Unbeatable Value Red from Burgundy ! Coteaux Bourguignons is a recent appellation (2011). It allows Burgundy’s red varietals, Pinot Noir and Gamay, to express all of their freshness. Though the soils are all composed of calcareous clay, the diversity of the terroirs that span the region from north to south gives this wine lovely, complex aromas and flavours. Fruity spicy nose with notes of cherry, redcurrant and liquorice with a touch of rose petal. Medium-bodied and delectable on the palate wit

Yealands Land Made wines tell the story of New Zealand’s leading wine regions from alluvial plains and windswept coastlines to spectacular mountain ranges. For this collection, their winemakers allow the land to tell its own story, skilfully combining individual parcels of fruit to produce wines that are reflective of their distinctive origin. Lifted notes of cherries and ripe red berries with toasty aromas and savoury spice. On the palate, the juicy, red fruit flavours lead into a supple palate

This Chapitre Suivant Bourgogne Rouge from Domaine René Bouvier comes from different plots of vines located in the premium appellations of Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Brochon and Fixin with an average vine age of 40 years. The result is a red Burgundy from varied and noble terroirs creating a complex wine with delicate fresh fruits with the structure to age gracefully, this is an excellent Bourgogne Rouge from a highly acclaimed producer. Taste Good intensity with an array of bright red fruits

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This Estate Pinot Noir is the quintessential expression of Talley vineyards. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels it represents the cool climate and hillside topography of the San Luis Obispo Coast's Arroyo Grande Valley. Aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax unfold into flavours of bright cherry, sandalwood, pomegranate, and thyme that finishes with a juicy, bright, and stunning length. Winemakers Tasting Notes Aromas of rich

GOLD MEDAL - TASTING 2020 - GILBERT ET GAILLARD - Aged for 10 months in Oak barrels and released for sale 12 months after harvest, this Sancerre has had time to develop its complex and balanced flavours and a beautiful ruby colour. This wine displays aromas of strong ripe red berries with tones of cherry in particular. The palate experiences intense aromas and a finish both fresh and crisp. A very successful vintage. The concentrated palate, ample and harmonious, prolongs the complexity of aroma

95 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards . Purity elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the three Central Otago sub regions that contribute to this Peregrine Pinot Noir. Central Otago is known to be one of the best place in the world to produce Pinot Noir. Concentrated aromas of dried strawberries with notes of black cherry, vanilla and gamey scents. Fined-grained, mouth coating tannins, supported by a juicy and firm acidity. A sensational Pinot Noir. Taste

92 Points - Wine Spectator. With estate vineyards in some of the world’s most sought-after regions, MacMurray Estate Vineyards crafts an award-winning collection of Pinot Noir and cool-climate white wines. This Russian River Pinot Noir is an intense and silky wine with rich fruits and a subtle hint of oak. Plush and rich-tasting, with a deep well of dark cherry, plum tart and dried berry flavours, matched to firm acidity and tannins. Sandalwood accents show on the creamy finish. A seriously good

90 points Wine Enthusiast. A sensational Pinot Noir ! "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

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. 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. 11 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

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. It is in this small village with 210 ha (518 acres) of vines located in the northern Côte de Nuits that the most renowned Burgundy reds such as Romanée-Conti and Richebourg are produced. Both the villages of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux are authorized to use the Vosne-Romanée appellation. The vines are located in the Damaudes and Maizières vineyards - an alliance between 2 opposed yet very complementary terroirs. Taste The nose of this Vosne-Romanée features to

94 Points - Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy. One of the great appellations of the Côte de Nuits both in terms of size and reputation, Gevrey-Chambertin is characterised by a wide variety of different terroirs. No white wines are found here, only Pinot Noir is cultivated. The soil in this part of the appellation is composed of brown limestone and yields classy, fine, elegant wines. The vineyard is located in the northern part of the appellation, at the top of the hill where it benefits from optim

95 Points - Jasper Morris - 93 Points Wine Enthusiast - The Château Gris castle was built in the 18th century in the middle of its 3.5 ha (8.6 acre) walled vineyard. After the vineyards were destroyed by phylloxera, the roof of the castle was covered with grey slate although tiles are the traditional material used in Burgundy. The people of Nuits-Saint-Georges therefore began to refer to it as Château Gris (grey castle) and the name stuck. Further to a court ruling in the 1920s, the name “Châtea

92 Points - Decanter. This wine is a Domaine du Pavillon “monopole”. It has the extremely rare distinction of possessing 2 different levels of appellation within the same 2 ha (5 acres) vineyard. "En Mareschaut" is derived from the Old French term “maresche” (marsh). The lower parts of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny were marshy due to their proximity to the Lauve spring. Major drainage work was undertaken to dry up the land and make it suitable for planting vines. This grapes in this vineyard

