2021

97 points Decanter"Crushed berry, Ceylon tea leaves and white pepper make for a brooding and alluring nose. The palate takes up this aromatic theme, enabled by a very fine, clear streak of bright acidity. A frame of graceful, firm tannin lends structure...

96 points James Suckling"This has aromas of flint, toast, jasmine, dried pineapples, lemons and sea shells. Some cardamom and salted butter. Classy and driven, with a medium to full body and tight, sleek layers. Perfumed and bright. Everything in balance...

95 points Tim Atkin"Year in, year out, this exceptional Chenin Blanc vineyard delivers the goods.... it produces a wine with wonderful energy, poise and focus. Lime, pear and green apple flavors are complemented by understated oak and a tangy,...

96 points Vinous"The 2021 Treinspoor is Sadie's Tinta Barocca that the man himself likens to Nebbiolo, also opining that it is a wine that needs considerable ageing. These vines were planted in 1974, and the blend includes 40% whole clusters. It has a...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"This new, value-priced label from longtime Syrah master Jaffurs is a stunner, with loads of energy alongside ample complexity. Smashed plum, lilac, roasted meat and pepper aromas make for an elegant nose. Young tannins grip the...

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: Voskeat in translation "Golden seed" is considered Queen of Armenia’s grapes. Both ancient native grape varieties, Voskeat and Garandmak, have been present in Armenia for millennia. Both Varieties are...

95 points James Suckling"The deep nose of sour cherries, red beets and wild herbs pulls you into this concentrated and finely nuanced Morgon Cote du Py. Stunning mineral freshness at the very long, firm finish. Excellent aging potential! From six...

92 points Vinous"Brilliant salmon-skin color. Potent, mineral-accented red berry, citrus zest, succulent herb and floral scents show fine definition and spicy lift. In a lithe and vibrant style, offering juicy strawberry, blood orange and lavender...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"A beautiful shade of pink in the glass, this is an exuberant style of rosé, sure to please those seeking all those fruit flavors. Aromas of cotton candy and watermelon are generous on the nose, while the palate is...

92 points Decanter"Prolific and gifted winemaker Rodríguez juggles fascinating projects all over Spain with remarkably consistent results. His Verdejo (with 10% Viura) is brilliantly done, wonderfully clean and pure, and racy, with just enough of...

Jancis Robinson"95% Greco, 5% Malvasia.Brilliant straw yellow. Subdued but fresh with waxy orange notes. A citric core of white fruit with orange pith and spice hints on the finish. 17+/20 points. (WS)" Vinous Reverie NotesThis is a blend of Greco and...

Jancis Robinson"One night of skin contact in the press and fermented in stainless steel. The grapes used to be eaten as table grapes until Cataldo started to ferment them from 2012 on instead.Brilliant straw yellow. Subdued and, at first, a little...