| 2021 |
Nekeas |
Garnacha 'El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa' |
Lifted, peppery nose with red fruit. Strawberries, red cherries and plenty of white pepper and peppercorn funk. Juicy and pretty intense on the medium-bodied palate with tight, dusty tannins and a long, tangy finish. Quite elegant and spicy, although it can be mono-dimensional for some. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
92 |
 |
2023-06-21 |
| 2022 |
Nekeas |
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 'Vega Sindoa' |
Green apples, toast, grapefruit pith and charred lemons on the nose. Medium-bodied and bright, with nice smoky touches. Fresh finish. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2023-06-21 |
| 2022 |
Ilurce |
Graciano 'Rio Madre' |
A fruity nose with blackberries, cassis and dark cherries. Medium body with velvety tannins. Round and creamy with a ripe and delicious finish with some vanilla. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2023-06-21 |
| 2022 |
Nekeas |
Garnacha Blanca '25 Vendimias' |
This is a bright and fruit-forward white garnacha with green mangoes, lime zest, elderflowers and green apples on the nose. Medium-bodied, crunchy and flavorful, with pretty almond blossom notes coming through at the end. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2023-06-21 |
| 2022 |
Commanderie de la Bargemone |
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose |
The 2022 Rosé wafts up with a lovely blend of spring flowers, white strawberries and chamomile. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness, as juicy acidity enlivens its ripe orchard fruits, and spice hints add contrast toward the close. This finishes with decent length and outstanding balance. Inner rose tones and mint slowly fade. Gorgeous. The 2022 Rosé is a blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Caladoc. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2023-06-20 |
| 2022 |
Commanderie de la Bargemone |
Rose Marina 'Collection' Coteaux d'Aix en Provence |
The 2022 Rosé Cuvée Marina Collection is a pale pink with orange hues. It entices with a subtle blend of white cherries, spice, orange zests and wet stone. This is texturally thrilling, silky verging on oily with vibrant acidity that adds abundant energy. Ripe orchard fruits and strawberry tones swirl across a core of tactile minerality. It finishes energetic and with tremendous length, leaving the palate completely refreshed as suggestions of lime-tinged pear slowly disappear. It’s nearly impossible to stop at one glass. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2023-06-20 |
| NV |
Jacquart |
Brut 'Mosaique' |
Quite classy and carefully composed, showing attractive aromas of peaches, apples, honey and touches of honeysuckle. Delicious on the palate, with a silky mousse. |
Decanter |
96 |
 |
2023-06-13 |
| 2019 |
Ramírez de la Piscina |
Crianza |
A balanced, medium-bodied red, with firm, fine tannins providing plush texture, revealing a fresh mix of ripe red and black cherry, Mediterranean herb, red licorice and vanilla notes. Spiced finish. Drink now through 2029. 15,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2023-06-12 |
| 2019 |
Ramírez de la Piscina |
Crianza |
A juicy and berry-oriented Rioja with a stony edge to the black cherries and plums. Firm, bright and pretty succulent on the palate with medium body. Well-balanced even though it is not complex. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2023-06-12 |
| 2020 |
Trabun |
Syrah 'Soloist' Cachapoal Andes, Requinoa |
The 2020 Syrah Soloist hails from Requinoa in the Cachapoal Valley. Purple in hue. The nose presents candied aromas with hints of spice against a plum and blackberry backdrop. Indulgent and juicy with a mildly concentrated feel in the mouth. The expansive, velvety texture precedes a spicy, languorous finish. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2023-06-12 |