Deep, dark and tempting, and seriously seductive, Papale Oro has aromas of kirsch, plum and spicy oak, and flavours of rich dark chocolate, ripe cherries and spice. This is Puglian wine at its best, with great character and warmth, and a 'friendliness' sometimes lacking from its northern Italian cousins. It has delicious spiciness, complexity and pure fruit intensity, with ultra-plush, velvety texture. There are layers of ripe black cherry and blueberry fruit, and everything is balanced by beaut

92 Points - Guia Penin. Established in 1996, Pago de Los Capellanes is a renowned winery producing highly acclaimed wines through meticulous vineyard management and modern winemaking techniques. Broad, fresh, balanced, and silky, yet with a lot of structure and power, it features sweet tannins resulting from the 12 months of ageing in French Oak. A wonderful wine reflecting the high quality wines from the Ribera del Duero. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin (

Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of Orin Swift and emphasises their guiding principle: Without quality grapes, great wine is impossible. It comes from the best lots from very select vineyards in Napa Valley and the wine is a testament to those vineyards, to their principle and to what is possible in Napa Valley. The Liberty Dime on each bottle symbolises winemaker Dave Phinney's favorite coin in his collection growing up and his most prized possession. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Jul

The Chateau de Gourdon Terrasse a l'Ombre is made under the relatively rarely seen Côtes du Rhône Village "Suze-la-Rousse”. A blend of old vine Grenache and Syrah, each plot is harvested individually and several ‘tries’ may be attempted to ensure only perfectly ripe grapes are picked. To ensure the wines reflect the character of the vine and vineyard, they are fermented in stainless steel using natural yeasts. Taste With its wonderfully deep, saturated colour and bold bouquet of crushed plums, b

A powerful and elegant expression of Amarone, this 2016 release from Tenute Ca’ Botta is crafted from hand-harvested Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, naturally dried using the traditional appassimento method. Aged in oak barrels, it offers richness, structure, and remarkable depth. The result is a full-bodied red with layers of dried cherry, dark chocolate, sweet spice, and a velvety finish. A true classic from the hills of Valpolicella, perfect for slow dinners and special occasions.

A rich, sun-drenched blend of six native Puglian grapes, showing dark plum, liquorice and wild herb notes. Generous yet focused, with supple tannins and just enough freshness. Proof that Puglia can do complexity as well as power. Vivino Rating 4.3 (April 2025) Taste The Cignomoro 6 Anime Puglia Rosso has a gorgeous, deep colour from which rise aromas of super ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cherry, plums, and spicy, toasty vanilla oak. Powerful and intense, even at this tender age, it's soft a

95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. De Toren Private Cellar, established in the late 1990s and located in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is renowned for its high-quality Bordeaux-style wines that beautifully capture the unique terroir of the region. The iconic Left Bank-based blend, De Toren Fusion V is meticulously crafted from Bordeaux’s ‘Noble Five’ varietals and, with its complex flavours of dark sour cherry, a spiciness of tobacco, and a hint of aniseed, it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated

93 Points- Wine Enthusiast. The Crudabendita Gran Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare finds — a wine of serious structure and provenance that still offers exceptional value. With prices in the region climbing steadily, driven by both rising demand and standout vintages like 2018, this is a welcome reminder that quality and accessibility can still go hand in hand. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast "Right from the start, energetic fruit bursts from the glass offerin

Villa Mangiacane Aleah Toscana IGT 2019 is a true expression of Tuscan Merlot, blending intensity and finesse with a persistent, well-balanced palate. Crafted by an estate rich in history and artisanal dedication, this wine exemplifies limited, high-quality production and has quickly gained critical and community acclaim. An ideal choice for lovers of profound, structured reds with a sense of place and story in every glass. TasteRich and enveloping, this 100% Merlot from Tuscany entices with int

95 Points - Winepilot. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exacting s

90 Points - Ray Jordan. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro (SGM) is an Australian wine classic, and the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III SGM is one of the very best. 2022 was an great year for the Barossa Valley and the family made the most of the conditions to produce a truly beautiful Australian red wine. The Shiraz gives it its wonderfully deep colour and black berry fruit, the Grenache adds plump, overripe cherries and the Mataro provides the backbone. It was aged for 15 months in seasoned American and F

A benchmark Chilean icon, Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2021 showcases the depth and elegance of the Aconcagua Valley. This Bordeaux-style blend marries ripe cassis and blackberry fruit with notes of cedar, spice and graphite, all framed by fine tannins and vibrant freshness. A wine of poise and ageing potential, it continues the legacy of Errazuriz’s visionary founder. TasteRich and layered, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021 displays vibrant and defined red and black fruit at the forefront

