| 2025 |
Dunham |
Chardonnay 'Shirley Mays' |
The 2025 ‘Shirley Mays’ was sourced from the Lewis Estate and Kenny Hill Estate Vineyards. This was stored in roughly 30% new French oak, this offers pie crust and cardamom notes on the nose alongside ripe banana and shades of rich melon. The palate is silky and refined mouthfeel and has a terrific push/pull between richness, flavor density and mouth-watering acidity. Drink 2026-2034 |
Owen Bargreen |
93 |
 |
2026-06-08 |
| 2023 |
Nicodemi |
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 'Cocciopesto' |
The 2023 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Cocciopesto is a total pleasure on the nose, with honeyed florals, dried apricots, chamomile and hints of almond paste. This is crisply refreshing and vertical in feel, with building minerality and crisp orchard fruits. The 2023 finishes long with a tropical citrus inflection alongside nuances of sour melon and ginger. I could taste this beauty all day long. |
Vinous |
94 |
 |
2026-06-04 |
| 2022 |
Nicodemi |
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Cocciopesto' |
The 2022 Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cocciopesto has a compelling bouquet of crushed black raspberries, sage, blood orange and exotic spice. Its ripe wild berry fruits are seamlessly silky with no hard edges in sight, while a gentle citrus tinge adds complexity toward the close. Grippy tannins frame the long, pleasantly chewy finish. This is a strong effort for a warm and dry vintage. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2026-06-04 |
| 2023 |
Nicodemi |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Le Murate' |
The 2023 Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Le Murate mixes red plums, dried herbs, menthol and crushed stones. A framework of sweet tannins supports cooling acidity and ripe red and blue fruits. Its mineral component emerges through the finish, where hints of citrus mingle with tart wild blueberry. The 2023 represents great value for first-class Montepulciano. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2026-06-04 |
| 2025 |
Lobster Reef |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Crunchy and brisk, with aromas of limes, grapefruit pith, fine herbs and white blossoms. Medium-bodied with mouthwatering acidity and a juicy, citrus-driven finish. Drink now. Screw cap. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2026-06-04 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Alain Voge |
Cornas Les Vieilles Fontaines |
There are just seven barrels of the 2022 Cornas Vieilles Fontaines, which was destemmed and brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. It has classic cassis and darker berry fruits as well as lifted incense, violets, spice, and gamey, bouquet garni-like nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, it's nicely balanced, has a layered, focused mouthfeel, ripe yet building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's just about impossible to find in the market, but it's a brilliant wine that deserves 2-3 years in the cellar and will evolve gracefully. Drink 2027-2047. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
96 |
 |
2026-06-01 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Alain Voge |
Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes |
Straight-up classic Cornas from a mix of terroirs and older vines, the 2022 Cornas Vieilles Vignes has rocking cassis, violets, pepper, and exotic floral and incense-like aromatics. These carry to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated Cornas with the ripe, expressive, perfumed style of the vintage as well as the firmer, focused tannins that will benefit from bottle age. Do your best to give bottles 4-5 years and enjoy over the following decade. Drink 2029-2039. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
95 |
 |
2026-06-01 |
| 2022 |
Ryan Patrick |
Redhead Red |
Dominated by cabernet sauvignon and syrah, this blend shows fruity, spiced aromas of bing and black cherries. Medium-bodied and pretty silky with a dark-fruit profile and some earthy undertones. Drink now. Screw cap. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2026-05-28 |
| NV |
Vignobles Terrassous |
Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel Hors d'Âge 18 Yrs |
The sensational NV Rivesaltes Ambre Horg D'Age 18 Ans checks in as 90% Grenache Blanc and 10% Grenache Gris that spent 18 years in barrels. It got a big “Wow” in my notes and offers layers of caramel, toasted nuts, spice and figs, with gorgeous complexity, full-bodied richness and impeccable balance between its acidity, sweetness and alcohol. This is stunning stuff! |
Wine Advocate |
95 |
 |
2026-05-27 |
| NV |
Vignobles Terrassous |
Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel Hors d'Âge 6 Yrs |
The NV Rivesaltes Ambré Hors d’Age 6 Ans has a vibrant, light amber/whiskey color to go with sweet notes of golden raisins, bitter orange, almond and subtle browned sugar. Made from 100% Grenache Blanc and aged six years in barrel, it’s medium-bodied, silky, seamless and layered. It lacks complexity and is slightly straightforward with its sweetness, yet it’s never cloying and is one sexy drink. |
Wine Advocate |
90 |
 |
2026-05-27 |