16-16.5 pts (89-91 pts)

Jancis Robinson"...Yes – this is Mauzac, which, with its vaguely bruised-apple flavour, can seem quite a shock to champagne drinkers. Very fresh, dry finish and well made. Very honest and straightforward. 16/20 points." Vinous Reverie NotesMauzac...

Jancis Robinson"Garnacha, Tinta del Pais; from Toro but not a DO wine.Light wild-strawberry colour. Quite a potent nose, red-apple skin and beeswax. The palate shows some lovely honeyed notes as well as a savoury edge – it is really fresh and clean...

91 points Decanter"This is tasting beautiful this year, very enjoyable fruit extraction that manages to be intense but not overdone. The tannins are firm but could perhaps be a little more pliable to fully open up the structure of the wine. Classic, with...

93 points Wine Spectator"A creamy, softly effervescent Champagne, with pretty notes of apple blossoms and elderflower wafting through flavors of baked white cherry, dried raspberry, salted almond and candied blood orange peel. Shows peach skin texture,...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle a wonderfully light 1,158 g. Another great Drink Me label. Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Gouveio, Dona Branca, Viosinho, Bical and others grown at 350–500 m. Fermented and aged 6 months in stainless-steel...

Jancis Robinson"Strongly reductive on the nose but the palate has such enjoyable purity it can be entirely forgiven. With a bit of air (or perhaps six months in bottle) this should be a hugely enjoyable – and affordable – drink...

91 points Wine Enthusiast "Opens with a wonderful set of nutty, dry aromas along with pit fruits like nectarine, apricot and peach. The palate is a cacaphony of toasty, peppery flavors sweetened by caramel and brown sugar. It has a fine feel and...

Vinous Reverie Notes60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan. Organic. Intense and complex nose with lots of black fruit and spices, alongside notes of chocolate and licorice that add to the complexity. A suave, forward and soft palate, with body...

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"This is the benchmark for (tank fermented, pure) Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has sweet green pea, green apple skins, juniper, rosemary, a hint of nashi pear and layers of jasmine tea...