| Wine Code | Wine Name | Vintage | Producer | Country | Region | Award | Tasting Note |
| 6273 |
Alvarinho Reserva |
2019 |
Golden Amrita International |
Australia |
South Australia |
ICON 97 Points |
Prune-colored, deep and inky black in appearance. Grilled peppers, warm leather, cocoa powder, black currants and grilled meats in the bouquet. Broad, grainy tannins mesh nicely with integrated acidity-nicely chewy. Well balanced structure between slight R/S, granular tannins and polished acidity. Long and peppery with good drinkability now but with the structure to benefit from aging. |
| 3023 |
Birth of Cabernet |
2022 |
Catena Zapata |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
ICON 96 Points |
Beetle shell black with purple inflections. Mediterranean herbs, pencil shavings and cassis on the bouquet. Svelte from start to finish with fine, grainy tannins and crystalline acidity enrobe the ripe and persistent fruit flavors. World class Argentinian Cabernet! |
| 4895 |
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru "Clos des Poulettes" |
2023 |
Domaine Du Clos Des Poulettes |
France |
Burgundy |
ICON 96 Points |
Classic Nuits-St-Georges nose with cherries, loganberries, red flowers and underbrush. Silky tannins are beautifully integrated along with the well-balanced new oak. Crunchy red fruits on the palate with herbal undertones and earthiness. Fresh acidity carries the wine into a long finish with satisfying complexity. |
| 8284 |
Les Bessards |
2023 |
Maison Delas Frères |
France |
Rhône |
ICON 96 Points |
Herbal, savory aromatics with olive skin and black pepper. On the palate, plums and mulberries fill the medium body. The chalky tannins are pure and seamless, making for a very elegant and enjoyable wine already. Fresh on the medium finish. |
| 4641 |
Sorte O Soro |
2023 |
Rafael Palacios |
Spain |
Galicia |
ICON 96 Points |
Vaguely gold in the glass. Acacia, honeysuckle and apricot peels contribute to a dynamic nose. Racy acidity, contrasts of honey and saline characters, and hints of welcomed tannin from skin contact on the palate. Strains of vanilla mesh with savory umami. Layered and long on the intense finish. |
| 4380 |
Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard |
2023 |
Catena Zapata |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
ICON 95 Points |
Rich purple in color, this has an opulent nose of blueberry compote, toasty oak and nutmeg. Sour cherry and herbal notes are accompanied by bright and firm structure. Lovely now but should develop to benefit for many more years. |
| 4355 |
Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino |
2023 |
Catena Zapata |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
ICON 95 Points |
Purple-laced black core. Floral and strawberry notes accompanied by blueberries and damp garden soil. Pronounced tannins balance the full body, which has a fine, concentrated pure fruit character. Dusty, gracious tannins layer into the robust finish. |
| 3189 |
Chateau Mercian Mariko Omnis |
2019 |
Château Mercian |
Japan |
Nagano |
ICON 95 Points |
Showing an impressively youthful color with opaque ruby and just a touch of light garnet at the edge. Concentrated black currants, shaved pencil and savory spices on the nose. Mouthfilling tannins are balanced by concentrated fruits that are lifted by great minerality. Beautiful lift from the Cabernet franc. Reserved style with well-managed oak and a harmonious finish. Drinking beautifully now. |
| 4484 |
Chateau Mercian Kikyogahara Merlot Signature |
2020 |
Château Mercian |
Japan |
Nagano |
ICON 95 Points |
Bright, ruby color with a touch of garnet. Nose of vanilla, oak cloves and forest floor. Blueberries and cherries are complemented by cigar spice. Succulent fruit on the attack with pleasantly concentration, earthy grip from the tannins and juicy acidity. Drinking well now with attractive concentration. |
| 6311 |
Red Queen of the Eden Valley Shiraz |
2023 |
Dandelion Vineyards |
Australia |
South Australia |
ICON 95 Points |
Deep and brooding in black color. Opulent black peppercorn with pink flowers, menthol and licorice bouquet. Full-bodied and powerful structure balanced with elevated, zesty acidity. Red cherries on the palate are complimented by the grilled meat and fireplace char oak characters. Drinking well but with time to go. |
| 7071 |
Alvarinho Reserva |
2022 |
Fernando Carvalho Teixeira |
Portugal |
Vinho Verde |
ICON 95 Points |
Light gold color notes some positive advancement. Waxy lemon, jasmine, sour dough and sweet lime on the nose. Lovely, mouth-coating texture delivers attractive vinosity. Electric, balancing acidity brightens the palate of baked apricot, biscuits and saline notes. Pleasant, medium finish. Drinking well now, this has clearly aged to benefit. |
| 3141 |
Herzog Special Edition Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon |
2023 |
Herzog Wine Cellars |
USA |
California |
ICON 95 Points |
Dark, penetrating, inky color. High viscosity on the attack with a concentrated, exuberant, fruit-driven mouthfeel filled with dark plums, strawberries and blackberries. Forward, creamy oak and chewy tannins are still youthful. Long, compact and gliding fruit finish shows the wine is youthful and made to age. Well integrated. |
| 3142 |
Herzog Special Edition Warnecke Cabernet Sauvignon |
2023 |
Herzog Wine Cellars |
USA |
California |
ICON 95 Points |
Very deep, inky ruby color. Ripe and opulent nose with cassis, violets, vanilla bean and mint chocolate. Fresh and juicy with luxurious, velvety tannins and lifted, balancing acidity. Smartly crafted with a fruit-filled, satisfying finish. |
| 3524 |
Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay |
2020 |
Levantine Hill Estate |
Australia |
Victoria |
ICON 95 Points |
Impressively bright yellow color with no evident signs of advancement on a six year old wine. Elegant reduction with flinty notes is accompanied by Meyer lemon, stone fruit and green melon. Integrated and precise, the crisp acidity nicely lifts the pleasant fleshiness on the palate. The long, savory finish is harmonious and satisfying. Built to age. |
| 6342 |
Melissa's Paddock Syrah |
2019 |
Levantine Hill Estate |
Australia |
Victoria |
ICON 95 Points |
Some brickiness laced into the mid-depth color core. Floral, violet, eucalyptus, garrigue and savory meatiness. Tar and leather mesh into the tugging palate refreshed by finessed acidity. Very pretty and drinking well now. |
| 4844 |
La Maison Pinot Noir |
2024 |
Lowestoft Estate Tasmania |
Australia |
Tasmania |
ICON 95 Points |
Showing an impressively youthful color with opaque ruby and just a touch of light garnet at the edge. Concentrated black currants, shaved pencil and savory spices on the nose. Mouthfilling tannins are balanced by concentrated fruits that are lifted by great minerality. Beautiful lift from the Cabernet franc. Reserved style with well-managed oak and a harmonious finish. Drinking beautifully now. |
| 3247 |
Purple Angel |
2021 |
Montes Wines |
Chile |
Rapel Valley |
ICON 95 Points |
Pitch black at core with enticing ruby rim. Classic green bell pepper, eucalyptus, soy sauce, raspberries for Carmenere. Rich and intense with powerful, full-bodied tannins with softer, integrated acidity creating a dynamic structure. Appreciate for the dark, brooding, savory and enticing qualities now. |
| 5135 |
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional |
2020 |
Quinta Do Crasto |
Portugal |
Douro |
ICON 95 Points |
Inky, purple color. Violets and roses, classic Touriga National. Very satisfyingly aromatic. Supple and flowing, if big, tannins with fresh lift and flavors of graphite and schiste minerality paired with concentrated black fruits. A serious wine with fine aging potential. |
| 6762 |
Suntory From Farm Tomi Koshu |
2024 |
SUNTORY |
Japan |
Yamanashi |
ICON 95 Points |
Very pale, almost water white in the glass. White peach, yuzu, yellow pear on the nose are complimented by delicate white flowers, Meyer lemon and citrus on the palate. Smooth, glossy mouthfeel delivers lovely sapidity that leads to a juicy, mineral- strewn finish that is rather ethereal. |
| 4767 |
Suntory From Farm Tomi Red |
2023 |
SUNTORY |
Japan |
Yamanashi |
ICON 95 Points |
Crepuscule dark. Subtle but ripe black cherries with cloves, nutmeg, violet, sage and mint on the delicate nose. Dense and concentrated on the palate with rich oak notes. Smartly made with well balanced extraction thanks to the supple tannins and refined acidity. Drinks well now with a pleasant, roasted coffee note on the finish. |
| 8318 |
Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg 'Monopol' Riesling Beerenauslese |
2021 |
Weingut Kuenstler |
Germany |
Rheingau |
ICON 95 Points |
Lightly golden lemon in color. Enticing notes of zesty lemon and lime accompanied by honey and ginger. Medium bodied with a lush, creamy feel with flavors of mango and exotic fruits. Lifting, balancing acidity seamlessly incorporates baked peaches and persistent finish. Should last for many years ahead. |
| 3934 |
Seigneur du Beaujolais Morgon |
2023 |
Domaine de Colonat |
France |
Beaujolais |
ICON 94 Points |
Exuberant ruby color with purple tones. Appealingly aromatic with forward, crunchy red fruit, potpourri, flowers and nuances of spice. Notably grippy, even chalky tannins show the wine’s youthful side. Mouthwatering acidity leads to a spicy, fresh and long finish. Plenty of time of go in the cellar. |
| 8317 |
Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling Grosses Gewächs |
2023 |
Weingut Kuenstler |
Germany |
Rheingau |
ICON 94 Points |
Bright yellow with a green tinge in the glass.Waxy lemon, white peach, green apple, dried ginger and white flowers on the nose. Well-integrated, high acidity is nicely matched by the textured palate. Lime, firm peach, and hints of petrol on the palate. Sleek finish shows a pleasantly pithy character. |
