Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 by Allegrini earns ~93–94 pts. Critics praise its balance of power and freshness, with plum, cocoa, spice, graphite & velvety tannins. Elegant, structured modern Amarone with strong aging potential.
The nose has notes of red berries such as cherry & woody notes exhale. The palate reveals fruity notes, peppery notes & the finish is expressed on the texture, generous material, & solid but silky tannins from the optimized breeding in barrels of light oa
Château d'Issan 2021 earned strong reviews for elegance and classic Margaux style. Scores: JS 96, Decanter/Jane Anson 94, WA/Jeb 92. Floral, red berry, graphite notes; medium-bodied with fine tannins. Best 2026–2042.
Nose is marked by floral notes of a blooming orange tree, a light & herbal sweetness. Like biting into a fresh peach, a fruity crispness on the palate evolves toward more subtle aromas of Earl Grey and bergamot. An exquisite balance between tension & supp
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.
After 18yrs in ex-Bourbon barrels old ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts ex-Port Pipes & ex-Madeira Drums work their magic for a minimum of 6 months, creating a whiskey rich & warming with a lingering malty sweetness & notes of cinnamon baked apple & biscuit.
James Suckling 97Pts.
Green tinge to the yellow color. It’s ripe, with tropical fruit, sliced mangoes, peaches & pineapple, yet there’s a green apple note as well. Full-bodied & dense, with a creamy texture & a long & sophisticated finish..
Luminous, aromatic, & beautifully lifted. High-toned bouquet of red berry fruits is accented by floral notes of fresh rose petals. There is a crystalline, salty edge bracing the raspberry & bright tart cherry fruit.
The Durand® is exceptionally effective in removing compromised & fragile corks, whole & intact, from older, valued wines. The Durand® has been repeatedly tested on the most challenging corks. It has performed consistently and flawlessly.
Maple, dark chocolate, baked cherry, and toasted oak create a captivating, complex aroma. The palate presents rye spice with luscious oak undertones that lead to a luxurious, long-lasting finish.
James Suckling 95Pts.
Flamboyant & flavorful with ripe strawberry, iodine, bark & thyme character. Medium- to full-bodied with medium round tannins that nicely texture the wine. It tightens up at the end to give it tension. Drinkable now, try after 2027.
Château Bellevue Mondotte 2020 (Saint-Émilion) is a highly rated Bordeaux (avg ~95–98 pts). Critics praise its dense Merlot richness, dark fruit, oak spice, and powerful tannic structure. Built for long aging; best after ~2028, not for early drinking.
