It's at the confluence of the Rhône and the Loire rivers, south of Chavanay, Northern Rhône that the Syrah vines of the Domaine De Boisseyt are planted and carefully hand picked. A full bodied and meaty wine, brimming full of red fruits and balanced acidity.  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 gene

93 Points - Tim Atkin - A deeply concentrated and structured wine from the Trinidad vineyard, located in the coastal area of the Maipo Valley. This particular area is located only 55 kilometers from the sea where the Pacific Ocean breeze lends to the slow ripening of the grapes and in conjunction with the soils, exceptional colour, aromas, concentration and structure. A blend of Syrah (64%), Cabernet Sauvignon (28%) & Carmenere (8%), the fruit sits wonderfully over a structured and softly de

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Produced by the legendary De Boisseyt family whose Domaine was formed in 1797, and maker of a series of 96 points wines, this Saint-Joseph 'Les Garipelées' is made from a unique blend of 2 parcels of Syrah with very different characteristics. 'Les Éguets' : 30 year old vines on Muscovite granite and 'Les Vesse' : 40 year old vines on Gneiss rock. The tannins are supple and silky, the body is powerful and voluptuous and the finish ends with toasted notes from the barr

93 / 100 Points - Descorchados - This Gold Medal winning blend of 55% Syrah and 45% Carménère was 100% hand-harvested in the early hours of the morning to retain freshness. Concentrated, with crisp, refreshing acidity, it is well-structured with firm well-rounded  tannins which  underpin a gentle and elegant background of French oak, in which vanilla and black chocolate intermingle with wild fruit. Taste Deep violet red with ruby tones at the rim. This elegant and complex wine reveals notes of w

Award Winning Vineyard - Two plots of Syrah vines from Chanos-Curson and Veaunes with an average age of over 20 years go into making this intense, silky and balanced Crozes-Hermitage. Drink now, or lay down to increase in complexity over the next 5-10 years. This wine reveals the characteristic nose of the Syrah grape variety, both crisp and mellow with hints of red berries ripened in the sun. An initial tender attack on the palate, soft tannins and a refreshing aftertaste revealing an overall c

90 Points Natalie Maclean - Simply stunning, this 'Plaisir Rosé' is a delicate balance of raspberries and wild strawberries with a beautifully refreshing acidity. In 2011 the new appellation of AOC Maury Sec was created to recognise the high quality of dry Maury wines vinified in the area, and Mas Amiel was the first producer to launch a wine under this designation. A hand harvested blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 20% Syrah & 5% Mouverdre this wine is a delight all year round.   About t

This beautiful and profound wine from Mas Amiel is a subtle blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah to produce an elegant, seamless and incredibly pure wine that offers freshness with black raspberry, violets and peach pit aromas and flavours. Full-bodied, pure and balanced, it's ideal for drinking over the coming 5-10 years.  About the Producer A story that began when, in 1816, Raymond Amiel won the deeds to this property from the Bishop of Perpignan over a game of cards. Then a mere 10 hectares,

90 Points - Robert Parker - Wine Advocate. The Jaume family have been making wine here since 1826 and still own the same vineyards; some of the vines are now over 100 years old. The Côtes du Rhône “Reserve” vineyards come from different types of soil but mainly from clay-limestone alluvial terraces, sands and clay. "Subtle garrigue notes accent black cherries in this medium to full-bodied wine that's round and supple on the palate and finishes silky and long." This gives the “Reserve” an extraor

93 POINTS ROBERT PARKER - 'Vers le Nord' comes from a unique low yield 2-ha parcel with a complex mixture of soil types. 90% old vines Grenache Noir and 10% Syrah form the blend to make a wine with opulence and impressive aromatic freshness.  About the Producer A story that began when, in 1816, Raymond Amiel won the deeds to this property from the Bishop of Perpignan over a game of cards. Then a mere 10 hectares, the fortunes of the estate have waxed and waned over the ensuing 200 years. Wiped o

90 POINTS ROBERT PARKER - Légende is made from an old vineyard plot dating back to 1949 where the first ever dry Maury wine was produced. The soil is tilled by Comtois draught horses – Rambo and Vagabond, and the blend is Grenache Noir (80%) and Carignan (20%), after being hand harvested, twice sorted and fully de-stemmed. The result is a wine with great aromatic depth.  About the Producer A story that began when, in 1816, Raymond Amiel won the deeds to this property from the Bishop of Perpignan

