2016

98 points James Suckling"The purity and polish here shows wonderfully the moment you stick your nose in the glass, with complex aromas of plums, berries, cedar and violets. It’s full-bodied and ever so refined with elegant and intense tannins that...

91 points Wine Spectator"Beeswax and honeyed chamomile tea notes frame the core of glazed pear and nectarine in this broad-shouldered white. Shows hints of sweetness midpalate, but the acidity cuts through quickly and delivers a mineral-laced finish...

91 points Allen Meadows, Burghound Jancis Robinson"Deep black fruit on the palate, furry tannin with plenty of heft and substance. Reasonably simple flavours right now, but with definition and concentration that bodes well for maturation. 17++/20 points...

94 points Wine Advocate"From deeper slate soils that deliver very aromatic fruit and crunchy slate aromas, the 2016 Riesling Graacher Domprobst Spätlese (White Capsule) is excitingly pure and smoky on the terribly fine and dark nose. This is...

93 points Vinous"Here is a gorgeous example of delicacy allied to flavor intensity and luscious fruit allied to savory mineral notes. Scents of fresh strawberry and lime anticipate the brightly juicy impression on a polished, buoyant palate...

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...

97 points Vinous"Luminous straw-yellow. Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice. Then bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit...

96 points Wine Enthusiast"Densely textured with dusty tannins and full of black-plum skin and prune flavors, this is a ripe complex wine. Its sweeter character does not spoil the great structure and dry core that will allow this exemplary wine to age...

94+ points Vinous"An enticing mix of incense, black tea, cracked pepper and red wild berries emanate from the 2016 Valpolicella Superiore. This is undeniably elegant, with its silky textures that seem to coat the entire palate in a seductive layer of...

94+ points Wine Advocate"From celebrated winemaker Carlo Ferrini, the Alberelli di Giodo 2016 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese marks a beautiful inaugural performance for what promises to be a name to watch on Etna. This wine shows power and depth with radiant...

98 points James Suckling"Phenomenal aromas of crushed berries, forest fruit, mushrooms and iron. Medium to full body, with layers of soft and refined tannins that follow through to a beautiful finish. Extremely long and refined. This shows depth and...

97 points Jeb Dunnuck"This tiny estate located down on the lower plain continues to produce a powerful, opulent style of wine. Their 2016 La Fleur Morange is another beauty, boasting full-bodied richness and serious concentration go with a monster...