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  • Vin

    SAXUM - Broken Stones Vineyard - 2022

    • - 97 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    August 2024

    One of the more structured, inward 2022s from Smith and a wine that's going to benefit from...

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    SAXUM - Heart Stone Vineyard - 2022

    • - 96 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    August 2024

    Based on 31% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 22% Graciano, and the rest Mourvèdre, the 2022 Heartstone is a...

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    SAXUM - G2 Vineyard - 2022

    • - 98 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    August 2024

    The 2022 G2 Vineyard checks in as 44% Grenache, 19% Mataro, 18% Graciano, 14% Syrah, and 5%...

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  • Vin

    SAXUM - Hexe - 2021

    • 98+ Points

    Jeb Dunnuck

    August 2024

    A clear step up over the 2020 of this cuvée, the 2021 Hexe is up there with the 2016 and 2018....

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    CATENA - Zapata Malbec Argentino - 2004

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2024

    This is still demure and deep despite the fruit ripeness. Cedary wood with savory plums, berries,...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Sauvignon Blanc - 2024

    • - 93 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    August 2024

    Perhaps one of Australia's most famed sauvignon blancs with a seemingly unnerving level of quality...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Chardonnay M3 - 2023

    • - 94 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    August 2024

    A mellow and understated chardonnay but with plenty of detail in spice, gentle savouriness and...

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    DOG POINT VINEYARD - Sauvignon Blanc - 2023

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    MaryAnn Worobiec, July 2024

    Lush and expressive, with plenty of concentration to the mix of mango, lemon curd and litsea oil...

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  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    Largely in the same correct, impeccably made style, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has darker currants...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Ferguson - 2021

    • - 96 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    The 2021 Estate Ferguson Vineyard is slightly broader and more structured, with a darker core of...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Pepper Bridge Apogee - 2021

    • 94+ points

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    The 2021 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is a similar blend and checks in as 54% Cabernet Sauvignon,...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    Black cherries, leafy herbs, leather, and some earthy notes all emerge from the 2021 Merlot...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Sémillon - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    Honeyed stone fruits, lemon curd, and a hint of chamomile all emerge from the 2022 Semillon...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    July 2024

    Honeyed stone fruits, lemon curd, and a hint of chamomile all emerge from the 2022 Semillon...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Mazis-Chambertin Grand cru - 2022

    • - 99 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    The enormously deep and dark nose of wet earth and spicy complexity barely prepares you for the...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Bourgogne Chardonnay - 2022

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    Brimming with candied lemon and fresh pomelo aromas. Very attractive interplay of discrete fruit,...

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    FAIVELEY - Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru - 2022

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    This has all the racy and stony character of this grand cru site, marrying it to a fabulous...

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    FAIVELEY - Mercurey La Framboisiere - 2022

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    What a joyful red Burgundy. Full black and red raspberry fruit. Juicy and mouth-filling in spite of...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens - 2022

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    Dark and rich with stacks of red fruit and licorice plus delicate notes of summer flowers and bark....

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru les Cazetiers - 2022

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    Fascinating deep, ripe nose with a wealth of subtle earth and yuzu notes. Refined and concentrated...

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    FAIVELEY - Bourgogne Pinot Noir - 2022

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    This is quite a serious wine for the humble appellation. Plenty of red cherry fruit. A surprising...

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    FAIVELEY - Ladoix les Marnes Blanches - 2022

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2024

    This tastes like a 1er cru white Burgundy, but for a much friendlier price. Cool and delicate with...

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    LANGMEIL - Orphan Bank Shiraz - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    July 2024

    A strong release of the Orphan Bank Shiraz from the most excellent 2021 vintage in the Barossa....

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    DOG POINT VINEYARD - Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    July 2024

    Aromatic, complex, succulent and fleshy, offering flavors of beeswax, litsea oil and peach...

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