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  • Vin

    ORMA - Orma - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    This is a dense and powerful red with lots of currant and blackberry aromas. Full body and creamy...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Orchard Block - 2015

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    June 2019

    Light bright magenta color. Assertive black raspberry, cherry compote and potpourri scents are...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Big Tree Block Pinot Noir - 2016

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    June 2019

    Brilliant red. Pungent, floral- and spice-accented aromas of wild dark berries, vanilla and savory...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Orchard Block - 2016

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    June 2019

    Bright magenta. Powerful blackberry, cherry, licorice and pungent floral aromas show very good,...

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  • Vin

    SETTE PONTI - Vigna dell’Impero Valdarno di Sopra DOC - 2016

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    Complex aromas of fresh flowers and cherries follow through to a full body, firm and very silky...

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  • Vin

    AZELIA - Barolo Bricco Fiasco - 2015

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    Attractive red-cherry and spiced red-plum aromas, surrounded by nuances of tar and cedar. The...

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    LANGMEIL - The Freedom 1843 Shiraz - 2016

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    This ancient parcel of shiraz has delivered an exceptional wine in 2016 with immensely ripe...

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    LANGMEIL - Orphan Bank Shiraz - 2016

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    A very rich and classically styled shiraz that has a big, blackberry and red-plum fruit statement...

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    LANGMEIL - Jackaman's Cabernet Sauvignon - 2016

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    A sturdy and forthright cabernet that has plenty of rich plums and blackcurrants and adds a layer...

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    LANGMEIL - Rough Diamond Grenache - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    This has an attractively rich and assertive feel with plenty of raspberries on offer, delivered in...

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    LANGMEIL - The Fifth Wave Grenache - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    A vibrant array of ripe raspberries with an elegant and focused palate that delivers plenty of...

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    LANGMEIL - Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    Ripe blackcurrants, some leafy notes and plenty of spiced chocolate, leading to a very rich and...

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    LANGMEIL - Hangin' Snakes Shiraz - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    A very plump, fleshy and supple style with a bright, round core of red fruit that sits in very...

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  • Vin

    SHAW + SMITH - Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz - 2016

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    Wow! Attractive plums, hazelnuts, smoked meat and terra cotta. Full body and round, silky tannins....

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  • Vin

    SHAW + SMITH - Pinot Noir - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    The dried-strawberry and orange-peel character here is so enticing and energetic with hints of...

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  • Vin

    TOLPUDDLE - Pinot Noir - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    This is a very driven and complex red with dried-strawberry, tea, coffee and mahogany aromas and...

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  • Vin

    FEUDO MACCARI - Neré Nero d'Avola - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    June 2019

    Made from nero d'Avola from young vines and vinified entirely in stainless steel, Neré is a...

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  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Genevrières - 2017

    • 93 Points - Sweet Spot Outstanding

    Burghound.com

    June 2019

    A softly wooded and slightly more elegant nose displays a subtle exoticism on the cool acacia...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er Cru Perrières - 2017

    • 93 Points - Sweet Spot Outstanding

    Burghound.com

    June 2019

    This too is wonderfully elegant with its airy and distinctly cool blend of mineral reduction, green...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Charmes - 2017

    • 92 Outstanding

    Burghound.com

    June 2019

    A ripe and quite spicy nose offers up notes of honeysuckle, white peach, roasted nut and a hint of...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Genevrières Cuvée des Pierre - 2017

    • 92 Outstanding

    Burghound.com

    June 2019

    Touches of matchstick character and the exotic add breadth to the cool and overtly spicy green...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Champs Canet - 2017

    • 92 Outstanding

    Burghound.com

    June 2019

    This too is very pretty if slightly riper and a bit more expressive as well with its array of...

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    MCMANIS - Pinot noir - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Critics Challenge

    June 2019

    A real crowd-pleaser, plump, juicy and well-crafted for its style, fruit-forward with just enough...

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  • Vin

    ORBEN - Rioja - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2019

    Lots of fruit here. Full-bodied, round and flavorful. Dark berries, chocolate and hints of wet...

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