Special Designation

92 points Wine Enthusiast"A blend of 75% Pinot Nero and 15% Chardonnay, this dry, savory sparkler offers aromas of woodland berry, Alpine herb and the barest whiff of bread dough. Radiant and elegant, it's vinified only in steel to preserve its pristine...

92 points James Suckling"Jasmine, peach and a hint of pears and minerality on the nose deliver lots of floral, yet tangy attractions. Hints of blanched almond, jasmine, orange blossoms and peachy fruit on the palate followed by a fine grip in the finish...

90 points James Suckling"Subtle herbs and crushed stones on the nose with some fresh strawberries and grapefruit. Fresh and bone-dry with a crisp, light- to medium-bodied palate before a sappy and mouth-cleansing finish. Screw cap. Drink now." Vinous...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"The aromas are direct and appealing, with notes of pear, yellow apple and spice. Stone and tropical fruit flavors follow. The flavors are brisk, with an appealing texture that never gets weighty. It offers a lot of quality and...

95 points Vinous"The 2020 Hemelrand Vine Garden comes from a field blend albeit planted in rows that makes it easier to manage. It is aged on the gross lees for 12 months. It has a wonderful bouquet with yellow plum, honeysuckle and a very slight...

Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: The wine possesses an intense golden yellow color, with a warm, inviting bouquet rich in scents of ripe fruits and honey. It has a distinctive rich minerality, with a long and fruity aftertaste.

93 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar 90 points Wine Enthusiast"At 90 years old, the vines in this wine give both structure and concentration. It's a ripe wine, full of black-plum fruits, shot through with acidity and finished firm tannins. Drink...

91+ points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The 2019 Gigondas Promesse bottling from Domaine les Aphillanthes is made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre, with the vines ranging from sixty-five to seventy years of age... The wine is...

94 points Wine Spectator"Singed anise and juniper accents lead the way in this plush, ripe offering, with a set of warmed cassis, cherry paste and boysenberry pâte de fruit notes taking center stage and lasting through the graphite-laced finish...

96 points Wine Spectator"Fragrant, this white delivers forthcoming aromas of seashore, hazelnut, peach and white flowers. It's creamy and vibrant, picking up flavors of vanilla, clove, butter and pastry as it unfolds on the palate. Terrific equilibrium...

96 points Decanter"Lorella Zoppis Antoniolo is an energetic producer of Gattinara. Her Riserva is released in a quantity of around 20,000 bottles. The grapes are fermented with their own natural yeasts in concrete, with a maceration of approximately...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Bright, elegant and nuanced with crunchy acidity that's nicely buried under lively Meyer lemon, Mirabelle plum and verbena notes, this wine features sprinkles of honeysuckle and acacia, with a long, piercing finish. It is not a...