This bio-dynamically farmed Pouilly Fuisse is from 50 year old vines around the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. Gently hand harvested and sorted, the wine is fermented in oak barrels (10% new) with wild yeasts for 14 months. Bottling is then carried out according to the lunar calendar on a fruit day. 6 * Vincent Girardin Pouilly-Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2021 Taste Winemakers tasting note: A delicate and distinguished wine, green-gold in colour. The local soils favour

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

96 Points - Jeff Leve. A true expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 2019 offers complexity, depth, and elegance. With rich layers of ripe red fruit, herbs, and a touch of spice, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Rhône Valley. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. 6 * Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Jeff Leve - The Wine C

95 Points - WinesCritic.com Produced exclusively with hand-picked Sangiovese grapes from the company's oldest vineyards, after careful fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine matures in French oak barrels. Subsequently the wine spends a period of refinement in the bottle, essential to guarantee the pleasantness and complexity that have made Brunello di Montalcino famous throughout the world. 6 * Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Nov 2024) Wine Press Ra

Domaine Marcel Lapierre’s Morgon comes from 70-year-old vines, reflecting the estate’s commitment to organic winemaking and minimal intervention. Bursting with vibrant cherry and subtle liquorice, it is silky yet fresh, with depth and a long, lively finish. Beautiful now, it can also age for up to 10 years. 6 * Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2023 Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Feb 2025) Taste Bursting with vibrant cherry and subtle liquorice aromas, reflecting the essence of its terroir. Silky and pure, it

93 Points - Decanter. After an enforced eight-year break in the early 2010s, where they were prohibited from making Zinfandel, Orin Swift Cellars delved into various grape varieties in California to great success. The 2021 vintage of Eight Years in the Desert is the fifth instalment of a rare and cherished wine. This exceptional Zinfandel boasts a deep maroon core and opens with captivating aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, forest floor, bay leaf, and spices. The taste is

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. 6 * Chateau de Gourdon Terrasse a L'Ombre Cotes du Rhone 2022 Taste With its wonderful

New Zealand Pinot Noir stands among the finest of the New World, and the Rapaura Springs South Brook Vineyard Pinot Noir is a prime example. Located in the Fairhall Valley, Marlborough, this hillside site’s microclimates and clay soils create a complex flavour profile with intense dark cherry and berry notes. Traditional Dijon clones are handpicked, cold-soaked, and wild-fermented with 10% whole bunches for added complexity. The wine is then aged for ten months in French oak, 55% new, enhancing

At the end of 2011, Peter Kwok (Owner of Chateau Haut Brisson and Enclos de Viaud) acquired Château Tour Saint Christophe with his daughter Karen and La Croix Saint Christophe is the second label of the Château. Traditional farming, Guyot pruning with natural grass between the rows combined with working the soil under the vine, de-budding, leaf removal and green harvest if necessary to maintain the environmental balance. 40-year-old vines, and 15 months in French Oak Barrels (60% new). A beautif

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Yohan Lardy Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes Moulin-a-Vent 2020 is everything you could wish for from a serious Moulin à Vent from an outstanding vintage. Full-bodied, ripe, weighty, crammed with black fruits and Beaujolais’s signature granite minerality. This small appellation is home to some of Beaujolais’s greatest wines. Yohan’s winemaking philosophy is refreshingly simple in that he looks to aid nature, not direct it. Techniques like hand ploughing between rows, o

Located in the Cote d’Or department, the vineyards of Hautes-Cotes de Nuits are planted on the rear side of the plateau. The appellation, having undergone successful restoration runs parallel with the Cote de Nuits, and the vineyards are located between 300 and 400 metres altitude guaranteeing a wonderful freshness and tension in the wines. 6 * Domaine Decelle & Fils Hautes-Cotes de Nuits 2022 Taste Refreshing red berry fragrances that evolve into nuanced hints of jam and spices with aging.

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

The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. 6 * Domaine de la Croisee Magma Pouilly-Fume 2023 Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fr

94 Points - Wine Spectator. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra

92 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. 6 * De Toren Private Cellar Ed

94 Points - International Wine Report. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. 6 * Enclos de Viaud Lalande-de-Pomerol 2016 Wine Press Ratings 94 Points -

Clement Fayat set up his construction business in the 1950’s. Having grown it to the 4th largest in its sector (just behind Bouygues – owners of Chateau Montrose) he decided to follow his passion and began to invest in properties in Bordeaux. A lover of Pomerol, he purchased Prieurs de la Commanderie in 1984 and has begun to achieve the potential quality that rough diamond always promised. Dusty garnet colour. Aromas and flavours of mocha, toasty pistachio, and berry tart with a supple, bright,

95 Points - Robert Parker. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harvest

94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Heritage Series 1907 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 meet

92 Points - Wine Spectator. The Jayson Red Wine was produced from grapes from a selection of prime sites in and around Atlas Peak in eastern Napa. Hailing from the outstanding 2021 vintage, a year noted for its opulence, this blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderfully full and plump. The grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks to enhance its fresh fruit profile and retain its bright acidity. The wine was then racked into

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

93 Points - Wine Spectator. The Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit from Pahlmeyer’s mountain-grown vines. It’s a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot, so a classic Bordeaux blend. 2018 was an outstanding vintage, the unusually cool growing season saw the grapes ripen more slowly and gave them the opportunity to develop even more complexity. Once deemed ready, the grapes were harvested at night to preserve their freshness and ensure the aromas

97 Points - Sam King, Wine Orbit. The Lou Miranda Estate in the southern Barossa Valley is blessed with a small block of Mataro (France’s Mourvèdre) that was planted in 1898. These ancient, exceptionally low-yielding vines produce a tiny amount of wine – a yield that was reduced even further in the heat of the brilliant 2018 vintage. The little that was made was blended with Shiraz to create one of the best premium Australian red wines. Post-fermentation it was given three years ageing in season

92 Points - The Wine Independent. The best grapes make the best wine" is the philosophy applied by the Winery's founder, Louis M. Martini. Implemented at the estate since its creation in 1938, this exacting philosophy has enabled the winery to become one of the leading names in Californian wines. With its vineyards in the sumptuous Sonoma and Napa Valleys and its many award-winning wines, the estate is now world-renowned for its great Cabernet Sauvignons. 6 * Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet S