2016

92 points James Suckling"Outstanding intensity of blackberries and blue slate on the nose. Medium body, round and juicy tannins and a succulent, savory finish with orange-peel undertones. Subtle pinotage. Drink or hold." Vinous Reverie Notes100%...

92 points Decanter"Velvet texture and bright, cool, complex dark and cherry fruit, rich and harmonious, buoyed up by sing-song acidity and fine tannins." Jancis Robinson"Subtle confected fruit on the nose, fully loaded palate with weight and fragrance...

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2016 Estate S.M.X. is a blend of 60% Syrah and 20% each of Xinomavro and Merlot, aged for 18 months in new French barriques. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. Gorgeously constructed, this has silky texture,...

94 points James Suckling"This is a vivacious and very attractive, ripe Pauillac with aromas of ripe red plums, cherries and blackberries on offer. The palate has a plush, refined and suave array of very attractive, fine but dense tannins and the rich...

Jancis Robinson"Really lovely complexity on the nose, with black cherry, wood spice, a touch of iodine and something slightly medicinal to finish. Characterful and opulent, and a good vindication of terroir. 17+/20 points. (RH)" Vinous Reverie...

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The resulting wine is floral, mineral, complex and integrated. There is some herbal freshness, and the palate is quite light and insinuating. All the wines here have high acidity, which makes them very vibrant and...

92 points Vinous 91 points Wine Spectator Vinous Reverie NotesImporter: There is a beautiful and timeless quality to the architecture of Anjou. Anchored by Angers in the west and Saumur further to the east, the buildings of this area are wonderfully...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"The smallest of Trisaetum's estate vineyards, Wichman seems to improve with every vintage. This is beautifully detailed, with hints of honey to its poached pear, peach and apple flavors. Tangy acidity leaves a cinnamon-like...

98 points James SucklingThis is a superb baby Noval that reminds me of the 1966. Chewy yet so polished. The light sweetness suggests an overall dialing back of the sugar content. Stemmy and lightly green. A truly classic Noval. Almost all from Pinhao...

95 points Guia Penin"Bright cherry. Balsamic, sweet spices, wild herbs, mineral. Good acidity, fruity, fresh." Vinous Reverie NotesA magnificent example of the work being done by Jiménez Landi winery, Piélago is also one of the...

93 points Falstaff"Black cherry and cassis, blueberry compote. A very clear fruit. Some herbs with air. Completely transparent in the mouth, not a gram of fat too much, grainy tannins coupled with lime minerals, immense density, juicy background, great...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Pronounced black and rooibos tea characteristics drive the nose of this earthy, herbal wine, with supporting tones of dried red cherry and raspberry as a fruity accompaniment. It’s medium in feel, like crushed silk, with...