93 Points James Suckling - The Planeta Chardonnay has become the illustration of the changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread variety. After a long process beginning in 1985, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. A rich light gold colour, deep but transparent, the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crunchiness. A soft white wine supported by a refreshing note of acidity, with a slight mineral to

This Organic Cabernet Franc immediately shows the results of attention to detail in the growing and sorting of the grapes. This is pure expression of Cabernet Franc. Fresh and intense fruit, serve this slight chilled (14-16°c) to really let the fruit sing. A dark, garnet red colour with an intense nose of fresh and cooked fruits. Beautiful fresh fruit on the palate. Delicious!  Taste A dark, garnet red colour with an intense nose of fresh and cooked fruits. Beautiful fresh fruit on the palate. A

90 Points - Tim Atkin. The Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. 50% Chardonnay, 30% Malvasia and 20% Viura. This wine has a lot of body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers and mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous whi

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. 'Les Corbonnes' is a small plot of Viognier vines on a steep slope in the commune of Chavanay, Northern Rhone. Sheltered from the wind to create a hot micro-climate, this Domaine De Boisseyt Condrieu is a rich, full-bodied and complex wine, fermented with natural yeasts and then aged for 9 months.  Aromatic with a complex nose with multiple fruity aromas of apricots, peaches, citrus fruits and spicy and woody notes. The mouth is round and fleshy, a nice minerality gives

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This delicious premium Chablis is made from old vines planted before 1980.  It is a full-bodied and powerfully concentrated Chablis with notes of Mirabelle plum and quince flavours balanced by a tangerine streak of acidity. Vinified in a combination of stainless steel and oak, it's rich and rounded but framed by a gripping finish of chalk and stone. Whilst very approachable in youth, it should improve through 2030 and hold further. Like most of Charly Nicolle's wines

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate. This is a graceful Chardonnay with aromas of citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes along with apricot, toasted almonds and orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a silky texture and refreshing and flavourful finish with a touch of mineralit

91 Points Wine Orbit. 12 individual Pinot Noir parcels, 4 different clones and 3 rootstocks go to making this super complex Marlborough Pinot Noir. Hand harvested and aged for a total of 18 months in barrel, this is a very good Pinot, from a premium producer.  Taste The 2017 Pinot Noir has a bright cherry colour that is complimented by a lifted and complex aroma. Wild violets, dark cherries, pencil shavings and earthy notes bust out of the glass. The palate is deep with blackcurrants and spice b

93 Points - WineCritic.com.  Made in the 16th Century old property, the Planeta Cometa is made from some of the most beautiful southern Italian grapes, comparable with the great white wines of the world and the initial project of Planeta. Cometa is the very best expression in a unique and original way of the characteristics of this extraordinary vine. Intense and fruity aromas, its great structure and minerality today make it one of the most important white wines of southern Italy. Delicate arom

95 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards . Purity elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the three Central Otago sub regions that contribute to this Peregrine Pinot Noir. Central Otago is known to be one of the best place in the world to produce Pinot Noir. Concentrated aromas of dried strawberries with notes of black cherry, vanilla and gamey scents. Fined-grained, mouth coating tannins, supported by a juicy and firm acidity. A sensational Pinot Noir. Taste

91+ points - Joe Czerwinski. A blend from two vineyard sites, Leah is named after Michael Seresin’s daughter. The large majority of the fruit comes from the clay-rich hillside of the Raupo Creek Vineyard, which is located in the Omaka Valley. This wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last. An Outstanding Fine Pinot Noir ! Taste Bright, fr

Wines from the Grand Cru vineyard Froehn have exceptional aromatic purity, and this Pinot Gris is a medium-dry white wine, its nose is a delicate mix of smoked aromas (grilled almonds), honey, quince and candied fruits. An absolute treat. It is unctuous, harmonious and very refreshing on the palate. It also has long-lasting longevity, which makes it an excellent wine to age. About the Producer It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vine

91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. A 50/50 blend of Marsanne and Roussane from 25 year old vines in the commune of Chavanay, this white Saint-Joseph is hand harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts. Full-bodied but yet still delicate this is a fantastic food lovers wine.  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Century, however, it is more recently! after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt was formed. Family run fo

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Patz & Hall is one of California’s most highly regarded wineries with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines. Chardonnay from a selection of parcels across Sonoma showing great balance and depth. On the nose are notes of apricot, lemon zest, brown sugar cookie, dried lavender and heavily roasted hazelnut, and on the palate, mouthwatering, vibrant and fresh with sleek acidity supporting flavourful pulses of spicy pear, green apple, marzipan and orange-clove.

