| 2016 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
A firm, full-bodied red with a savory array of mushrooms, bay leaves, spiced cherries, citrus zest and toasted hazelnuts. Tight and chewy tannins. Nice notes of ripe and dried fruit and nuts. Needs two or three years to soften. Better after 2025. |
James Suckling |
93 |
 |
2022-06-23 |
| 2019 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico |
Herbs, tomato leaves, brambleberries and roasted chestnuts on the nose. Medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a firm, savory finish. A little austere, but persistent and structured. Drink from 2023. |
James Suckling |
92 |
 |
2022-06-23 |
| 2018 |
Lornano |
Toscana Rosso Commendator Enrico |
Cherry, currant and herb aromas follow through to medium body, fine and firm tannins and a herbal finish. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese. Needs time to come together. Drink after 2024. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2022-06-23 |
| 2020 |
Di Giovanna |
Nero d'Avola Sicilia Vurria |
A ripe and salty red with stewed plums, mushrooms, beetroot and sea urchins on the nose. Medium to full body with chewy tannins. Distinct, salty sea-urchin character to the flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2022-06-23 |
| 2018 |
El Principal |
Valle de Maipo Memorias |
Aromas of blackberries, plums, tomato leaves, herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity and leafy with a flavorful finish. Cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
92 |
 |
2022-06-23 |
| 2017 |
Valderiz |
Ribera del Duero Juegabolo |
All about richness, this wine gives the impression of a dark fruit syrup made from blackberries, blueberries and plums. The oak tannins are smoky and supple, adding to the generous feel of the fruit. A broad-textured red to pour with slow-braised meats. |
Wine & Spirits |
90 |
 |
2022-06-22 |
| 2019 |
Domaine du Pegau |
Cuvee Maclura Cotes du Rhone |
A big-boned Côtes du Rhône, with warm fig and sappy black fruit and licorice cascading across the palate. Features firm tannins, which are just beginning to release layers of brooding fruity, herbal minerals. For fans of the riper style. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2025. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2022-06-16 |
| 2019 |
Boutinot |
Seguret Cotes du Rhone Villages 'Les Coteaux Schisteux' |
Lush and inviting, with a wave of plum puree and black cherry pâte de fruit notes liberally lined with anise and violet. Everything plays out nicely on the finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2025. 1,850 cases made, 850 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
91 |
 |
2022-06-16 |
| 2018 |
Valderiz |
Juegabolos |
Sweet blueberries, blackberries and hints of violets, cocoa beans and graphite here. Ripe, flavorful and full-bodied palate, threaded by a tight string of tannin and fresh acidity, before a slightly warming finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
James Suckling |
93 |
 |
2022-06-15 |
| 2015 |
Valderiz |
Tomás Esteban |
Minty blackberries, incense and sandalwood with some cocoa powder, truffle and cigar. This is quite dense, compact and full-bodied with lots of chewy, sandblasted tannins that will still need time to dial in. Pretty bold and extracted style, but with very healthy fruit. This still needs some time. Approach from 2024. |
James Suckling |
94 |
 |
2022-06-15 |