Shiraz

An aromatic, approachable and 'bon marché' Hermitage for anyone looking for a window on this iconic appellation or wine-making dynasty. Although made from brought-in grapes and bottled under their 'J-L Chave... Read More

This very tiny operation has been run since 1935 in the northernmost village of Cote Rotie. The original vineyard, now known as “Les Grandes Places, shares its land with other growers where Syrah is the focus. This family,... Read More

Full of personality, this dense, muscular red is concentrated, with blackberry, cassis and spiced plum notes at the core, plus accents of sage, tobacco, cedar and spices, along with mineral elements and chewy tannins. Wine Spectator... Read More

Expressive and alluring, with a harmonious mix of red licorice, currant and boysenberry flavors backed by singed alder and pretty lavender tones. Displays the litheness of the vintage, with a dusting of white pepper, but still... Read More

“Attractive and impressively pure, with red currant and cherry flavors edged in smoke and salty minerality. Reveals graphite and subtle cured meat elements that emerge on the well-hewn palate, with good energy and floral... Read More

This bottling from what's now known as Alisos Canyon begins with a tremendous display of cracked pepper on the nose, which also features elderberry and charred wood. That peppercorn spice pops on the palate, adding a savory... Read More

It will be thrilling to follow the 2009 la Chapelles over the coming 40-50 years. Much more sexy, voluptuous and layered than the 2010, the 2009 Hermitage la Chapelle offers sensational levels of extract and concentration to go... Read More

An excellent wine, with classic aromas of crushed stone, cassis, espresso and black olives. It's full-bodied, fine and silky, giving an impression of great elegance on the lingering finish. Wine Advocate 95... Read More

This fruity, semi-sweet wine displays aromas and flavors of ripe, juicy berries with dark chocolate undertones.

The 2021 Lodge Hill Shiraz is perfumed and vibrant aromatically, with exotic spice and black fruit. It's a juicy wine, with pomegranate and raspberry, pink peppercorn and star anise. There is a lot going on here for a hugely... Read More

“This wine is fresh and lively with aromas of boysenberry, black plum, dried herb and chicory. The palate is black berry, black cherry, blood orange zest, chicory intertwined with bittersweet chocolate, espresso and a silky... Read More

Full, deep, beautiful Cornas. It only sees a small percentage aged in barrel. The result is a purity despite the scale. Crushed blackberry, olive tapenade and cassis are bolstered with earthy minerality, and that elevated note... Read More

Thick, with sink-your-teeth-into-them tannins and powerful, ripe blackberry, huckleberry and blueberry flavors that show aromatic accents of allspice, Earl Grey tea, vanilla bean, milk chocolate and dried violet on the finish.... Read More