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

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. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Apr 2024) Tasting Note A dark mauve core with a neon purple r

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

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 was only after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt was formed. It has been family-run for six

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

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

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

Organic - A soft and balanced wine full of fresh fruit and subtle flowery aromas. This Rosso di Montepulciano is a blend of hand selected 80% Sangiovese, and 20% Merlot grapes. The result is a wine full of ripe, juicy dark berry fruit with a warm and supple finish and a strong tannin structure. Fruity-floral fragrance of wine teases notes of ripe small red fruits and hints of rose petals black. This wine is generous, fruity and soft, with a good balance and silky tannins. A long and really pleas

Gold Medal / 95 Points - Victorian Wine Show. An award winning Shiraz (with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon for added complexity) showing aromas of ripe dark plum with lifted florals and hints of vanilla oak and pepper spice with notes of juicy dark plum and black cherry underlined with cool climate spice. Medium bodied with lovely integrated oak, silky tannins and peppery spice to finish. Fowles Wine vineyards are situated on a similar latitude to renowned wine regions like Gisborne in New Zealand

A small family-owned business, driven by a profound passion for winemaking. The wines for the Pilgrim Wines brand are thoughtfully crafted by the renowned Winemaker Henry Kotzé, previously associated with Morgenster and currently at the iconic Mulderbosch. The vines for their Shiraz produce amazing fruit on the slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain. The production style is aimed at harnessing fruit and extraction, with focus on spice. The palate exudes fine tannins with a long serious focus on the len

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

96 Points - James Halliday / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Award winning Briar Ridge's single vineyard Shiraz is produced in very limited quantities from their unique 'Dairy Hill' vineyard block, only when vintage conditions have yielded the highest standard of quality fruit. This wine reveals a lovely intense red fruit palate complemented by savoury and spice characters in classic Hunter Valley style. Matured in the finest French oak puncheons, this wine displays a well-structured and elegant fin

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

In 1964 the Brunelli family bought a small farm comprising some 3 hectares of vines in Martoccia, on the edge of Montalcino - Long-considered to be the little brother of Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino is, in fact, a wine of great distinction and depth where the distinguishing fruity black cherry and wild berries unite with subtle vanilla and spice.  Clean ruby red. Deep floral aroma with hints of spice and mint. Medium to full bodied, with nice acidy and balanced tannins. A delicious italian red

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

Brunello di Montalcino is surely one of the most well-known and treasured wines in the world. It is a red wine of extraordinary elegance and concentration obtained from a long ageing process. Extremely shiny and captivating showing mixed floral and fruit notes of lavender, wild violets, plums, wild strawberries and mandarin juice. Full bodied, solid and compact in the sip showing elegance and length and a very pleasurable finale. "Just beautiful ..." About the Producer In 1964 the Brunelli famil

96 Points - Decanter. 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. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Decanter (2019) "Pow

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

91 Points (2019) - 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 tobacc

91 Points - Vinous. From the son of acclaimed producer Alain Graillot, Maxime. The organic fruit (from 35-year-old vines) is de-stemmed, spending one year in old oak (used barrels from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) with a touch of new. This is an appealing, pretty, fruit-forward Crozes with aromas of violets, plump blackberry, plum, licorice, and chocolate followed by a tighter palate with grainy tannins and high acidity. An accomplished, balanced, and restrained wine. Wine Press Ratings 91 Point

On the doorstep of the National Capital, the Canberra District is situated between the Southern Tablelands of Murrumbateman and the shores of Lake George. Set within a tranquil rural countryside, the area is one of the most promising emerging wine regions of NSW, producing world class Shiraz and Chardonnay. Bright and direct with crunchy fruit flavours of ripe cranberry, red cherry and white pepper, with a seamless silken finish of slatey tannins bringing great length, this is a wonderful cool c

Rated as "Top Value Wine" in Australia by The Real Review, the Grove Estate Hilltops cool climate shiraz has lashings of blue fruits, sour cherry, anise, cola, brambles and all with a sappy, complexing edge. The acidity and the tannins work beautifully with the lively and plush fruit and provide cut, structure and grip. Awards Ranked The Real Review’s No.1 Shiraz in Australia for 2021. Awarded Top Value Wine, Top Rank and Gold Medal.  Taste Purple and delightfully youthful in the glass. Lifted a