A juicy and nervy red showing a tangy lift of white pepper to the red cherries and strawberries. Tight and dusty tannins thoroughly coat the fruit delivering a tight yet caressing feel to the succulent palate full of juicy berries.... Read More

Classic Nebbiolo aromas of woodland berry forest floor new leather and a whiff of rose lift out of the glass along with a whiff of botanical herb. Delivering elegance and structure in equal measure the linear palate features red... Read More

Just bottled the 2015 Barolo Riserva Cascina Dardi is a real powerhouse. This full-bodied potent Barolo packs a huge punch. It won't be ready to drink anytime soon that much is obvious. Time in the glass brings out aromatic... Read More

What Is Laboro Disubbidiente?
Laboro Disubbidiente is a Barolo in all but name. Produced from vines with an average age of 60 years from the Bussia vineyard of Dardi. Laboro is a play on the word Barolo and a nod to the labor... Read More

Offering up notes of peonies rose petals red berries and spices the 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes is medium-bodied satiny and perfumed with lively acids and a saline finish.

First produced in the 1984 vintage Löwengang Chardonnay is a benchmark example of the variety in Alto Adige. Sourced from the best parcels of 30- to 80-year-old Chardonnay vines in Magrè near the winery it undergoes spontaneous... Read More

The 2020 Andremily No. 9 is a dense full-throttle wine. Inky black fruit blackberry jam espresso mocha licorice and spice blast across the palate. There's not a ton of subtlety here. It will be interesting to see if this heady... Read More

Leading off the bottled reds, the 2019 Côte Rôtie Amethyste would be a great introduction for readers trying to understand the style of this estate. A perfumed, gamey, sun-kissed nose of blue fruits, black peppery... Read More

The 2009 Champagne Blanc De Blancs Louis Salmon Brut comes from Mesnil Cramant and Chouilly and was all fermented in stainless steel tank. Since 2009 was a warmer vintage they did not use wood as they were looking to preserve... Read More

22 Jul 2022 – A vibrant balanced and fresh red with raspberries pomegranates cherry stones and spice box on the nose. Sleek tight tannins. Focused with a very fine structure and wound-up energy. Sangiovese and malvasia nera.... Read More

The 2017 Barbaresco Rabajà is sure to put a smile on readers’ faces. Ample and generous, the 2017 captures the radiant side of the year, which gives the wine so much appeal and also softens some of the firmness that... Read More

Needs coaxing out of the glass as is true with so many 2005s even at 16 years old but straight off the first nose you get the most beautiful nuance and turmeric-strewn spice. It's exotic if subtle with a creamy texture grilled... Read More

Another beautiful wine the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Magic Nights checks in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. Revealing a deep opaque purple color as well as classic Cabernet notes of ripe black and blue fruits... Read More

The 2021 Clos Erasmus is not a shy wine and comes in at 15% alcohol but with a pH of 3.3. The search here is for balance as power comes as a given in Priorat. It was produced with 70% Garnacha and 30% Syrah mostly from 40-year-old... Read More

The 2019 Laurel is quite closed and shows serious and shy. It's made with all the grapes that are not used for Clos Erasmus—young vines the remaining Cabernet Sauvignon (no more than 5%) mostly Garnacha and some 15% Syrah.... Read More

2020 was a challenging year that gave them a lot of work in the vineyard but it it paid off. The 2020 Laurel feels very elegant balanced and fresh a little lighter perhaps with perfectly ripe tannins a little in line with 2016... Read More

2020 was a challenging year that gave them a lot of work in the vineyard but it it paid off. The 2020 Laurel feels very elegant balanced and fresh a little lighter perhaps with perfectly ripe tannins a little in line with 2016... Read More

Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum is always all Grenache from a single parcel of very old vines in the La Crau lieu-dit. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a touch of whole cluster here, but in... Read More

The 2019 Gattinara is bright effusive and exquisitely beautiful. Silky tannins and compelling inner perfume showcase the more delicate understated side of the appellation. Elegant and wonderfully precise the 2019 is a total knock... Read More

Extremely perfumed with dark-berry and currant aromas. Hints of earth and spices. Full-bodied, round and medium sweet. Hints of resin. Opulent yet restrained. Shows ripe and beautiful fruit with clarity.

