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 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 de

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

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 w

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

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

90 points, Silver-Decanter World Wine Awards (2020) - 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 fre

93 Points - James Suckling (2018) - 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

94 Points – Tim Atkin. This exceptional wine from Vina Ventisquero is part of their Tara Atacama project to produce fine wines from the most extreme wine region in the world, the Atacama, Chile. One of the driest regions of the world, many obstacles have been overcome by the team, and the results are a range of wines with beautiful purity of fruit & striking minerality. Exceedingly low volumes of each vintage are produced by entirely artisanal processes. The grapes are harvested 100% by hand

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

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

90 Point Decanter (2018) - Gold Medal Winner - Paris 2020 - From the outstanding terroir of Sainte-Victoire in Provence comes the Organic Esprit Gassier. Stylish yet laid back, Esprit Gassier is made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle and is vinified using direct pressing and fermentation at low temperatures in order to preserve the aromas in the fruit. A light pink hue and notes of peach combined with delicate aromas of white flowers and white fruits. Spring and Summer in a gla

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

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

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

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

The McWilliams 660 Range is focused on developing high-quality wines that best represent the varying climates from across Australia's diverse wine regions. The Hilltops wine region can be found hugging the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales, providing cool-climate and high altitude conditions ideal for winemaking. Bright, purple, plummy fruit with savoury and floral nuances. The palate is complex and layered, with red fruits grading into purple and a darker, liquorice-like dep

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

In the centre of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, in the municipality of Ampuis, stands the locality of “Bonnivières”, a handsome east-facing hillside of mica schist where this Cuvee is grown. A typical Côte Brune wine, Bonnivières is full-bodied, but not excessive, with discreet oak and a superb velvety structure. Complex and profound, with a nose of dark fruits, spice, tobacco, and a faint roasted edge, the Bonnivières 2017 is drinking beautifully now, but could still be laid down for years to come