather; roasted notes : 21 basmati rice, 22 toasted bread, 23 malt, 24 licorice note, 25 caramel, 26 dark chocolate, 27 roasted almond, 28 roasted peanut, 29 roasted hazelnut, 30 walnut, 31 grilled poultry, 32 smoky note, 33 tobacco, 34 roasted coffee; chemical notes : 35 medicinal note, 36 rubber. - an illustrated book describes the aromatic family of each aroma, its odorous characteristics and its manifestation in coffees of various origins. It tells the art of the planter and the roaster, and the know-how of preparing a good coffee. The Nose of Coffee Revelation allows you to: 1. Train and enrich your olfactory memory ... Smell is the most important sense in the perception of a coffee. However, it is often difficult to identify an aroma in your cup of coffee. Have you ever experienced the feeling of knowing without actually recognizing a smell?Nothing more normal! In the same way that we learned to read, write, and count, smelling requires learning. 2. …to better analyze the coffees you tasteBut, “what’s the point?” First of all, recognizing aromas enriches the tasting vocabulary. Putting your impressions into words increases the pleasure of tasting and allows you to communicate with others. Then, the aromas of coffee inform us about its varietal and geographical origin and the different stages of its production, from cultivation methods to preparation techniques and roasting. The Nose of Coffee therefore allows you not only to perfect your olfactory sense but also to understand the coffee-making process at the origin of the aromas. A book aimed at both professionals and amateurs wishing to deepen their knowledge. The Nose of Coffee is required to obtain the Q grader, a diploma awarded by the  Coffee Quality Institute  About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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Le Nez du Vin contains a collection of aromas to smell accompanied by a book to allow you to make rapid progress in wine-tasting. The Red wines kit contains: - 12 basic aromas in red wine, selected from the 54-aroma Masterkit:Fruity notes: 12 strawberry, 13 raspberry, 15 blackcurrant, 17 blackberry, 18 cherry. Floral note: 29 violet. Vegetal and spicy notes: 30 bell pepper / capsicum, 32 truffle, 36 liquorice, 40 vanilla, 43 pepper. Roasted note: 54 smoky note. - An informative booklet on the sense of smell and wine-tasting. - 12 illustrated texts explain how these key aromas appear and in what types of wine, with reference to the world’s finest red wines. An introduction to reds for a first experience with Le Nez du Vin and a book format that fits nicely on bookshelves.  Carmine clothbound book box, size 172 x 247 x 35 mm, weight 700 g.Handmade in France. Our aromas are guaranteed 5 years. They can last 10 years if kept in good conditions. About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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Le Nez du Vin contains a collection of aromas to smell accompanied by a book to allow you to make rapid progress in wine-tasting. The White Wines kit contains: - 12 basic aromas found in white wine and champagne, selected from the 54-aroma Masterkit:Fruity notes: 1 lemon, 2 grapefruit, 4 pineapple, 6 lychee, 8 muscat, 10 pear. Floral notes: 24 hawthorn, 27 honey. Vegetal note: 37 boxwood (or blackcurrant bud). Animal note: 47 butter. Roasted notes: 48 toast, 50 roasted hazelnut. - An informative booklet on the sense of smell and wine tasting. - 12 illustrated texts explain how these key aromas appear and in what types of wine, with examples from the world’s finest white wines. An introduction to whites for a first experience with Le Nez du Vin and a book format that fits nicely on bookshelves.  Carmine clothbound book box, size 172 x 247 x 35 mm, weight 700 g.Handmade in France. Our aromas are guaranteed 5 years. They can last 10 years if kept in good conditions. About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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Le Nez du Vin contains a collection of aromas to smell accompanied by a book to allow you to make rapid progress in wine-tasting. The Duo kit contains: 24 essential aromas found in red wines and white wines (including champagnes) selected from the 54-aroma Masterkit: 12 white wine aromas: Fruity notes: 1 lemon, 2 grapefruit, 4 pineapple, 6 lychee, 8 muscat, 10 pear. Floral notes: 24 hawthorn, 27 honey. Vegetal note: 37 boxwood (or blackcurrant bud). Animal note: 47 butter. Roasted notes: 48 toast, 50 roasted hazelnut. 12 red wine aromas: Fruity notes: 12 strawberry, 13 raspberry, 15 blackcurrant, 17 blackberry, 18 cherry. Floral note: 29 violet. Vegetal notes: 30 bell pepper / capsicum, 32 truffle, 36 liquorice, 40 vanilla, 43 pepper. Roasted note: 54 smoky note. - Three booklets are included. The first one deals with smell and taste. Two booklets on white wines and red wines show how in both the New and Old Worlds, the 24 key aromas reflect grape varieties and vineyards. - Illustrations and a variety of great wines from all over the world are given as examples. Plenty to get your nose into! Carmine clothbound book box, size 237 x 305 x 48 mm, weight 1.350 kg.Handmade in France. Our aromas are guaranteed 5 years. They can last 10 years if kept in good conditions. About Us Le Nez du Vin, meaning "The Nose of Wine," is a wine aroma kit designed to help individuals develop their sense of smell and improve their wine tasting abilities. Created by Jean Lenoir, it features collections of aromas found in wine, presented in small glass phials. The kits are used by both wine professionals and enthusiasts to learn to identify, describe, and understand the diverse aromas present in wines. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most prestigious references of the Saint-Émilion appellation. This Premier Grand Cru Classé A stands out for its unique style of wines with immense class and among the most sought after in the world. Produced under the Dry White Bordeaux appellation, Le Petit Cheval is the result of an adventure and a challenge that Château Cheval Blanc set itself more than 10 years ago: to produce a very great white wine on a terroir historically renowned for its red wines. If the initial idea was to produce a wine intended for exclusively family and friendly production, very quickly, the idea of making it a very great wine became an obvious choice. Embodying the essence of Cheval Blanc's identity, Le Petit Cheval Blanc enjoys a plot that is entirely dedicated to it. This 6.6-hectare vineyard was formerly that of la Tour du Pin. Benefiting from its own winemaking and aging tool, Le Petit Cheval Blanc is thus assembled from a mosaic of 13 different plots combining vines planted on sandy soils and clay soils.

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