Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shriaz/Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of mulberry and five spice with supporting notes of fruitcake, plum, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, boysenberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins with tart black fruits. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent but vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 55% Shriaz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
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
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red currant with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and hints of cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry and tart red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Ca' di Prata Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, green apple, and slate. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 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
