Exceptionally intense and complex on the nose with blackberry, black cherry and bramble in abundance and subtle hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed and spicy tobacco. The walk in the Black Forest continues with blue... Read More
Brick dust and cranberry are on the nose with an undertone of herb-crusted grilled meat and a deeper umami note of balsamic vinegar. The palate offers more cranberries joined by strawberries and cherries but remains very savory... Read More
. This wine is powerful and intensely aromatic out of the glass, presenting fragrances of blueberry, boysenberry and black plum. Secondary layers reveal elderberry, truffle, cocoa and cardamom spice accented by hints of eucalyptus,... Read More
Expressive upon opening, the 2020 Chianti Classico Vallenuova is generous with ripe red and black berry fruits, violets, and candied licorice. It is open-knit and approachable, with medium body, ripe tannins, and juicy red cherry... Read More
The 2022 Woodcutter's Semillon is from two vineyards; the Schulz vineyard (Ebenezer) and Philippou vineyard (Rowland Flat), and the two patches in this latter vineyard are picked independently. This wine here is aromatically... Read More
Musk, rose petal, fir honey and dried fig are the rich aromas on the nose. The intense palate is lusciously sweet and very concentrated, showing a viscous, almost balm-like mouthfeel that seems to burst with luscious fruit. Equally... Read More
ntense aromatics of currant and plum are complemented by savory notes of black olive, anise and allspice. A bright entry of briary black raspberry gives way to a bold palate of supple, lively tannins and a powerful, lingering... Read More
Te Pa Pinot Noir possesses complex aromatics, with sweet ripe fruits, savoury earthy notes, and stem and oak spice. The palate displays plums and dark cherries alongside brambly berry fruit, anise and cinnamon spice. The fruit... Read More
Ruby red color with ripe red cherry and vanilla aromas. Notes of violets and rounder body compared to Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne. On the palate it shows bright acidity, sweet tannins with balanced integration of oak. Good... Read More
With 4% Viognier, the nose of this Shiraz-based wine offers an appealing mix of plum, fig cake, mocha, olive and large helpings of savory spice. The palate is powerfully tannic and chalky in texture. Nevertheless, the spicy, brambly... Read More
Beautiful dark ruby color with quite an intense bouquet bringing together aromas or red ripe berries as well as spicier vanilla notes. On the palate the wine is incredibly round with a dense tannic structure, yet not overly massive.... Read More
A Chianti Classico that truly embodies a sense-of-place. A gorgeous wine with aromas of tart cherries, strawberries, and violets. A soft and exciting structure invites notes of blueberries, cedar and red oranges on the palate.... Read More
There’s no missing the huge black-fruit character of this full-bodied but well-balanced Lirac. Excellent integration of tannins, fruit and alcohol, Touches of tar, licorice and Mediterranean herbs add interest, particularly... Read More
Château Peyrabon 2016 comes from the blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The vintage is rich in color and is seen through its almost ink dress. The nose is immediately greedy,... Read More
Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy
A bouquet of vanilla, almond, iodine and sea breeze sets the stage for flavors of peach, licorice and cinnamon. This wine is elegant and smooth in the mouth and offers a sense of warming the insides of the cheeks.
This has aromas of ripe apricots, buttercream, baked apples and pastries. Medium-to full-bodied with a creamy, round and almost oily texture. Lovely balance of ripe fruit and toasted-pastry notes with bright acidity. Delicious... Read More
Harvey & Harriet Red Blend continues to deliver at a high level with dark, complex notes of blackberry, fig, and currant. Its deep ruby hue is accompanied by a palate driven by cocoa, spice, brown sugar, and leather. The incredible... Read More
A succulent version, this red reveals cherry, strawberry, plum, floral, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious and enjoyable now, but there are still tannins to shed. Complex and long. Best from 2024 #22 Wine Spectator... Read More
Spiced and tropical character with notes of ripe mangoes, peach skins, honeysuckle and hints of marzipan. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and dense with a concentration and richness to the fruit and a chalky, slightly phenolic... Read More
Moving to the 2020s, the 2020 Gigondas Cuvée 1806 is the usual blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah that was destemmed and brought up in used barrels and tank. It has classic red and black fruits, peppery herbs, and garrigue... Read More
Barrel Sample. Ripe, juicy and generously structured, the wine has all the values of the vintage as well as plenty of aging potential. Berry fruits are shot through with acidity and supported by tannins that are already showing... Read More
A lovely mix of red berries, bright orange peel and spicy cedar on the nose, following through to a full, round and silky palate with very fine tannins that are well integrated into the texture. Lots of flavor and good length.... Read More
Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Mineral-accented black raspberry and cherry-vanilla aromas are complemented by mocha, pot-pourri and star anise notes. Gently sweet and seamless in texture, offering red and dark berry, rose pastille... Read More
The wine is beautifully precise on the nose, offering up a fine blend of plums, red and black cherries, Cuban cigar, a lovely array of spice tones that include a nice touch of savory elements, a fine base of soil and a very refined... Read More