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    LANGMEIL - The Fifth Wave Grenache - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    USA Wine Ratings

    July 2022

    The 2019 Fifth Wave Grenache is ripe, juicy and plush. The luxurious fruit has a warm lilt through...

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    CATENA - Chardonnay High Mountain Vines - 2020

    • - 92 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    July 2022

    Catena 2020 Chardonnay is a bright, expressive Chard, full-bodied with ripe pear, citrus zest and...

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    IZADI - Rioja Reserva - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The 2018 Reserva, a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Graciano, still feels quite oaky after 15 months...

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    CIRILLO ESTATE WINES - Sémillon 1850 Ancestor Vine - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The 2018 Ancestor Vine Semillon was tank fermented and matured on its lees. It is resplendent with...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Rotenberg - 2020

    • 16.5 Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Bone dry, angular and with notable acidity and ageing potential. Lime flavours and still very...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl - 2020

    • 16.5+ Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Rich nose but very taut and tense. It would be difficult to pick this as a Pinot Gris because it's...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand - 2020

    • 17+ Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Tight, tense, grapefruit peel. Will be very rewarding but not yet.

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Grand cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain - 2019

    • 17.5 Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Mouth-filling – quite a contrast to the introvert Clos Windsbuhl Riesling 2020. Pungent and...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2019

    • 17 Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Rich and round and pungent. Very satisfying even now. Peachy. Really rather gorgeous already.

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    AZELIA - Barolo Bricco Fiasco - 2018

    • 17+ Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Castiglione Falletto. Palish ruby. A little herbal and brooding and hinting at sweet red fruit....

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    AZELIA - Barolo Margheria - 2018

    • 17++ Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Serralunga d'Alba. Just mid ruby. Minerally and earthy rather than fruity and with hints of raw...

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  • Vin

    ORMA - Orma - 2019

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    A blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Orma opens to a...

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    IZADI - Rioja Larossa Negra - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The red varietal Garnacha 2020 Larrosa Negra comes from 11 hectares of vines planted in 1975 in...

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  • Vin

    IZADI - Selección Blanco - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The white 2021 Selección Blanco was first produced in 1991, and since then, they have used the...

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    MCMANIS - Viognier - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    July 2022

    McManis Family Vineyards 2020 is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown Viognier...

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    MCMANIS - Viognier - 2021

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    July 2022

    Rich and aromatic, this full-bodied, luxurious and ripe-tasting wine pours out coconut, fig,...

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    CIRILLO ESTATE WINES - Grenache The Vincent - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The 2021 The Vincent Survivor Vine Grenache is 100% Grenache and comes from vines that were planted...

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    CIRILLO ESTATE WINES - Grenache 1850 Ancestor Vine - 2015

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The 2015 Grenache Old Vines 1850 is the current vintage. "They need time," says Marco Cirillo. This...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Sauvignon Blanc - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    This is the benchmark for (tank fermented, pure) Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. The 2022 Sauvignon...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Heimbourg - 2020

    • 17 Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    (On limestone.) Lots of tension and apparently bone dry. Racy and very youthful. It will probably...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire - 2020

    • 16.5 Points

    Jancis Robinson

    July 2022

    Opulent and flattering. Bright fruit but not for sugar-phobes.

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    MMAD VINEYARD - Chenin Blanc Blewitt Springs - 2021

    • 94+ Points

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    I hope the producers in the east don’t take this the wrong way, but as a West Aussie, it is a...

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    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro - 2020

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Advocate

    July 2022

    The 2020 Tinto is a blend of 35% Touriga Franca, 60% Touriga Nacional and dollops of Tinta Roriz...

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    PIERRE GIMONNET & FILS - Brut Cuis 1er Cru - N/V

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2022

    This delightful Blanc de Blancs marries excellent depth of character – all the citrus, crisp pear...

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