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A premium biodynamic Provencal Rose from the state of the art Château La Coste. They have been certified organic since 2009 and have since been running their estate to biodynamic principles. Provencal Rose doesn't get better than this. Pale, aromatic and floral, with soft, delicate red fruit notes, elegant, with refreshing minerality and considerable finesse. "This is a soft, smooth wine, ripe with red fruits and well balanced", Wine Enthusiast. A delicious and luxur

92 Points - Wine International Report - 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

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

The grapes for the Massaya Le Colombier are grown at an altitude of 900 to 1200 metres from vines of 40 years of age in the Bekaa Valley, once ravaged by the civil war in Lebanon. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault & Tempranillo, it has a wonderful deep colour with a surprising freshness and complexity. A great all-rounder, perfect with a summer BBQ or simply enjoy on its own. Taste A fresh, thirst-quenching wine for everyday drinking, distinguished by hints of spice and pepper. Drink when young

90 points, Silver-Decanter World Wine Awards (2020) - A classic organic Provence rosé which takes you to the French Mediterranean coast. Arguably one the best rosé wines you will try this summer, and an absolute joy to sip on hot summer days. On the palate it is dry (with less than 2 grammes of residual sugar) and has wonderful smooth, juicy fruit flavours. A beautiful wine in which aromas give a particularly fruity bouquet. To the palate, the balance of fragrances produce a voluptuous and fre

93 Points - James Suckling (2018) - A consistently great McLaren Vale Shiraz. Generously rich with amazing fruit weight and balanced, chewy tannins. Brimming with ripe red fruits and an underlying layer of subtle oak, as well as a hint of pepper. This wine represents great value, and has a long life ahead of it... If you can resist! Taste  Earthy, spicy Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty under layer of mushroom, pipe tobacco

94 Points – Tim Atkin. This exceptional wine from 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 entirely artisanal processes. The grapes are harvested 100% by hand

92 Points - The Wine Cellar Insider. A favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer of Robert Parker, Domaine Roger Sabon, established in 1952 produces a modern style of wine, with the Cuvée Les Olivets a stunning fruit forward Cuvée from vines over 50 years of age. A bright ruby colour. Toasted, furry, brothy and undergrowth nose. Ripe tannins are assorted with ripe black cherry on the palate. With previous vintages rated as high as 99 points by Robert Parker - it shows the remarkable consistency of

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A lovely balance between the lighter Provencal and richer Tavel style Rosé, Alain Jaume's Bellissime Côtes du Rhone Rosé is a beautiful and delicate organic rosé packed with flavour. Pale salmon pink colour. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberries, raspberries and fine Provençal spices. Balanced and fruity, with a fresh and long finish. A beautiful and well rounded Rose    Taste Pale salmon pink colour. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent

Gold Medal Winner  - Concours Général de Paris. A beautiful classic Provence Rosé. A light peach colour, with a delicate and fruity nose. This wine reveals great aromatic intensity on the palate with powerful aromas of red fruits, and candy. Good body and a long finish. Since 2019 has been accredited with HVE level 3, the highest level in France given to preserving the environment and limiting their footprint on the ecosystem that surrounds them. A delightful Provence Rosé. Taste A light peach c

A great value Côtes du Rhône from one of the top Châteauneuf du Pape producers. Fruit, spice and subtle tannins, this is a superb every day wine from a producer with real pedigree and know how. The purplish colour introduces this fruity wine that has vanilla and sweet liquorice notes assorted with high tannins coated with black cherry. A wine ready for drinking that will improve within the 3 to 4 coming years. “The style here is a brilliant combination of the best traditional techniques married

The Latour Bel Air is a ‘lieu-dit’ wine produced on Bernard Latour’s estate. Made from Vines between 25-50 years old, this predominantly Grenache / Syrah blend is an every day delight! Notes of smoke and dark earth subside with aeration to reveal ripe, forward tones of blackberry and plum in this wine. Full bodied and silken, it's an easy-going, approachable and delicious red with soft tannins. Taste Winemakers tasting notes. A supple, aromatic and easy to drink wine, to be enjoyed with convivia

94 Points - James Suckling. "This has a super fresh and richly fruited style that has such depth and density." “Charbonnière's performance this year was remarkable".  “Terrific… it’s already impossible to resist yet will cruise for 10-15 years.” – Jeb Dunnuck. The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape, is a stunning blend of 70% Grenache and 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah. Cherries, raspberries and orange zest mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky-textured and concentrated, adding layers of drie