Villa Maria Keltern Vineyard Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 is a sleek, mineral-laced wine showcasing Hawke’s Bay terroir, crafted by one of New Zealand’s most celebrated family estates, and continues to earn critical attention and enthusiast favour. TasteDisplaying a brilliant straw and lime-tinted hue, this Chardonnay opens with fragrant aromas of white nectarine, citrus blossom, and nougat, layered with hints of flint and toasted nuts. The palate is sleek, tightly woven, and unfolds graduall

The Planeta Chardonnay has become an illustration of the changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread variety. After a long process beginning in 1985, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. A rich light gold colour, deep but transparent, the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crunchiness. A soft white wine supported by a refreshing note of acidity, with a slight mineral touch which harmoniously combi

91 Points - Guia Penin. The second wine of Mirto, crafted from selected old-vine Tempranillo parcels that don’t quite make the flagship cut but still carry the same pedigree and intent. The 2020 vintage delivers ripe fruit with freshness and poise, offering a more approachable take on the house style. Serious Rioja, but immediately rewarding and full of character. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Guia Penin (2020 Vintage) Taste Bright black cherry and plum lead the way, layered with warm spice, va

Angus Paul's unwavering dedication revolves around South African heritage varietals, with a particular enchantment for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cinsault, while passionately upholding the principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Transient Lands Pinotage is an ongoing project to source, blend and bottle special parcels of Pinotage across the Western Cape and become an expression of each vintage through the grape’s proverbial lens. The blend incorporates Pinotage from diverse locations, ea

The youngest wine from the Pago de los Capellanes winery has become a true best-seller, always in high demand. Made 100% with Tempranillo grapes from the Santa Gadea vineyards, a farm with poor clay-calcareous soils characteristic of the riverside terroir. The low fertility of the soils results in low high-quality yield with excellent aromas. Taste Fresh and vibrant, while at the same time complete and full of energy, this is a clear, affable, open and frank character, whose production is taken

92 Points - Jane Anson. Château Bouscaut, a leading estate in Pessac-Léognan, delivers precision and richness in the 2015 vintage. Both approachable and age-worthy, this wine reflects the estate’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness and terroir expression. Taste Deep ruby, the nose offers blackcurrant, cherry, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and hints of tobacco, framed by fine, polished tannins. Elegant, long and expressive, show

Domaine Regnard’s Santenay Rouge 2022 is a classic expression of southern Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir. The wine comes from parcels aged between 20 and 30 years, hand-harvested and produced following Agriculture raisonnée, delivering elegance, freshness, and a true sense of terroir. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral hints. The palate is lively and balanced, showing juicy red fruit, gentle spice, and fine, silky tannins, finishing with a fresh, m

Saint-Romain is a village often overlooked in Burgundy, yet Domaine Germain Père & Fils consistently proves its quality. The 2022 La Périère comes from hand-harvested grapes and is aged 100% in Allier oak barrels, a third of which are new. The result is a wine that combines the estate’s characteristic finesse with a vibrant, approachable personality, reflecting both the freshness of Saint-Romain and the precision of the domaine’s modern cellar. Taste Bright and fragrant on the nose, La Périè

Chateau Laroze Labatisse is a relatively modern estate that builds on ancient winemaking roots. The passion project of Gérard Bougès, it started life in 1983 when Gérard decided to develop some family-owned land in Fournas, in the town of Saint Sauveur, just inland from the prized commune of Pauillac. Seeing the land's potential for producing top-flight wines, he began assembling small, high-quality plots and released his first vintage in 1988. Ever the perfectionist, as the vines grew older and

Following the estate’s renaissance over the past decade, Chateau Palais Cardinal continues its upward trajectory with a superb recent vintage in Saint-Émilion. Under the guidance of Nicolas Ballande, investment in modern cellar technology, organic vineyard practices and meticulous site management has transformed quality, with certifications including HVE 3 and Terra Vitis. The result is a wine that comfortably rivals leading Grand Crus — combining pedigree, precision and value — and reinforcing

93 Points – Anne Krebiehl MW. A chardonnay‑dominant traditional method sparkling wine from cool Dorset, built around bright citrus and saline minerality with subtle complexity from pinot noir and pinot meunier. Grown on chalky soils and made with a low‑intervention approach, this cuvée marries fresh orchard fruit with a refined texture and persistent mousse, reflecting careful viticulture and sustainable practices throughout. Taste Vivid lemon zest and green apple give immediate lift, followed b

