L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2020

• - 90 points-

Decanter

A blend of Syrah from four different Washington vineyards throughout the larger Columbia Valley...

ANDREMILY WINES - Grenache - 2020

• - 100 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Grenache is absolutely brilliant, and unquestionably up with the finest examples of this...

ANDREMILY WINES - EABA - 2020

• - 99 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

The EABA is more Syrah-dominated and checks in as 65% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, and the...

HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - Chardonnay - 2022

• - 93 points-

Vinous

The 2022 Chardonnay is matured nine months in 300-liter French oak barrels, 24% new. It has a...

TESSELAARSDAL WINES - Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge - 2022

• - 93 points-

Vinous

The 2022 Pinot Noir includes 10% whole bunches, some fruit stomped by foot Berenice Sauls herself,...

TESSELAARSDAL WINES - Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge - 2023

• - 91 points-

Vinous

The 2023 Chardonnay is aged 44% in amphora and the rest of used barrel. It has a well-defined...

SAXUM - G2 Vineyard - 2021

• 97-99 points

Jeb Dunnuck

Not yet bottled but already incredibly impressive, the 2021 G2 will be Grenache-dominated but...

SAXUM - Hexe - 2020

• - 96 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

A step up over the Rocket Block and one of the finest 2020s out there, the 2020 Hexe is 51%...

SAXUM - Heart Stone Vineyard - 2021

• 95-97 points

Jeb Dunnuck

A lush, sexy, forward beauty, the 2021 Heart Stone Vineyard is based on 31% Grenache, 28% Syrah,...

SAXUM - James Berry Vineyard White - 2021

• - 93 points-

Decanter

The white sibling from the celebrated James Berry vineyard. A complex nose of ripe pears, citrus...

SAXUM - James Berry Vineyard - 2021

• - 96 points-

Decanter

The flagship Grenache-based estate red from this esteemed Paso producer. The nose opens with...

SAXUM - Broken Stones Vineyard - 2021

• - 95 points-

Decanter

This Syrah-dominant blend gives a dark and stormy nose with blackberries, black pepper and black...

SAXUM - G2 Vineyard - 2021

• - 95 points-

Decanter

Saxum has been working with the G2 vineyard since 2014, and this Grenache-dominant 2021 embodies...

AZELIA - 'Bricco Voghera' Barolo Riserva - 2013

• - 97 points-

Wine Advocate

I have not tasted this Riserva since the 2007 vintage, so it's a great delight to sample the Azelia...

THE THIRD TWIN - Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo - 2020

• - 98 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

More black and blue fruits as well as leather, iron, and smoked herb notes emerge from the 2020...

THE THIRD TWIN - Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo - 2020

• - 98 points-

Wine Advocate

I tasted the 2020 Nuestra Senora Del Tercer Gemelo on July 6, not long after it was bottled on...

SINE QUA NON - Eleven Confessions Estate Syrah and Grenache Mixed Case - 2019

• 100 points | 99 points

Jeb Dunnuck

100 points - The late bottled 2019 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard is another undeniably great...

SINE QUA NON - Syrah Distenta IIl - 2021

Jeb Dunnuck

Scheduled to be bottled in August, the 2021 Syrah Distenta III looks to be another insanely good...

SINE QUA NON - Syrah Distenta IIl - 2021

Wine Advocate

I tasted the 2021 Syrah Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel on July 6—it's due to be...

SINE QUA NON - Grenache Distenta IIl - 2021

Wine Advocate

Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the...

SINE QUA NON - Eleven Confessions Estate Syrah and Grenache Mixed Case - 2019

• 100 points | 99 points

Jeb Dunnuck

99 points - A borderline perfect wine is the 2019 Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard, and if there...

SELVAPIANA - Chianti Rufina Riserva TerraElectae Vigneto Erchi - 2019

• - 94 points-

James Suckling

A complex, outstanding Chianti Rufina with savory grapefruit peel, tar, white pepper, dry earth,...

POGGIO AL LUPO - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2020

• - 92 points-

James Suckling

Ripe but also fresh aromas of olives, cassis, currant leaves, black beans and subtle spices. The...

POGGIO AL LUPO - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2020

• - 90 points-

Vinous

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Poggio al Lupo is bright, vibrant and packed with fruit, all of which...