"Pale brilliant ruby. A hugely refreshing, light-bodied and cheerful Beaujolais that maintains a divine purity of red berry fruit. Soft, silky tannins, mouth-watering acidity, and the perfect amount of red cherry, cranberry and redcurrant concentration until the end. Situated in southern Beaujolais, the domaine dates back to the 1500s and manages its 100ha organically. All hand harvested, vinified without SO2, wines are not chaptalised or filtered, and indigenous yeast is used." Victoria Daskal, decanter.com, 92 pts
"Pale garnet in colour and gorgeously perfumed with blossoms and watermelon, this crisp, blackberry-flavoured rosé juxtaposes zesty black fruit flavours against a deep, penetrating undertone of crushed stone and spice. A stately expression of Tavel that's likely to drink beautifully year-round and for at least another vintage or two to come." Anna Lee C. Iijima, Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts
"Opulent mouth filling black fruit, bitter chocolate and some herbaceous notes. The tannins are ripe and acidity finely formed around the fruit and it finishes long." decanter.com, 91 pts
"The 2021 Etna Bianco opens with cascading floral tones and crushed stone giving way to sweet peach. It’s soft and enveloping, with a bolt of green citrus and riveting acidity that quickly builds tension. This leaves the palate completely refreshed and with a salty concentration. This zesty and mineral-packed Etna Bianco really plays with the palate." Eric Guido, vinous.com, 90 pts
From the very heart of the Loire Valley, Domaine Adéle Rouzé's Quincy is lean, herbaceous and similar in style to Sancerre. Winemaker Adéle farms 5.5 hectares of old Sauvignon vines making wines exactly as the region dictates - a charming wine very much of a place. "Vibrant with citrus and floral aromas, stone fruit concentration on the palate, and a long and lively finish." - 91PTS - Decanter
"From a high-terraced slope above the Isère valley, Roussanne grown here gives a consistently fine, rich and complex wine. Honeyed and stony on the nose, it tastes unctuous, yet with balancing acidity and hints of apricot and saline character towards the finish. A lovely wine, which will develop more complexity with age." Wink Lorch, decanter.com, 94 pts
A fantastic-value Rhône white mirroring the esteemed Condrieu in all but name and price. Brimming with ripe stone fruits, floral notes, and a tropical touch, this wine offers an exceptional fresh and vibrant take on Viognier. Expertly crafted by first-generation winemaker François Merlin in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, it's a gem that over-delivers on every sip.
"The 2019 Irancy Fût de Chêne presents a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that shows greater delineation and focus than its peers. Raspberry preserve commingles with wild strawberry and just a touch of sous-bois. The palate is well-balanced with grainy tannins. This is an Irancy with good structure, quite classic in style, but fresh and decently long. Worth seeking out." Neal Martin, vinous.com, 90 pts
A rare parcel of wine from Morin; only 800 bottles are made of this slightly oaked Sauvignon. A delicious and exciting wine. 92PTS - Decanter
"The 2020 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is terrific. Rich and pliant, with notable fruit presence, the 2020 hits all the right notes. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and licorice all meld together. The purity of the fruit and pedigree are remarkable at this level. The 2020 offers terrific depth and intensity, yet remains light on its feet. Best of all, it should be a screaming value. Vineyard sites are John Sebastiano, Rim Rock and Bien Nacido." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 92 pts
"The 2018 Syrah is fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and rose petal give the 2018 terrific vibrancy and nuance. The 2018 is so pure and delicious." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 93 pts
'The 2018 Riesling Vandenberg opens beautifully in the glass, showing notable density and creaminess that continues to build in the glass. Orchard fruit, wild flowers. Jolly Ranch and mint overtones all grace this exquisite, beautifully perfumed Riesling from one of the top sites in Santa Barbara. The 2018 is such an inviting wine.' - Antonio Galloni - 92PTS
"Good-value Champagnes are hard to find, so don’t miss out on this cuvée from a micronégociant that specialises in small quantity and value. Green apple fruit with lemon intensity, and crisp acidity on a complex palate. It’s an elegant and light style of fizz that will make an excellent aperitif." Christelle Guibert, decanter.com, 89pts
"Vibrant and pure white, offering notes of spice and green tea that frame the core of peach and grapefruit. It is linear yet fleshy and superbly balanced, ending in a long mouthwatering mix of savory mineral elements. Drink now through 2030." Aleks Zecevic, Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts
A 75cl bottle of Lalande de Pomerol 2019 by Château de Chambrun. A red wine from Lalande-de-Pomerol in the Bordeaux region of France. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
