A.A.Badenhorst, "Secateurs" Red Rhone Blend Swartland 2016

91 points Tim Atkin (MW)"One of those wines that you often find yourself plumping for if it’s on a wine list, this old wood-aged cuvée of Shiraz with Cinsault and Grenache is a triumph of the blender’s art. Spicy and aromatic,...

Alpha Estate, Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2015

90+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate“The 2015 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard was aged for 12 months in an equal mixture of new and second use French oak and comes in at 12.8% alcohol. If you want to know why this region and grape have a...

Alpha, Estate Axia Red, 2012

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2012 Axia, PGI Macedonia now, is Alpha's familiar blend that is 50% each of Syrah and Xinomavro, aged for 12 months in French oak (half new, half used). It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This is another bargain in...

Argyros Atlantis Rose 2017

Vinous Reverie NotesThe vineyards used for Atlanis rosé, located in Episkopi, Pyrgos and Megalochori, are relatively young for Estate Argyros with an average age between 60-80 years old. The vines are basket pruned, and dry farmed. Each grape...

Bodegas Mustiguillo, Bobal Finca Terrerazo 2015

Jancis Robinson"100% Bobal. This is a pioneering Bobal wine. The vineyard was planted between 1945 and 1970. The estate gained the Vino de Pago category in 2010. Toni Sarrión, the maverick producer behind the project, has showed the world that...

Celler del Roure, Safra 2016

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"Only in its second vintage, the 2016 Safrà is already a reference for the winery—it's more vibrant and livelier than Parotet but produced with the same grape, Mandó, which is complemented here...

Chateau Barrejat, Madiran 2016

Jancis Robinson"Unoaked. Also available in magnum and jeroboam. Bright crimson. Full and round with the fruit trumping the tannin. Lots of bright energy. Firm iron-like grip on the end. A far cry from the tough Madirans of old. Very pure appeal. 16...

Chocapalha, Castelao Tinto 2015

91 points Wine Enthusiast“This wine comes from the oldest vines in the estate. Richly fruity, it has dense blackberry flavors as well as layers of tannins. The dry core of the wine and its acidity promise aging. Solid and ripe, the wine needs...

Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Castelvetro Vigneto Cialdini 2017

91 points James Suckling"The freshness, in the form of raspberries, glazed dark cherries and elderberries, is attractive on the nose. The palate, meanwhile, is fresh and linear with some tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now." 90 points Wine...

DE MARTINO, Gallardia Cinsault 2017

Winemaker Notes Violet tones and shallow blue. The nose is very fresh with red cherry. The palate has high acidity. Tannins are more granular. A very easy drinking wine

Domaine Jean Vullien, Vin de Savoie Brut Rosé NV

This is a sparkling wine blend made up of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Mondeuse and 20% Gamay. It has a gorgeous nose of red fruit and spice. Explosive in the mouth with a rich creamy mousse. What a treat!

Donato d'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Calice 2012

Vinous“Deep ruby. Herbal, camphor and graphite notes dominate the dark berry aromas on the nose. Bright, fresh and juicy in the mouth, showing a tactile mouthfeel and inky nuances to the dark berry flavors. Finishes with chewy tannins and very good...

Duorum Colheita Red 2013

90 points Wine Spectator"This has a delicate core of violet, plum and red berry flavors that are broad yet well-defined. Medium-grained tannins gain power midpalate, with mineral and shiso leaf notes on the taut finish. Drink now through 2020...

Fedellos do Couto, Bastarda 2016

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"Produced with a mixture of Bastarda/Merenzao/Trousseau grapes from two different subzones of Ribeira Sacra Riberas do Sil and Bibei, the 2016 Bastarda is better than any previous vintage. It fermented with full...

FERREIRA, Vintage 2007

90 points Wine Spectator"Really pretty blueberry and lemon peel aromas follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate, with a round, superfruity finish. Very typical for Ferreira, offering loads of ripe, pretty fruit."   Jancis Robinson"Luis...

Foundi, Naoussa Xinomavro 2011

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 points "The 2011 Xinomavro "Naoussea" is the last of this issue's mini-vertical of this "alternative vision" of Xinomavro from Foundi. As always, this is going to be a lighter wine than the Estate, but it seems simply...

Gen del Alma, Malbec Pinot Noir Jijiji Tupungato 2018

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The explosive and showy red 2018 JI JI JI made me think of a Morgon as soon as I put my nose in the glass. It partly had carbonic maceration and was pressed halfway through the fermentation, then finished...

Gruet, Rosé NV

89 points Wine Enthusiast "The color of Versilia Peach roses, this sparkler offers quiet aromas of strawberry, plum and saltine cracker. The palate is delicate, showing strawberry, apple, biscuits and lemon juice flavors on a soft, fine mousse. It...

Heinrich Zweigelt 2016

90 points Wine Enthusiast "Attractive notes of fleshy, ripe red and black cherries set the tone for this full-fruited, crunchy and joyful red. The medium-bodied palate adds shimmering overtones of cinnamon. It's a fresh, cherry-inflected wine to serve...

Kir-Yianni, "Yianakohori Hills" 2012

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2012 Yianakohori Hills is a blend of Xinomavro (50%), Merlot (30%) and Syrah (20%) aged for 14 months in well used, French 225-liter and 500-liter barrels. Lovely this year, this is fresh and flavorful up...

Kivelstadt Cellars, Father's Watch Red Blend 2016

Markowitsch, Rubin 2016

91 points Wine Enthusiast“A touch of peony plays on the ripe cherry fruit of the nose. The palate adds a touch of cinnamon to these enticing aromatics and seamlessly weaves its sinuous, slender but concentrated way across the palate. This is...

Mastroberardino Lacrimarosa Rosato 2016

90 points Wine Enthusiast“This lovely Rosato has alluring aromas of red cherry, ripe raspberry and cake spice that follow over to the savory palate. Bright acidity provides balance while a hint of mineral adds depth.” Bloomberg“Italian...

Michelle Satta, i Castagni 2009

94 points Vinous"Dark red berries, violets, menthol and sweet spices literally jump from the glass in Michele Satta's 2009 I Castagni. Wonderfully alive in the glass, the 2009 impresses for its freshness, vibrancy and pure nuance. Sweet floral, mocha and...