2021

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...

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...

99 points Falstaff"Pale yellow-green, silver glints. Fragrantly pleasant meadow herbs, delicate fresh orange zest, a hint of yellow apple, and mineral facets. Juicy, elegant, silky texture, refined apple fruit, some mango, very finesse, mineral-saline...

100 points Wine Advocate"Here it is: A quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage and also respects the unique taste profile of this distinguished Tuscan blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. The Tenuta San Guido 2021...

91 points Vinous"The 2021 Le Difese is redolent of crushed red berry fruit, rose petal, lavender, spice and sweet pipe tobacco. Medium in body yet nicely layered, the 2021 is impeccably balanced. It is also a sheer delight to taste at this early stage...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Sonnenmulde organic winery of the Schreiner family is located in Gols, one of the most famous and successful wine-growing communities in Austria. There, on the north-eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, the estate has been owned by the...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Crisp Asian pear flesh, jicama and a light lemon glaze meet with a wet clay minerality on the nose of this twist-top bottling that gets a wider distribution than most of this brand's output. Subtle green pear flavors are cut by...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This twist-top, priced-to-sell estate bottling is a stellar deal from a regional legend. Aromas of wild, tart cherry greet the nose, while the palate picks up complex layers of sagebrush, raspberry compote and peppercorn...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Fruity and refreshing, this well-balanced and medium-bodied wine offers mouthfilling Golden apple and Bosc pear flavors backed by lively acidity and mild notes of vanilla and butter." Vinous Reverie Notes"Los Primeros - meaning...

91 points Wine Spectator"Silky-textured, with glossy red and black fruit. Gains shape from gently grippy tannins, while crushed iron details add savory dimension. This is flecked with tapenade and fresh black pepper. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre...

95 points Wine Advocate"The Paitin 2021 Barbaresco Serraboella has cherry and bright fruit at the top, with spiced cherry, cooked cranberry and orange peel with clove. There is a very fresh botanical feel to this wine with spice and earth, and some...