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  • Vin

    TRIMBACH - Riesling Frédéric Emile - 2017

    • 95+ Points

    Vinous

    September 2019

    Bright straw. Clean, vibrantly mineral and racy aromas and flavors of green apple, pear and lime....

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis Sainte Claire - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    Lemon and lime aromas here with crushed stones and chalky notes, too. The palate has a very taut...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er cru Montmains - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    August 2019

    A small crop due to devasting frosts in April has left some excellent wines but in very small...

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    LUCA - Malbec - 2016

    • - 92 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    August 2019

    The Luca wines are the passion of Laura Catena, and the name of her son. Laura was instrumental in...

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    ILLUMINATI - Riparosso - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    Lots of soaked fruit, but delivered in a fresh, vibrant mode. Dark cherries, brambleberries,...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Clos Häuserer - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    Tight and poised with sliced apples, pears and mineral undertones. Medium body. Dry and fruity....

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    Lots of crushed-apple, stone and kerosene aromas that follow through to a full body, layered fruit...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Heimbourg - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    A creamy and spicy pinot gris with white peaches and apples. Some peach skin, too. Medium to full...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Rotenberg - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    A complex and spicy nose with a rich array of pears and light peaches. Very aromatic and...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    An impressive nose with very attractive, ripe lemon and peach aromas, as well as a stony edge. The...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Gigondas Les Hautes Garrigues - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    August 2019

    Red Gently mulled loganberry, plum and black currant fruit flavors form the core, with dark tea,...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Gigondas Clos Derrière Vieille - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    August 2019

    Red Pure and racy in feel, this lets lively damson plum, red currant and raspberry fruit play out...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand - 2017

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    August 2019

    The aromatics here are incredible. Such purity of lemons and grapefruit with a striking, stony and...

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    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse - 2018

    • - 88 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    Jeb Dunnuck, August 2019

    The medium ruby-colored 2018 Côtes Du Rhône La Dame Rousse checks in as 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah,...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard - 2017

    • 97+ Points

    Jeb Dunnuck

    Jeb Dunnuck, August 2019

    A similar blend, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Boisrenard checks in as 66% Grenache, 12% each of...

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    LANGMEIL - Hangin' Snakes Shiraz - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    August 2019

    From 10-20yo vines in Penrice and Light Pass, matured in used American and French oak....

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Mosel Fine Wines

    August 2019

    The 2018er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett was harvested at 85° Oechsle and was fermented...

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Erdener Treppchen Spatlese - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Mosel Fine Wines

    August 2019

    The 2018er Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese was harvested at a f ull 94° Oechsle in the prime...

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Spätlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Mosel Fine Wines

    August 2019

    The 2018er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese was made from clean grapes harvested at a full...

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Spätlese Graacher Himmelreich - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Mosel Fine Wines

    August 2019

    The 2018er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese was harvested at a full 94° Oechsle in the...

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Kabinett Veldenzer Elisenberg - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Mosel Fine Wines

    August 2019

    The 2018er Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Kabinett was harvested at 84° Oechsle and was fermented...

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    ORBEN - Rioja - 2016

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Spectator

    July 2019

    This big red has a muscular structure, but the flavors are finely detailed, with black cherry,...

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    FAIVELEY - Mercurey 1er cru Clos des Myglands - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    This combines red-berry perfume with some earthy power. Pretty concentrated and complex wine for...

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    FINCA VILLACRECES - Pruno - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    Aromas and flavors of blueberries and black licorice here. Full body. Integrated tannins give the...

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