2020

96 points Wine Spectator"Elegant and graceful, with a silky texture, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, rose, mint and mineral aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and lively, with balance and a resonant, energetic finish."96...

92 points James Suckling"A pretty Bolgheri with notes of cherries, plums, peppercorns and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Round, balanced and creamy with a fruity edge. Vivid finish. Drink or hold." 91 points Wine Advocate"The...

94 points Decanter"New from Casa Castillo, this comes from younger Monastrell (85%) and Garnacha vines, fermented with about one third whole bunches and indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 months in 500L barrels and 5,000L vats. Youthful with lovely...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"Richly intense high tones of fresh cranberries, rhubarb and peppercorn contribute to a voluminous nose of overripe strawberries and freshly picked cherries. The palate is round and textured with ripe cherries, quince, limestone...

94 points James SucklingA bright and vivid Vino Nobile with cherry, violet and hibiscus aromas and hints of peach and lemon that follow through to a medium body. There are fine and integrated tannins and a vivid finish with lots of energy. From...

94 points James Suckling"How can you resist the enticing nose of orange blossom and jasmine? A ripe white Burgundy that's blessed with wonderfully refreshing, mineral acidity that lifts the considerable substance and concentration. So much mineral...

96 points James Suckling"Seriously concentrated for this village, with near-perfect ripeness, excellent structure and seamless harmony. Only at the end do you feel the fine tannins very slightly, as they give the long, chalky and salty finish a final...

96 points James Suckling"Attractive aromas of ripe cherries, wild raspberries, hints of licorice, dried flowers, blood orange and bitter chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that adds a lot of freshness and tension with orange peel and...

94 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2020 Vacqueyras Garrigues is a terrific looking classic cuvée with a medium-bodied, elegant, silky style as well as pure red and black fruits, some spicy, floral nuances, ultra-fine tannins, and outstanding length. It...

95 points Mosel Fine Wines"The 2020er in der Sengerei, as it is referred to on the consumer label, is an off-dry wine fermented in Fuder from vines still raised on single pole in this prime Gewann (classified “dark red” on old Prussian...

92 points Vinous"Orange oils, cranberries, sage and hints of smoke waft up from the 2020 Rosso Concrete. It rushes the palate with masses of mineral-tinged, cherry-berry fruits, motivated by zesty acids that create an almost-crunchy feel toward the close...

92 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The 2020 Coteaux du Loir “l’Effraie” bottling from Domaine de Bellivière is fairly similar statistically to the les Rosiers, as the wine finished up its fermentation with sixteen grams...