| 2020 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico |
|
Luca Maroni |
98 |
 |
2023-09-15 |
| 2020 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico |
Deep, ripe blue fruit, red currants and cherries, with the oak adroitly blended in, then revealing touches of nuts, thyme and Earl Grey tea. |
Decanter |
91 |
 |
2023-09-15 |
| 2020 |
Boutinot |
Cotes du Rhone Villages 'Les Coteaux' |
A gutsy version, with smoky mesquite-edged red currant and cherry notes that are nicely rounded on the supple palate. Reveals wild herbs, spices and rooibos tea along the silky finish, which is held in check by softened yet present tannins. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2027. 4,200 cases made, 1,400 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| NV |
Alfredo Bertolani |
Lambrusco Reggiano 'Rosso all'Antica' |
Aromas of lightly candied mixed berries and charred herbs, such as rosemary, following through to a lightly frothy palate with some firm, fine tannin adding a little structure. Nicely balanced. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| 2020 |
Juwel-Weine |
Riesling Trocken |
his has plenty of appealing yellow-fruit and citrus aromas, but is also intensely herbal with a very firm structure for the category. Bold and very fresh finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| 2018 |
Cape Mentelle |
Shiraz Cabernet |
Inky ruby. A wild, expressive bouquet evokes dark fruit preserves, olive, pungent flowers and cracked pepper, plus a suggestion of smoked meat. Smooth and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis and licorice flavors that take on a floral quality with air. Closes smooth, long and smoky, with dusty tannings lending final grip. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| 2020 |
Cape Mentelle |
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon |
This smells like Margaret River, with grassy and herbal aromas slotted through bright lime and lemony citrus and tropical notes. The palate has very fresh and upbeat fruit that follows the same thread as the aromas. Plenty of juicy flavor here. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| 2021 |
Cape Mentelle |
Sauvignon Blanc |
The 2021 vintage of Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc includes 9% Semillon in a blend that is commonly found in Margaret River. Vibrant and piercing aromas are on display with impressive complexity including passionfruit, freshly cut grass, lanolin and hay. Exceptional purity follows on a light weight palate with juicy acidity providing energy and tropical fruit flavor impact. The finish is zesty and refreshing with impressive focus from start to finish. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2023-09-14 |
| 2010 |
Jacquart |
Cuvee Alpha |
Orchard fruits, toasted brioche, nuts, cooked apple, pear, lemongrass and honey, all ringing with an urgency across saliva-inducing acidity and a whiff of lemon curd. Profound. Drink sooner rather than later. |
Decanter |
96 |
 |
2023-09-11 |
| 2022 |
Jorge Ordóñez |
Verdejo ‘Nisia’ |
A bouquet of Bosc pear, nectarine and brined green olives paves the way for peach, honeydew melon, fennel bulb and vanilla bean flavors. Notes of white chocolate and lemon zest endure into the vibrant finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2023-09-06 |