Gold Medal Winne - WineGB. A Pinot-led traditional method sparkling wine built around Pinot Noir, supported by Pinot Meunier and a touch of Chardonnay, grown on the chalk soils of Dorset. Richer and broader than the typical English style, it leans into the depth and generosity of the Pinots, with low-intervention winemaking and sustainable vineyard practices allowing texture and character to take centre stage. Taste Ripe red berry fruit lead raspberry, red cherry and a touch of blackcurrant leaf

96 Points – James Halliday. Cool-climate Chardonnay at its most refined. Sourced from vineyards across the Yarra Valley, this is a precise, modern Australian style shaped by wild fermentation and careful oak ageing, delivering purity of fruit with texture, freshness and subtle complexity. It’s a benchmark expression of the region’s elegant Chardonnay style. Taste White peach, nectarine and citrus blossom lead the nose, followed by lemon curd, green apple and a hint of hazelnut. A touch of flint

90 Points - Decanter. Grillo thrives along Sicily’s south-western coast, where warm days and sea breezes help the grape produce whites with both ripeness and freshness. Sourced from calcareous soils in Menfi and given a light touch of oak, this single-vineyard example shows the variety’s richer side while keeping the lively, saline edge that makes Sicilian whites so appealing. Taste Apricot and yellow apple lead the palate, backed by zesty citrus, subtle oak spice and a tangy, saline finish that

A bone‑dry Cap Classique from South Africa’s Cape vineyards, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged 39 months on the lees for depth, bright citrus lift and finely textured bubbles. Taste Fine, persistent bead carries lemon zest, green apple and white stone fruit, layered with subtle brioche from lees contact. The palate is crisp and precise, with a dry, saline finish and just a hint of red berry lift from the Pinot Noir About the Producer Pieter Ferreira, often hailed as the "Master of Bubbles

Pieter Ferreira’s Blanc de Blancs is a benchmark for South African sparkling wine. Made entirely from Chardonnay and produced in the traditional method, it shows the precision and finesse that have made Pieter Ferreira one of the country’s leading names in Cap Classique. Refined, focused and quietly confident, this is serious fizz with real pedigree. Tasting Note Bright citrus and green apple lead the way, layered with notes of lemon zest, brioche and toasted almond from extended lees ageing. Th

95 Points / Gold Medal - IWC. A bold, refined expression of the Roebuck Estates house style, the 2019 Rosé de Noirs, crafted predominantly from Pinot Noir and hand-harvested from the best fruit. Vintage-led and patiently matured for 48 months on lees, it combines depth, freshness and elegance, capturing the essence of the house’s vinous, gastronomic approach to English sparkling rosé. Taste An elegant sparkling rosé displaying delightful notes of wild strawberries and ripe red berries, layered w

92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. The flagship expression of Roebuck Estates — a 2019 Classic Cuvée crafted from the best fruit, 100% hand-harvested and blended from traditional Champagne varieties. Vintage-led and patiently matured, it has spent 48 months on lees, developing remarkable depth, fine mousse and a precise, elegant profile that defines the house style. Taste An elegant sparkling wine with delightful notes of baked apple and ripe citrus fruits, layered with a biscuity richness and a d

Barolo's little brother, Langhe Nebbiolo, is a younger and more approachable wine that doesn't require years of aging to soften the tannins, unlike some Barolos. While still retaining all the charming characteristics of Nebbiolo, the addition of 10% Barbera into the blend gives it a softer side. Expect beautifully perfumed red fruits and a smooth, balanced, and long finish. Taste Canebbio is an elegant and refined wine, and its colour of mellow red garnet shades out to burnt orange near the side

95 Points - Cameron Douglas. Esk Valley River Gravel is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS (2021 Vintage) "Opaque appearance wit

Bronze Medal - DWWA. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Blanc, a blend of Obeideh, Muscat, and Viognier. Boasting distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango, this wine offers a superbly balanced experience with freshness, texture, and an elegant, enduring finish. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across L

If you like your Australian red wine to combine power with finesse, then the Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is the perfect wine for you. Produced on the famed terra rossa soils, arguably Australia’s greatest, in the warm Wrattonbully region, it gets its name from the remains of a 37-million-year-old whale that were found here. Made from old, low-yielding vines, the quantity of fruit produced here is tiny, but the quality is exceptional. Once picked the grapes were destemmed – no ex

Domaine Regnard’s Maranges Rouge 2022 is a vibrant Pinot Noir from the southern Côte de Beaune. Sourced from parcels with vines around 30 years old and produced following Agriculture raisonnée, it captures the freshness, structure, and terroir-driven character typical of Maranges. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red and black cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is lively and balanced, revealing juicy fruit, fine tannins, subtle earthy notes, and a fresh, miner