A 50/50 blend of Marsanne and Roussane from 25 year old vines in the commune of Chavanay, this white Saint-Joseph is hand harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts. Full-bodied but yet still delicate this is a fantastic food lovers wine.  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Century, however, it is more recently! after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt was formed. Family run for six generations by the

90 Points - Wine Spectator. The vineyards for this excellent Saint-Véran are located in southern Burgundy’s Mâconnais region, and stretch out around the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé. The southern part is located just next to Beaujolais, on the slopes of the famous Roche de Solutré and are ideally suited to the production of Chardonnay, which the appellation of Saint-Véran only produces. The nose reveals hints of smoke, followed by scents of fern and acacia, moving on to aromas of ripe fruit wit

Yealands Land Made wines tell the story of New Zealand’s leading wine regions from alluvial plains and windswept coastlines to spectacular mountain ranges. For this collection, their winemakers allow the land to tell its own story, skilfully combining individual parcels of fruit to produce wines that are reflective of their distinctive origin. Lifted notes of cherries and ripe red berries with toasty aromas and savoury spice. On the palate, the juicy, red fruit flavours lead into a supple palate

Located at the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, Meursault is one of the region’s best-known and most famous villages as it is considered to be the capital of Burgundy’s great white wines. Images of the town hall’s multicoloured tiled roof are familiar to wine lovers around the world. The diversity in the nature and depth of soils and slopes strongly influences the wines more or less on opulence and the presence or not of predominant minerality. Notes of toast and a touch of vanilla, the nose

Most famous for its Pinot Noir, only 10% of the wines from Savigny-Lès-Beaune are made using Chardonnay. This Savigny-Lès-Beaune is sourced from the south facing sunny climats of 'Les Planchots' and 'Les Pimentiers'. Hand harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, this is a full bodied wine with exotic fruits and golden apple, a wine to savour in its youth.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to p

This is an utterly delicious white that tastes very much like barrel-fermented Chardonnay - perhaps from Burgundy. It is rich and sumptuous, with creme anglaise, pineapple, butter and delicate wood character. Intense, with a sustained, flavoursome finish. The wine's story makes it even more fascinating. When visiting friends in Zurich, Martin Meinert was introduced to a white wine made with Merlot grapes from Ticino - the southern, Italian, part of Switzerland. He loved it so much that he resolv

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Les Vaucopins" is a Premier Cru that is quite unique within the wide range of the Long-Depaquit estate’s wines. Located on the right bank of the Serein River, this vineyard is in the commune of Chichée, 3 kilometres east of Chablis. Its terroir has an uncanny resemblance to the Grand Crus: southern exposure, steep slopes and numerous Kimmeridgian outcrops. Consequently, the subsoil lends these wines a very specific personality. With its noble origin and often warmer

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. In the southernmost part of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares (969 acres) of Santenay’s vines take root on the first slopes of the Mont de Sene hill. The name of this appellation refers to Roman times when the village was renowned for its thermal baths and its natural spring, "Santinae aquae", meaning "healing water" in Latin. Notes  of white flowers (acacia) and opens on lemon and candied pineapple. The palate is rich and mineral with a nice salinity, whi

This white Crozes-Hermitage is made from 20 year old Roussanne vines, planted on the famous 'Coteau des Pends' ridge in the Mercurol commune, once reputedly offered its own appellation in the 1930s when its white wines sold at the same price as white Hermitage. The 'Horizon' has a generous aroma of ripe summer fruits and honeysuckle, with a rich yet delicate freshness. An everyday luxury!  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Ce

A White Châteauneuf-du-Pape of great elegance and complexity from the highly regarded producer Roger Sabon. Hand harvested in the coolness of the morning, a blend of Roussane, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc & Clairette, the 'Renaissance' has a deeply aromatic and honeyed nose, with as gorgeous rich mouthfeel.  Taste Pale gold with an aromatic nose dominated by frangipane, very ripe white fruits and  hazelnut. Rounded and a honeyed length. About the Producer “The style here is a brilliant combi

97 Points - Jasper Morris MW. In the heart of the Côte des Blancs to the south of the village of Meursault is the famed 1er cru Genevrières, named after the juniper trees that used to grow there many years ago. The Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is a wine of exquisite structure and length, with a wonderful elegance and smooth rounded palate. Pure, very fine with nice fruit on the nose. The palate shows a deep complexity with an exceptional minerality and energy. Round, deep,