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  • Vin

    EL ENEMIGO - Gran Enemigo Gualtallary - 2017

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    May 2021

    Pretty aromas of plum, blueberry, rose hip, lavender, sandalwood and oyster shell. It's medium-to...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    May 2021

    “Pure limestone” is how Ale Vigil describes the soils in this part of the Adrianna Vineyard,...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    May 2021

    I generally have a slight preference for White Bones over White Stones, but in 2019 they...

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    ARGIANO - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo - 2016

    • - 98 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    May 2021

    Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - 'Les Saintes Vierges' Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    May 2021

    Perfumes of violet and rose petal linger from nose to finish in this graceful red. Made with 90%...

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    CATENA - La Marchigiana Bonarda - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    May 2021

    “Part of an impressive range of natural wines from Ale Vigil and the Catenas, this unoaked...

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    WALTER HANSEL - Pinot Noir South Slope - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    May 2021

    The 2019 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard is one of the deeper, earthier wines in the range. ...

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    FAIVELEY - Mazis-Chambertin Grand cru - 2014

    • - 95 points-

    Decanter

    Charles Curtis MW, May 2021

    Considered the most “Gevrey" of the grands crus, a truly earthy wine. Here the thin soils and...

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    CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Pianrosso Riserva Santa Caterina d'Oro - 2015

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    May 2021

    Fragrant, full bodied and refined, this opens with aromas of new leather vanilla, baked plum and...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Cabernet Franc - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    May 2021

    Blended with 10% Malbec for additional complexity and a little more weight, this is very much a...

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  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Pepper Bridge Apogee - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    May 2021

    The 2018 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 27% Merlot, 14%...

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    FAIVELEY - Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    May 2021

    There is a fine purity to the black cherry, blackberry and spice flavors in this supple red. It's...

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    FAIVELEY - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    May 2021

    Lovely, bright lemon peel and ripe apple fruit, notes of marzipan and a hint of hazelnut. Despite...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Malbec High Mountain Vines - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    May 2021

    The Catenas are old hands at producing Malbecs that combine different terroirs in Mendoza – El...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Sauvignon Blanc - 2020

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    April 2021

    Astonishing consistency defines this wine, hitting a benchmark of high quality that defies vintage...

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  • Vin

    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro Meandro Tinto - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Spectator

    April 2021

    Nicely textured, with smooth tannins, this elegant, full-bodied red is packed with dark cherry,...

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    VETUS - Flor de Vetus Blanco - 2019

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    April 2021

    Flinty nose. Great balance and texture on the palate with notes of lime zest, marmalade and...

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    CATENA - Malbec High Mountain Vines - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    April 2021

    Catena's High Mountain Malbec is a blend of high-altitude, family owned vineyards situated in...

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    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Tavel La Dame Rousse - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    Jeb Dunnuck, April 2021

    The 2020 Tavel La Dame Rousse is another classic Tavel that brings plenty of richness yet has...

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    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Tavel La Reine des Bois - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    Jeb Dunnuck, April 2021

    The top cuvée from this world class estate, the 2020 Tavel Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is mostly...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones - 2019

    • - 99 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Honeysuckle, ripe pear and some dried apple. So perfumed. Full-bodied with incredible intensity and...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae - 2019

    • - 99 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Blackberries with some black tea and perfumes. Full-bodied with fine, dusty tannins and seamless...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    A very fresh, bright white with sliced apple, pear and light cream. Full-bodied with a very pretty...

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    CATENA - Cabernet Franc Appellation Series San Carlos - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2021

    Dark berries, such as blackberries, with hints of lemon grass and violets on the nose, following...

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