Dow's, Late Bottled Vintage Port 2016

93 points Wine & Spirits"Finely integrated and luscious, this is the kind of baby Vintage Port an LBV should aspire to be: Dark-fruited, the wine’s juicy wild-blueberry flavors have energy and supple grace. It could find a home with braised...

I Fabbri, Terra di Lamole Chianti Classico 2018

Jancis Robinson"Lamole – Greve in Chianti. 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo from old vines at 550 m above sea level. Aged partially in concrete and partially in 500-litre tonneaux. Certified organic.Lustrous mid ruby. Exciting deep nose of...

Peregrine, Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016

90 points Wine Enthusiast"This wine starts off a little barnyardy, which is unusual for this producer. It blows off a little, but a leathery, earthy quality remains, along with slightly flashy oak. There's plenty of plump red-currant and blueberry fruit,...

Tolpuddle Vineyard, Pinot Noir Tasmania 2021

95 points James Suckling"I love the transparent, floral nose of this beautifully crafted and extremely fresh Tasmanian pinot noir. Fantastic interplay of mineral acidity with fresh black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit on the super-elegant palate. Long,...

Giuseppe Cortese, Rabaja Barbaresco 2019

96 Points WineEnthusiast"Enticing scents of blue flower, crushed mint, berry and vineyard dust form the nose along with a whiff of new leather. The firmly structured, focused palate shows cherry marinated in spirits, black raspberry and licorice...

Santadi, Noras Cannonau di Sardegna 2018

93 Points James SucklingLovely aromas of fresh strawberry, red cherry, rose and rosemary. Full-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Vibrant and dense on the palate, with so much fresh red fruit. Layered and very nicely balanced. A hint of woody spice adds...

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (375ml)

92 points Wine Spectator"This has a nice mix of loganberry, damson plum and black cherry compote notes that work well against a backdrop of garrigue, sanguine and mineral details. The fruit holds sway through the finish, with the secondary notes adding...

Babs, Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2020

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This is a rich and satisfying expression of Pinot Noir by Adam Lee. Candied black-cherry and buttery cinnamon roll aromas lead the nose into a tighter palate, where ripe red-cherry and pomegranate flavors are spiced by cracked...

Querciabella, Camartina Toscana 2016

97 points Falstaff"Bright ruby colour. Riveting nose with exquisite spicy notes, cinnamon blossom and clove, followed by cassis and damson. Full-bodied and vibrant, revealing many layers of vivid tannin followed by bags of juicy berries." 95 points Wine...

Fattoria Le Pupille, Morellino di Scansano Riserva 2019

95 points Decanter"There's summer fruits pudding sweetness balanced with raisined prune-like characters; grippy earthy tannins in balance with a great juicy freshness; and appealing mineral notes counterbalancing the deep, earthy, Bovril-like savouriness...

Calathus, Malbec Uco Valley 2018

95 points Decanter"Multi-layered nose with wild mountain jarilla undertones over ripe prune, damson and chocolatey aromas, somewhat spicy. Elegant tannins with purity of fruit and freshness on the palate."

Mazzei, Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi Toscana 2019

99 points Vinous"The 2019 Siepi continues a trend toward greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass. Dense and layered, with striking detail, the 2019 is so...

Institut Agricole Regional, Vin Des Chanoines Valle d'Aosta 2020

Penfolds, Bin 28 Shiraz South Australia 2019

93 points Wine Spectator"Ripe blackberry, blueberry and framboise flavors are plump and balanced, with notes of rosemary, sage, black walnut liqueur, Dutch cocoa powder and dried violet, followed by wonderfully velvety tannins on the finish." 93 points...

District 7, Pinot Noir Monterey 2020

90 points Wine Enthusiast"This is a value-priced bottling with plenty of satisfaction inside. Crushed slate, strawberry and bay leaf aromas lead the nose into a palate that’s warmed by sandalwood, wrapped in a tense frame and still generous with...

Cullen, Red Moon Mangan Vineyard Wilyabrup Margaret River 2018

95 points James Halliday"“61% malbec, 39% petit verdot. An arresting colour in the glass, bright deep crimson right to the edge. The bouquet is like a melange of wild vine and forest berries with raspberry, mulberry and redcurrant amongst them, a...

Chateau Lauriga, Cuvee Bastien Reserve Cotes du Roussillon 2019

90 points Wine Spectator"A generous red, brimming with ripe brambly fruit and ripe cherry flavors, infused with licorice, orange peel and floral accents. Elements of garrigue, spice and cured meat linger along the finish. Carignan, Syrah and Grenache...

Ziereisen, Jaspis Pinot Noir Baden 2019

97 points Decanter"This wine transposes the sparse calcareous soil and Hanspeter Ziereisen's subtle winemaking, which uses about 50% whole bunch fermentation in closed tanks to protect the fruit and later maturation in barrique, 20% new. A rather unique...

Picchioni, Bricco Riva Bianca Buttafuoco dell'Oltrepo Pavese 2018

Jancis Robinson"Impenetrable deep crimson. Balsamic blackberry with hints of cardamom. Lots of lift and concentration on the nose with leafy, black-cherry top notes. Great depth of blackberry fruit with firm, fine-grained tannins and supple acidity. A...

Picchioni, Cerasa Buttafuoco dell'Oltrepo Pavese 2018

Jancis Robinson"Croatina, Barbera and Ughetta di Solinga. Total time on the skins was eight days. Aged for six months in concrete tanks. Organic.Impenetrable dark ruby. Totally captivating nose of forest fruit and sour cherry with an undertow of stalky...

Fuentes del Silencio, Las Jaras Vinedos del Jamuz 2018

92 points Guia Penin"Colour: very deep cherry; Aroma: balsamic herbs, sweet spices, scrubland, red berry notes; Flavour: spicy, balsamic, good acidity." 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The village red 2018 Las Jaras has much better integrated...

Picchioni, Solinghino Buttafuoco dell'Oltrepo Pavese 2019

Vinous Reverie NotesOltrepo Pavese is located in the far southwestern corner of Lombardia, a sort of appendage that is scrunched between Piemonte and Emilia Romagna. The communes of Buttafuoco are located about 100 miles directly east of Torino and 40...

Wakefield Wines, Promised Land Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

90 points Wine Enthusiast"This wine offers fleshy red fruit, gentle baking spice and earthy herbs. The medium- to full-bodied palate is equally soft and supple. The fruit remains bright and juicy while the tannins are structured and textural." *Best Buy*

Mohua, Pinot Noir Central Otago 2018

91 points Decanter"Restrained nose of red and black cherries with notes of smoke and fruit leather. Fine-grained yet firm tannins, lengthy finish.” 90 points Wine Enthusiast"This Pinot starts off plush, fruity and relatively rich, with red fruit,...