The 2017 Samuel's Collection Shiraz replaces the Patchwork Shiraz in the Yalumba lineup, being a blend of 14 valley-floor vineyards. It's dark fruited and medium to full-bodied, adding hints of spice, cola and vanilla along the way to a velvety finish.
Vinos Pinol - L'Avi Arrufi 2008 750ml
There is also a big jump in quality in the red 2015 Tinto Atlantico, the one that had a more aromatic and showy profile, finery floral and spicy. It is a blend of the local varieties Ca?ño Longo (quite different) and Brancellao, with a touch of Sou...
The 2020 Hacienda Monasterio shows what Sisseck calls a "neo-classical" style of Ribera, with more freshness and 14.5% alcohol, harvested early and with higher yields. And possibly because of the Cabernet in the blend (around 10%), which also includes som...