92 Points - Guía Peñín. From the highly regarded Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, comes this stunning Rioja Reserva from 30+ year old vines has a beautiful balance of ripe fruit, silky tannins and toasty oak. 18 months in Bordelaise barrels of 50 % French and 50 % American oak. This is Rioja at its very best. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2024) About the Producer Rated well over 90 points a number of times by Robert Parker - Bodega Sierra Cantabria is located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a village with a

91 points - James Suckling (2016) - This Soave Vintage from Bertani is delicious white with a great personality and complexity, it goes well with flavoursome white meats and intensely-flavoured fish dishes such as creamed salted codfish. It combines both classic & modern techniques. The wine is made from two harvests, one in September and one in October. The first harvest is fermented with no skin contact, the second harvest is of overly ripe grapes and is then fermented with the skins. The

With estate vineyards in some of the world’s most sought-after regions, MacMurray Estate Vineyards crafts an award-winning collection of Pinot Noir and cool-climate white wines. This Russian River Pinot Noir is an intense and silky wine with rich fruits and a subtle hint of oak. Plush and rich-tasting, with a deep well of dark cherry, plum tart and dried berry flavours, matched to firm acidity and tannins. Sandalwood accents show on the creamy finish. A seriously good wine from a producer dedica

91 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Nikela 2009 is a “Cape Blend” of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz & Merlot. The word “Nikela” (pronounced “Ni-care-la”) is a Nguni (Xhosa/Zulu) word meaning “to offer a gift of dedication, respect or a tribute to one’s ancestors” - this wine being a tribute to winemaker Jeremy Walker’s late parents, Eddie and Betty, who contributed greatly to the establishment of Grangehurst, which was named after their childhood homes - “The Grange” and “Hurst Close” - in Engla

92 Points - James Suckling. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 10 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and p

This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou

Current owner Dominique Vacher initiated the conversion process to Organic Agriculture in 1999. The result is a lovely organic wine, predominantly Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, where the fruit sings to produce a wine with a complex nose of spice, grilled fruits and wild strawberries. In the mouth, this wine is smooth and silky, with refreshing tannins. The is an incredible wine offer unmatched value for money.  Taste The wine has a complex nose of spice, grilled frui

Situated on the same terroir as Châteaux Margaux and Palmer stands the impressive Chateau Grand Tayac. With the help of wine consultant Eric Boissenot, the grapes are sourced from a single parcel of vines with an age of over 50 years to produce this consistently high scoring and limited production Margaux. Château Grand Tayac is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and will continue to develop over many few years to come. A hidden gem!  "Overall this is an absolutely fa

Villa degli Olmi is a cellar with a long tradition for the quality and distinctiveness of its wines. This Montepulciano is an intense ruby red wine, incredibly pleasant on the nose with typical notes of liquorice and fresh mint. The taste is dry with soft tannins. It combines perfectly with elaborate meats, such as braised or roasted, and with aged cheeses. This Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Villa Degli Olmi is a great value wine that impresses beyond its price tag. Taste Deep crimson hue with vi

91 Points - Decanter. Owner Jose Sanfins is also the Director at the 3rd growth Château Cantenac Brown. 100% aged in oak barrels, this beautifully complex wine with a velvety finish is made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and can be aged for up to 20 years. This wine is a beautiful deep ruby colour. Richness and density are both apparent in a wine that will eventually turn into bold ripe black fruits. A wine for both the present and the future. "Well-delivered slice of Médoc with clear, dark cassis

94 Points - International Wine Report. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - International Wine Report (2016) The 2016 E

Gold Medal Winner - From the heel of Italy, Puglia, this Negroamora del Salento from the family run, award winning winery of Varvaglione has an abundance of wild fruit with a pleasant streak of vanilla and a silky finish. Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is marked by vanilla with a long lingering finish and a velvety texture. Exceptional value for money ! Taste Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berri

92 Points - Decanter. The Michel family has crafted wines in Chablis since the 19th century, passing down a rooted sense of excellence through generations. Their family vineyard, with 45-year-old vines on average, sits in the heart of the original Chablis terroir, within a two-kilometer radius of the winery's most prestigious parcels. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Decanter "Cool and linear, very good focus, with crisp apple acidity and mineral characters. Fine and elegant. A thoroughbred, needs

92 Points - Decanter. From a special vineyard site on the hillside above the Chablis Grand Crus of Les Clos & Valmur, this location is cooler than its famous neighbours lower down the slope. However, it experiences exceptional drainage and exposure to sunlight, making it one of the very finest Petit Chablis locations. The wine is bright white-gold in colour, with an expressive apple and citrus zest aroma. In the mouth, it is bone-dry and super crisp, featuring racy acidity, green apple, and

95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. There were only 5,000 bottles produced of this un-oaked Cabernet Franc, from vineyards situated at over 1,000 metres high. Highly praised by the International Wine Press, this is a medium bodied wine, with a wonderful complexity of herbaceous and dark fruit notes, firm tannins and a fresh acidity. Taste Refreshing, medium-bodied with firm tannins and grains and fresh acidity. Subtle, herbaceous, layered and well balanced with chalky precision and notes of graphite, plum

95 Points - La Revue de France. Le Télégramme comes from the younger vines of Vieux Télégraphe, from 30 years old wines, with a blend is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre and 4% Cinsault. Ageing is in vats for 10 months followed by foudres for a further 7 months before bottling. The result is a delicious fruit driven Châteauneuf du Pape which drinks very well in its youth. Exceptional value for the property. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (April 2024) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - La Revue de France "T

This is a first class Côtes du Rhône, balanced, full flavoured, rich yet traditionally made from the traditional Domaine L'Espigouette where the some of the vines used for this Vieilles Vignes Cuvée are over 80 years of age. Predominantly Grenache (70%), and the rest being made from Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault and Carignan, the wine is aged for 12 months in concrete vats to produce a delicious, full-flavoured, old-fashioned, rich and spicy wine. When stirred, candied cherries, morello cherries and

Bonarda, or Douce Noir in Eastern France, is a great alternative to Malbec that you must try. Argentina's second most planted variety, it is a lovely easy drinking, fresh and fruit driven wine with great colour and notably soft tannins. Taste Deep and bright colour, juicy dark fruits with a soft and supple finish with great structure. About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along

Valpolicella Classico is a wine that tells the history of the region in its most unadorned form. “Elegant” is the adjective that best describes the character of the Rafaèl, a highly distinctive wine that is closely linked with the history of the Tommasi family. The family blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara has always stayed the same but in varying amounts according to vintage. Fifteen months of wood-aging complete a savoury wine with a rich bouquet, that is at once fresh and intense.  Tas

The second wine of Meerlust's flagship Rubicon wine, the Meerlust Red, due to weather vagaries and Meerlust’s exacting quality requirements is only produced where the vintage is deemed not quite worthy of their flagship red blend Rubicon. Therefore, in rare years, the collector’s Meerlust Red is produced but for a fraction of the price of the Rubicon. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French oak for 17 months, expect intense fresh red fruit combined w

One of Italys most revered red wines, Amarone is a powerful and concentrated wine enhanced by the partial drying of the grapes before pressing. Carefully selected grapes are put in small plastic crates and dried in ventilated rooms for about three months. When they reach the perfect grade of dryness they are pressed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The fermentation lasts for about 30 days to develop the optimal level of alcohol. After a period in concrete tanks, whe

91 Points - Robert Parker. The Quinta do Crasto Superior Red Douro D.O.C. is a highly-rated red wine hailing from Portugal's Douro region. Skillfully blending the classical red grapes of Portugal, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz – it offers freshness and balance on both the nose and palate, along with a robust body, ripe firm tannins, and complex notes of dark berried fruits and cocoa that linger towards a long and elegant finish. Taste Deep violet colour. The nose offers aroma

"Francesco Montresor left a legal profession to take over the family estate, converting it from mixed agriculture to viticulture. The property, one of the oldest in Lugana, has 95ha in various plots in the Veronese part of the DOC, including vineyards directly overlooking Lake Garda. Creete is a toothsome late-picked, single-vineyard selection with a hint of tropical fruits and candied peel on the nose then a rich palate sustained by succulent acidity and a long, dry finish." Le Creete has aroma

“This shows the ripeness of the vintage with plum and rose-petal aromas and some wood. Full-bodied and chewy with a combination of grape and wood tannins that give a roasted coffee-bean texture and flavour to the ripe fruit. Lightly dry at the finish." Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2024) About the Producer Rated well over 90 points a number of times by Robert Parker - Bodega Sierra Cantabria is located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a village with a great winemaking tradition in the heat of La Rioja.