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95 points Wine Advocate"Chiefly (90%) from Les Plantiers—a little-known lieu-dit toward the western base of the slope—with about 10% Les Bessards, Sorrel`s 2020 Hermitage looks like its customary supple, silky self, with masses of raspberry...

97 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2020 Hermitage Les Rocoules Blanc brings more richness and depth, with a similar quince, honeysuckle, green almond, and brioche-driven bouquet. It's a powerhouse on the palate and is full-bodied, deep, opulent, and viscous, with...

95 points Wine Spectator"This has good concentration and energy to the dense core of dark fruit and bitter cherry, with great poise and elegance despite its ripeness (an impressive feat for the vintage). Guided by finely crushed mineral accents and...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"From 70-year-old vines, this wine has ripe, concentrated fruits to go with the black tannins and density. Plenty of structure balances the acidity, while short wood aging has given smoothness. Drink from 2023." Vinous Reverie...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe grapes used to make this wine come from vineyards situated on hills of recent geological formation, that have preserved a thick mantle at the surface, predominantly composed of limestone soil, rather loose, with a significant...

97 points Decanter"Beckoning nose of dark fruits, spice and judicious oak. The palate has a silky texture and a firm, dryish finish. This is a stellar young wine with outstanding concentration (for the price) and massive tannins tucked neatly into juicy...

96 points Decanter"Good sense of weight, volume and depth here. The acidity is marked and nicely integrated, as is the alcohol and the oak for that matter - a harmonious, though certainly a sizeable and mighty wine. Concentrated, intense and long, with a...

98+ points Wine Advocate"The beautifully proportioned 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle comes across as a complex, complete version of this renowned bottling, with no rough edges—just moderate spice, cassis, red berries and cedar on the nose. It's medium...

Vinous Reverie NotesBlend: Treixadura, Torrontes, Loureira and Albariño. Tasting Notes: Bright greenish straw color with golden reflections. Clean and intense appearance. The drop of the tear in the glass stands out, a sign of a dense wine...

Jancis Robinson"66% Zinfandel, 34% Petite Sirah.Pale provençal pink. Mineral with bright strawberries – just slightly crunchy and underripe. So fresh and mouth-watering. I do think it would be fair to say that, because it is 8 am and I...

94 points Vinous"The 2017 Fiano di Avellino Stilema opens slowly, unwinding with dusty dried flowers, crushed oyster shells and incense giving way to young peaches and hints of exotic spice. This soothes with silken textures and ripe stone fruits, as...

Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: Tapestry Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and vibrant with classic lemongrass and citrus blossom notes. The palate complements the zesty aromas with bright, juicy guava, tangerine, and fresh grapefruit. Food Pairing: Pair...