Lortum Riche Vineyards Proprietary Red Blend 2022 is the embodiment of Paso Robles richness and Napa-style sophistication, seamlessly uniting lush dark fruit, spice, plush texture, and polished structure. The combination of innovative winemaking, top-sourced fruit, and critical acclaim make it both an impressive dinner companion and a smart addition to any collector’s cellar. Vivino Rating 4.3 (Aug 2025)  Taste Row 34 Cask 6. Crafted from 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Sirah, 8% Petit Verdot

Joubert Tradauw Reserwe Cabernet Franc 2021 is an elegant, multi-layered red with a structured palate and refined depth. Crafted by a passionate family producer renowned for their minimal intervention approach and unique terroir, this wine has garnered praise from critics and wine lovers alike, representing the very best of South African craftsmanship. TasteA classic, well-balanced Cabernet Franc with generous layers of sweet red and dark hedgerow fruit, stewed apple, and cranberry. Subtle spice

96 Points - The Tasting Panel. Beau Vigne Juliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 synthesises Napa Valley richness with the precision of French-influenced winemaking, yielding a wine that is both powerful and nuanced. Its concentrated black fruit, elegance, and critical acclaim make it a flagship example of what boutique mountain-grown Napa Cabernet can achieve. Taste The 2022 Juliet offers enticing aromas of deep black cherry, blackcurrants, mulberries, and cocoa, underpinned by notes of graphite, vanil

96 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Keet Wines epitomises viticulturist and oenologist Christopher Keet’s philosophy that the art of viticulture and winemaking lies in the focus, attention to detail and precision nurturing of vine and wine. The grapes are sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Stellenbosch area including the slopes of the Helderberg, Stellenbosch Mountain, Simonsberg and the Polkadraai area. An understanding of this special terroir, meticulous site selection and attention to det

94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Inspired by the world-renowned wines of the famed ‘Right Bank’ of Bordeaux’s Garonne River, the vision of De Toren Z originated, followed by the maiden vintage release in 2004. The exact same quality, precision and winemaking philosophy that De Toren is so well known for, would be used to craft an equal for the Left-Bank, De Toren Fusion V. This complementary Right-Bank Bordeaux styled wine is today better known as the eminent, De Toren Z. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Sept 2025)

94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. There were only 5,000 bottles produced of this un-oaked Cabernet Franc, from vineyards situated at over 1,000 metres high. Highly praised by the International Wine Press, this is a medium bodied wine, with a wonderful complexity of herbaceous and dark fruit notes, firm tannins and a fresh acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (September 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage) Taste Refreshing, medium-bodied with firm tannins and grains and fresh acidity.

The Lezcano-Lacalle Reserva 2019 is a standout 4.3-rated wine on Vivino, hailing from Cigales in Castilla y León. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo, it offers a fresh take on the modern Spanish style — polished, expressive, and full of character. The superb 2019 vintage adds an extra layer of finesse, delivering structure, balance and plenty of ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin (2019 Vintage) Taste Fresh yet powerful, t

91 Points - James Suckling. Lopez-Alonso Potente is a bold, characterful red from Montsant in Catalunya’s Tarragona region — a rising star of Spanish wine. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot and Cariñena, it’s a wine that brings together Mediterranean warmth, old-vine fruit and a distinctly modern polish. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage) Taste Deep violet in colour, it opens with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries alongside

97 Points - Guia Penin. Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de Las Liebres 2018 is one of the greatest wines of the Ribera del Duero. The 2018 scored 94 from Robert Parker, cementing its reputation as a wine to be compared with the likes of Vega Sicilia and Pingus. Made exclusively from Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo, from a single high-altitude (850m above sea level) vineyard in only great years, since its release in 1991 it has become one of the most sought-after wines in all of Spain. Prod

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Syrah thrives in the cool, limestone-rich soils of Chile’s Limarí Valley, where Pacific breezes help retain freshness and precision. Crafted with a sustainability-minded approach, this is a refined, terroir-driven expression of the grape — combining depth and structure with the lift and savoury detail that coastal vineyards bring. Taste Dark berries and black cherry lead the way, layered with cracked pepper, violets and a touch of smoked meat. The palate is structured y

The Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta is one of the best Chilean red wines you can buy. The flagship brand of multi-award-winning Valdeviso winery it is crafted from a blend of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah in the renowned Apalta region of Chile's Colchagua Valley. Apalta grapes are highly prized by fine wine producers. The region’s Pacific-cooled Mediterranean climate is ideal for producing grapes that are complex, aromatic, fresh-tasting and well-balanced. The poor (apalta mean

93 Points - Ray Jordan. Bold and expressive, the Lou Miranda Fierce III Sagrantino 2021 is made from Australia’s take on the Umbrian grape Sagrantino. Dark cherry, plum and spice are framed by firm tannins and a long, structured finish. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Okay, so not a lot of this famous Umbrian variety is grown in Australia, but this one from a very good Barossa vintage is terrific. Loads of dark fruit characters not unlike cabernet on the one hand, and n