2020 Chateau Le C Des Carmes Haut Brion - Pessac

2022 Stags' Leap - Chardonnay Napa

2023 Dog Point - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Intensely aromatic and characteristically smoky, with marked reduction, a style that Dog Point have mastered so brilliantly. That smokiness is notable yet not excessive even if it is highly stylised. Behind the struck match is vibrant grapefruit and pear,...

2021 Cloudy Bay - Pinot Noir Marlborough

I recently tasted a 2006 Pinot Noir from magnum (although whether a magnum format is relevant under screw cap is to be discussed) at the estate in September 2023, and the wine was superb. It was aging slowly and still exhibited loads of fresh fruit, but i...

2021 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Brolio

Showing an immediately light and bright personality, the 2021 Chianti Classico Brolio is an easy blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. It boasts an attractive, punchy approach with plenty of cherry, blue flower and pressed violet, followed by subtle mi...