Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Magnus Shiraz McLaren Vale 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of anise, mocha, lavender, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, mineral, black truffle, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shiraz McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and forest floor with supporting notes of black currant, dried herbs, leather, and tapenade. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, black tea, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture that is quite austere until it aerates and opens. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio IGP Terre Siciliane 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of green apple and fresh herbs with supporting notes of grapefruit and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, green melon, white peach, and wet slate. The finish is crisp with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG 2017
Brilliant, medium garnet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, clay, and dried herbs with supporting notes of earth, baking spices, mineral, and rose petals with hints of clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red berries, five spice, anise, cranberry, and rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but rich texture. Drink now — decant and enjoy. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Acquesi Asti DOCG NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of custard and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, honey, meringue, and hints of tropical fruits. The finish is crisp — inviting another sip. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $16.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Harveys Bristol Cream Jerez-Xeres-Sherry NV
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of roasted nuts, raisin, and oak with supporting notes of dried fruits, leather, and caramel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of toffee, sultanas, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. An absolute classic and it's as good as ever. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez Jerez-Xeres-Sherry NV
Opaque, dark tawny color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of fig, sultanas, and honey with supporting notes of five spice, fruitcake, and sweet mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a spice-driven core with flavors of raisin, caramel, toffee, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso Jerez-Xeres-Sherry NV
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of roasted nuts, leather, and savory fruitcake with supporting notes of orange peel, apricot stone, mineral, and dried mushrooms. The palate confirms the nose delivering an earth and dried fruit-driven core with flavors of apricot, sultanas, green tea, and oxidized kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Cream Jerez-Xeres-Sherry NV
Brilliant, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of fig and toffee with supporting notes of leather, date, baking spices, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich dried fruits-driven core with flavors of sultanas, roasted nuts, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Camille Cayran Le Chene Noir Cotes-du-Rhone, Rouge 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and black currant with supporting notes of lavender, boysenberry, five spice, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, violet, hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
