94 Points - Winemag.co.za. Dornier is a family owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch. The primary focus at Dornier lies in the production of premium quality wines with minimal intervention which are expressive to the unique terroir. Donatus Red is a classical Bordeaux blend from 5 vineyards on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain. Bursting with flavours of blackcurrant and liquorice. The palate is refined and elegant with silky tannin

91 Points / Silver Medal - IWSC. The Morgenster Lourens River Valley is an exquisite wine artfully crafted from classical varietals, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Inspired by the Bordeaux style, the winemakers set themselves apart by choosing extended ageing, which elevates the wine's complexity. On the palate, a harmonious blend of cassis and raspberry fruit flavours mingles seamlessly with impeccably balanced cedar oak, while a subtle undercurrent of smoke and s

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

94+ Points (LUCA GARDINI) - ‘Non Confunditur’ is a Latin term that means unique, unmistakable. A blend of French and Italian grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Sangiovese), this is a 'Super Tuscan' for IGT wine price. Well structured with concentrated, red and black fruits with lovely integrated and smooth tannins. Lively ruby red colour with intense aromas or red fruits like plums, cherries with raspberry, blackcurrant and green bell pepper and hints of coffee. On the palate is dry with m

A real hidden gem from a wonderful parcel of vines sandwiched between plots owned by Château Latour and Château Lynch Bages, this is a must-have wine for any Bordeaux enthusiast or collector. Only 3000 bottles were made, and this full-bodied yet elegant wine will mature beautifully over the next 10 years. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, with the average age of the vines being 40 years old, the Dauprat exhibits great finesse, smoothness, and supple tannins. Great wine at a great

90 Points Decanter - 'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Organic and

The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art undergroun

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

Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. 90+ point Graves Bordeaux is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from an historic listed Château on a terrace overlooking the Garonne River. Spiced red hedgerow fruit with well balanced tannins and a fresh finish. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2024) Awards / Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2020) 90 Points - Decanter (2019) "An intensely fragrant nose of bramble fruits and fresh strawberries. Immediately alive and s

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 - Tim Atkin MW. A rich, silky Cabernet Sauvignon from the outstanding Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thelema have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernet’s firmly on the global wine map. 18 months spent in barrel, 45% of which is new French oak, along with careful hand sorting have produced a truly elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Feb 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2020) About th

The second wine of Meerlust's flagship Rubicon wine, the Meerlust Red, due to weather vagaries and Meerlust’s exacting quality requirements is only produced where the vintage is deemed not quite worthy of their flagship red blend Rubicon. Therefore, in rare years, the collector’s Meerlust Red is produced but for a fraction of the price of the Rubicon. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French oak for 17 months, expect intense fresh red fruit combined w

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 fresh taste, in which the intensity of wild strawberries

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

Fresh and fruity, encompassing all the emotions of the Sicilian summer. Its colour is that of a summer sunset. Its fresh aromas make it a marvellously friendly wine and easy to drink. A beautiful and excellent value Rosé from an iconic producer. Taste Fresh and fruity, encompasses all the emotions of the Sicilian summer. Its colour is that of a summer sunset. Its fresh aromas make it a marvellously friendly wine and easy to drink. Enjoy Planeta’s Rosé in good company, from aperitif to fruit. Awa

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

93 Points - The Real Review.The Partners Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium Cabernet from the Grove Estate Vineyards and captures the spirit of the hilltops. A low yielding cool climate Cabernet, spending time in a mix of French & American oak gives this high quality Cabernet deliciously smooth tannins and a long finish. Intense red and purple berry liqueur ahead of graphite and cedary oak. Fruit is ripe and pristine, cassis driven width and length, oak subdued and tannins silky. Wine Press Rat

National Wine Challenge (Top 100) - Double Siler - Martin Meinert and Brendan Butler make a very small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities at the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch. Their Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dash of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is aged for 24 months in oak barrels to produce a wine with silky soft tannins, and polished, ripe fruit. Dense deep fresh red colour. The nose displays red berries, typical Cabernet herbs, spicy toasty

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

Gold Medal - 2017 NSW Small Winemakers Show. This Cabernet Sauvignon is grown at their Bit O’ Heaven vineyard on the southern side of Young at an elevation of 550 metres. The rich red soil produces magnificent cabernet delivering cabernet’s fragrance, lovely red-berry flavours and assertive tannins. A standout wine from the Hilltops. Awards Gold – 2017 NSW Wine AwardsGold – 2017 NSW Small Winemakers ShowSilver – 2017 Hilltops Wine Show About the Producer Situated within the picturesque Hilltops

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

The 2020 Garibaldi is a wine Grove Estate has been contemplating for 10 years. This is a 50/50 blend of Nebbiolo and Shiraz made in the difficult year of 2020. The two previous years were in drought but the fires of 2020 topped it off with only a fraction of normal crop, but they remained undaunted, and created this well-balanced wine. The fresh strawberry flavours of the Nebbiolo blend perfectly with the soft peppery chocolate flavour of their finest Hilltops Shiraz. Taste The fresh strawberry