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  • Vin

    CATENA - Malbec High Mountain Vines - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This is a solid, focused malbec with tight, creamy tannins and plum and chocolate aromas and...

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  • Vin

    ALMA NEGRA (par/by Ernesto Catena) - "M" Blend - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This shows a compressed palate of blackberries and licorice with hints of currants. Full-bodied....

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  • Vin

    TAIT - Shiraz Basket Pressed - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    April 2020

    A bit of bottle age has been kind to this sturdy, tightly structured Barossa Shiraz. It has a nose...

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  • Vin

    LA POSTA - Malbec Angel Paulucci - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This has some fresh, vibrant purple-fruit aromas with a smoothly delivered array of vividly fresh...

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  • Vin

    LA POSTA - Tinto - 2019

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    Spicy red and dark plums with currants, cassis and violets. The palate has a sleek, juicy feel with...

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  • Vin

    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes - 2019

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Spice- and mineral-tinged dark berries, potpourri, olive and a hint of smoky bacon on the highly...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE JAMET - Côte Rôtie - 2017

    • - 96 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Inky, bright-rimmed ruby. Sexy, mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, candied...

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  • Vin

    LUCA - Malbec - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    Blueberries and black tea with volcanic salt and violets on the nose and palate Medium to full body...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Alta Chardonnay - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This is a serious white with dried apple, pineapple and white peach to the stone and honeysuckle...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Alta Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    A firm, integrated cabernet with attractive plum and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body,...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE ROSTAING - Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Saturated violet. Intense dark berry, floral and exotic spice aromas pick up smoky mineral, cola...

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  • Vin

    EL ENEMIGO - Malbec - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Love the blackberry, flower and orange-peel character. Medium body, creamy tannins and a flavorful...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Cabernet Sauvignon High Mountain Vines - 2019

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Lots of spice and hints of dried herbs to the currant and berry aromas. Medium to full body. Firm,...

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  • Vin

    GRATAVINUM - Priorat GV5 - 2015

    • - 91 points-

    Peñín

    April 2020

    COLOUR: dark-red cherry, garnet rim AROMA: tobacco, sweet spices, dark chocolate, black fruit,...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae - 2018

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This is a really deep, decadent red, showing incredibly rich black soil, black olives and violets....

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  • Vin

    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Saturated violet. Spice-tinged dark berries, potpourri, olive and exotic spices on the highly...

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  • Vin

    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas La Geynale - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Opaque ruby. Highly aromatic aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, incense, exotic spices, violet...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Pasarisa Malbec - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This has a very fresh and vibrant feel with a sappy element. Very rich and ripe with attractive...

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  • Vin

    CATENA - Alta Malbec - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    Beautiful blackberries and green tea with some blueberries. Medium body with beautiful balance,...

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  • Vin

    CLOS DES FOUS - Cauquenina - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Very spicy and rustic, meaty nose with star-anise, white pepper and smoked meat, lying over savory...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE NICO - Le Paradis - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Aromas of violets, cassis and blueberries sit fresh on the nose of this striking pinot noir. This...

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  • Vin

    VARNIER-FANNIERE - Espirit de Craie Extra-Brut - N/V

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Advocate

    April 2020

    Revisited from the October 2017 disgorgement, Varnier-Fannière's NV Extra Brut Esprit de Craie...

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  • Vin

    TALENTI - Brunello di Montalcino - 2015

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Spectator

    March 2020

    Well-delineated black cherry and black currant flavors are matched to graphite, earth and wild herb...

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  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE AYALA - Blanc de Blancs - 2013

    • - 93 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    March 2020

    The 2013 Le Blanc de Blancs from Ayala is 100% Chardonnay sourced from three Grand Cru villages and...

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