2021

91 points James Suckling"Ripe strawberries and raspberries on the nose, with notes of dried flowers, citrus peel and light spices. Bright and juicy on the medium bodied palate, with dusty tannins and crunchy acidity that provides backbone and tension...

94 points Jasper Morris"A deeper crimson purple, and definitely a greater weight of fruit on the nose. A burst of fruit on the attack, going through to the back of the palate, a little orange rind note alongside the deep red berry fruit, good acidity,...

96 points Wine Advocate"El Escolladero is a vineyard planted in 1950 in the village of Ábalos at 660 meters in altitude. As with most reds, I tasted two vintages of it, 2021 and 2022. The 2021 El Escolladero, produced with 85% Tempranillo and 15%...

90 points James Suckling"Juicy mulberry, blackberry, raspberry, orange and herb notes here, with a medium body and powdery tannins. Fruity and bright. Drink now." Vinous Reverie NotesThe Barbazzale Etna Rosso is based predominantly on the indigenous...

96 points Jeb Dunnuck"Pouring an inky youthful ruby, the 2021 Zinfandel Papera Ranch is ripe with lavender, ripe boysenberry, fig, melding spices, and wet stone. Full-bodied and opulent, it opens to a flood of ripe baked berries, with sweet earth, supple...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"Pretty nose of wild strawberries, pomegranates, red cherries, rose water, red tea and licorice. Delicate and elegant, with a medium body and silky, sleek tannins. Fresh and bright. Drink or hold. Screw cap." 92 points Wine...

96 points Wine Spectator"Offering macerated cherry and kirsch notes, this effusive red features plenty of red fruit, rose hip, eucalyptus and light tar flavors. Firms up nicely, leaving a chalky feel on the long finish. Offers a refined texture,...

93 points Wine Spectator"This pumps out tasty mulberry and black cherry fruit paste flavors, which show drive and focus as singed anise, warm earth and black tea notes come into play. Reveals late savory and bramble notes, which inject a nice hint of...

Wine Enthusiast"This bottling reflects the use of toasted oak, offering brûléed sugar, black cherry and crushed green herbs. From a steep hillside in a cool-climate area, it shows a purity of fruit and sense of place. Aerate it for an hour...

93 points Decanter"This groundbreaking wine introduced Fiano to Sicily, and Sicily to the world upon the release of its first vintage, 2000. 10% is vinified in 35hl French oak barrels; the majority in stainless steel, with plenty of lees stirring. The...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"Hearty aromas of roasted and charred fruit meet with caramel, baking spice and violet on the nose of this blend of 58% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 6% ZInfandel, 3% Petite Sirah and 3% Graciano. Warm maple and...

92 points Vinous"The 2021 Pla de Gates combines 80% Garnacha Blanca and 20% Garnacha Gris from Cap de Creus. The Garnacha Blanca was fermented and skin-soaked, with both varieties spending the winter in concrete egg-shaped vats. This yellow-hued wine...