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir is deep ruby in colour with aromas of ripe red berries, cinnamon and toast on the nose. Nuances of ripe red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry on the forefront of the palate are accented by warm vanilla spice notes. Beautifully balanced, this silky, plush Pinot Noir delivers a layered wine with attractive depth before a long, lingering finish.  "This is a beautiful and compelling wine for an extremely fair price

This exceptional wine is made by Pierre Jean Villa and will delight any Pinot Noir enthusiast. The colour is intense and deep, the powerful nose unfolds on a bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and prunes. With ageing more spicy notes will reveal. In the mouth, we are struck by the power of the sensations and the fullness of the flesh.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produc

95 Points - Daniel Blais. The 45-year old vines are planted in complex soils comprising alluvial deposits, rich clay and iron oxide. This combination of factors produces a Nuits-Saint-Georges that is at once sophisticated and strong, thereby setting it apart from the other less well situated terroirs within the appellation. Handpicked, the grapes are transported to the cellar in 15 kg crates before being sorted by hand so as to solely use perfectly ripened and healthy grapes. 100% de-stemmed, th

The 45-year old vines are planted in complex soils comprising alluvial deposits, rich clay and iron oxide. This combination of factors produces a Nuits-Saint-Georges that is at once sophisticated and strong thereby setting it apart from the other less well situated terroirs within the appellation. Handpicked, the grapes are transported to the cellar in 15 kg crates before being sorted by hand so as to solely use perfectly ripened and healthy grapes. 100% de-stemmed, the grapes are then transform

The vineyard of Nuits-Saint-Georges is recognised as an area producing some of the world’s greatest Pinot Noir wines, and the Premier Cru parcel of “Les Crots” is exposed at the top of the hillside, at an altitude of 275m on an escarpment which requires vine cultivation in terraces and handpicking. The unique features of this plot allows the vines to mature late and to produce grapes boasting exceptional concentration. This 2012 "Les Crots" is now reaching maturity, developing a complex bouquet

The 'Aux Bousselots' Premier Cru vines are on a well-drained, south-facing plot on the Vosne-Romanée side of the village which has a reputation for making a very gracious style of Burgundy with a natural charm. Aromas of small red fruits and spices, the tannic structure was firm in its youth but has gained softness over time, and this Cuvee from the fabulous 2017 vintage is maturing beautifully. About the Producer Domaine Decelle & Fils was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers f

94 Points Stephen Tanzer - The 'Aux Bousselots' Premier Cru vines are on a well-drained, south-facing plot on the Vosne-Romanée side of the village which has a reputation for making a very gracious style of Burgundy with a natural charm. Aromas of small red fruits and spices, the tannic structure was firm in its youth but has gained softness over time, and this 2014 has matured beautifully and is in its prime. About the Producer Domaine Decelle & Fils was started in 2008 when two distinguish

This Organic and Premium Nuits-Saint-Georges is real gem - produced next to the greatest Pinots in the world yet at a fraction of the price. This Nuits Saint Georges is from 2 plots located at the bottom of the village of Nuits, very close to the border with Vosne Romanée. A wine with a powerful structure, and aromas of cooked fruit, truffles and spices.  The colour bursts into a deep, dark red and the nose offers aromas of cooked fruit, truffles and spices. In the mouth, the tannins express the

Neighbouring 'Les Grèves' in the heart of the 1er Cru area of ​​Beaune, this plot extends halfway up the hillside, on land relatively deep and composed of clay and limestone. Part of the vines line up in rows in the direction of the slope and the rest of the plot is planted perpendicular to the slope in an old quarry which provides it with a micro-climate conducive to producing fabulous wine. Drinking well now, this will only keep gaining in complexity over the next 5-10 years. About the Produce

From the plot of Les Poiriers in the village of Chorey-Lès-Beaune, nestled between the hills of Savigny and Aloxe comes this wonderfully soft and round wine with supple, nicely integrated tannins. Lots of fresh red berry fruit, supported by 14 months aging in oak barrels, wines from Chorey never fail in producing light and supple Pinots with beautiful character. About the Producer Domaine Decelle & Fils was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decide

La Berchere is small parcel in the district of Comblanchien, famous for its stone quarries next to Nuits-Saint-Georges and at the heart of Côte-de-Nuits. From the outstanding 2017 Burgundy vintage, this Côte-de-Nuits Villages is a powerful wine, where the grapes are handpicked in small crates and then sorted on a table before being de-stemmed. Colour and tannic structure are quickly extracted, thereby producing an intense and deeply coloured wine with a powerful nose which unfolds on a bouquet o