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 deli

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 / 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 wi

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

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 -  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 Perpig

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,

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.  Taste Winemakers tasting notes: An impressive nose, starting with a zest of pomelo and blood orange, moving onto notes of black berry and black currant. The same impressions and the same depth reappear with an attack offering remarkable freshness, and th

91 Points - Natalie Maclean - 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 and c

92 Points - Falstaff. "Strong ruby, purple reflections, discreet brightening on the rim. Delicate vanilla and roasted aromas, a hint of toffee with dark berries in the background. Juicy and powerful, yet elegant with fine fruit sweetness, vivid, somewhat demanding tannins and a mineral-salty finish. It still needs a few years: generously built." Taste Melted liquorice, earth, and ground herb notes as well as a swatch of blackberry and black cherry fruit. With medium to full body, ripe tannins, a

Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 Points. The grapes for 'The Graduate' are sourced from a single Syrah block in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, overlooking the coast. Enjoying the cool sea breeze, this limited production (only 3000 bottles) Syrah is a hand crafted, premium wine from a Wine Maker dedicated to quality and refinement.  About the Producer Meinert Wines is a small premium producer located in the picturesque Devon Valley within the Stellenbosch Region of the Western Cape of South Afri

91 Points - Decanter. (2019 Vintage) "Pure, unadulterated blackberry and mulberry flavours take centre stage in this plump but freshly balanced red. A Grenache-dominant blend augmented by spicy accents of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a softly tannic sip packed with perfumed notes of lilac, violet and bramble. Hedonistic, easy-drinking and quite irresistible." Taste The purplish ruby colour is followed by an expressive butterscotch, undergrowth and humus notes on the nose. The whole is com

95 Points - Bob Campbell MW. The Man O' War Dreadnought 2018 is a classically styled Syrah with really lifted spice and floral notes overlaying a more savoury umami character. Underneath the aromatic lift is a layer of red berry fruit characters which lead into a soft and supple palate following with a clear focused acidity and fine tannins, all finishing with a trademark long persistence that is fresh and slightly salty. Wine Making The Dreadnought Syrah comes from steep hillside vineyards and

Raspail Ay is one of the most celebrated, traditional Gigondas estates. Owner Dominique Ay has now been joined by his son Christophe and daughter Anne-Sophie. The vines average 40 years old and are a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are 100% destemmed, vinified in cement tanks and aged in a mix of foudres and “cuves béton”. The wines are never fined and rarely filtered. These are wines packed with fruit, and age admirably. About the Producer Raspail Ay is one of the m

90 Points - Wine Spectator: AOC Minervois La Livinière is regarded as the 1er Cru appellation of the Lanquedoc, and this Grand Vin by Domaine de L'Ostal is from the renowned winemaker Jean-Michel Cazes, (owner of  the 5e Grand Cru Classé Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac.) A blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Grenache & 5% Mourvedre, the wine is aged for for 15 months in 1 year old barrels from the Lynch Bages Estate. A wine with great structure and depth, but still beautifully balanced wit

96 Points - James Suckling. The Dead Arm Shiraz, named after the vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata that occasionally strikes vineyards globally, boasts an ironic title for a wine of its iconic caliber. Regarded as one of Australia's premier Shiraz offerings, the 2018 vintage reveals a pronounced savoury character compared to previous Dead Arm releases. Full bodied and luxurious, it starts with notes of dark fruits and damson plum, accented by delightful fennel seed nuances. Substanti

Orin Swift Machete, an iconic Californian red, artfully blends Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache from Napa and Sonoma, aged for 10 months in French oak for vanilla-spiced depth; and layer upon layer of complexity. A full-bodied lover's delight with dominant dark fruit aromas, raspberry-plum-chocolate flavours, medium tannins, and a smooth, lasting finish—perfectly paired with grilled meats, cheese, and charcuterie. Tasting Note A dark mauve core with a neon purple rim, the wine stains everything

94 Points - Andreas Larsson. "Dark garnet colour with a purple hue. Pure and nuanced nose with ripe Grenache notes, sweet plum, raspberry, garrigue and fine tobacco. Dense but rounded palate with good proportions, ripe tannin giving freshness, ample fruit with wild berry notes, tobacco, pepper and a long warm finish. This is a property to buy from before pricing jumps." Taste "Ripe and focused, with a beam of raspberry puree and plum compote that is carried by mouthwatering red liquorice and sin

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 Roger Sabon's wines - Just exceptiona

From the renowned winemaker Jean-Michel Cazes, (owner of the 5e Grand Cru Classé Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac). Taking its name from one of the domaine's finest parcels... ''Estibals''.  This balance of grape varieties provides a perfect expression of the Minervois appellation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. This is an award winning wine, intense blend of 42% Syrah, 36% Carignan, 12% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, both powerful and elegant. Taste "Ruby red with purple brus

96 Points - James Suckling. - A benchmark for Châteauneuf du Pape, the Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, since 1891. "Immediately a sense of darker fruit in this vintage. The nose has closed up a little since tasting in barrel. It has some reserved, sanguine notes and an essence-like raspberry core. Some stones and chalk here, too. Very long and focused palate. The grenache is singing here. Dense but soft and supple tannins, the product of thick, healthy s

94 Points - James Suckling. 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. About the Producer Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for fi

Elevated to AOC status in 1990 from its humble Côtes du Rhône Villages origins, Vacqueyras is a small town in the Southern Rhône producing full-bodied, rich and complex wines, more approachable then its more famous neighbours Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape. Aged in oak for 12-18 months, and consisting of 80% Grenache, 15% Sryah and 5% Mourvedre, this is a deeply complex and brooding red. Great value wine! Taste Winemakers tasting notes: Dark red colour, deep with purple reflections. The nose

This rare wine from The Kingsvale Vineyard, retains its freshness, with delicious, sweet fruity flavour. Oak and fruit tannins gives structure and dry out the finish. The 2013 vintage was extremely dry and so only a small vintage was produced making it a rich, full-bodied shiraz more like a Barossa style than your typical Hilltops variety. This is the last harvest to ever come from the Kingsvale Vineyard and has the potential for another 10 years of careful cellaring but is ready to be drunk now