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  • Vin

    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Saint-Joseph Offerus - 2019

    • - 93 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    ull violet color. Heady, spice-accented dark berry, cola and floral pastille scents show excellent...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Saint-Joseph Offerus - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    December 2022

    Saturated magenta. Smoke-accented aromas of cherry, blackberry, violet and black pepper, along with...

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    DOMAINE ROSTAING - Côte-Rotie La Viaillère - 2019

    • - 97 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    Glass-staining ruby color. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and blackberry scents show superb...

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    DOMAINE ROSTAING - Côte Rôtie Ampodium - 2019

    • - 94 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    Deep violet color. Ripe blackberry and cherry on the floral- and spice-accented nose. Shows fine...

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    LA POSTA - Malbec Pizzella - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    December 2022

    Produced by Laura Cantena, La Posta Pizzella Family 2021 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Colonello - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    December 2022

    Sun-kissed hay, cherry, plum, iron and tar flavors are the highlights of this expressive red. Dense...

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    ARGIANO - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo - 2018

    • 95+ Points

    Vinous

    December 2022

    Darkly alluring and understated in the glass, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo wafts...

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    ARGIANO - Solengo - 2020

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    December 2022

    Profound nose here with chili chocolate and sandalwood beneath the sweet blackberry background. A...

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    MMAD VINEYARD - Shiraz Blewitt Springs - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    December 2022

    Aromas of white pepper, suede, red and black cherries, red licorice and nutmeg. Medium-bodied with...

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    MMAD VINEYARD - Grenache Blewitt Springs - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    December 2022

    Aromas wild red fruits, white pepper and rose hip. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Fresh and bright...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Bussia - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    December 2022

    A ripe style, this reveals macerated plum, cherry, spice, hay, tobacco and mineral flavors. This...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Evolution Chardonnay - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2022

    A tropical paradise of a wine, with aromas of pineapple, coconut and saline reminiscent of a sea...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Cicala - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Spectator

    December 2022

    Mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors show fine depth...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur - 2020

    • - 92 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    Shimmering ruby color. Lively red and blue fruit and floral aromas are sharpened by a spicy...

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    TOLPUDDLE - Chardonnay - 2013

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Advocate

    Erin Larkin, December 2022

    Where the cool 2012 vintage shows almond meal and oat at this 10-year interval, the nine-year-old...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage - 2020

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    Tasted in components, before the final blending and rest before bottling, this wine is shaping up...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage - 2020

    • 98-100 Points

    Jeb Dunnuck

    December 2022

    Tasted out of tank, the 2020 Hermitage ranks with the legendary wines from this address. Reminding...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage Blanc - 2020

    • - 99 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    December 2022

    Another heavenly white from this estate is the 2020 Hermitage Blanc, which is the usual 80%...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Saint-Joseph - 2020

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    Josh Raynolds, December 2022

    As with the 2020 L'Hermitage, I tasted this wine in its components, shortly before blending and...

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    TESSELAARSDAL WINES - Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge - 2022

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    December 2022

    Sliced pears, apples, wet stones and pastries on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright and clean, with...

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    MARION - Amarone della Valpolicella - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    December 2022

    The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella is smoky and darkly alluring, with masses of crushed stone and...

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    VIDAL-FLEURY - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    December 2022

    Just bottled two weeks before this tasting, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc nevertheless showed...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile - 2019

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    December 2022

    This fluid, focused red is hallmarked by black cherry, black currant and violet aromas and flavors....

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    DOMAINE ROSTAING - Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde - 2020

    • - 98 points-

    Vinous

    December 2022

    Saturated ruby. Potent, finely detailed aromas of red and dark fruit liqueur, smoked meat,...

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