A gorgeous nose of rosemary leather cocoa powder and milled pepper is a fragrant thread winding through this rich red. Dense fine-grained tannins support flavors of baked black cherry and blackberry paste loamy earth graphite... Read More

This Chenin Blanc the 2016 Le Bel Ouvrage is now starting to throw off its youth and develop aging characters of lanolin and earthy notes alongside cooked pineapple. There's clearly been a lot of care put into this wine -... Read More

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel Vineyard checks in as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vineyard on Red Mountain. It spent 20 months in new French oak. Brilliant notes of pure cassis and darker currants fruits as well... Read More

The sample of the 2020 Anjou Noir is an intensely yellow colored regional cuvée that "results from a blend of the domaine's vines not being vinified from a single plot providing a synthesis of the terroirs that gave rise... Read More

Just to the west of town, this Domaine has since 1998 been under the stewardship of brother and sister team of Marie and Francois Giraud, whose lineage in winemaking on their father’s side stretches back six centuries. Their... Read More

Subtle wood sets off cool pure and airy aromas of pear green apple lavender and an interesting hint of star anise. I very much like the impressive intensity of the overtly mineral-driven flavors that exude a Chablis-like nuance... Read More

Vouvray “Le Mont� Demi-Sec- Domaine Huët There is no Demi-Sec from the Le Haut Lieu vineyard in 2023 but the Le Mont version seems destined to ultimately be ranked as one of the finest wines to be found anywhere along the... Read More

As is also the case with the 2023 Le Mount Moelleux the Clos du Bourg Moelleux comes in at 12.5 percent octane in this vintage. The bouquet is deep and pure offering up scents of sweet quince fresh pineapple a beautiful base of... Read More

The 2005 Le Mont Premier Trie is another magnificent bottle in the making. The stunning bouquet is a blend of orange apple pineapple beautiful chalky soil tones and white flowers. On the palate the wine is full-bodied very deep... Read More

Domaine Huët’s 2023 Clos du Bourg Sec bottling is also excellent. The wine is deep complex and beautifully focused on the nose wafting from the glass in a mix of quince apple a touch of pink grapefruit complex chalky soil tones... Read More

The 2023 Vouvray “Le Haut Lieu� Sec from Domaine Huët is a classic in the making coming in at an even thirteen percent octane in this vintage and offering up a bright and complex bouquet of quince lemon chalky soil tones... Read More

The 2023 version of Le Mont Sec from

The juicy velvety and aromatic red 2020 Pícaro del �guila Tinto is fine-boned and quite faithfully represents what they want to express with this cuvée; it's very tasty and has some chalkiness (perhaps through less ripeness... Read More

Their Gran Reserva style red 2015 Peñas Aladas Gran Reserva had a very long aging in barrel a total of 54 months including six months of malolactic fermentation. This comes from a myriad of small plots of some of the oldest vines... Read More

With a good decant, the compact, quiet bouquet of this 2020 Dominus begins to show off, exhibiting perfumed aromatics of dark-toned berry fruit, blood orange, and cocoa nibs. It boasts impressive staying power with a real depth... Read More

One of the legendary Dominus the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is unquestionably in the same league as the 2018 2016 2015 2013 2010 and 1991 and to my mind wine simply doesn't get any better. Sporting a dense purple hue as well... Read More

Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines freshly cut ripe strawberries cherries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with sleek and dense tannins that run the length of the wine and then fan out into a dense vivid... Read More

Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines freshly cut ripe strawberries cherries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with sleek and dense tannins that run the length of the wine and then fan out into a dense vivid... Read More

A fine and pretty Barolo with plenty of strawberry and mushroom character. White truffle too. It’s medium-to full-bodied and creamy with medium round tannins. Delicious now and will improve nicely.

This is an icon Savennières from a laurel-deserving producer. You'll smile when you put your nose in the glass because this wine unconsciously draws that reaction. Ripe green-and-golden orchard aromas fill the nose and motivate... Read More

When you want to experience the best of Chenin Blanc you start with Savennières and when you want to experience the best of Savennières you start with Famille Joly. This wine immediately impresses on the nose beginning with... Read More

Bright ruby red lighter at the rim. On the nose hearty and inviting with rich cherry wild berries plus a touch of dark chocolate and earthy tones in the background. On the palate textured and clear spreads juicily and with balanced... Read More

The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is fascinating to taste next to the Rancia as the two parcels are adjacent. Rich and substantial in the glass Colonia is textured and ample qualities that become increasingly apparent... Read More

Darker fruit on the nose with walnut spice box incense and espresso bean too. Medium-bodied firm and structured with polished tannins and a creamy compact mid-palate. Quality dark oak spice throughout. Long and rich. Better from... Read More

Lots of ripe fruit here with raisins and wet earth that turn to violets and hot stones. Full-bodied tannic and powerful with fantastic grip and intensity. Grabs you. Impressive. Drink in 2025.