"The 2020 Riesling Kick-on Ranch is riveting. Structured and deep, with tremendous poise, the 2020 impresses with its vertical structure and overall intensity. Orchard fruit, citrus peel and dried flowers build into a crescendo of aromas and flavors. Unforgettable." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 95 pts
"A glorious example of Napa Chardonnay from the dry-farmed vines atop Spring Mountain. Ripe pear and hints of lemon peel underline vanilla bean and nutmeg aromas. The palate astounds. Richness is balanced with verve and energy led on by a glorious acidity. The sheer complexity of flavours is beguiling. Rich lemon meringue, bright nectarine flesh, peach skin, a savoury, wet stone minerality and a boisterous finish that sings with brilliant acidity. This wine has everything." - Clive Pursehouse - Decanter
Mount Eden's Domaine Eden Pinot Noir is made from top quality fruit grown on a separate mountaintop estate. As with all Mount Eden wines, the attention to detail and quality of the fruit is outstanding. "Gamey aromas of roasted pork and a wet stone mineraliy surround the plush cranberry fruit on the nose of this bottling. There's a floral edge to the palate, from rose petal to violet, as well as light red-currant and more game flavours." — Matt Kettmann - Wine Enthusiast - 93PTS
"This is statuesque. Magnificent. This is Mourvèdre bearing all the sumptuous indigo-shadow depth of its richness and mountain-mine concentration, but with a stunning sense of reined-back power. Articulate elegance. A storm rumbling on the horizon; the smell of rain on the air. Not a wine that I would describe as restrained or controlled, in the sense of the full expression or a tumultuous force being held back, but there is a sense of glistening, calm, chiselled-black-metal minerality inset with jewels of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit. I'll say it again: this is magnificent." Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, 17.5 pts
"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. A rush of floral and spice notes leads into a core of racy purplish fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and a whole range of savory Cabernet aromatics play off the natural richness of the year so well. The 2017 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Eden plus non-estate vineyards in Los Gatos and Saratoga, along with Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Mount Eden. That blend works so well. I loved it for its power and density. More importantly, the 2017 is a huge overachiever and a screaming value." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 94 pts
"From an own-rooted vineyard planted in 1972, at 1400 ft, 3 miles from the Pacific (it’s Bohan Vineyard), this is fermented in French oak (20% new) and has minimum effective SO2 added. It’s sensational. Taut, fine and lemony with keen acidity, but no feeling of compression. There’s generous crystalline citrus fruit with a fine, spicy structure and a touch of salinity on the finish. Very pure and focused, but offering real complexity at low alcohol. There’s just a faint hint of mineral reduction and everything is in perfect harmony. This would be so hard to place tasted blind. I really love it." Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com, 96 pts
Cathy Corison is undoubtedly one of the most influential winemakers in Napa Valley. With a hands-off approach to winemaking, she lets the wine do all the talking. This winery holds a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the best cabernet sauvignons that represent the heart of the iconic Napa Valley. The standout 2020 vintage from the Saint Helena AVA is no exception. Garnering a remarkable 96pt score from Wine Enthusiast, 94 pts from Decanter and 94 pts from James Suckling, this complex Napa Cab offers a symphony of aromas, with black cherry and cassis taking centre stage.
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard is a headspinning wine. Rich, dense and explosive, the 2019 captures all the pedigree of this great site. Readers will find a towering, statuesque Cabernet of the highest level. Graphite, leather, dried herbs, menthol and licorice play off a core of intense, dark fruit. Potent, muscular tannins need time to soften, but, wow, what a wine. Best of all, the Montecillo is one of the most insane values readers will find in elite California Cabernet Sauvignon. I would be thrilled to own it." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 98 pts
"The 2020 Chardonnay Romance is a new wine from Sandhi, sourced from vines grown at the Domaine de la Cote estate vineyards. The nose is bright and arresting, flaunting lemon peel, chalk and pastry crust. Its unabashedly concentrated citrus fruits are tempered by nervy acidity, and it has a very long, texturally compelling finish. There's something a bit magical about the expression this vintage" Erin Brooks, robertparker.com, 98 pts
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