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  • Vin

    FELTON ROAD - Pinot Noir Calvert - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    Just a hint of smoke pops up on the nose, along with red cherry and a promise of richness. More air...

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    FELTON ROAD - Pinot Noir Bannockburn - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    A hint of smokiness and toast appears first, still with the echo of slight reduction. The fine web...

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  • Vin

    SPY VALLEY - Sauvignon Blanc - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    Cameron Douglas, MS

    October 2022

    Very attractive bouquet of ripe, fleshy tree and tropical fruits, fresh herbs, gooseberry and wet...

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  • Vin

    SHAW + SMITH - Sauvignon Blanc - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    Very fresh nose with a wide spectrum of aromas, ranging from forthrightly grassy and fresh-basil...

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  • Vin

    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Colonello - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    A tight nose, but the aromas of dark-red berries and violets are very pretty. Some nice...

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  • Vin

    ARGIANO - Solengo - 2020

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    October 2022

    Rich and balsamic in the glass, the 2020 Solengo smolders up with an array of mocha-tinged black...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Bussia - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    Pleasant dried red berries, pressed flowers and some brazil nut on the nose. Medium-bodied with...

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  • Vin

    ILLUMINATI - Zanna Riserva - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    October 2022

    Darkly alluring with a purplish hue, the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Zanna comes to life...

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  • Vin

    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Romirasco - 2018

    • - 100 points-

    Falstaff

    October 2022

    Bright, rich ruby garnet. Fragrant, deep nose of graphite, dried rose petal, plus cardamom and ripe...

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  • Vin

    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Cicala - 2018

    • - 98 points-

    Falstaff

    October 2022

    Dark ruby garnet. Fragrant and very expressive nose of mint, liquorice, wet stone, then ripe rose...

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  • Vin

    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Colonello - 2018

    • - 98 points-

    Falstaff

    October 2022

    Bright, intense ruby garnet. Graphite, blood orange, raspberry, fine leather and a hint of...

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  • Vin

    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er cru Montmains - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    Typical of Montmains, this has a sunny character, with a lick of honey from ageing in large...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er cru Montmains - 2021

    Burghound.com

    October 2022

    (from Montmains proper, one-third of which was barrel aged). A more elegant and notably more...

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  • Vin

    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er cru Butteaux - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Burghound.com

    October 2022

    Another organic premier cru in the Brocard lineup, Butteaux shows some baked apple characters and...

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  • Vin

    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    A subtle, but quietly brooding Côte de Léchet, with white flowers on the nose, struck match note...

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  • Vin

    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet - 2021

    Burghound.com

    October 2022

    This also flashes plenty of classic Chablis character though with much more citrus influence. Once...

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  • Vin

    FELTON ROAD - 25th Vintage celebration Single vineyard mixed pack - 2021

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    Calvert vineyard Pinot Noir  - 95 Pts Cornish Point vineyard Pinot Noir  - 96 Pts Block 3...

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  • Vin

    FELTON ROAD - Chardonnay Block 2 - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    A fantastic chardonnay with a creamy, stoney and deliciously fruity, balanced palate with lively...

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  • Vin

    FELTON ROAD - Pinot Noir Calvert - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    A very open and plush textured red with velvet and tile undertones. Full and layered with plums and...

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  • Vin

    LANGMEIL - Three Gardens GSM - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    October 2022

    Aromas of leafy herbs, coffee and grilled plums. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Plummy and rounded...

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  • Vin

    LANGMEIL - The Freedom 1843 Shiraz - 2019

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Advocate

    October 2022

    You know, when you drink the Freedom 1843, I think you want the concentration and intensity dialed...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    Intriguing smoky character on the nose, Brocard's Montée de Tonnerre captures the essence of this...

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  • Vin

    CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA - Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    October 2022

    Dark depths of crushed plums and black cherries are offset by notes of rosemary, spiced citrus...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Mazis-Chambertin Grand cru - 2021

    Vinous

    October 2022

    The 2021 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru has a touch of reduction but there is more complexity vis-a-vis...

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