91 Points - International Wine Report - Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Jérôme Lafon and his wife follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. This is a delicious medium bodied wine made up of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon it displays a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish where red cherry and tobacco notes linger on. Exceptional value for a 90+point rate

This vineyard was planted in the 19th century, and received its nickname as it was the first in the region to be trained above knee height. Over the past four decades, Cabernet Sauvignon from the High Trellis vineyard has been released under the d'Arenberg label to consistent critical acclaim, and won the coveted Jimmy Watson trophy at the 1969 Melbourne Wine Show. Taste This wine has a pretty nose, with lifted cassis and blueberry aromas. The palate is medium bodied and fresh, showing mulberry,

Gold Medal, Grande Prova Vinhos do Brasil.  This award winning, biodynamic, 100% Tempranillo wine from Lidio Carraro has been carefully hand harvested, with meticulous vineyard management and non invasive winemaking techniques to produce the purist expression of Tempranillo possible. Intense, with a persistent taste and a feeling of filling the palate, confirming its density. Ripe tannins, pleasant refreshing and aftertaste of roasting and chocolate. With no oak barrel aging, this wine is a joyo

17.5+ Points Jancis Robinson / Gold Medal, Grande Prova Vinhos do Brasil. A classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, but hailing from Brazil! Vale dos Vinhedos is the first Brazilian region to be recognised as a geographical indication, and is producing world class wines such as this. This is a medium bodied wine, perfectly balanced with ripe tannins and complex fruits and spices.  Taste Intense aromas of fresh ripe red fruits, spices and a touch of chocolate. It surprises by

Acknowledged as one of the best winemakers in the world, Alain Brumont has revived the Madiran wine and the Tannat grape variety. Today his Chateaux Bouscassé and Montus (AOP Madiran) vineyards produce world-class prizewinning wines. From 50-100 year old vines with awesome ageing potential. This is a Tannat blend at its best – deep, brooding and full of mocha and spice. 60% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. The Tour Bouscassé is a more approachable wine than its bigger brot

92 Points Descorchados. Crafted from a premium selected vineyard parcel in the Valley of Maule. A true expression of cool-climate terroir with a breathtaking intensity and richness. Deep and intense red, with dark fruit and blueberries. Great structure with ripe tannins and good acidity that bring freshness and a long nish. Great structure with ripe tannins and good acidity that bring freshness and a long finish. Just beautiful. Taste Deep and intense red, with dark fruit, tobacco and balsamic n

An elegant single vineyard Merlot from the Muses Valley in Greece. Velvety tannins, a deep purple red in colour and an intense nose of balanced red fruits and notice of its time aged in small oak barrels. The Chrisolithos Merlot is reaching full maturity to reveal a serious wine from a pioneering producer, think premium right bank Bordeaux! About the Producer His deep love for wine and the millennia-old winemaking tradition of his homeland led Nikolaos Zaharias to found a small winemaking facili

94 Points International Wine Report / 91 Points - Decanter. 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. Exceptional 2016 - ready now but will keep for years

Regarded as Argentina's 2nd most important grape, after Malbec. Bonarda, or Douce Noir in France's Savoy region is a grape variety characterised by a fresh and fruity nose; notes of spice and a velvety palate with soft tannins. A very versatile wine, with great depth and concentration. Taste Very intense purple red colour. Aromas of red fruits, raspberry, with a spicy background, accompanied with delicate hints of vanilla. Elegant on the palate, pleasant and fruity with soft and velvety tannins.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Acknowledged as one of the best winemakers in the world, Alain Brumont has revived the Madiran wine and the Tannat grape variety. Today his Chateaux Bouscassé and Montus (AOP Madiran) vineyards produce world-class prizewinning wines. A rich, full bodied wine with great ageing potential. A blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines from 20 to 100 years-old. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, packed with black fruits, cassis, cloves, cedar and sav

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. 'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Orga

90% Petit Verdot with 10% Carignan, this small batch wine from Vultur is a very well textured wine with smooth taninns. Elegance from the Petit Verdot is enhanced by the fruit and freshness of the Carignan. Lightly spicy with crushed raspberry, this is a lovely balanced wine with power and finesse from a truly artisan producer. Limited Edition - Only 1,990 Bottles Produced About the Producer Handmaking wine in small batches, using soft punch down and gravitational movements allows Vultur to prod

This exceptional wine is made by Pierre Jean Villa and will delight any Pinot Noir enthusiast. The colour is intense and deep, the powerful nose unfolds on a bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and prunes. With ageing more spicy notes will reveal. In the mouth, we are struck by the power of the sensations and the fullness of the flesh.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produc

Gold Medal - Tasting.com - 'Anima' - 'Versa'. The 'soul' of Mount 'Versa' is the name for the flagship wine of Monteversa. These super low yield, organically grown grapes, from the volcanic soils of Monte Versa go to making this gorgeous, concentrated Bordeaux blend wine that is simply stunning. The palate shows well-rounded, full, and generous, with smooth, balanced glossy tannins. The vintage shows all of the concentration that distinguishes Animaversa Rosso’s, great vintages alongside an expa

97 Points - LCD / 96 Points – Tim Atkin. This exceptional Chardonnay represents fine winemaking at its very best - Vina Ventisquero is part of their Tara Atacama project to produce fine wines from the most extreme wine region in the world, the Atacama, Chile. One of the driest regions of the world, many obstacles have been overcome by the team, and the results are a range of wines with beautiful purity of fruit & striking minerality. Exceedingly low volumes of each vintage are produced by en

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

'S de Siran' is the 2nd Wine of the Grand Vin Château Siran Margaux. Coming from the same gravel plateau as Château Siran, S de Siran is the result of a rigorous selection of younger vines, but vinified in the same way as the Grand Vin. Distinguished by a predominantly Merlot blend, this gives it immediate drinkability, however, coming from the fabulous 2016 vintage, this wine is showing at its best now but could comfortably age for another 5+ years. This is an excellent value and very drinkable

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse...the wines here seem to be going from strength to strength, with quality inching up nearly every vintage and prices still reasonable given the fairly large volumes involved. This is a property to buy from before pricing jumps." Taste "Ripe and focused, with a beam of ra

92 Points (James Suckling) Clement Fayat set up his construction business in the 1950’s. Having grown it to the 4th largest in its sector (just behind Bouygues – owners of Chateau Montrose) he decided to follow his passion and began to invest in properties in Bordeaux. A lover of Pomerol, he purchased Prieurs de la Commanderie in 1984 and has begun to achieve the potential quality that rough diamond always promised. Dusty garnet colour. Aromas and flavours of mocha, toasty pistachio, and berry t

96 Points - IWR - 95 Points - James Suckling. "A classically elegant Brunello di Montalcino with fantastic structure and plenty of dark fruit character. A dream wine for foodies, as it pairs well with endless dishes. The Cortonesi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows dark fruit with dried cherry, blackcurrant and plum, then softer spice with toasted almond and grilled herb. A classic expression of the crisp but sunny 2016 vintage with a food-friendly personality.  An absolute steal!  Taste The Cort