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  • Vin

    CATENA - Malbec Appellation Series Vista Flores - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    A solid malbec with quite a firm, linear flow to it, with blackberry, black-tea and blueberry...

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    IZADI - Rioja Reserva - 2017

    • - 91 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, April 2021

    Limpid ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry and raspberry aromas are complemented by suggestions...

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    ORBEN - Rioja - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2021

    Saturated magenta. Seductively perfumed dark berry, cherry cola, floral and exotic spice qualities...

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    TILIA - Malbec - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Fresh blueberry, blackberry, pine-needle and crushed-stone aromas. It's medium-bodied with sleek...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    April 2021

    A glorious 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, you are immediately struck by the rich sagebrush and anise...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    April 2021

    Ripe black plum and chocolate covered dark kirsch aromas dance with baking spices. The palate is...

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    LA POSTA - Rosé of Malbec - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    A fuller rosé with dried-strawberry and peach character. It's full and flavorful. Yet, it's dry...

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    TESSELAARSDAL WINES - Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge - 2020

    • - 91 points-

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    Neal Martin, April 2021

    The 2020 Chardonnay Tesselaarsdal includes partial whole bunch, fermented in amphorae. The lovely...

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    SANTA EMA - Sauvignon Blanc Select Terroir - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    The Tasting Panel

    Meredith May, April 2021

    Scents of vanilla pudding, chamomile,andlemon icegrace the nose...Light and vibranton the...

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    SIRO PACENTI - Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne - 2016

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Such wonderful opulence and beauty. The nose shows dried flowers and minerals with blackberries and...

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    INGLENOOK - Rubicon - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    This shows a wonderful core of ripe fruit with berry and currant character. Hints of spices and...

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    LA POSTA - Malbec Pizzella - 2020

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Blackberry, currant and violet. It's medium-to full-bodied with round, lightly chewy tannins....

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    SHAW + SMITH - Chardonnay M3 - 2020

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    April 2021

    Savoury notes take the lead in a striking tenor voice. Lacks the feistiness of previous vintages,...

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    LA POSTA - Tinto - 2020

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Grenadine, red-fruit and floral undertones on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Fresh and...

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    IZADI - Rioja El Regalo Viñedo Singular - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    April 2021

    Shimmering violet. Expressive aromas of ripe red and blue fruits and candied rose, along with cola,...

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    LA POSTA - Malbec Angel Paulucci - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Plum, blueberry and wet-stone aromas. Full-bodied with soft tannins. Juicy and fruity on the palate...

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    LUCA - Chardonnay - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Attractive aromas of white peach, dried mango, cream, smoked almond and flint. It's medium-to...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Aromas of currants, blackberries and violets follow through to a medium body and firm, tight...

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    CATENA - La Marchigiana Malbec - 2020

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Pretty firmness, juiciness and precision to this natural wine with. Medium body, firm tannins and a...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Lots of black fruit with black truffles and dried flowers. Moss and earth, too. Full-bodied and...

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    LUCA - Beso de Dante - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Aromas of blackberry, plum, tar, licorice, sandalwood and hot stone. It's full-bodied with firm,...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Chardonnay - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    April 2021

    The 2019 Chardonnay El Enemigo from Gualtallary, Uco Valley, was aged for nine months in 500-liter...

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    CATENA - Chardonnay High Mountain Vines - 2020

    • - 91 points-

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    Joaquín Hidalgo, April 2021

    The 2020 Chardonnay Catena is 90% from the Uco Valley, fermented with whole bunches and aged for up...

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    HIGH NOTE - Red Blend - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    A medium-bodied, herbal red with aromas of stewed blackcurrant, pine cone and bitter herb....

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