2018 Vintage Wines
2018 Vintage Wines
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Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) "Th -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe Petit Manou is another great example of the value of buying second wines in great Bordeaux vintages. The Petit Manou 2018 is the second wine of the 91-point Clos Manou 2018, and it shares many of its big brother's qualities, being big, bold, well-extracted and packed with black and red fruits backed by notes of cedar, mocha and minerals. At its drinking peak now, enjoy this with grilled meats, creamy cheeses, tomato-based dishes or as a satisfying solo sipper. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) A -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points- Wine Enthusiast. The Crudabendita Gran Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare finds — a wine of serious structure and provenance that still offers exceptional value. With prices in the region climbing steadily, driven by both rising demand and standout vintages like 2018, this is a welcome reminder that quality and accessibility can still go hand in hand. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast "Right from the start, energetic fruit bursts from the glass offerin -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Winepilot. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exacting s
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Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Review Online. DFrom one of Alentejo’s most respected estates, this is a step up in depth and intent, built on Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. It shows the pedigree of Cartuxa clearly, combining ripe southern fruit with structure, restraint and careful oak handling. Confident and composed, with the balance and precision that come from a top-tier winery. Taste Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, backed by hints of spice, dried herbs and a touch of cocoa. S -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. From one of Napa’s most historic hillside sites, the Monte Rosso Vineyard delivers Cabernet with real pedigree. In the hands of Louis M. Martini, the 2018 shows dark cassis, black cherry and cedar with the firm, iron-tinged structure that defines this volcanic site. Presented here in 1.5L magnum, it has the scale and balance to age beautifully, while already showing the depth and confidence of a classic vintage. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling. (2018 Vin -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteViña Errázuriz Las Pizarras Chardonnay comes from the estate’s slate-rich coastal vineyards in Aconcagua Costa, where the cool Pacific influence shapes a precise, mineral-driven style. As part of the flagship Las Pizarras range, it highlights the project’s focus on terroir expression, combining intensity with restraint. Taste Bright and finely structured, with layers of citrus, white peach and a touch of almond. There’s a clear mineral edge running through the palate, balanced by subtle creamine -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling92 Points - Wine Review. A poised, quietly confident expression of the Roebuck Estates house style, drawn from their Roman Villa vineyards and the exceptional 2018 vintage, one of the finest English vintages to date. Vintage-led, patiently matured and given 48 months’ bottle ageing, the 2018 Blanc de Noirs is about depth and texture as much as finesse, delivering a more vinous, gastronomic take on English sparkling. Taste Fine aromas of red apple, wild strawberry and rosehip unfold into brioche, -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 Points - DWWA. The flagship cuvée from one of Rioja’s most respected producers, made only in the best vintages from meticulously selected old-vine Tempranillo in Rioja Alta. The 2018 vintage offered superb balance and freshness, allowing both depth and definition to shine. This is modern Rioja with intent — concentrated, structured and built to age, yet polished enough to enjoy now Wine Press Ratings 95 Points / Gold Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2018 Vintage) Taste Deep and intense, wi -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedInspired by the world-renowned wines of the famed ‘Right Bank’ of Bordeaux’s Garonne River, the vision of De Toren Z originated, followed by the maiden vintage release in 2004. The exact same quality, precision and winemaking philosophy that De Toren is so well known for, would be used to craft an equal for the Left-Bank, De Toren Fusion V. This complementary Right-Bank Bordeaux styled wine is today better known as the eminent, De Toren Z. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2019 VintagRegular Price£97.9520% Off South Africa£78.36 -
Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedIf you like your Australian red wine to combine power with finesse, then the Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is the perfect wine for you. Produced on the famed terra rossa soils, arguably Australia’s greatest, in the warm Wrattonbully region, it gets its name from the remains of a 37-million-year-old whale that were found here. Made from old, low-yielding vines, the quantity of fruit produced here is tiny, but the quality is exceptional. Once picked the grapes were destemmed – no ex -
Country: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White90 Points - Guia Penin. The Alvear 3 Miradas Vino de Pueblo 2018 is a striking example of Montilla-Moriles’ new wave. Made entirely from old-vine Pedro Ximénez grown on the region’s chalk-rich albariza soils, it’s fermented in traditional tinajas and aged briefly under flor. This is Alvear showing a lighter touch — a beautifully textural, dry white that captures both the heritage and the energy of the region today. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Guia Penin (2018 Vintage) Taste Bright, lifted an -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingMichel Genet’s MG BB Vintage Grand Cru 2018 is a stunning example of what the Côte des Blancs does best - pure Chardonnay from the chalky slopes of Chouilly, crafted with precision and care by the Genet family. The 2018 vintage was generous, and it shows here in the wine’s depth and texture, yet it never loses the freshness and drive that define great Grand Cru Champagne. Elegant, expressive and built to impress, this is grower Champagne with real pedigree. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (September 2025) Ta -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18 2018 is one of those Champagnes that immediately makes sense. Pure Chardonnay from top Côte des Blancs vineyards, it’s taut, lively, and beautifully balanced. There’s a brightness and energy here that makes it feel effortless, yet every sip reveals its depth and finesse. Ideal for moments when you want a Champagne that’s elegant, refined, and undeniably stylish. Taste The nose is bright and elegant, featuring notes of pear, grapefruit, a -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Clonal Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Riversdale Vineyard exemplifies Larry Cherubino’s commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Frankland River. Sourced from heritage clones 377 and 191, this wine reflects the region’s continental climate and the meticulous care taken in its production. With extended maturation in seasoned French oak, it offers a balance of concentration, structure, and elegance, making it a standout example of Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste Deep garn -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Wine Spectator. Angelo Gaja’s Ca’ Marcanda estate has long been proof that the magic of Bolgheri lies in precision as much as power. The 2018 vintage captures that balance perfectly — a year that favoured freshness over sheer weight, allowing the Bordeaux varieties to show remarkable poise and definition. This is a wine of quiet confidence: structured yet refined, with beautiful harmony between fruit, oak, and texture. It’s a reminder that Gaja’s brilliance isn’t confined to Piedmont -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A fine estate-grown and bottled Rioja, crafted in the modern style, this wine has been aged for over five years in both barrel and bottle, allowing it to develop a complexity and elegance that sets it apart in the region. With a bright garnet hue and a refined profile, it’s a wine that speaks to both tradition and careful, contemporary winemaking. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) 91 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) Taste The nose is -
Country: France, Bordeaux, SauternesGrapes: SemillonABV: 13.5%Style: Sweet and Fortified96 Points - Decanter. Clos Haut-Peyraguey, a jewel of Sauternes’ golden triangle, continues to impress with its 2018 vintage. A 1er Grand Cru Classé that balances opulence and precision, this is a beautifully poised wine from a superb terroir bordering Château d’Yquem. Taste Lush aromas of apricot, candied orange peel and acacia honey lead into a palate of remarkable purity. Layers of pineapple, crème brûlée and saffron unfold with freshness and length. Sweet, yes—but perfectly judged. A classic -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedZuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal 2018 is a benchmark Argentinian Malbec, distinguished by its mineral character, finely etched fruit, and extraordinary balance. Crafted by a leading visionary in Mendoza from one of the world’s most singular vineyard parcels, it combines top critical acclaim and a stellar Vivino rating for a truly exceptional wine experience. TasteZuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal 2018 is a Malbec of remarkable intensity and precision. The wine greets with intense ar -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedM. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite 2018 is a Syrah of stunning complexity, seamlessly blending mineral intensity with ripe, layered fruit and floral nuance. Crafted by a pioneering Rhône producer from one of the region’s most revered plots, it has received accolades from top critics and consistently high Vivino ratings, underscoring its status as a true Hermitage masterpiece. TasteL'Ermite 2018 boasts remarkable complexity, offering aromas of cassis, violets, crushed stone, and peppered game. The p -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: Nerello MascaleseABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedGaja Idda Rosso 2018 is a beautifully refined Sicilian red, distinguished by its layered fruit, intriguing herbal notes, and precise minerality. Crafted from high-altitude volcanic vineyards by the acclaimed Gaja and Graci partnership, this wine combines the power of terroir with winemaking mastery. With high critic ratings and strong Vivino approval, it is a compelling example of modern Etna excellence. TasteGaja Idda Rosso 2018 offers an expressive nose of black cherry, mulberry, and violets, -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Sangiovese, MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the historic Villa Mangiacane estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, the Z District Gran Selezione 2018 is a flagship expression of Sangiovese. Gran Selezione sits at the very top of the Chianti hierarchy, drawn from the estate’s best parcels and aged to emphasise depth, elegance and longevity. This is a wine that captures both the heritage of Tuscany and the precision of modern winemaking. Taste A richly structured Chianti Classico with ripe cherry and blackberry fruit at its core. Notes -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) "Th -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: Pinot GrisABV: 14%Style: Aromatic Floral White92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Trimbach’s 2018 Pinot Gris Réserve is a textbook example of the house style—precise, structured and quietly complex. From a warm vintage, it shows generous orchard fruit, subtle spice and a whisper of smokiness, all wrapped in a dry, finely tuned frame. Rich but never heavy, it’s a grown-up Alsace white with real ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) "Only a hint of freshly cut, ripe pear peel ap -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Castillon – Cotes de BordeauxGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom old-vine Cabernet Franc planted on limestone-rich soils in Sainte-Colombe, this 2018 captures pure, elegant right bank character. Floral and red berry aromas lead to a palate of juicy raspberry, subtle spice and fine-grained tannins. Fresh and precise, it’s a refined, terroir-driven expression of this noble Bordeaux variety. Taste This wine reflects its diverse terroirs with a complex bouquet of fresh blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, and subtle hints of liquorice and camphor. The palate is -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, FranschhoekGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedHolden Manz Elysium 2018 is a rare co-fermented blend of Merlot and Syrah from Franschhoek’s cooler slopes. Plush, spicy, and finely textured, it balances dark fruit with savoury depth. A bold yet elegant wine that rethinks tradition with style, showing how well Franschhoek handles innovation in the right hands. Vivino Rating 4.6 (March 2025) Taste Deep aromas of black cherry, cassis, and violet, layered with hints of cedar, graphite, and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful yet refined, withRegular Price£219.9520% Off South Africa£175.96 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red90 Points - Decanter. From the personal estate of Pierre Lurton — the man behind Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem — this 100% Merlot cuvée captures the essence of his meticulous winemaking. Sourced from the oldest vines on his Entre-Deux-Mers estate, it’s a wine of depth and finesse, shaped by Lurton’s hallmark precision and quiet confidence. Taste Ripe black cherry, plum and cassis lead the way, lifted by hints of cedar, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is supple and refined, with concentr -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, MalbecABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are