The 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve is another exceptional wine from Fontodi this year. Ripe silky tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit as the 2021 makes its presence felt from the first taste. Sumptuous racy and dense this... Read More

The 2017 Clos St.

Fragrant and refined Fratelli Alessandria’s 2019 Barolo del Comune di Verduno opens with enticing scents recalling dog rose perfumed forest berry cedar and eucalyptus. Lithe and elegantly structured the savory palate reveals... Read More

With fruit from Monforte d'Alba the 2018 Barolo Gramolere is linear and tight with etched aromas of crisp forest berry iron ore blood orange blue violet and crushed stone. The wine is bright and expressive with time in the... Read More

Cedar violet Asian spice and ripe black-skinned fruit aromas lift out of the glass along with balsamic whiffs of camphor. Juicy and full-bodied the smooth palate doles out ripe black cherry almond liqueur licorice alongside velvety... Read More

This wine has been resting quietly in bottle since 2018 while getting ready for its release which should be within the next month or two. The 2013 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d'Morissio benefits from a long and slow growing... Read More

This wine has been resting quietly in bottle since 2018 while getting ready for its release which should be within the next month or two. The 2013 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d'Morissio benefits from a long and slow growing... Read More

Kaleidoscopic this glorious vintage is terroir translucent transporting you to the vineyard with its signature aromas of dried sage Eucalyptus olida (aka Strawberry Gum) wild mint wattleseed nutmeg and tinder. Soa

The 2017 Carema is a classy elegant wine. This is an especially polished style for the appellation. Wild red cherry dried herbs mint pine licorice and blood orange all flesh out. Pliant and generous the 2017 is very nicely done.... Read More

"Offers baked apple candied ginger and pear notes on an elegant and supple frame with lemon balm and lemon blossom accents plus a touch of salted butter. Shows wonderful harmony on the long expressive finish where hints of toasted... Read More

Ripe and succulent showing a delicious set of raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors dotted with dried anise black tea and singed wood spice notes. This is rich yet defined and toasty yet fresh. Drink now through 2031. 975 cases... Read More

A golden straw hue the 2002 Champagne Cristal Vinothèque was aged for 11 years sur latte and then an additional 5 years sur pointe where they continued to riddle them every quarter keeping the lees working while further sealing... Read More

50% Sangiovese 50% Merlot A showcase of blueberry cranberry and cassis fruit which saunters amiably over the sumptuous oak and poised graphite tannins. Beautifully terroir driven and exceptionally long.

The 2020 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga from Luigi Baudana boasts enticing aromas and flavors including succulent black cherry black raspberry licorice crushed mint and iris. Smooth and fresh it features tightly woven polished... Read More

A new wine in this range the 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badiola is a bit more linear than other Gran Seleziones but that is the personality of Radda speaking. Bright red fruit chalk mint and blood orange all open up... Read More

This has fantastic fruit concentration with saline, spicy edges. Lots of toasted apple, dried pineapple, biscuits, mango stones and sea shells. Medium to full body, with sharp acidity and a creamy texture. Long and structured.... Read More

Wonderfully fragrant with aromas of cloves peppercorns dried strawberries cardamom ash and herbs. It's medium-bodied with tightly-knit tannins. Precise and structured. Excellent freshness and clarity. From biodynamically grown... Read More

Wow. Smoky and intense on the nose with dried fruits and slate undertones. Lots of wet earth too. Full body sweet yet dry and tannic on the palate. Very powerful and focused. Racy and powerful. A fantastic center palate of fruit.... Read More

Wow. Smoky and intense on the nose with dried fruits and slate undertones. Lots of wet earth too. Full body sweet yet dry and tannic on the palate. Very powerful and focused. Racy and powerful. A fantastic center palate of fruit.... Read More

A vague whiff of exotic fruit lurks in the background of the ripe white orchard fruit citrus confit and soft floral nuances that are trimmed in just enough wood influence to mention. The middleweight flavors are quite plush yet... Read More

The 2020 Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard offers up sweet red cherry kirsch orange zest and spice. There’s lovely inner perfumed and sweetness naturally within the restrained style of the vintage. In 2020 the Savoy is not quite as... Read More

A blend of Mondeuse Gamay and Pinot Noir. This has some weight and ripeness but it’s still really fresh. Fine grained texture with taut cherries and a lovely spicy quality. Such finesse here. 95/100

Aromas recalling smoky mineral rose petal and wild red berry carry through to the palate along with star anise tobacco and blood orange. It’s linear and almost ethereally elegant thanks to polished glossy tannins while bright... Read More

This beautiful estate in the Torto valley used to supply Delaforce with sumptuous tawnies. It is is now out on its own (under French ownership) and continues to age wines conscientiously in the Douro. Pale amber-tawny in colour... Read More

A fresh vibrant style showing cherry and red currant pâte de fruit notes with blood orange and rooibos tea flavors. Light cinnamon and mineral nuances add to the streamlined finish. Drink now. 1000 cases imported.

