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  • Vin

    LANGMEIL - Orphan Bank Shiraz - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    August 2020

    Produced from 10 rows of vines planted pre-1860 that were about to be bulldozed, but saved and...

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    LANGMEIL - Valley Floor Shiraz - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    August 2020

    Produced from 10 rows of vines planted pre-1860 that were about to be bulldozed, but saved and...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Big Tree Block Pinot Noir - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    August 2020

    Glistening magenta. Fresh, spice-accented red berries, cherry, incense and candied flowers on the...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Orchard Block - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    August 2020

    Limpid ruby-red. An expansive, spice-tinged bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, vanilla and...

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    ALDO CONTERNO - Barolo Romirasco - 2016

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2020

    The dried flowers are so impressive on the nose here with lavender and lily, as well as raspberries...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Chardonnay M3 - 2019

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    The nose presents a strong and compelling argument: firm white peach, pretty lemon blossom, a whiff...

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    TOLPUDDLE - Chardonnay - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    The filigree structure is a study in delicate balance between pure varietal character, site...

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    INGLENOOK - Rubicon - 2017

    • - 98 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    This is absolutely delicious. Powerful, intense and concentrated with seductive black cherry and...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    A small production, Cabernet-dominated blend that gives ripe red plum and black cherry flavours,...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Shiraz - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    Elegant Shiraz is often code for a modest, subdued wine, but in this instance it's about capturing...

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  • Vin

    ARGIANO - NC - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, August 2020

    The ripe berries with delicate chocolate and hazelnut undertones are very attractive, as are the...

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  • Vin

    E. PIRA & FIGLI - CHIARA BOSCHIS - Barolo Via Nuova - 2016

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2020

    Extremely perfumed and beautiful with crushed-strawberry, hazelnut and sandalwood aromas and...

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  • Vin

    SOKOL BLOSSER - Evolution Lucky No. 9 White Edition - 23

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    PAUL GREGUTT, August 2020

    #69 TOP 100 BEST BUY 2020 Production keeps rising while the price stays the same and the quality...

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    SHAW + SMITH - Lenswood Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2018

    • - 97 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    An exciting lean and lively nose signals this is the type of taut, edgy Pinot Noir that the...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Evolution Lucky No. 9 White Edition - 2019

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    August 2020

    Production keeps rising while the price stays the same and the quality is as good as ever. A blend...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    August 2020

    A classic Napa Cabernet, smooth and rich, softly spoken with swirls of black fruits and gentle...

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    FAIVELEY - Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2020

    Subtle aromas of sweet strawberries and hints of citrus. Violets, too. Full-bodied and very fruity,...

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    POGGERINO - Primamateria - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    August 2020

    The 2017 Primamateria is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that works so well here. Merlot adds both...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Goosepen Block Estate - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, August 2020

    Deep, shimmering red. Spice-accented raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by hints of cola...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Peach Tree Block - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, August 2020

    Brilliant garnet. Sexy, high-pitched red fruit and floral scents are complemented by building...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Peach Tree Block - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2020

    Aromas of blueberries, mushrooms and bark follow through to a full body with creamy texture and an...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Twelve Row Block - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    August 2020

    Vivid scarlet. Aromas of musky red berries and cherry pit, along with turned earth, licorice and...

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    DOMAINE NICO - Le Paradis - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    August 2020

    A new frontier for Pinot Noirs in Argentina. Grown in Gualtallary at 1,500 meters above sea level...

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    FEUDO MACCARI - Neré Nero d'Avola - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2020

    A polished, refined nero d'avola with blackberries, black olives and blueberries. Hints of stones....

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