| 2014 |
Ramírez de la Piscina |
Gran Reserva |
Dark garnet. An expansive bouquet evokes candied cherry, coconut, mocha, cured tobacco and spicecake, and a floral nuance builds in the glass. Sweet, open-knit cherry-vanilla, blackberry, coconut and rose pastille flavors are complemented by hints of smoky minerals and candied licorice. The long, gently tannic finish shows no rough edges and leaves spicecake, cherry liqueur and dark chocolate notes behind. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2021-04-26 |
| 2017 |
Ilurce |
Graciano 'Rio Mazos' |
Dark violet. Cherry pit, cassis and licorice aromas, along with hints of vanilla and cola. Weighty and broad in the mouth, showing chewy texture to the bitter cherry and dark berry flavors. A spicy note emerges with air and carries through a long, youthfully tannic finish that repeats the cherry note. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2021-04-26 |
| 2016 |
Ilurce |
Graciano 'Rio Mazos' |
Deep ruby. Pungent red and blue fruit, incense and floral aromas are energized by building mineral and spice notes. Shows very good energy and solid thrust on the palate, offering bitter cherry, raspberry and boysenberry flavors and a sweetening suggestion of candied flowers. The spicy note recurs on a very long, lively finish framed by fine-grained, even tannins. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2021-04-26 |
| 2019 |
Decibel - Giunta |
Chenin Blanc |
This is a bright, balanced wine from a variety that deserves more love in New Zealand. A radiant color, it offers plenty of varietal character in the form of red apple, ginger, honeysuckle, beeswax and wool. Aromas morph into flavors on a full figured palate that neatly balances fruit intensity with bright acidity, finishing on a spicy note. A fairly straightforward but crowd pleasing bottling. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2019 |
Andre & Edmond Figeat |
Pouilly Fume Les Chaumierres |
This wine is young, ripe with apple and citrus fruits and tangy, zesty acidity. At this early stage, the wine has a strong herbaceous character that will soften while leaving behind a tight, mineral texture. Drink from 2022. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2019 |
Avia |
Sauvignon Blanc |
This straw colored Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc delivers aromas of lemon and lime zest. In the mouth, there are flavors of lemon blossom, apple and melon before the soft finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2019 |
Avia |
Chardonnay |
This Chardonnay has aromas of cantaloupe, honeydew melon and river rock. In the mouth there are flavors of citrus zest and melon before the crisp clean finish. Laureate Imports. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2019 |
Avia |
Pinot Grigio |
This Slovenian Pinot Grigio is straw colored with aromas of pear, lemon blossom and white flowers. In the mouth there are flavors of melon, lemon-lime and apple before the crisp finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2019 |
Avia |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
This ruby colored Slovenian wine has aromas and flavors of red raspberry, cherry and mixed black fruits. It is simple and easy to drink. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-04-23 |
| 2018 |
Avia |
Merlot |
This Slovenian Merlot is garnet in the glass with aromas of cherry, vanilla and lilac talc powder. It is soft on entry with flavors of cranberry and pomegranate with an acidic finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-04-23 |