The first bottling of a wine foot trodden in lagar from grapes picked after a hot dry summer: lovely brick red centre turning orange-amber on the rim; gentle yet complex aromas combining savoury nuttiness with suave fruit; soft... Read More

Declared as a vintage by most shippers including Noval 2007 was a relatively cool year in the Douro with wines characterised by their purity of fruit. Mid-deep and still quite youthful in colour with a lovely orange-tawny glint;... Read More

The 2021 Vinho Branco Reserva comes from two-hectares that are essentially the best parcels that go in to the Cedre. It comes from land that was formerly an olive grove dug up in 2006. It has a neutral slightly resinous bouquet... Read More

Big grip in this wine with dark blackberries blueberries and floral notes. Fine tannins. Ripe but sweet and pretty. Shows a lovely finish. Try after 2027.

Juicy and muscular with a ball of plum paste warmed fig compote and black currant reduction flavors that need time to unwind. Ample graphite- and bramble-accented grip underscores the fruit on the finish while a ganache note finds... Read More

This is going to be the first release of Rhys Vineyards’ Perpetual Reserve Extra Brut which I received an early preview of this June. The wine is composed of eighty-seven percent 2018 vintage nine percent 2017 vintage and four... Read More

The 2018 Barolo Bricco Boschis is packed with dark red/blue fruits game smoke licorice tobacco and cloves. I find the 2018 a bit brooding today but it certainly has plenty of character. It should be quite enjoyable in another... Read More

The 2018 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a classic wine off this site. Sweet red cherry rose petal lavender spice mint and blood orange lend quite a bit of aromatic presence to a mid-weight Barolo built on translucent energy.... Read More

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige is a solid step up and brings another level of purity and precision. Based on 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, it has stunning aromatics of red and... Read More

Last of the wines from bottle the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon is a field blend of mostly Grenache that sees a touch of stem inclusion and aging all in oak tronconique tanks. A candidate for the wine of the vintage... Read More

For twenty years Eben Sadie has been working in South Africa’s rugged Swartland seeking to find isolated vineyards of old bush vines and unique terroirs from which he makes wines that are built to age. He came to Swartland... Read More

For twenty years Eben Sadie has been working in South Africa’s rugged Swartland seeking to find isolated vineyards of old bush vines and unique terroirs from which he makes wines that are built to age. He came to Swartland... Read More

The 2018 Vintage Port is a field blend aged for approximately 18 months in very old and large wooden vats. It comes in with 100 grams of residual sugar. This is the third straight declaration (2016 2017 and this 2018) of a classic... Read More

The brightness and purity of fruit is so beautiful here showing flowers and currants. Very aromatic. Lots of finesse and focus on the medium-bodied palate with super-fine tannins and a lovely finish. Lively. 65% merlot 25% cabernet... Read More

The 2019 Palazzi is a classic Trinoro wine with maybe a bit less bombastic intensity than some of the earlier wines but all of the seamless elegance that has long made these reds so compelling. All the elements are wonderfully... Read More

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot the 2022 Guidalberto has lovely aromas of ripe wild berry Mediterranean herb and a whiff of brown exotic spice. It’s surprisingly vibrant for the scorching vintage featuring black currant... Read More

The 2021 Clos de la Hutte is a fabulous laser-like wine with scintillating acidity. It is airy and calm in texture providing a sense of tranquility and ease. Expect a fragrant style with florals nectarine citrus pastry and a touch... Read More

The 2016 Picconero the estate's Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend packs a pretty serious punch. There is plenty of power and density that much is obvious. It will be interesting to see how things develop over the coming years. Today... Read More

Situated about 20 minutes’ drive north of Montalcino close to Montesoli, the Valdicava estate was purchased by the current owner Vincenzo Abbruzzese’s grandfather in 1953. Brunello has been made here since 1968. The... Read More

The 2015 Barolo Lazzarito is one of the highlights in this range from Vietti. The power and gravitas of Serralunga come through loud and clear in a deep beautifully resonant Barolo loaded with character. Iron smoke sage menthol... Read More

Vietti owns two hectares in Lazzarito a stunning amphitheatre facing southwest on clay-limestone soil. Planted to about 4500 plants per hectare the vines here have an average age of 38 years. Sweet filigreed notes of cinnamon... Read More