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  • Vin

    YEALANDS - Estate Single Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    July 2019

    This is once again a solid wine, despite the difficult vintage. The classic fruit and veg combo...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2016

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    Aromas of blueberries, dried herbs, black cherries and dried flowers lead to a palate that has a...

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    TERRAS GAUDA - O Rosal - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    Another beautifully floral albariño with orange blossom, chamomile, honeysuckle and apricots. 

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Dundee Hills Chardonnay - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    Very attractive baked pears and peaches with baking spices that add early complexity. The palate...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Big Tree Block Pinot Noir - 2016

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    This has nicely wound fruit and complexity, held on a gently reductive edge with plenty of meat and...

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    FINCA VILLACRECES - Ribera del Duero - 2016

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2019

    A fruity and juicy red with plums and hints of coffee and nutmeg. Full body. Chewy tannins, but...

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

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    Tim Atkin MW, July 2019

    Did organic viticulture enable the Brocards to deal with the heat of the 2018 vintage? There's...

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    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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    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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    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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  • Vin

    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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    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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    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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    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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