95 Points - Wine Spectator. Guided by the expertise of renowned consultant oenologist Giacomo Tachis (creator of iconic wines like Sassicaia, Tignanello, and Solaia) Argiano unveils a wine graced with plum fruit notes complemented by hints of dried herbs, chocolate, leather, cloves, and nutmeg. The wine's finesse and balance are a testament to the seamlessly integrated tannins and acidity. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Wine Spectator - Number 1 Wine of 2023 93 Points - Decanter "Argiano is back

91 Points - Cellar Tracker - From the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly comes this stunning Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru Champagne. Complex toasty and citrus notes are well balanced in this fantastic value premium Champagne. Gold yellow colour with aromas of pastries and freshly baked bread. On the palate, citrus dominated flavours of lemon, tangerine & grapefruit with a complex finish of cocoa and linseed oil. Under £40 this is without a doubt, one the best Grand Cru champagnes

94 Points - Decanter.  The attention to detail displayed by Emmanuel and Charles-Henry Fourny is astonishing. They are making some of the most exciting wines in Champagne and are emerging as stars of their generation.  100% Chardonnay harvested by hand, this Champagne reveals all the know-how of the Veuve Fourny house blended from different plots and from different harvests from vines of an age of over 40 years old. Purity, finesse and elegance. An ideal companion for your aperitifs, it is a Ch

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Produced exclusively with hand-picked Sangiovese grapes from the company's oldest vineyards, after careful fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine matures in French oak barrels. Subsequently the wine spends a period of refinement in the bottle, essential to guarantee the pleasantness and complexity that have made Brunello di Montalcino famous throughout the world. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2017) "Underbru

91 Points - Falstaff. Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Falstaff "Brilliant ruby ​​with a sparkling core and garnet edge. In the nose of cherry compote, leather and a hint o

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Renovated in 1987 by the current owners, Canneto has a long history in Tuscany, and since 2017 all of their wines have been certified as organic. Their Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and offers exceptional value for one of Italy's premier wines. Wonderfully balanced with soft, fine grained tannins and generous fruit, the hallmark for all great Vino Nobile is its potential to age for several years, a

92 Points - Vertdevin - This Rose Champagne is simply gorgeous! From Grand Cru producer Genet, the name 'Redblend 9208' denotes the blend of 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir grapes used to produce this delicate feminine style Rose Champagne. Beautiful pale salmon colour and orange hints. Nice effervescence with a fine string of bubbles. On the nose, delicate floral aromas of violet, rose, peony and iris followed by red fruits, such as redcurrant, cherry, raspberry and apricot. On the palate, smo

From the Tuscany wine region, Castellani Campomaggio 2015 is a bright and fruity Chianti Classico with firm and grippy tannins. Carefully selected grapes and vinified following the traditional methods in order to produce a well structured Chianti Classico aged for 12 months in oak casks. Ripe fruits with lovely savoury balsamic notes, followed with a smooth full bodied palate. Great value Chianti Classico. About the Producer The Campomaggio Estate covers 27 hectares in one of the best areas of C

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.

90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Virua, Verdejo Chardonnay, and Malvasia, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo,

93 Points - WinesCritic.com - Made from selected grapes from the best sites of the Campomaggio estate from 20 year old vines, this Chianti Classico Riserva has the classic balance of fruit and and sweet spices with a lovely balsamic undertone synonymous of good great Sangiovese. Deep ruby ​​red colour, light tertiary hints of chocolate, sweet spices and cloves. Then come the notes of blood orange closing with powerful fruity plum. Light earthy and inky hints. Light earthy and inky hints. On the

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. J Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and deli

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

91 Points - WineAlign. The Cortonesi family has owned the La Mannella farm in Montalcino for decades and are devoted to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. This wine, Lèonus, is a humble but mighty Toscana IGT made from grapes that are in fact grapes cultivated to be Brunello, from vineyards in Montalcino. 6 months oak ageing, this great value Toscana Rosso has an abundance of red fruit, along with dried herbs with a medium body and firm tannins, eminently drinkable. Taste Wine Enthusiast

90 Points (9/10) - Independent.co.uk. A direct neighbour of the prestigious Meursault appelation, Auxey-Duresses is famous for both its whites as well as red wines. This Chardonnay, hand harvested and aged in 30% new oak barrels for 14 months, displays a freshness and generosity, with notes of honey, white flowers and citrus fruits.  Taste Winemakers tasting note: The pale crystalline yellow colour bodes well for its purity, but it is especially on the nose that this wine reveals its finesse and

91 Points - WineCritics.com. Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - WineCritics.com (2021) "Slightly opaque on the nose showing notes of mixed tea

95 Points - International Wine Challenge. Thelema consistently produce wines of stunning quality and value and this Chardonnay is no exception. 10 months in French oak barrels have given this wine a complex profile of ripe fruit, toasty oak with a lovely texture.  Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - International Wine Challenge (2020) 94 Points - Tim Atkin (2020) Taste Winemakers tasting notes: Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak

92 Points - Decanter. From a special vineyard site on the hillside above the Chablis Grand Crus of Les Clos & Valmur, this location is cooler than its famous neighbours lower down the slope. However, it experiences exceptional drainage and exposure to sunlight, making it one of the very finest Petit Chablis locations. The wine is bright white-gold in colour, with an expressive apple and citrus zest aroma. In the mouth, it is bone-dry and super crisp, featuring racy acidity, green apple, and

94 Points - Tasting Panel. Bonterra, a trailblazer in organic and Biodynamic farming, exemplifies its commitment with the Roost Chardonnay from Mendocino County. Crafted from biodynamic grapes sourced from the ROC Silver-certified Blue Heron Vineyard, this white wine aged for 14 months in French oak barrels offers delightful notes of apple pie, lemon blossom, and nutmeg on both the nose and palate. Its crispness, derived from a balanced acid structure, leads to a lingering finish with hints of

93 Points - Wine & Spirits. The Viré-Clessé appellation, located between Tournus and Mâcon, is the most recent of the Mâconnais region’s village appellations (1999), exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards, for the most part, are planted on hillsides, where a local type of soil derived from white limestone called “cray” can be found. This delicious Vire-Clesse is from one of Burgundy's finest. Predominant aromas of fine intense fruit, the nose reveals a touch of lemon, mango a

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,

96 Points - bettane et desseauve. Laurent‑Perrier is selective when declaring vintages from only the very best years to create a rare and exceptional wine, characteristic of the House’s style. The 2012 wine year was complicated with winter and spring frosts, hail and cryptogamic diseases, which had an impact on the yield, which was rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection allowing for an exceptional harvest. Sensory Characteristics EyeThe wine is white gol

92-95 Points - Jasper Morris MW. This Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime from Domaine Latour-Giraud is a blend of the Lieux-dits of Les Vireuils, Les Corbins and Les Pelles. A plump, rich and generous wine, it is fermented and matured in barrel, around a 1/3 of which are new oak, for 15-16 months. On the nose citrus, lemon and almonds with a touch of green olive and dried hay followed by toasted almonds and lemon confit.  About the Producer Jean-Pierre Latour has 10 hectares under vine in Meursault.

90 Points - Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. An exquisitely elegant English sparkling rosé wine showing great finesse, beautifully delicate bubbles and wonderful structure. A perfect companion to any celebration. Works well with most seafood; scallops, prawns or tuna carpaccio. Taste It has a delicate salmon-pink hue with tiny bubbles. Enticing aromas of wild strawberries and white peach mingle with a hint of rosehip. There are subtle autolytic notes of vanilla-scented brioche and scon