2021

96 points Wine Spectator"Elegant and approachable, this stunning red offers seductive aromatics of smoked incense and red tea, with floral high notes, followed by a well of cassis, licorice and red currant flavors coated in graphite. Dusty in feel, with...

96 points Wine Advocate"The 2021 Dits del Terra shows lower alcohol and more freshness, and it has an herbal note and feels very young and undeveloped. Like most of the 2021s, they shortened the time of aging, and it was completely in concrete and didn't...

Vinous Reverie NotesThis wine was made with Sauvignon Blanc from Bacchus Vineyard as well as Semillon from Dionysus Vineyard, two of the three properties that collectively make up the group known as Sagemoor Vineyards. With some of the oldest vines...

99 points James Suckling"Aromas of blackcurrants, iodine, crushed stone, hints of mint and sage. Blue fruits. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that open with air. It’s racy and very long. Very tannin driven and energetic with power and focus...

Jancis Robinson"A blend of 30% Viosinho, 25% Rabigato, 20% Verdelho, 20% Arinto and 5% Moscatel made by Duorum, a joint venture between João-Portugal Ramos of Alentejo and José Maria Soares Franco, ex-Barca Velha. The white vines are in the...

90 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2021 Rasteau Les Coteaux brings a touch more density and depth. A similar blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, aged 12 months in concrete tank, it has a beautiful elegance about it as well as medium-bodied aromas and flavors of...

93 points Jeb Dunnuck"From the oldest Grenache vines of the estate (planted in 1924), the 2021 Rasteau Héritage 1924 reveals a semi-opaque ruby hue as well as a gorgeous perfume of black raspberries, spring flowers, and Provençal spice...

95 points James Suckling"A different style to the previous vintage of Los Parientes. This shows nimbler, more lime-like white and green fruit with green apples, nectarines, green tea and some chamomile. Very cool, taut and vibrant with bright,...

95 points Wine Spectator"This has good concentration and energy to the dense core of dark fruit and bitter cherry, with great poise and elegance despite its ripeness (an impressive feat for the vintage). Guided by finely crushed mineral accents and...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe grapes used to make this wine come from vineyards situated on hills of recent geological formation, that have preserved a thick mantle at the surface, predominantly composed of limestone soil, rather loose, with a significant...

92 points Wine Spectator"Sleek and elegant, this linear and bracing version is pure and refined, boasting rose, cherry, raspberry and iron flavors, with fine harmony and a long, fruit-stained finish." 91 points James Suckling"Ripe and dark-fruited...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,619 g. See this tasting note for background to this certified organic producer. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in 60% new French oak. 4,500 cases produced.Very luscious...