91 pts.
This has a rich, chocolaty nose with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and hints of licorice. Medium-bodied with rather soft, velvety tannins and a core of bright, juicy fruit in the middle. Solid, with good length and focus. Drink now.
Tenuta Il Cascinone Barbera d’Asti Superiore D’Annona 2020
91 pts.
A fruity, juicy and mellow white blend of grenache, roussanne, marsanne, clairette and bourboulenc. The nose proposes notes of sliced apples, guava, wild herbs and some mild spices. Medium body with fresh acidity and a succulent character= throughout. Delicious almond bitterness here, with hints of fennel towards the finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
Boutinot Côtes-du-Rhône Villages La Fleur Solitaire 2023
90 pts.
A well-rounded, comforting and balanced white blend of grenache blanc, roussanne and clairette. The nose expresses notes of sliced apples, herbs, cedar and some dried spices, too. It’s medium-bodied, succulent and delicious with a flavorful finish. Drink now.
Boutinot Cairanne Blanc Argiles Blanches 2023
90 pts.
A balanced, textured and fruity blend of grenache noir, syrah, mourvedre, cinsault, carignan and counoise. Aromas of dark cherries, dark plums, incense and black pepper dominate the nose and follow through to a medium body with fine tannins. Juicy and joyful finish. Drink now.
Boutinot Cairanne Les Six 2022
91 pts.
A vivid, expressive and juicy blend of grenache noir, syrah, mourvedre and carignan, offering aromas of dark plums, currants, dried herbs, cloves and a touch of black pepper. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins and a caressing texture. Juicy at the center with bright fruit character, complemented by herbs and spices in the lively finish. Drink or hold.
Boutinot Cairanne La Côte Sauvage 2021
91 pts.
This is a tangy and waxy white showing gooseberry, grapefruit pith and beeswax aromas. It’s medium bodied with sharp acidity and a green-fruited touch, but creamy in texture. Spicy cardamom and cedar at the end. Semillon and sauvignon blanc. Drink now.
Zorgvliet Sauvignon Blanc Banghoek Stellenbosch Simoné 2022