Special Designation

95 points James Suckling"Wonderfully delicate floral aromas with citrusy freshness on the focused and concentrated palate. So pure and straight with fantastic integration of oak, fruit and body. Long pristine finish that has a flinty edge that adds a lot...

95 points Wine Spectator"Round and opulent, this red features cherry, raspberry, rose, menthol, tobacco and mineral flavors. Dense and firmly structured, with superb balance and terrific length. Combines power and finesse. Best from 2026 through 2047...

93 points Wine Advocate"I also tasted the white 2022 Trenzado from old cordón trenzado vineyards of Listán Blanco in the village of Los Realejos. It fermented and matured in oak foudres and barrels for 11 months. It has lower alcohol than...

96 points Wine Spectator"Elegant and graceful, with a silky texture, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, rose, mint and mineral aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and lively, with balance and a resonant, energetic finish."96...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"An interesting blend that includes Caladoc and the white Rolle, this rosé yields a bright, textured, fruity wine. Its forward red currant flavors dominate along with fresh acidity and light pepper. Drink now. Organic...

95 Jeb Dunnuck"Another killer wine, the 2019 Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes reveals a dense purple color to go with loads of red and blue fruits, bacon fat, cured meat, and spring flowers. Offering classic Saint-Joseph minerality, medium to full-bodied...

95 points Jeb DunnuckPouring a rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers an attractive nose of cherry candies, sweet herbs, polished leather, and orange oils. It moves seamlessly to the palate with equally harmonious structure and a great,...

92 points James Suckling"A pretty Bolgheri with notes of cherries, plums, peppercorns and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Round, balanced and creamy with a fruity edge. Vivid finish. Drink or hold." 91 points Wine Advocate"The...

94 points Wine Advocate"From first-class parcels and vinified in traditional fuders, the 2019 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett - 6 - opens with perfectly ripe and sun-soaked fruit aromas, representing golden-yellow, thin-skinned and even transparent...

90 points Jeb Dunnuck"Leading off the reds, the 2018 Lirac checks in as 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre brought up in 25% new oak. This elegant, pure Lirac exhibits notes of black raspberries, ground pepper, flowers, and spice. With...

91 points James Suckling"Wild plums, raspberries, lemon leaf and button mushrooms on the nose. Some licorice, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Savory, with lightly leafy and mineral character. Drink now." Vinous Reverie...

94 points James Suckling"Fragrant nose of blackcurrants, black cherries, sandalwood, nutmeg, kelp and dried lavender. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Well framed, with a deep, fleshy core of dark fruit. Excellent second wine. Try in 2026." 93...