90 Points - Guia Penin. From 20 year old vines, the Dominio de Taurum has an intense deep colour and delightfully ripe fruit with soft tannins from the subtle oak ageing. This is a fantastic value Toro, well structured with a long finish.  Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Guia Penin Taste Opaque purple-coloured, it has an attractive perfume of violets, spice box, blackcurrant, and blackberry. Delicate and inviting with gentle notes of oak developing as the wine opens on the palate. Full and de

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 (May 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2020) About th

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

91 Points - VertdeVin. St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Château Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. Th

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

91 Points - Tim Atkin. A beautiful and easy drinking blend of Bonarda, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cardinale, Beiquiñol, Barebera & Buonamico.  This highly rated wine is a great value, and very enjoyable to drink.  Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Tim Atkin 91 Points - James Suckling Taste Red wine with aromas of red fruits, fresh ripe cherry, dried herbs and rosemary. On the palate combines fruity and gentle tannins with a refreshing acidity.  About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brother

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 - Wine Enthusiast - Gold Medal Winner - Concours des Grands Vins de Macon. This delicious fine and delicate Côtes de Provence Rosé is made mainly from the local Provençal grape variety Tibouren, together with some Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The grapes are harvested at night and taken to their state-of-the-art winery where the fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel tanks. The 2021 is magnificent; very classy indeed.    Taste 92 Points - Wine

95 Points - Emanuel Pesqueira. From vines grown on a steep north facing slope in the Raupo vineyard, where the soils are dense and clay-based. The vines are cropped to produce enough fruit for just one bottle per vine, and this fruit is handpicked and completely de-stemmed before being fermented with wild yeast. "This single-vineyard wine from well respected biodynamic producer Seresin (which has recently been majorly downsized, so relish these older vintages while they're still here) from the

92 Points - James Suckling. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 10 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and p

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

The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of Yealands Seaview Vineyard, Awatere Valley. The clean, ripe fruit picked from was de-stemmed, chilled and gently pressed off to settle in a small stainless steel tank for 48 hours. The clear juice was racked off and warmed before being inoculated with yeast selected for achieving pure fruit expression. Taste The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of our Seaview Vineyard. It is the coolest, mo

93 Points - Falstaff. Santa Cecilia is Planeta's top-of-the-range wine, from the most important Sicilian variety; Nero d’Avola. The extensive research into finding the ideal place for making a great wine from this variety brought Planeta to Noto, the original territory of this variety. With its white lands and its antique vines, it has always been the epicentre of Nero d’Avola cultivation. Santa Cecilia is an expression of elegance, power, balance and exaltation of the unique aromas of Sicily; t

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

91 Points - Peñín Guide. A fascinating blend of Spanish varieties, including the rare Rufete Blanco grape which is only grown in the designated wine area of Sierra de Salamanca, and is the speciality of Vinos la Zorra. Gentle pressing and cold fermentation have produced a wonderful wine with layers of exotic fruit and floral nuances finishing with lively fruit and good body. Consistently receiving over 90+ points for each vintage, Vinos La Zorra are committed to producing high quality wines show

92 Points - James Suckling. "Aromas of dark cherries, plums, clay, dried flowers and mocha. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent balance and tension with a velvety texture and a flavourful finish. Drink now or in the next few years." The label of the Viñademoya mentions centenary vines, and this was produced with grapes found in the old vineyards over 100 years old. Mencia 98% Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca and Jerez 2%. This wine is a very good and ripe vintage

100 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The 2019 Fay stands as an icon of distinction and a wine for the ages. Meticulously crafted from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, its journey unfolding through stainless steel fermentation and a refined 21-month maturation within new French oak barrels, a truly exquisite wine. Tasting Note This FAY Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright fruit-driven nose of maraschino cherries and blackberries along with hints of baking spice and coconut. The wine has a polished mouth

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A savoury edge of sage and dried herb combines with richer flavors of berries and cola. Textured tannins and bright acidity lend support to this balanced wine from a cool-climate appellation." This is an approachable and beautiful Pinot Noir with fine-grained tannins, freshness and purity. Intense aromas of Bing cherry, strawberry, carnation flowers and liquorice notes pour from the glass. Though nicely dense and full on the palate, the wine avoids heaviness with fre

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

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

96 Points - James Halliday / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. From the Award winning Briar Ridge, their 'Big Bully' represents a small parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon selected from their estate grown Wrattonbully vineyard. A rich, ripe and powerful wine defined by concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours and reinforced by high quality french oak.  Wine Press / Awards Halliday 5 Red Star Winery "Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. Will have at le

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

98 Points - Luca Maroni. Personally selected by the Tinazzi family and designed by Gian Andrea Tinazzi, No 3 Opera is a wine showcasing where tradition and innovation meet. A blend of the most famous red berry Italian varieties from some of Tinazzi's finest vineyards, the resulting wine is one that sings Italian with a modern twist. Powerful and intense, a wonderful wine, and astonishing value for one so highly rated. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2024) Wine Press Ratings 98 Points - Luca Maroni (2021

91 Points - Tim Atkin MW. We are very proud to bring you the Alma La Rad Rioja DOCa which is Bodegas Casa La Rad's flagship wine with a very limited production of only 2000 bottles. Casa La Rad Alma is a 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Graciano, grown at an altitude of 500 meters and fermented in large French oak barrels. The Alma is a super complex wine with stunning presentation, from a forward looking winery dedicated to the environment to sustain and improve its vitality and biodiversity. Bea